San Diego Potter's Guild Spring Sale

Hello All,

It's that time again, the semi-annual San Diego Potters' Guild SPRING SALE...this Saturday and Sunday, June 8 - 9, 2013.

"Come see the entire courtyard of Spanish Village Art Center filled with pottery.  Each potter brings in a load of new work from their home studio, and displays it in the courtyard.  The semi-annual sale runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  It is a unique opportunity to speak to almost all the potters, and ask them questions about their work.  You can visit the San Diego Potters' Guild all year long in Studio 29, and see their pottery and artists at work."

June 8 - 9, 2013; 10:00 - 5:00
Studio 29, Spanish Village Art Center
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Spanish Village Art Center is located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California, across from the Natural History Museum, and next to the San Diego Zoo.

See y'all there...


Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Janine Free and Ron Tatro at Gallery 21

Hello All,

There's still time enough to see this fantastic presentation of photography by Janine Free and Ron Tatro at Gallery 21 in Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California in Balboa Park.  The show runs May 8, 2012 through May 20, 2013 from 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. daily.

Janine Free is one of the most amazing photographers that I have ever met, and this year Ron Tatro joins her in another gala exhibition of abstract imagery that  will tease the mind and please the eye.

Of her work, Janine says, "This will be the fourth annual show for me at Gallery 21.  My new photographs will have a more abstract view of the "mannequin reflections" body of work I have worked on for the past six years."

                     "Paris 2012", by Janine Free, photographer
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Ron's works mainly encompass digital drawings, most of which are self portraits.  Speaking of his work, Ron says, "The human head shape is universally recognizable.  Artists abstract it, reduce it to its most basic shape and depict it with exacting detail.  The twelve drawings in this show represent my interest in the head as a point of departure to explore compositional variety and various ways to make a drawing.  I am interested in exploring as many possibilities as I can to make my drawings."

                     Self Portrait, by Ron Tatro, photographer
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So, get yourselves down to Gallery 21 this weekend and meet Janine Free and Ron Tatro.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  I'll be stopping by myself this afternoon.  A visit with Janine is always an enlightening and delightful experience.  And, their combined works of art photography are a wonder to behold.  Something all of you don't want to miss.  See you there.



Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Celebrate the "Grand Sculpture Show" at SDSG

Hello All,

Welcome once again to a mega presentation by San Diego Sculptors Guild (Gallery 36) in Spanish Village Art Center, located in scenic Balboa Park between the Natural History Museum and San Diego Zoo.

This annual opening promises to be as spectacular as ever, so jot it down on your calendars and "Come on down"!  You are cordially invited to celebrate as SDSG unveils four new large-scale sculptures along with crowd pleasing activities such as witnessing (hold your horses, folks) a Rocket Sculpture Launch, while grooving to the cool sounds of "Logical Progression" all spun out by "DJ Alexander!  Sounds like a great time to me.

And, that's not all.  As usual, San Diego Sculptors Guild will be laying on the feast.  Enjoy appetizers and wine while mingling with other artists, patrons, collectors and guests.  There will be a raffle (one of visitors' favorites) of a sculpture on the same night.  So, you will want to get there on time to toss your stub in the hat (so to speak).  Now, you just can't beat that kind of big welcome and courtesy, all offered by San Diego Sculptors Guild!

I expect to see all of you there vying for that fantastic raffle and sculpture giveaway.  And, "loosen up your collars or buttons" whichever suits you (it's your thang), take in the evening and "Celebrate with San Diego Sculptors Guild" on its annual presentation of the "Grand Sculpture Show"!


Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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38th Annual Small Image Show Congratulates the Winners!

  First Place winner, Susan Weinber Harter, watercolor "Still Life with Bottles"
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Spanish Village Art Center and Gallery 21 invite you to attend the 38th Annual Small Image Show, running 1/23 - 2/25, 2013.  Show Hours are 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. daily.  Gallery 21 is located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California 92101.

Second Place winner, Sally Klann, acrylic on wood "Falling Cowboy at the Lakeside Rodeo"
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This year's juror is Karen McGuire, Curator of Exhibitions for the City of Carlsbad's William D. Cannon Art Gallery.  Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies and Exhibition Design from California State University at Fullerton.  She has curated and organized more than a hundred exhibitions and serves as a frequent juror and guest curator throughout Southern California.

Gallery 21 and Spanish Village Art Center wants to thank this year's sponsors, as always, for making this annual event possible with their many awards and gifts.  The sponsors are:

CMI Molding, World Art and Framing, Blue Dolphin, GBM - Gem Bead Mall, Inc., Artists & Craftsman Supply, Alpine Stained Glass, Nelson Photo, Laguna Clay Company, Freeform Clay and Dick Blick Art Materials.

  Third Place winner, Terry Barker, pastel "Portrait"
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Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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John Huenneke, "A Life in Retrospect" at SDSG

Please join Spanish Village Art Center in celebrating the life of our well-loved, honored artist and friend, John Huenneke.  Your presence and remembrances would certainly put a smile on John's face, and a deep timbre in his, oh so familiar, voice.  "Lift every voice and sing" praises to our dear friend and fellow artist, John Huenneke.



Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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It's "2013", A New Year and New Members at SVAC

    Photograph courtesy of Rose Stepan, "I WAS THERE" Photographic Art
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Hello All,

It's been a while since the last blog, but I am back from art sabbatical, and inviting everyone to
Spanish Village Art Center's "New Members Show" at Gallery 21, located at 1770 Village Place in beautiful Balboa Park.

The show kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. when the gallery opens.  Regular show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily in Gallery 21.  Our "New Members Show" takes place 1/5/13 - 1/9/13, a short, but "fabulous", run so you don't want to miss it.

The artist's reception is being held on Saturday, 1/5/13 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the gallery.   Come and join the fun as we "celebrate our new members home", enjoy the art work, the refreshments and meet other art enthusiasts just like yourselves.

               Photograph courtesy of Rose Stepan, "I WAS THERE" Photographic Art                
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This is always a favorite of the Spanish Village Art Center, and gives us the opportunity to welcome our newly selected members.  A mingling of creative souls where old meets new, and visa versa.  A fun time had by all.  So, see you there.  Who knows?  Maybe you will fall in love, and take a piece of art work home that you just can't resist.  The artists of Spanish Village Art Center will surely love you for it...

"Celebrate, celebrate...dance to the music!"

            Photograph courtesy of Rose Stepan, "I WAS THERE" Photographic Arts
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Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Mary Buckman is "Earthbound" at SDSG

Hello All,

San Diego Sculptors Guild is at it again.  SDSG is proud to present Mary Buckman's exhibit, "EARTHBOUND", opening on Saturday, September 1, 2012 in Studio 36 Gallery, at Spanish Village Art Center.

The SDSG, as always, is ongoing and actively promoting the many talented sculptors in their membership, as well as furthering public awareness for the Arts.  Mary's exhibit promises to be another spectacular event, so you don't want to miss it.

Working predominately in clay and bronze, Mary's sculptures center around the beauty and complexity of the human form, and how it relates to "her feelings about nature and the human condition".

An evening of culture and art appreciation with wine and cheese... It doesn't get much better than that.  Join Mary Buckman and the San Diego Sculptors Guild in the discovery and exploration of "EARTHBOUND".  We'll see you all there.


Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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