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Hello All,
It's time for December Nights in Spanish Village Art Center and beautiful Balboa Park. Sleigh bells ring, carols are sung, Christmas tree lights are beaming and gaily wrapped gifts are hung from the boughs, while visions of sugarplums nestle in the hearts and minds of yuletide visitors. Now, if that doesn't get you out and into the Christmas spirit, nothing will! I'm betting you will...
Come early and stay late as the artists and studios of Spanish Village extend their yuletide welcome to you. The festivities kick off in Spanish Village on Friday, December 6, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the guests stop coming, usually around 10:00 p.m. The celebration continues Saturday, December 7, 2014 (and Sunday) in the Village!
There will be Christmas music on our brightly lit patio, performances by visiting artists, booths of goodies by our fantastic artists and crafters, and Joy, Joy, Joy thrown out by the armfuls, from all of the studios. Visit your favorites, and discover some new ones to boot!
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Bring the kids to visit Santa in our gazebo, and make sure they bring their Christmas lists. He'll be there with a jolly, "HO, HO, HO" to take a photo with all the boys and girls. So, wear your Christmas best, and afterwards enjoy our hot chocolate, kettle corn, tamales and handmade ice cream booths while you are there!
We are located at 1770 Village Place, just off of Park Boulevard, between the San Diego Zoo and the Natural History Museum.
We promise, it will be "...a beautiful sight. You'll be happy tonight (and, every night. Daytime, too!). Walking in a Winter Wonderland!"
Fade to, "Oh tannenbaum, oh tannenbaum. How gaily thee are lighted!" HAPPY DECEMBER NIGHTS FROM ALL OF US AT SPANISH VILLAGE ART CENTER!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard
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Today, Spanish Village Art Center is a thriving community of over 200 artists who share their love of all things art with you. We take pride in our village, studios and galleries and strive to make it an inviting place for you to take a stroll and spend a day with art!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
"It's Our Party and We're Fly if We Wanna!"
Heads Up All!
"It's our PARTY and we're FLY if we WANNA!" Our Annual Open House Party and Dog Days Afternoon, that is, presented by SDSG and Spanish Village Art Center in beautiful Balboa Park.
This is just an icebreaker to get your attention. So, mark those calendars, bring your pet compassion and pooch favors, and just come "KICK BACK" with the artists of Spanish Village and the San Diego Sculptors Guild on a warm summer afternoon.
It'll be a "howling" GOOD time. Come on down and "Waise the Woof!"
More to come on our Main Event of the Year. Keep an eye peeled, You don't want to miss it! It's the Party of the Year. Yeah, "It's our PARTY and we're FLY if we WANNA!"
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
"Contrast of Light" by Yumi Climenson at Gallery 21
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Hello All,
We all need a little contrast in our lives, as Yumi Climenson reminds us this year, in her annual exhibition at Gallery 21 located in Spanish Village Art Center. Each year, Yumi gives us another look at the importance of "Light" in our lives. I can't wait to see which aspect of the light she will present in her collection for this show. I am sure it will be thought provoking and enlightening as always.
So, I will be stopping in to the Gallery mid-week to visit with Yumi as she explains the essence and motivation for each painting. I never miss an opportunity to see Yumi Climenson or her paintings. And, neither should all of you.
See you all at Gallery 21. It is an exhibition and a "light" experience you won't want to miss. I promise you that Yumi will "light up your lives" with the "Contrast of Light" imbued in her paintings, and her gentle invitation to open your minds to the "Light".
Yumi Climenson, artist and portrayer of "Light"
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
"Art in Bloom" is Busting Out All Over in Spanish Village
Hello All,
Time again for our annual "Art in Bloom" in the Village...Spanish Village Art Center, that is! This is a favorite of visitors, and for the artists of Spanish Village. You are invited to see the beautiful floral arrangements by local florists created expressly to complement and interpret the artwork of our artists. The day will feature floral demonstrations and live art, plein air, on the courtyard, under our welcoming canopies along with live musical entertainment. Now, you just can't get it any better.
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The floral vignettes will provide a "walking tour" for our visitors that wind throughout Spanish Village. There are 37 working artists studios where art can be seen in creation. Visit with our artists, and learn some new things about arts and crafts.
The opening reception is on Friday, July 19, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We'll be waiting for Ya! See you there "en Plein air"!
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
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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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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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Monday, January 28, 2013
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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Friday, January 4, 2013
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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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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Thursday, August 30, 2012
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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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Dog Days of Summer at SDSG in Balboa Park
Hello All,
Long time, no write... Well, I am currently on art research sabbatical, and writing on the road, so to speak. Thanks to my friend Sergey Gornushkin, who keeps me informed of happenings at the San Diego Sculptors Guild, I can send you this invitation to visit Spanish Village Art Center for a great event. You are all invited to come out on Sunday, August 26, 2012 for the annual fun event of the summer.
What better reason to come than to meet those wonderful and needy pooches just longing for love and a new nurturing home. It's never too late to adopt or become a new owner. These beauties will just love you for it, and probably give you a good "licking" to boot.
Great food, ice cream desserts, musical entertainment, skate performances and taking a new friend home with you... What more could you ask of "Dog Days of Summer"? So, come on down to the Village and "Cool Off" with San Diego Sculptors Guild and "man's best friend".
Woof, woof. I'd say we've got Rover's vote on that one!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Grand Re-Opening at SDSG & Art in Bloom in the Village
Hello All,
Here's a headsup to more fun and excitement during ART IN BLOOM in the Spanish Village Art Center. Our famous San Diego Sculptors Guild is kicking off their Celebration Party next Saturday, July 7, 2012 with the Grand Gallery Re-Opening of SDSG in Studio 36. Party runs from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Grab all the details from the info above, and get your art appreciation on.
There's never a dull moment at SDSG. They are always creating, and always, but always interested in promoting outreach in the community for awareness of public art. Sergey Gornushkin, President of SDSG is always on hand to greet you, and to make you welcome, as are all of the members and artists of SDSG.
Looks like a great time at the San Diego Sculptors Guild's Gallery Grand Re-Opening, being held in conjunction with "Art In Bloom". So be there, when the party gets started...or, be square! I think the first option wins hands down, don't you?
"Celebrate, celebrate. Dance to the music."
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Open House & Art in Bloom at Spanish Village Art Center
Hello All,
"It's that time again. You are all invited to the Annual Open House and "Art in Bloom" held throughout the Spanish Village Art Center courtyard. We're located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California in beautiful Balboa Park, between the Natural History Museum and the San Diego Zoo.
You won't want to miss this. It's our biggest event of the summer, featuring our famous silent art auction, floral arrangements from local florists and clubs, and that ever present musical entertainment by Tin Man's Heart and Elliott on the courtyard patio.
Take the "Smell the Roses" Walking Tour through our 37 art studios, and just enjoy the day.
See you all there!!!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
San Diego Potters' Guild Spring Sale - "It's On"!!!
Hello All,
It's on right now...so, "Run, Don't Walk" to Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park for this spectacular biannual event. The San Diego Potters' Guild Spring Sale is running through today, June 10, 2012 on the patio. As usual, it includes some of the best clay and porcelain art pieces you will ever see. You can't miss it!
I ran by yesterday, and immediately gravitated to my friend, Nan Coffin's setup. She has the most amazing sense of coloring and the "less is more" touch that I love in pottery. I was looking for egg cups for my morning "soft cooked" eggs, and I just fell in love with her new color schemes. So pristene and bright they are, in her combinations of white, seafoam green and gold. Just take a look at these lovelies.
"Bowls" by Nan Coffin
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As you know, there are many talented ceramists with wonderful pieces in this show each time. We all have our favorites, of course. Julie Brown and Rick Hernandez are always at the top of my list, but this year, Nan won hands down for my tastes. Now if I can just get her to make those egg cups in this season's colors. Oh well, time will tell. But, for now, I'll settle for drooling over this lidded vessel.
"Vase with lid" by Nan Coffin
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Got to run now. I want to get down there before the sale ends. I'll be back with the nitty gritty on how the show went a bit later. See you all there!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Catnip Connection VI...(That's 6 Meows, Folks)!
"Go Green", painting by Padgett Mason
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Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow...and, Meow!
Well, did you think this kitty was kidding? That's 6, "count 'em"...6 meows for "Catnip Connection 6", opening soon in Gallery 21 at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. We all love cats...and, those of you who don't (what's the matter with you?) will still be as happy as a "kitty who stole the cream" with the upcoming exhibition.
Catnip Connection 6 will be showing in Gallery 21 located in Spanish Village Art Center at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California, 6/20-7/2/12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. daily. For those artists who love depicting cats in their artwork, submissions are due on 6/20/12 at the gallery between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
As usual, a portion of the sales from the exhibition will be donated to the Feral Cat Coalition, an organization offering spay/neuter clinics for stray cats in San Diego County.
So, we will see you there...all of you "Cat Lovers", and all of you who "Love to laugh at cats". I promise that Catnip Connection 6 won't disappoint you, whichever side you stand on. I'm sure you'll be purring when you leave the gallery, just like the "cat who caught the canary". Don't believe me? Just ask a cat!
MEOW, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW...and MEOW!!!!!!
For more information, and to register for the show contact Vicky DeLong (Studio 16B in Spanish Village Art Center) at vbde@cox.net or, call at (619) 850-6637. You may also inquire with Marji Huntington at marjih@earthlink.net or, call at (619) 640-2094.
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow...and, Meow!
Well, did you think this kitty was kidding? That's 6, "count 'em"...6 meows for "Catnip Connection 6", opening soon in Gallery 21 at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. We all love cats...and, those of you who don't (what's the matter with you?) will still be as happy as a "kitty who stole the cream" with the upcoming exhibition.
Catnip Connection 6 will be showing in Gallery 21 located in Spanish Village Art Center at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California, 6/20-7/2/12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. daily. For those artists who love depicting cats in their artwork, submissions are due on 6/20/12 at the gallery between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
As usual, a portion of the sales from the exhibition will be donated to the Feral Cat Coalition, an organization offering spay/neuter clinics for stray cats in San Diego County.
So, we will see you there...all of you "Cat Lovers", and all of you who "Love to laugh at cats". I promise that Catnip Connection 6 won't disappoint you, whichever side you stand on. I'm sure you'll be purring when you leave the gallery, just like the "cat who caught the canary". Don't believe me? Just ask a cat!
MEOW, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW...and MEOW!!!!!!
For more information, and to register for the show contact Vicky DeLong (Studio 16B in Spanish Village Art Center) at vbde@cox.net or, call at (619) 850-6637. You may also inquire with Marji Huntington at marjih@earthlink.net or, call at (619) 640-2094.
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Yumi Climenson...following the "Path of Light"
Hello All,
Once again, Gallery 21 welcomes Yumi Climenson back for her annual exhibit, "Path of Light". We have traveled many paths with Yumi over the past years, and this year the "path" is, as always, illuminated by the "Light" inherent within Yumi, and in us all. I believe that is how Yumi would express it.
"Path of Light" promises to be a unique experience. How can it not with Yumi as our guide, or perhaps I should say, "...as Yumi reveals the vista along the way". Knowing her as I do, Yumi does not lead or force us to follow a path of her choosing. Rather, she invites us all to explore the path of illumination as a means of evolving...a journey (if you would) of enlightenment.
You see, and I haven't even seen the show yet. I suppose I am still basking in the "light" of her past exhibitions, all dealing with "light" in some form. So, Gallery 21 and Yumi Climenson invite you all to come and experience "Path of Light". Perhaps, we will leave the show with a modicum of that aura exuded by Yumi, and find our feet once more upon the path...
Yumi will be waiting to welcome you on the "Path of Light".
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
They're.....Back! Mit Wine, Chocolate und Cheese!!!
Hello All!
Need I say more? I mean, what is there to say after "Wine, Cheese and Chocolate"? Oh. Oh, yes..."Please sir...I want some MORE"!!! And, then, "Let's Boogie down!" I'm pretty sure that Sue Palmer, "Queen of Boogie Woogie" can handle that one, and keep everyone on their feet "dancing the night away"!
Oh yes, folks. The Women's Museum of California really knows how to throw a party, especially when it comes to Wine, Chocolate and Cheese. And, let's not forget "Tripping the Light Fantastic" underneath the stars right here on our Spanish Village Art Center patio. Yay! Great summer fun and a perfect way to mingle with old friends and new acquaintances. It's the "Mostest" in mingling, and you surely don't want to miss it.
So, "...Surrey on down to a stone cold party", the 5th Annual to be exact, and spend a fantastic evening with us under the stars.
And, then there is the CHOCOLATE...WINE...CHEESE...CHOCOLATE...WINE... See y'all!
For more information and to reserve your place, contact the Women's Museum of California at (619) 233-7963, or log onto their website at: www.WomensMuseumCA.org.
Spanish Village Art Center is located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California in Balboa Park between the Natural History Museum and the San Diego Zoo.
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
AGG Spring Show- "A Blown-out Success"
"Art Glass" by Cindy McQuaid
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Oh, the beauty of glass...amazingly, just melted, fused, folded, slumped, and blown sand. Sand, as in silica! Now that's the kind of science I can relate to. The science of the chemical makeup of Art Glass. What a segue...from the chemistry of science to the miracle of Art Glass. How absolutely, positively MARVELOUS!
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Hello All,
I hear from AGG (Art Glass Guild) member, Marci Stinton, that the AGG Spring Show on the patio was a veritable "flood" of glass lovers and collectors. She said that the customers were still pouring in as late as 5:00 p.m. with no sign of ebbing. I wasn't able to attend, but judging by the photos of the event, this year's glass guild sale was a huge success. Oh, excuse me...rather, a "Blown-out" success (and, yes, pun intended...you know, "glass...blowing").
Just take a look at these displays of some of the art glass that was exhibited at this year's event.
"Flying Objects", art glass by Kathleen Mitchell, ArtHell
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"Art Glass" by Gina Lunn
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Oh, the beauty of glass...amazingly, just melted, fused, folded, slumped, and blown sand. Sand, as in silica! Now that's the kind of science I can relate to. The science of the chemical makeup of Art Glass. What a segue...from the chemistry of science to the miracle of Art Glass. How absolutely, positively MARVELOUS!
There were over 30 participants in this year's AGG Spring Show and Patio Sale, 2012. Here are just a few of those marvelous "miracle makers".
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| ANN MITCHELL, Art Glass |
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| MARY JANE BAILEY, Dichroic Glass |
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| MICHAEL HERMANN & GINA LUNN, "Nautilus" |
There you have it folks, the AGG Spring Show and Patio Sale, 2012!
The AGG is in Studio 25, and is open to the public 7 days a week in Spanish Village Art Center at 1770 Village Place in beautiful Balboa Park.
SEE YOU AT THE FALL SHOW...It'll be MARVELOUS!!!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Benjamin Lavender Opening Reception at SDSG
Just a Reminder, Folks! Don't miss the opening reception and the month-long exhibit of Benjamin Lavender's "Growth", at the San Diego Sculptors Guild, Studio 36 in Spanish Village Art Center. Opening reception kicks off on Cinco de Mayo. Here's the scoop (Oh, and don't forget to come with your Cinco de Mayo attitude.):
SEE Y'ALL THERE, MUCHACHAS Y MUCHACHOS...OLE' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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SEE Y'ALL THERE, MUCHACHAS Y MUCHACHOS...OLE' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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