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Pride Fest deal for local artists

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:28:59 -0400

Here's one from Jeff, forwarded on to artists around town, to me, the muse art group, etc, they get a lot of folks for this one.

Dear Local Artists

Display and sell your artwork for just $35 at Stanislaus Pride Day on September 27th 2008! Don't miss this opportunity, with over 3,000 people expected at this year's event this is a chance to get people interested in your work. For just $35 you will recieve a 10X10 space to promote and sell your art without commission charges. Share a booth with a friend and split the cost! To apply, go to www.spcpride.org and click on "exhibitors". Either apply online or download the application and mail in your check. Set-up begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 27th 2009 in Graceda Park. The festival runs from 11. a.m.-7 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Rio Arts Chalk Walk, and 2nd Annual Art Walk, Riverbank, Thurs Aug 28

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:21:47 -0400

Riverbank gets a plug from Joey Huestis email, as Rio Arts does second Art Walk and Chalk Walk sidewalk drawing contest. While I'm in the pr release, just told them I'm bringing drawing pad and pens as usual, but Joey Huestis, one of the photographers for Sonora Blues Festival among other things, and I did go out to this one last year. I"m still trying to get the easels back to Mistlin Gallery today, nearly a week after art walk, as had to drop off at Downtown Improvement District, as no room at the State Theatre after we finish art walk event, in case you noticed the gallery wasn't open last couple days. Probably working on those checks to artists who sold at art and wine fest. Farmer's Market art went well, and I'm taking out more of the note cards from my original art to sell in Riverbank, and Pride Festival's Jeff Carnegie caught me over at MJC new media arts center opening, and has a deal for local artists to show with them Sept 27 in Graceada Park. Will post his email next. I missed life drawing last night at Chartreuse Muse, only $10 on Tuesdays.

Art at Downtown Farmers Market this Saturday, Riverbank Art Walk Thursday

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:19:53 -0400

Modesto Certified Farmers Market will include art and crafters for sale area in the library parking lot, behind the regular organic vegetable and fruit stands on 16th Street, Saturday, August 23, 7 am to noon.

West Modesto Certified Farmers Market open THURSDAYS at King Kennedy and Mellis Park

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:26:37 -0400

Pictures included in this one. Something new going on over on the west side.

West Modesto Certified Farmers Market opened this summer, runs on Thursdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at King Kennedy Center and Mellis Park through Sept 25. Sept 4th there will be a free Blues concert with the Farmers Market with Shad Harris and the Groovenators, celebrating Recovery Month.

Art Walk venue Artist lineup and Music for Third Thursday this month

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:45:11 -0400

from Christine's Blog, www.myspace.com/modestoartwalk

for more info, see www.myspace.com/modestoartx and you'll find link to photographers gallery in that article. www.ccartassn.org for Mistlin Gallery, www.TheChartreuseMuse for the Chartreuse Muse, www.actofkindness.info for Act of Kindness.

Black and White, theme at Photographers Gallery this month and Art Walk

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:26:21 -0400

New theme for this month is Black and White at the Photographers' Gallery at 13th and J Street, attached to Camera Center next door. This is nonprofit gallery, has workshops as well, so if into photography, stop in, and check that out too, get on their gallery guru email list, which note below is from. Often think their cuisine on art walk night first rate too.

Jus' Blues, La Grange, August 30

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:43:22 -0400

Take a trip out 132(yosemite blvd) out to La Grange for this Blues event.

From Darrel Angle

GREETINGS BLUES BOYS AND GIRLS;

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW ABOUT A FUN GIG UP THE HILL.

WHERE; THE LA GRANGE SALOON, HIGHWAY 132 IN LA GRANGE, CA.

Mandala Art at Act of Kindness, Black and White at Photographers Gallery, E Ingebretsen at Crow Trading

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:40:40 -0400

email note from Act of Kindness,
Thursday, Aug. 21st is the 3rd Thursday Modesto Art Walk. We hope you will join us and meet Reverend Erin King who has created the mandala art in our gallery. Erin will explain all about mandalas for you who are interested in this fascinating work. Of course we will have goodies and art walk maps too. It's a fun thing to do, from 5-9pm. Oh the best thing. . . ITS FREE! Hope to see you. No Sales Tax night.

West Modesto Farmer's Market open Thursdays, Sept 4, FREE Blues and Recovery show

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:31:06 -0400

WEST MODESTO farmer's Market, happens each Thursday through Sept 25, 3 pm to 7 pm. at King Kenedy Center and Mellis Park. Sept 4, special blues concert with the market, including art, vegetables, crafts, fruits, and more. Kids welcome. This concert a free event, kicks off Recovery Month.

2 for One art walk special at Clayton's, Tresetti's, $3 off DEVA, etc.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:20:27 -0400

Riverbank Art Walk and Chalk drawing contest comes up August 28, but first its specials for Third Thursday Art Walk. Eric Benson and friends play music for Art Walk, at State Theatre Funky Tim, and 25 venues open for art walk in downtown Modesto.

Funky Tim at State Theatre for ARt Walk, more art walk info

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:10:12 -0400

Funky Tim is our music guest for downtown Art Walk at State Theatre. Artists include art demo by Jack Morris, Mary Scheinuck, Jim Christiansen, Carlos Mendes Salcedo, Ellie Gould. Slater's Furniture has added to the list of art walk venues, and drop in on Clayton's and Etouffee, DEVA, Picasso's, Lost Art Gallery, Trewin Framery, Anderson's Gallery and Frame Shop, the Chartreuse Muse, Mistlin Gallery, more.

Chris Cain Band at Clayton's Sunday

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:30:23 -0400

Eric Benson Presents: Chris Cain Blues Party
Sunday, Aug. 24th.
The Band features Dave Matthew's keyboards and organ, (of Etta James Roots Band), Dawayne Pate on bass, (of Robin Ford Band), and Tyler End on drums.

CHSS Art auction, wine fundraiser dinner tonite at Seasons

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:53:29 -0400

From Sofie, and the dinner and art auction is this evening, but donations accepted. I have a couple in for this, along with a number other modesto area artists, this is a good cause.

The Note is from Sofie Pettygrove of Act of Kindness, on the art walk next week.

ART, in Oakdale, Kara has a studio, current show

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:38:14 -0400

Note from Christi on current show in Oakdale. Also a call for artists for November showing through December.

Hi Jim,

I was wondering if you could remind everyone to visit the ongoing art gallery/show in Oakdale at Kara's Skin Care Studio, featuring local artists David Rodriguez, Joey Huestis, and jewelry designer Donna Celli. The show ends September 13th.

ART at Modesto Certified Farmer's Market August 23

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:03:35 -0400

Next Saturday, one week after Modesto Art and Wine Festival, the Saturday after the Third Thursday Art Walk, August 21, Modesto Certified Farmer's Market will have ART in library parking lot next to the main Farmers Market regulars, from 7 am to Noon. Crafts, original art to buy, see.