Commonality's Art Walk News, art, music, and where this April 17 third thursday Art and Gallery Walk

this is the blog and list of who's on this month, from Christine Pierson, and the blog she put together at http://www.myspace.com/modestoartwalk

Come on out, Weather is supposed to be great, 80 degrees high, virtually no wind, art, music all over downtown, a style of art for everyone, all ages, free, art for sale, fun....

Downtown Improvement District office open for this art walk, good place to pick up a map. 6 p.m. start in most locations, to 9 p.m., then the after art walk parties start.

Sunday, April 06, 2008

*Artists Call for April Art Walk*

Modesto Virtual - featuring Antique art work. Music by High Hopes.

Anderson Framing - Featuring many great artists in the Gallery<~~ Flyers are out!

Acts of Kindness - is looking for artists

Beads of Contentment - Music by Senor, acoustic bead music. Featuring Bead artist Jamie Cloud Eakin.

The Photographers Gallery (Next to the Camera Center) - Theme this month is Four Seasons. The gallery will be featuring some great photo’s. Check out their myspace page on the top friends.

Chartreuse Muse - will be featuring some great local and bay area art in their gallery. Featuring art demo by Penny Meyer.<~~ Flyers are out!

Claytons - Featuring Jodie LaDuca, Jim Christiansen, Keena Wells and others to come.Music is booked by Eric Benson. Contact Jim Christiansen for artist showing information @ Mercenary_Graphics@yahoo.com.

Crow Trading Co.- Featuring art by Wallace B. Carroll, Rich Holmer and others.

Deva Cafe - will be featuring some great local artists. Featuring Irene and Ray from 5-9 pm. Also hosting the art walk after party from 9-11pm Featuring Apollo Tule.<~~~ Flyers are out!

Good Dog- Featuring music by the "Panduhs" Acoustic, and other local artists.

Lost Art Gallery - will be featuring some great art

Mistlin Gallery - will be featuring some great art in their gallery<~~Flyers are out!

*Special Note From Mistlin Gallery*

Be sure to join the Central California Art Association and Mistlin Gallery at the April 3rd Thursday Art Walk, where we will be treated to the premiere viewing of The Inner Eye, a short documentary featuring the art department at Howard Training Center. HTC is a nonprofit company that provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to excel through a variety of educational and developmental programs. The film is being produced in collaboration with the Howard Training Center, The Modesto Nuts and Never Boring Design. Additionally, the students will have a one-night-only display of their art. Also, for your enjoyment, we will be featuring live jazz music and a large variety of food and wine. It is sure to be an exciting night!

Visit "The Inner Eye" Myspace page for more info and a sneak peek of the film: http://www. myspace. com/innereyefilm.

The Mistlin Gallery
1015 J Street
Modesto, CA 95354

www. myspace. com/mistlingallery

Oopsa Daisy Florist - is looking for artists

Picasso’ Gourmet Deli & Gallery - will be featuring some great art by Nile Raven, Julie Hawk and Others.<~~~ Flyers are out!

Queen Mabs - featuring great art in all textiles

Queen Bean Coffee House - Featuring Nile Raven,Jennica Baxter,Erica Smith , Dianna Isho, Javie, Kelly Viss, Erik Turman, Kyle.

The State Theater -Theme this month: Poetry Just Is; Featuring Erica Smith, Dianna Isho, Jodie LaDuca, Jim Christiansen, Keena Wells, and others to come. Featuring Dave Hanley solo.Also Featuring Slam on Rye Guests to celebrate April Poetry Month.Contact Jim Christiansen for artist showing information @ Mercenary_Graphics@yahoo.com.

Trewin Framery - will be featuring some great art in the gallery

Modesto Loan & Jewlery - is looking for artists

Star Image - is looking for sculptures to show/sell.

Tokyo Express - is supporting the art walk

Still Smoking - is supporting the art walk

Extreme Pizza - is supporting the art walk

Galleto Ristorante - is supporting the art walk

The DID office on J st will be open during the art walk this month - a great place to pick up a map if you dont have one - and also to check out any other downtown events happening =) Will be featuring a local artist!!!

Ok so this is the list so far...there will be more added later on. If you are interested in showing at one of the above places listed, please email me and let me know.

Do Dirty will be poetry guest for State Theatre Art Walk, 8 p.m., after Dave Hanley set, for National Poetry Month, winner most recent Second Wednesday regulary Slam on Rye poetry slam at Prospect Theatre. Other artists at the State Theatre, Pauline Black, Robert Nelson, Ellie, Michael Anderson, Jodie Ladouca, David Morgan,

At Clayton's, guest for Eric Benson, Johnny Valdez. Artists Keena Wells, Jodie LaDouca, Sandy Lynn, Jim Christiansen.