Join Us for South First Friday—September 5th
7pm till late, all venues and events FREE!
Works San/José, 451 South First
Artist In Residence exhibit, Live Music, Members' Exhibit
Works/San Jose will showcase the talents of two local artists along with its ongoing member exhibition works re:group. Printmaker Fanny Retsek's art giveaway special, called Keep this Slip for Reference and a don't miss one-night-only Benjamin Brackett performance!
And in north to south order on the other side of South First:
Anno Domini, 366 South First
Artist's Reception: In the Deep Dark a solo exhibition by Katy Horan (NY). From the deep, dark, magical forest of her imagination, Katy Horan's artwork follows the tradition of folk art as a means to tell her own idiosyncratic tales through the indigenous dwellers that reside in this mythical place. The themes and archetypes of this body of work emerged from countless influences and imagery from Katy's subconscious to form her own language of characters, symbols and illustrated rituals. Music by DIF.
7pm-10pm STREET MRKT an indie DIY urban market beneath the murals of A.D. with live music by Hot Toddies, Battlehooch, Doctor Nurse on the stage, and artist vendors: Tere Barbella, Sean Boyles, Chuck Clark, Al Preciado, Linda Ritter, Rolando, Timothy Tsun, Roan Victor and Gladys White.
Space 47, 47 East William (between 1st & 2nd)
47 at 47: Joe Miller at 47 at Space 47 at 1 On view September 5 through 27, 2008. An installation of new typographic works by Joe Miller feature delightfully abrasive to violently sentimental poetic excerpts rendered in unexpected materials--from fallout shelter signs to stolen paintings and family heirlooms. The artist will also be available in the gallery from noon to 4pm each Saturday during the exhibition to chat and to work on additional pieces. In addition to the First Friday opening, a closing party celebrating Joe's 47th birthday, and Space 47's first, will take place on September 27 from 2 to 4pm.
MACLA, 510 South First
Opening Reception: The Art of Style. This exhibition features new work by nine California-based artists who explore forms of self-expression, fashion, identity and sub-culture. It includes video, sculpture, mixed-media, digital work, photography and paintings by by: Carolyn Castaño, Jaime Guerrero, Bu Nation, Abraham Ortega, Mathew and Sam Rodriguez of Shorty Fatz, Shizu Saldamando, Gustavo Villareal, Rio Yañez. The reception features music by MACLA resident selector Chatos 1013 of UNGrammar and a drag show will begin at 9:30pm with performers who are featured in the exhibition.
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 South First
On view: Charged Sites: Radka Donnell's Art Quilts is the first west coast retrospective of the remarkable 40-year career of feminist art quilter, art therapist, and author Radka Donnell. Donnell’s bedsize art quilts speak powerfully to the human need for separateness and connection, individual self realization and community engagement. The exhibit also includes works by other artists who have dared to directly engage the highly charged nature of beds and quilts in the visual content of their work, including works by Faith Ringgold, Adam Ellysonand Mia Rozmyn. Also on view: 'Til Death Do Us Part: Wedding Quilts from the Collection. 6-8pm- Radka Donnell will read poetry from her book, Quilts as Women's Art: A Quilt Poetics throughout the evening.
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 560 South First
In the Main Gallery: Eureka! Featuring work of the 2005-2007 recipients of the Eureka Fellowship, one of the most prestigious prizes for artists in the Bay Area. Artists include: Chester Arnold, Thomas Chang, Amy Franceschini, Paul Kos, George Kuchar, Josh Lazcano, Mads Lynnerup, Lourdes Portillo, Rigo 23, Clare Rojas, Philip Ross and Chris Sollars. In the Focus Gallery: Opening Reception for Timothy Horn's Medusa. Medusa is inspired by the jellyfish illustrations of 19th century zoologist Ernst Haeckel. NIGHT MOVES: A series featuring window installations visible only after dark at the ICA present Jessica Miller: Polarity Convergence.
and other First Friday events:
7 to 9pm at KALEID gallery, 88 South Fourth Street (at San Fernando)
7-9pm Featured Artists' Reception: Photo Landscape Adventures by photographer Rob Lehman. Preferring the "feel" and resolution of large or medium format cameras (as opposed to digital cameras), Ron captures beautiful natural treasures before they are forever changed by development and climatic changes in the ecosystem.
Also featuring: Retrospective from Collage to Oil Portraits by Terenia Offenbacker. Terenia's collage and mixed media work is based upon a search for varied textures and unique materials. "It’s fun and surprising to see how they integrate. All materials utilized in my creations have been salvaged, it feels particularly good recycling while producing the images I love."
Phantom Galleries - various vacant storefronts in the SoFA District.
455 South First Street- Jai Tanju, Bigger Moments-excerpts from the with a camera from marc book.
460 Market Street - Yumiko Kayukawa, photographic exhibit
386 South First Street- Jeremiah Kille, mixed media exhibit
South First Street between San Fernando & Post St - six new murals on an existing construction wall by Pellet, Lacey Bryant, Lara Sophia, Christine Benjamin, Andy Gouveia and Michael Foley, Each artist has created thoughtful expressions of their experiences and, in some cases, concerns of a rapidly growing urban center.
Caffé Trieste - 315 South First Street
Artist's Reception: Now is Already Past, by Gianfranco Paolozzi. This new series of metallic works on canvas is a contemplation of being "present" for Gianfranco. "I start with a line. I start with a color. I start on one canvas. After the first canvas absorbs the initial lines the second canvas has marks, a continuation of what was present, now past, on the first canvas. The third and forth canvasses follow. All 4 white surfaces have marks. I'm here. I was there. All the lines become actions of the past. I continue to mark them and I continue to create the past of the present pleasures and pains".
South First Billiards Club & Lounge - 420 South First Street
Jeremiah's House of Hope Bay Area Fundraiser: SFB Gallery is proud to host an art auction/ fundraiser to assist JHOHBA, which sole mission is to provide a halfway home for teens and young adults venturing out of prison life for the first time. Auction items include prison art selected from some of Northern California's prisons, as well as works from Bill Perkins. A pre-exhibit glimpse of paintings byMike Borja (October's Exhibitor) will be featured, and Lara and Lacey's collaboration continues with The Flying Artistas' installation: Oh Sheet!—portraits on bedsheets. Brother Ig headlines the musical performances—a renown San Jose Hip Hop artist.
For full listing of events and information, please visit www.SouthFirstFridays.com or call 408-271-5155
Media Sponsor: Metro Newspapers
For more information visit www.SouthFirstFridays.com or call 408-271-5155
First Friday Media Sponsor: Metro Newspapers
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