Works/San José News

Haptic Synapses was in the gallery for a performance last week, check it out:

First Friday was a powerful display of San Jose’s vibrant art scene. Artists and bidders all crowded into Works/San Jose to see the (anti)Valentine’s Day Auction and exhibition! Bidders jumped at the chance to buy amorous (and not so amourous) artworks by over 65 artists from the South Bay! Some works created such a buzz that bidding wars ensued, all with peaceful endings. Works appreciates everyone’s help in keeping Works/San Jose as part of the downtown art scene!

To the winning bidders from Friday’s Auction!

Congratulations on your art purchase and thank you for your support of Works/San Jose and local artists! We will be calling the winners that were not present at the end of the night to let them know they won! Pick up hours for artwork will be:

February 11, Thursday 12-4pm,

February 12, Friday 12-7pm

February 13, Saturday 12-4pm.

Please contact us if you need special pick up times for your artwork. Thank you!

Show your love for Works, your community art and performance center, by placing your art in our Valentine event opening First Friday February 5.

Also–attend the “My Bloody Valentine” dance at Works/San Jose on Saturday February 13, 2010 at 8pm! $5 dollar donation at the door!

How it Works:

We ask that artwork be accessible in size and price: please keep art within 12×12 inches for wall pieces or a 12×12 inch footprint for sculptural work. All work should be ready to hang or stand. Multiple pieces are acceptable.

Themes: What inspires you about Valentine’s Day: hearts and flowers, broken hearts and dead flowers? Works wants to show a full range of feelings about Valentine’s Day.

All artwork will be available for bid at the silent auction at a starting bid of 20 dollars with minimum bid increments of 5 dollars. Bidders who want to buy a piece outright must meet the “Buy It Now” (retail) price set by the artist—recommended between $50 and $300. Artists can elect to receive up to 50 percent of the purchase price or can donate all proceeds to Works. Artists whose artwork generates proceeds for Works at or above the basic membership price of $35 will be rewarded with a complimentary membership.

Please bring your artwork to Works, 451 South 1st Street, San José, CA 95113, on one of the following dates:

Thursday, January 28, 12-4 p.m.

Friday, January 29, 12-7 p.m.

Saturday, January 30, 12-4 p.m.

Please also provide:

Your Name

Your mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address

Title of Artwork

Description of piece (media, size, date)

“Buy It Now” price

Remember to join us on Friday, February 5th to see your art in the exhibition and take part in the Silent Auction!

For more information, please contact Works/San José at 408-256-6250 or gallery@workssanjose.org

WHAT: A new holiday comedy about loving the ones who drive you crazy. You’re invited to an office holiday party at The Cardboard Box Paper Company, filled with manipulations, lies, and of course, holiday cheer.  It will be delightfully awkward.

WHEN: Saturday December 12 at 8 pm and Sunday December 13 at 7pm

WHERE: Works/San Jose, 451 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

HOW MUCH: Pay-what-you-can at the door. Reserve tickets by emailing tickets@thecardboardbox.org

WHO: Brought to you by the Cardboard Box Theatre Project. Directed by Greg Callaghan and written by Lauren Baines, Chad Eschman, Michael Heriford, and Julie Jigour.The Actors: Devin Bertsch, Rob Campbell, Chad Eschman, Kristen Gradwohl, Michael Heriford, Hayley Lovgren, Maren Lovgren, Kristin Schmitz, Joelle Strickland, and Rachel Wilde.

QUESTIONS: Write to Stephanie at gallery@workssanjose.org or see the Cardboard Box Theater Project Website, www.thecardboardbox.org

On Saturday Afternoon at 12:01pm the exhausted participants of Noon2Noon-the 24 hour art marathon and fundraiser- were out of Works San Jose. We had just spent 24 hours of grueling, yet fruitful art making.

The First Friday December 4th Art Walk  visitors came to see our efforts. The entire evening was fun and full of memorable moments. Each booth was full of artists making art, selling art or teaching visitors how to make their own. The music that accompanied the visual arts was tight. Fontaine’s Muse created an amazing atmosphere and Haptic Synapses played an all too short set.  At least they hung around around to do some 1am noodling on the music box.

Our first annual Noon2Noon proved that the community is in support of the Arts in the Bay Area! We raised funds to keep up our programming including exhibitions, concerts, educational workshops and much much more! One new way to give to Works was a big success, Chip-In. Follow this link for a safe and easy way to donate to Works/San Jose!  We will leave the Chip-In open till the end of the month http://works.chipin.com/works-san-jose.

Here are the U-stream links to video and images from Noon2Noon:

beginning  noon2noon http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2711644

papercraft with the art inspector http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2713527

DC and the French http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2714531

bad beuys http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2715273

9:27 pm http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2715418

1:46 am http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2716581

finis http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2719363 (see 12:30 onward)

Once again, thank you for all your support of Works/San Jose. We wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season!

Works/San Jose is hosting Trembling Soul, Shining Bright–a 3-day retrospective of the art of Tim Cottengim, a downtown fixture, former Works Board Member and good friend to many. His work, spanning the last two decades, is filled with power, anguish, and fearless self-portraits. He will be missed and we invite to join us on November 20th for a reception 7-9pm, followed by a drum circle and open mic at 9pm.

Dates:
November 19, 12-7pm
November 20, 12-4pm
November 20, Reception at 7pm with Open Mic & Drum Circle at 9pm
November 21, 12-4pm

Where: 451 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Questions: Contact gallery@workssanjose.org or call (408)286-6800.

The Works/San Jose Members Exhibition All for One was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who participated including the artists, board of directors, staff, and volunteers! We had a record 3000 visitors to the exhibition!

Artwork Pick-up for the Members Exhibition will officially take place Saturday November 14 between 12-4pm at 451 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. If you need to make arrangements to have someone else pick up your artwork or to make arrangements for an alternate pick-up time please call (408)286-6800 or email gallery@workssanjose.org.

Thanks again! Works doesn’t work without you!

Stephanie Battle
Art & Gallery Programming Coordinator
Works/San Jose

The Works Members Exhibition All for One… opened on October 2, 2009 to an enthusiastic crowd during San Jose South First Friday Gallery Crawl! We counted over 1200 people who visited the gallery on this evening. The show will stay open until November 10, 2009. Be sure to be here next month for the Closing Reception on November 6, 2009!