28th October 2011, 06:11 pm
Linda Hesh, Kiss Me/Kill Me t-shirts
November 4 through December 10
opening reception: First Friday, November 4, 7 to 10pm
gallery walkthrough with the curator and artists: Friday, November 4 at 6pm
iraqimemorial.org is a participation-based conceptual project launched in 2007 as an internet platform for artists, designers, and architects to propose concepts for memorials to the unrecognized civilian casualties incurred during the ongoing conflict in Iraq. Works presents an exhibition of plans and responses selected out of the pool that now exist on the iraqimemorial.org site. The proposal guidelines encourage participants to use a wide range of locations and mediums to create collective memory and unity, drawing upon traditional and expanded ideas of memorial. iraqimemorial.org is an effort initiated by media artist Joseph DeLappe to call upon the collective creative community to consider the cost of war from all sides. The exhibition at Works presents a selection of 54 of the most striking submissions as selected by two juror’s reviews. Featured projects span a range of creative practices including: architecture, social media, geomapping, performance, video and the visual arts.
architectural proposal by Mehedi Amin
artwork by HakkI Erol
24th October 2011, 06:04 pm
The Bindlepunks in Our American Myth
Works proudly presents the Bindlepunks Theatre Co. production of Our American Myth.
What would you kill for? Why do we have such a strong heritage of political violence in America?
Someone got shot and we want to understand why.
When Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head, we had some questions. Mainly, “WHY?!” We started asking our friends, families, strangers at bars, and the Interwebs. They told us things, and we put those things into a play…
So now we weave a new American myth:
The tale of a brave and conflicted politician, and the patriotic and idealistic young man who is ultimately driven to shoot her. If that sounds like your cup of tea… If you feel up to the challenge of the conversation… If you’re looking for something a little different in the South Bay…
We need your help to bring Our American Myth to life.
performances at Works:
Thu, Oct 27th at 8pm
Fri, Oct 28th at 8pm
Sat, Oct 29th at 8pm
Sun, Oct 30th at 4pm
Sat, Nov 5th at 8pm
Sun, Nov 6th at 4pm
Tickets: $10-20 sliding scale at the door.
To reserve a spot, email bindlepunks@gmail.com or call (650) 458-PUNK
Check out the Bindlepunks website/blog for sneak peeks and to join the ongoing conversation!
http://www.bindlepunks.com
7th October 2011, 02:33 pm
September 30 through October 22, 2011
Works is indeed “Movin on Up!” with the most diverse annual exhibition in the South Bay on view in Works’ new home at 365 South Market. A wide array of regional artists show their support for community art and performance at the same time as displaying an eclectic variety of talents.
The October 7 First Friday Art Walk at Works features music by the Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose, a no-host bar, and a host of Works members!
Steve Cooley, digital art screen shot
29th August 2011, 07:59 pm
Join or renew your membership in Works to participate in Movin’ on Up!, the 2011 member art exhibition.
Each member of works is invited to place one work of art into the exhibition, your single piece must be ready-to-hang (framed/mounted with all hanging hardware). We must limit wall pieces to 24 inches in width by 24 inches in height; and sculptural pieces to 24 inches in width and depth—space is tight in our new home, so please consider a smaller work! Deliver work to to 365 South Market Street on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, September 23, 24, or 25, noon to 4pm.
The exhibition will open with a special artist/member reception and annual membership announcements on Friday, September 30 from 7pm to 10pm. The party will continue with the south first friday art walk on Friday October 7, from 7pm to 11pm. The exhibition runs September 30 through October 22, 2011.
3rd August 2011, 01:58 pm
Primer paso (First Step): emancipation of a life (emancipación de una vida)
Five artists from Oaxaca, Mexico, with one relocated to San José, confront aspects of artistic, personal, and cultural emancipation in multiple media and site-specific installation:
Julio Cesar, César Chávez, Mario Guzman, Eder Luna, and Ylan Luna
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opening reception: 7 to 10pm, First Friday, August 5
exhibition: August 5 through September 10, 2011
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images: Julio Cesar, Mario Guzman
15th July 2011, 05:44 pm
KidWorks art workshops start Sunday, July 17 at 1pm!
This summer, KidWorks workshops are held third sundays and are FREE and open to all grade school-age kids accompanied by an adult.
sunday, july 17, 1pm to 3pm
introducing printmaking
the basics and a brief history of print-making, followed by sytyrofoam and vegetable printing on paper
sunday, august 21, 1pm to 3pm
collage cut-outs
a playful exploration of color and form leads to building a scene with paper cut-outs
sunday, september 18, 1pm to 3pm
sun-dry pottery
using clay to explore texture, symbol making, and the historic and practical nature of pottery
KidWorks fosters appreciation for art by giving local children and their families new ways to express themselves through art in a no-mistakes environment. These free creative opportunities are provided at Works!
15th July 2011, 05:22 pm
Words Drawing Music
Friday July 15th 7pm to 11pm
Works: 365 South Market St., downtown San José
Come participate in an evening of music, poetry, and live drawing!
with featured poets: Chris Arcus, Bea Garth, Kimy Martinez
and musicians: Brandon Biggs, Gianfranco Paolozzi, and DJ Tommy D. spining a mix of ambient, rock, and 80′s
Poets go on at 8pm, Open Mic at 9:30
7th July 2011, 02:35 pm
Now at Works: Idiom-Synchronies
exhibition: July 8 through 23, 2011
opening reception: Friday, July 8, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
with live music by Glen Walker and Devin Acunis at the reception!
gallery hours: Thurs. 12-4pm, Fri. 12-6pm, Sat. 12-4pm
the artists with common oddities:
Theresa Because
Kelsey Booth
Cristina Cantu Diaz
Chris Carmitros
MaryAnne De Carolis
Riwan Khalil
Malia Landis
Arone Lee
James Pollard
Erin Salazar
Emily Seeman
Ryan Shaw
Drew Stromquist
Rob Toloy
MIreya Villanueva
Tim Walker
Wesley Wright
1st July 2011, 05:37 pm
Idiom-Synchronies: a show of common oddities: opens Friday, July 8, 7pm
join us for a special opening with SJSU graduate artists
Words Drawing Music: Friday, July 15, 7pm
an evening of music, poetry, and live drawing! with featured poets chris arcus, bea garth, and kimy martinez, muscians brandon biggs and gianfranco paolozzi, and dj tommy d. spining a mix of ambient, rock, and 80s.
KidWorks, family art workshop: Sunday, July 17, 1pm
this month: introduction to printmaking. free and open to all grade school-age kids accompanied by an adult.
upcoming exhibitions:
Primer Paso (first step): opens August 5
art of emancipation from Mexico
Works members’ exhibition: opens October 7
join to participate!
Iraqimemorial: opens November 4
artists from around the world look to the people of Iraq in a time of war
21st June 2011, 10:12 am
only 4 shows:
Friday, June 24 at 8:00pm and 10:30pm
Saturday, June 25 at 8:00pm and 10:30pm
(doors open 30min before curtain. seating is very limited so arrive on time!)
Come see the newest full-length extravaganza of absurdity from Cardboard Box. From the minds who brought you A Box of Strange comes an evening of music, sketch comedy, magic, wild animals, and a heavy dose of awkwardness.
at Works/San José
365 South Market, downtown San José
Tickets: $10 suggested; Pay-What-You-Can (No one turned away for lack of funds)
