Peeling the Strata: Recent works by Jamie Banes: A solo exhibition presenting some of my favorite works from the past several years. November 8-26, 2010. Reception: Friday, November 19, 2010, 7PM-10PM at Canessa Gallery, 708 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. For more information call 415.296.9029.
3rd Annual North Beach ArtWalk: The Telegraph Hill Dwellers Art & Culture Committee presents music, art, and poetry in locations throughout the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Featuring the work of more than 40 artists, poets, and musicians in a variety of unique venues. September 25-26, 2010, 11AM-5PM. For more information visit Telegraph Hill Dwellers.
The Arrival: RAW Artists is an independent arts organization created by artists, for artists. Their mission is to provide artists of all genres with the tools, resources, and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW provides seminars, workshops, and insight to further the growth of imagination, and connects artists with one another so that they might develop together. August 19, 2010, 8PM-2AM at 111 Minna Gallery in downtown San Francisco. For more information call 415.974.1719.
East Bay Open Studios 2010 at Jingletown : The Jingletown Arts & Business Community (JABC) is pleased to announce the East Bay Open Studios ArtWalk in the Jingletown neighborhood of Oakland, CA. Highlighting the creativity of over 25 artists who live and/or work in this diverse neighborhood with a storied past, known as Jingletown Junction. Once a gritty industrial zone that bustled with the activity of canneries and warehouses, the area is now a rough-hewn gem of light manufacturing, small businesses, residences, and working artist studios. June 5-6 & 12-13, 2010 from 11AM-6PM. For more information visit the Jingletown Arts & Business Community or Pro Arts.
East Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition 2010: Pro Arts Gallery collaborates with the Berkeley Art Center and the Richmond Art Center to present the 2010 East Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition across three celebrated art spaces. Featuring the works of over 450 artists, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, printing and letterpress, photography, textiles, glass, and much more. Preview @ Pro Arts Gallery: May 4-June 13, 2010
Annual Gala: June 3, 2010, 6PM-8PM
Artist's Reception: June 3, 2010 8PM-10PM
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
For more information visit Pro Arts or call 510.763.4361
part & parcel: A group exhibition featuring the work of Jamie Banes, Michael Fairchild, Janine-Opal Fischer, and Semar Prom. May 3-28, 2010. Opening reception: Friday, May 7, 7PM-11PM at Michelle O'Connor Gallery, 2111 Mission Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco. For more information visit The Blue Studio or call 415.314.0131.
L I G H T: A group exhibition by the members of PHYLUM. Featuring the work of Paul Vargas, Jason Trinidad, Semar Prom, Michelle Pentz, Dori Latman, Ethan Jamison, Julia Haft-Candell, Brendan Garbee, Michael Fairchild, Colby Claycomb, Jamie Banes, and Angela Abruzzese. October 27-December 2, 2009. Opening reception: Tuesday, October 27 from 7PM-2AM at Dalva, 3121 16th Street, San Francisco. For more information call 415.252.7740.
CACG August Show: A group exhibition featuring members of City Art Cooperative Gallery. Join us for a look at SF's vibrant local art scene, food, and fun! Just voted San Francisco's best art gallery for 2009 by SF Bay Guardian readers, City Art Gallery is owned and operated entirely by member artists. August 5-29, 2009. Reception: Friday, August 7, 7PM-10PM at City Art Cooperative Gallery, 828 Valencia Street, San Francisco. For more information call 415.970.9900.
Regional Bias: A Benefit for The Bay Bridged: A night of music, art, and culture to support this community-sponsored nonprofit organization committed to championing the best in San Francisco Bay Area music through blogs, podcasts, live events, compilations, and other endeavors. Friday, July 31, 2009, 7PM-2AM at The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco. For more information call 415.861.9199.
Below Kingdom Above Class: The inaugural group exhibition of PHYLUM, a San Francisco based artist collective comprised of dedicated emerging artists. The artistic mediums, investigations, and expressions of the members-many of who attended art school together-run the gamete from painting to installation, sculpture to photography, ceramics to design. The mission of PHYLUM is to communally seek out opportunities to exhibit art in San Francisco and surrounding communities, provide critical discourse and support for one another, and engage in dialogue with others as a way to discuss, grow, and reflect upon the ideas and intentions of our creative endeavors. Featuring the work of Jason Trinidad, Semar Prom, Brendan Pattengale, Dori Latman, Ethan Jamison, Julia Haft-Candell, Michael Fairchild, Colby Claycomb, and Jamie Banes.
June 8-July 2, 2009. Reception: Saturday, June 13, 7PM-11PM at Canessa Gallery, 708 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. For more information call 415.392.1768.
Chillin' Productions: 80 150 8: A night of art, culture, and fun. Featuring the work of over 200 painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, fashion designers, and djs. Saturday, December 6, 2008, 8PM to 2AM at Mezzanine, 444 Jesse Street, San Francisco. For more information, please call 415.625.8880.
The makers of the ever-popular yearly Mishap Prom present the Second Annual Mishap Science Fair. Behold the wonders of science and visit the world of tomorrow in our far-out art exhibit hall. Don't miss this educational experience with booze, music, art and fun for all! Science experiments by Kevin Randolph, Francesca Lohmann, Jamie Banes, Ren Dodge, Chris Ritson, Eric Meltesen and others. Saturday, November 22, 2008, 8PM to 2AM at Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco. For more information call 415.762.0151.
Chillin' Productions 10 Year Anniversary: a night of art and culture featuring the work of over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, fashion designers, and djs. Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8PM to 2AM at Mezzanine, 444 Jesse Street, San Francisco. For more information, please call 415.625.8880.
Gold Star: 2007 Masters of Fine Arts Exhibition: A group exhibition featuring works by graduating UC Davis MFA candidates. Artists include: Ashley Gierke, Xico Gonzalez, Richard Haley, Mariah Hess, Chris Lanier, Gabriella Soraci, Cynthia Yardley, and Jamie Banes. June 1-22, 2007. Reception: Friday, June 1, 2007, 6PM-8PM at The Richard L. Nelson Gallery on the campus of UC Davis. For more information call 530-752-8500.
Transformation: a juried group art exhibition featuring works by UC Davis students from all areas of campus. Artists include: Semar Prom, Kyle Hittmeier, Ethan Jamison, Lorrie Kempf, Alex Baumgartner, Matt Clemons, Yuching Chiu, Robyn DeGuzman, Shaoyu Feng, Leveona Gary, Xico Gonzalez, Inga Huang, Kathy Ko, Chris Lanier, Betty Lee, Man Yip Li, Gee Y. Lim, Melissa Little, Dorian Sabenorio, Kristen Severa-Jones, Rachel Slotnick, Maria Toupadakis, Katie Wilson, and Jamie Banes. March 13-April 14, 2007. Reception: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at The Memorial Union Gallery on the campus of UC Davis. For more information call 530-752-2885.
