Wild on the West End!

P. S. Hold that thought. Studio closed for July 4th. However, I will be there this thursday and next at 9AM. Happy to have you stop by.

Wild on the West End!

As the wild west end of 4th St., in beautiful downtown San Rafael, continues to beautify and gentrify I will be substitute teaching at the Yoga Source located at 1570 near the corner of F St. The Yoga Source is a gem of a yoga studio. It's beautiful, it's comfortable and the classes are reasonably priced. Plus all the materials are on hand - mats, cushions, blankets, etc.

I will be teaching an introductory set of Kundalini Yoga and a beginning class of a meditation practice called San Nam Rasayan. The cost is $15 and I will be there this thurs 7/1, sat 7/4 and the following thurs 7/9. As my Yoga teacher once said, "If you can relax it, you can heal it!"

Art Talk this Saturday

IMPORTANT:
Due to the large number of respondents, AWD's next Art Talk will be held at City Hall Council Chambers up the block at 1400 Fifth Ave (and D St.)


AWD Art Talk | 2009 Speaker Series
Marketing Your Art:
how to present and sell your art and your talent
in today's economic climate.
Presented by a panel of experts in writing, music, and art.

Moderated by Bruce Burtch

Panelists:
Julia Flynn Siler, New York Times bestselling author
Peter Rowan, Grammy Award winning musician
Aletta de Wal, Art Advisor + Consultant


Click HERE for more info, please pass this along to all your writer, musician and artist friends, it's sure to be a great event.

SATURDAY June 27, 10am

Fundraiser on Friday

A little Marin IJ press HERE about the Fundraiser on Friday.

Click HERE for more info and to RSVP.

This should be a great event, lots of live music, delicious food and fabulous art!
And towards a good cause . . .

new blog

I invite you to come visit my new blog which features some new 4x4" paintings. The bite-sized paintings featured there combine my fascination with the juxtaposition of shapes... namely of a circle in a square, my love of visual texture, and all things sushi. Currently working my way through various types of Maki, my goal is to offer postings of fresh new paintings each week!

Contact me if you would be interested in cross-posting blog links to increase traffic between our sites. :)

You're Invited to a Party for a Good Cause!

I'd like to thank all the artists who donated to the Integrated Community Services (ICS) event which was held May 2nd at the JCC in San Rafael.  In these economically challenged times ICS was able to raise a little bit more than last year, let's hear it!, and your artistic endeavors made a big difference.  Thanks to Ann Brooks,  Marilyn Greenblat, Stephanie Jucker, Barbara Poole, Susan Searway, Barbara Stevenson, Gail Teehan,  and Susan Thicken.  The proceeds to go help developmentally disabled men and women receive training on the job and in their living situations which allows them to live more independent and productive lives.  Thanks also to our friends on 4th St. - Viva Diva, Bella, Pleasures of the Heart and KIM of Marin.

Odalisque Café at AWD

What a wonderful party, thank you all for coming!

Please check out our website and blog to keep updated on our progress:
www.odalisquecafe.com

May Madness indeed

We have a very busy weekend and month coming up, please join the festivities:

Friday May 8, 6-9pm

2nd Fridays Art Walk, including 4 events in 1!

• CLOSING PARTY for The Tenants Show, our wonderful exhibit of art by the resident tenants of AWD. Curated by Stephanie Jucker, on display until Sun May 10. The closing party will feature food, wine, and LIVE MUSIC by the tenants

• PREVIEW of Marin Open Studios

• Reception for Marilyn Greenblat's Landscapes in Oil in the Underground Gallery

• Reception for John Eagle's photography exhibit in the Marin Jewelers Guild

Saturday + Sunday May 9-10, 11am-6pm

Marin Open Studios at AWD

Join participating AWD artists during the second weekend of Marin Open Studios: May 9-10, 11am-6pm, as they open their studios to the public.

• One block from Marin Open Studios Gallery

• Enter any of our doorways to see studios: 1325

• Classic Car Parade on Fourth St at 6pm Saturday

• Park in the 3rd/A or 3rd/C Garage and ask us for a validation ticket for a free hour of parking.

Marin Open Studios, sponsored by the Marin Arts Council, is a free self-guided art discovery tour that takes place in Marin County during the first 2 weekends in May. Click HERE for details.

Wed May 13, 3:30-7:30pm

San Rafael Business Showcase

visit AWD's booth

at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, Marin County Civic Center

Click HERE for details

Saturday May 16, 10am-12noon
AWD Art Talks | 2009 Speaker Series

an educational series for artists of all disciplines

Selling the Artist and the Art:

How to craft a compelling marketing message based on your unique story

learn from expert copywriters and a graphic designer as they share tips on how to apply powerful messaging to get you noticed

click HERE for details

FREE for artists
please RSVP by phone 415.451.8119 or email info@artworksdowntown.org

Friday May 22, 5-8pm

Reception for "Friends Along the Journey"

Baulines Craft Guild Masters and Apprentices Annual Show

Show dates: May 20-June 26

opening reception features Celtic music on fiddle and keyboard and raffle game

see Baulines Craft Guild for details

See you there!