Here it is with the month half over and finally some time to summarize where things are at. Most of the information about exhibitions etc. is on the web site already thanks to Kevin Inman and Lily Tanzer. The volunteer hours of these two and all the board members is significant, and it doesn’t stop…upwards of a thousand monthly. Angelika keeps track and submits monthly reports to the Museum as they get credit for them in their grant writing.
The International Art Exhibit had over 700 entries and of those 21 Guild artists and 2 Associates were juried in. Charlene Moseley received an “Honorable Mention” award. Entries were from all over the country and many from other countries. The upcoming Gallery 21 exhibition will take place from Nov 4-17. Curator Johnny Tran will announce recipients on October 20. Good luck. Awards will be given. The opening is Nov 9th.
Exhibition Committee Co- Chairs, Leslie Pierce and Kevin Inman are hard at work in building for a proposed Union Hall exhibit in June of 2027. The amazing space is at 2323 Broadway. The theme for the exhibition is “The Art of Now; Pushing Boundaries” which is the brainchild of Leslie, as is the current negotiation with the Museum and the Gallery over rental agreement, liability insurance etc. all of which requires a signoff by the SD Art Museum which of course involves Angelika. Kevin will be coming on board to deep dive into the many other details that staging an exhibit entail. Unfortunately, I have had to be in Paris for two weeks so have not been of much help.
The ”Atelier” is in full swing as well. Our next meet up is Oct 16 and will happen at Imperial Avenue. 17 Guild artists have signed on to create work on the theme “One Day in the Life of Imperial Avenue” and will receive a $500 stipend to compete and exhibit work. This effort is in partnership with the Barrio Artists Partnership a local non-profit that is engaged in creating the Imperial Ave Arts District. Potentially an exhibition of completed work will be developed as well.
The twice a month figure drawing workshops are happening at the SD Art Museum studio spaces in Balboa Park. Meeting times and date will be on the website.
Lots more exhibits and events coming up so stay tuned and watch your mail.
