Open House & Art in Bloom at Spanish Village Art Center

Hello All,

"It's that time again.  You are all invited to the Annual Open House and "Art in Bloom" held throughout the Spanish Village Art Center courtyard.  We're located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California in beautiful Balboa Park, between the Natural History Museum and the San Diego Zoo.

You won't want to miss this.  It's our biggest event of the summer, featuring our famous silent art auction, floral arrangements from local florists and clubs, and that ever present musical entertainment by Tin Man's Heart and Elliott on the courtyard patio.

Take the "Smell the Roses" Walking Tour through our 37 art studios, and just enjoy the day.

See you all there!!!


Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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San Diego Potters' Guild Spring Sale - "It's On"!!!

Hello All,

It's on right now...so, "Run, Don't Walk" to Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park for this spectacular biannual event.  The San Diego Potters' Guild Spring Sale is running through today, June 10, 2012 on the patio.  As usual, it includes some of the best clay and porcelain art pieces you will ever see.  You can't miss it!

I ran by yesterday, and immediately gravitated to my friend, Nan Coffin's setup.  She has the most amazing sense of coloring and the "less is more" touch that I love in pottery.  I was looking for egg cups for my morning "soft cooked" eggs, and I just fell in love with her new color schemes. So pristene and bright they are, in her combinations of white, seafoam green and gold.  Just take a look at these lovelies.

                                                    "Bowls" by Nan Coffin
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As you know, there are many talented ceramists with wonderful pieces in this show each time.  We all have our favorites, of course.  Julie Brown and Rick Hernandez are always at the top of my list, but this year, Nan won hands down for my tastes.  Now if I can just get her to make those egg cups in this season's colors.  Oh well, time will tell.  But, for now, I'll settle for drooling over this lidded vessel.

                                                  "Vase with lid" by Nan Coffin
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Got to run now.  I want to get down there before the sale ends.  I'll be back with the nitty gritty on how the show went a bit later.  See you all there!



Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Catnip Connection VI...(That's 6 Meows, Folks)!

                                                 "Go Green", painting by Padgett Mason
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Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow...and, Meow!

Well, did you think this kitty was kidding?  That's 6, "count 'em"...6 meows for  "Catnip Connection 6", opening soon in Gallery 21 at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.  We all love cats...and, those of you who don't (what's the matter with you?) will still be as happy as a "kitty who stole the cream" with the upcoming exhibition.

Catnip Connection 6 will be showing in Gallery 21 located in Spanish Village Art Center at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California, 6/20-7/2/12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. daily.  For those artists who love depicting cats in their artwork, submissions are due on 6/20/12 at the gallery between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

As usual, a portion of the sales from the exhibition will be donated to the Feral Cat Coalition, an organization offering spay/neuter clinics for stray cats in San Diego County.

So, we will see you there...all of you "Cat Lovers", and all of you who "Love to laugh at cats".  I promise that Catnip Connection 6 won't disappoint you, whichever side you stand on.  I'm sure you'll be purring when you leave the gallery, just like the "cat who caught the canary".  Don't believe me?  Just ask a cat!

MEOW, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW...and MEOW!!!!!!


For more information, and to register for the show contact Vicky DeLong (Studio 16B in Spanish Village Art Center) at  vbde@cox.net  or, call at (619) 850-6637.  You may also inquire with Marji Huntington at  marjih@earthlink.net or, call at (619) 640-2094.


Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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Yumi Climenson...following the "Path of Light"

Hello All,

Once again, Gallery 21 welcomes Yumi Climenson back for her annual exhibit, "Path of Light". We have traveled many paths with Yumi over the past years, and this year the "path" is, as always, illuminated by the "Light" inherent within Yumi, and in us all. I believe that is how Yumi would express it.

"Path of Light" promises to be a unique experience. How can it not with Yumi as our guide, or perhaps I should say, "...as Yumi reveals the vista along the way". Knowing her as I do, Yumi does not lead or force us to follow a path of her choosing. Rather, she invites us all to explore the path of illumination as a means of evolving...a journey (if you would) of enlightenment.

You see, and I haven't even seen the show yet. I suppose I am still basking in the "light" of her past exhibitions, all dealing with "light" in some form. So, Gallery 21 and Yumi Climenson invite you all to come and experience "Path of Light". Perhaps, we will leave the show with a modicum of that aura exuded by Yumi, and find our feet once more upon the path...

Yumi will be waiting to welcome you on the "Path of Light".



Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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They're.....Back! Mit Wine, Chocolate und Cheese!!!

Hello All!

Need I say more? I mean, what is there to say after "Wine, Cheese and Chocolate"? Oh. Oh, yes..."Please sir...I want some MORE"!!! And, then, "Let's Boogie down!" I'm pretty sure that Sue Palmer, "Queen of Boogie Woogie" can handle that one, and keep everyone on their feet "dancing the night away"!

Oh yes, folks. The Women's Museum of California really knows how to throw a party, especially when it comes to Wine, Chocolate and Cheese. And, let's not forget "Tripping the Light Fantastic" underneath the stars right here on our Spanish Village Art Center patio. Yay! Great summer fun and a perfect way to mingle with old friends and new acquaintances. It's the "Mostest" in mingling, and you surely don't want to miss it.

So, "...Surrey on down to a stone cold party", the 5th Annual to be exact, and spend a fantastic evening with us under the stars.

And, then there is the CHOCOLATE...WINE...CHEESE...CHOCOLATE...WINE... See y'all!

For more information and to reserve your place, contact the Women's Museum of California at (619) 233-7963, or log onto their website at:  www.WomensMuseumCA.org.

Spanish Village Art Center is located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego, California in Balboa Park between the Natural History Museum and the San Diego Zoo.


Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
All images, text and content copyrighted, 2012, all rights reserved

AGG Spring Show- "A Blown-out Success"

                                                "Art Glass" by Cindy McQuaid
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Hello All,

I hear from AGG (Art Glass Guild) member, Marci Stinton, that the AGG Spring Show on the patio was a veritable "flood" of glass lovers and collectors. She said that the customers were still pouring in as late as 5:00 p.m. with no sign of ebbing. I wasn't able to attend, but judging by the photos of the event, this year's glass guild sale was a huge success. Oh, excuse me...rather, a "Blown-out" success (and, yes, pun intended...you know, "glass...blowing").
 

Just take a look at these displays of some of the art glass that was exhibited at this year's event.

                             "Flying Objects", art glass by Kathleen Mitchell, ArtHell

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                                                         "Art Glass" by Gina Lunn

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Oh, the beauty of glass...amazingly, just melted, fused, folded, slumped, and blown sand.  Sand, as in silica!  Now that's the kind of science I can relate to.  The science of the chemical makeup of Art Glass.  What a segue...from the chemistry of science to the miracle of Art Glass.  How absolutely, positively MARVELOUS!

There were over 30 participants in this year's AGG Spring Show and Patio Sale, 2012.  Here are just a few of those marvelous "miracle makers".

ANN MITCHELL, Art Glass

MARY JANE BAILEY, Dichroic Glass

MICHAEL HERMANN & GINA LUNN, "Nautilus"

There you have it folks, the AGG Spring Show and Patio Sale, 2012!

The AGG is in Studio 25, and is open to the public 7 days a week in Spanish Village Art Center at 1770 Village Place in beautiful Balboa Park.

SEE YOU AT THE FALL SHOW...It'll be MARVELOUS!!!

Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32

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Benjamin Lavender Opening Reception at SDSG

Just a Reminder, Folks!  Don't miss the opening reception and the month-long exhibit of Benjamin Lavender's "Growth", at the San Diego Sculptors Guild, Studio 36 in Spanish Village Art Center.  Opening reception kicks off on Cinco de Mayo.  Here's the scoop (Oh, and don't forget to come with your Cinco de Mayo attitude.):

SEE Y'ALL THERE, MUCHACHAS Y MUCHACHOS...OLE' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
All images, text and content copyrighted, 2012, all rights reserved