Saturday  January 30th,  10am-2pm
A public art-making workshop in connection with the exhibit The Future Imperfect of Cities, Landscapes and Dreams

Opening Reception Saturday February 6, 6-9pm

Visit Art Produce Gallery for more information.

Upcoming Events at ART Produce Gallery

A conversation with artist, Michele Guieu
Saturday, January 9th - 6:30-8:00pm

“Darwin’s Weeds” a discussion with Leslie Ryan and Deborah Forster
Saturday, January 16th - 6:30-8:00pm

from the article “Adapt or die” SD CityBeat and Seth Combs

Adapt or die
More nightclubs doesn’t necessarily spell the end of the gallery scene in North Park

The corner of University Avenue and 30th Street has always been full of characters. The affluent boutique shopper on her cell phone, annoyed as she shuffles by the tall guy carrying the cross who’s telling her that Jesus loves her.  The tight-jeans hipster-type, crossing the street to get to Off the Record, careful not to bump into Mr. Suit-and-Tie who’s on his way to get lunch at Urban Solace.  more…

Don’t miss being part of the 2010 NPN, a collective of business owners, artists, and community activists pushing to keep the soul of this neighborhood we love by cultivating the arts scene that is already here and facilitating its development as a strong and legitimate arts and culture neighborhood!
We thank all of our 2009 Members for participating in NPN, we look forward to collectively presenting art shows in 2010 and pulling our resources too.

The group is in the process of creating a neighborhood guide and growing membership of folks interested in this collective!  To be included in the Arts & Entertainment Guide for 2010 we are asking that you join as a Member by Monday, January 18th.  The guide will be published online mid-February just in time for the Feb 20th NPN event.

Member Benefits Include:

- Use of NPN name and logo on marketing materials
- Website listing and link to your website
- Business location listed on NPN map, posted online and printed annually (more frequently if needed)
- Promotional opportunities for you and/or artists exhibiting at your business
- Networking and support
- Increased advocacy for the development of North Park as an Arts & Culture District
- Increased pedestrian traffic
- Eligibility for election to the governing board of NPN (beginning January 2010)
- Feature in NPN marketing publications including and most importantly the 2010 Arts & Entertainment Guide featuring North Park!

TO JOIN please complete this Application Form and mail or drop it off to Andrea Chamberlin, NPN Treasurer at The San Diego Art Department (3830 Ray Street, North Park).

If you have any questions about membership please email Andrea Chamberlin, Treasurer

You can also contact Amy Paul, Co-Chair, or Lea Caughlan, Chair

Saturday Afternoon December 12th
Art Produce is hosting a special afternoon and evening event in collaboration with the opening of “Lucy, Darwin and Me” a new installation by Michele Guieu

Noon - 4pm
Handmade African Art imported by 2 local businesswomen from Somali and Kenya.
Co-sponsored by The WE Center for STAR (Support, Training and Assistance to Refugee) Women in City Heights

Traditional African stories for children by local story-teller, Marian Williams

6pm - 9pm
Artist Reception with Traditional West African Kora Music by Alfusainey Suso

Next year’s class schedule is up! - Have a look at here
You’ll see I’ve significantly expanded class offerings; in addition to Saturday morning sessions, I now offer 3 or 4-session courses, and weekend in-depth seminars. For instance, take a 4-session evening course in Fabrication for Vessels, or spend a weekend making your own mokume-gane twist bracelet. Also, I’ve added many more Saturday afternoon lab hours.

• Saturday, December 12, 6-10pm - Ray At Night at the Annex
Here at the Annex (intersection of Ray St and North Park Way). Every 2nd Saturday the local art community on Ray Street opens their doors for an evening of art, but this one is always special — we put out our best work for your holiday shopping. Plus, I should have some new work that didn’t quite get finished in time for the other shows!

Hello Everyone,

As most of you know we are in the process of developing an arts community center in the East Village area. This will have around 30 units of various sizes, 4-5 of them work/live, and significant common space, all at affordable rates (see below for more details). This projects intent is to provide for artists in San Diego and build community. It will be a testing ground and home base for SD Space 4 Art. We have a tremendous oppurtunity to begin to realize the ideas and enthusiasm that have been generating amongst the art community and fueling the goals of SD Space 4 Art. Right now there is a group of dedicated volunteers working hard to pull this off but without the participation of the larger arts community this won’t be possible. In order for this to become a reality in San Diego we need: a show of interest, help spreading the word, and volunteers. First off, we need a show of interest and prospective tenants in the next 2 weeks so that we can move forward on the lease. Things are developing fast so please don’t hesitate to come see the space and find out more.

Thanks,
Chris Warr

The next viewing will be on Sunday, November 29 at 3:00 pm

325 15th Ave.
San Diego, CA. 92101

Artist Studio Space Available

To all artists, art organizations, musicians, designers and creative professionals:
Affordable artist studio space in San Diego East Village. Spaces range from 250-1740 sq.ft. and Prices range from $220-$1650 per studio, utilities included (some studios heated and air conditioned). Approximately 4-6 work/live units also available. Studios share common space, which includes:

Large Gallery - Event/Performance Space - Outdoor Gathering and Meeting Space - Conference Room - Kitchen - Bathrooms - Woodshop (potential) - Kiln (potential) - Welding Space (potential) - Gated parking offered at a small additional fee.

Thanks for your participation!

sdspace4art
Sponsored by Synergy Art Foundation www.synergyart.org
Contact us at: sdspace4art@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/sdspace4art

United & Severed: That window of Time…
is an interdisciplinary artwork based on interviews with three women living with traumatic injuries. Personal stories of shock injury are integrated in an installation art space using sculpture, video, audio, choreography, and text.

United & Severed is an experimental video based on interviews with three women living with traumatic injuries. The video is intended to be seen as part of the installation. For this special screening artists will show the work on the street, and the gallery will also be open.

The video will be shown from 6 - 9 pm on Saturday November 14th @ Art Produce Gallery.