Thanks to your generous support, ArtSpan was able raise $7,500 to win a one-to-one matching grant from the Miranda Lux Foundation. The $15,000 will support the ArtSpan's art and literacy program, Art for City Youth. Thank you!

• Ari Salomon will exhibit his photographs at the Uptown Night Club, 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland now through March 10. Reception: February 1, 5pm.
• Cynthia Tom's arts organization, Asian American Women Artists Association needs donations of new or slightly used handmade items, original arts and crafts, jewelry, accessories, and interesting gifts to raise funds for programming in 2009 at their 2nd Annual Boutique Sale, 1890 Bryant Street #302 at Mariposa, SF. The sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27. Call 415-252-7996 for more information on how to donate.
• Gina Jacupke is the featured San Francisco Guest Artist in Berlin in San Francisco, an international art exhibition at Mina Dresden Gallery, 312 Valencia, SF, now through January 31.
• Joshua Hagler's work is presented at Reaves Gallery, 2344 Market Street, SF, in "Behemoth" now through January 31.
• April Hankins' work is on exhibit at the New Art Center, 580 8th Avenue, at 38th Street, 5th Floor, in Manhattan now through January 31. Visit her new website at www.aprilhankins.com.
• Vince Meyer's Table Asia Gallery brings unique Japanese works to the San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show, February 1-3 at Fort Mason Center.
• Alan Mazzetti presents large abstract paintings from his Probabilities series in the group show "Ancient City: the art of urban transformation" at 580 Hayes StreetGallery, SF from February 6 to March 1. Opening Reception: Friday, February 8, 5:30-9pm. Artist Panel Discussion: Friday, February, 22 6-8pm. Closing reception: Friday, February 29 7-10pm.
• Fernando Reyes will present his work at two upcoming shows: "Black & White" at MDH Fine Arts, 233 West 19th St., New York, opening Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 and "JINGLETOWN," March 16 - April 27 at Pro Arts Gallery, 550 Second Street, Oakland.

• Support VaBang! Dance Company, the Bay Area's newest and most promising contemporary dance company, by attending the SF film premiere of STEEP, a feature documentary about bold adventure, exquisite athleticism and the pursuit of a perfect moment on skis. Only VaBang! supporters have a first glimpse at this exciting new film. TOMORROW, Thursday, January 17th, 7:30 pm, Embarcadero Center Cinema, Auditorium #3, SF. Advance tickets only. Ticket sales close at Thursday, 5pm PST. Click here to purchase yours now and enter "Vabang" into the discount code to receive $4 off!
• Reaves Gallery presents "ART-about-TOWN," Saturday, February 2nd. "ART-about-TOWN" is a day long event to inspire and inform collectors to seek art in all possible locations. Cost is $100 per person or bring a friend and save ($150 for two or more). Only 10 seats left and filling fast....rsvp now to sharon@reavesgallery.com.

• Hang your artwork at Mars Bar and Restaurant, 798 Brannan Street at 7th Street. Contact Jenny at jenny@marsbarsf.com.
• Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street at 15th is happy to announce the Galleria Del Grotto, SB's very own art gallery that will highlight local artists each month in a theme based exhibit. They are looking forward to hosting the following themes in 2008: February-Connections; March-Green; April-Water; May-Play; June-Journey. If interested, please contact Wendy Scott at wscott@sportsbasement.com.
• Deadline: 1.31.08, 5pm. Mill Valley Art Commission call for 2D work in City Hall Council Chambers and the Community Center. Information and applications can be obtained at www.cityofmillvalley.org (go to Boards and Commissions, to Art Commission, to Call for Artists entry form).
• Deadline: 2.1.08. Bluebird Park Gate, Laguna Beach, CA. Media: Site Specific. Awards: $50,000. For prospectus, send SASE to Sian Poeschl, Cultural Arts Manager, 2008 Bench Competition, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Call 949-497-0722 or email spoeschl@lagunabeachcity.net.
• Deadline: 2.1.08. Lincoln Arts & Cultural Foundation "Feats of Clay XXI." Media: Ceramics. For prospectus, send SASE to Lincoln Arts, 580 6th Street, Lincoln, CA 95648.
• Deadline: 2.20.08. "California Clay Competition" presented by The Artery, Davis, CA. Media: Ceramics. $15 fee. Juried. For prospectus, send SASE to The Artery, 207 G. Street, Davis, CA 95616. Call 530-758-8330 or email artery@att.net.
• Deadline: Open. YWCA at UC Berkeley Exhibition Screening. 2-month exhibitions. Media: drawing, graphics, painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, textiles, watercolor. $5 fee. For prospectus, send SASE to Art Committee, YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Call 510-848-6370 or email info@ywca-berkeley.org.
• Deadline: Open. Long Family Foundation Public Sculpture. Media: Sculpture. Commission: $10,000-$20,000. For prospectus, send SASE to Public Sculpture, PO Box 3068, Palo Verdes, CA 90274.