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• Melissa Wagner has new work up at the ultra-hip Barber Lounge, 854 Folsom Street, SF.
• John Vias's work "Burned Out Building" was selected for inclusion in Pro Arts' "Juried Annual 2008 Exhibition. Artists will talk about their work on Saturday, February 16th at 1pm at Pro Arts Gallery, 550 Second Street, Oakland.
• 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. Artist Panel Discussion: Friday, February, 22 6-8pm. Closing reception: Friday, February 29 7-10pm.
• Emily Clawson and Mark Baugh-Sasaki will exhibit their artwork in a group show "Structured Thoughts" at Hang Art Annex, 567 Sutter Street, SF now through the end of the month.
• Rebecca Shortle will participate in a group show "Road Trip" at the Uptown Body and Fender Shop, 401 26th Street between Broadway and Telegraph Avenue, Oakland. Free Reception: Friday, March 7th, 6 - 9pm. The exhibit continues through the weekend, March 8th - 9th. For more info, call (510) 206-0016 or visit www.tracyrocca.com/roadtrip.
• Steve Dehlinger and Kate Dopheide are participating artists in Art IS My Bag, a group show at AgeSong Gallery, 580 Hayes Street, SF, March 7th - 29th. Opening Reception: March 7th, 7 - 10pm.
• Paule Dubois Dupuis presents her newest body of work in "Confluences," at Paula Barr Gallery, 536 West 26th Street, G9, New York, NY, curated by Myriam Rotzettre, March 13th - 29th. Artist Reception: March 13th, 6 - 9pm. Her work will also be presented in a solo show at Pamela Skinner Gallery, 723 S Street, Sacramento, April 12th - May 2nd. Preview Reception: Thursday, April 10th, 5 - 8pm. Second Saturday Reception: Saturday, April 12th, 6 - 9pm.
• Ari Salomon will exhibit his photographs at the Uptown Night Club, 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland now through March 10.
• Fernando Reyes will present his work at "JINGLETOWN," March 16 - April 27 at Pro Arts Gallery, 550 Second Street, Oakland.

• ArtSpan Members are invited to submit to Rayko Photo Center's Juried Photography Exhibition "Something Old, Something New," Deadline: April 19, 2008. RayKo Photo Center and ArtSpan invite you to participate in our Members' Juried Exhibition from July 18 - Aug. 28, 2008. You must be a member or become a member of ArtSpan to enter. This exhibition will highlight four artists: two traditional media and two new media. Eligibility: Any artist working in traditional photography (gelatin silver, chromogenic prints, etc), historical processes, or digital media are encouraged to apply. You may submit up to ten images total. CD entries ONLY will be accepted. You may not submit work that has been shown at RayKo Photo Center in the past. All entries must be received by Saturday, April 19, 2008. The four selected artists will be notified by phone. Send the completed entry form with your CD to:
  RayKo Photo Center
  Attn: Something Old, Something New
  428 Third Street
  San Francisco, CA 94107
  Click here to download the entry form. Questions? Call Rayko Photo Center at (415) 495-3773.
• ArtSpan Members are invited to "Securing Your Data" Seminar by Larry Dieterich of Macintoch Paramedic. Learn creative ways to make sure that your important files are safe and available to you when you need them. Common-sense, low-cost, effective computer security will be discussed and dissected. Date and Location TBA.

• Looking for a studio space to participate in SF Open Studios 2008? Contact Kellyann Gilson-Lyman via e-mail: kellyanngilson@earthlink.net. There are 4 spots remaining at Sports Basement's Galleria Del Grotto.
• Wanted to buy: Spring-loaded wire print drying rack for 18" x 24" sheet size or larger. Contact Mike Kimball at mkimballsf@netscape.net.
• Artists who are either current SF State students or alumni are encouraged to contact Lindsay Barrick at lbarrick@artspan.org regarding an opportunity to be featured in a news story.

• 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. If interested, please contact Wendy Scott at wscott@sportsbasement.com.
• 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: 3.31.08. Napa City-County Library invites artists to apply to a juried competition with award winner's work displayed in the Napa Main Library. Media: painting, graphics, watercolors, photography, mixed media. For more information, contact Stephnia Pramuk at spramuk@co.napa.ca.us or send SASE to Art in the Library Program, Napa City-County Library, 580 Coombs Street, Napa, CA 94559.
• Deadline: 4.4.08. Art Donations (any size, medium and price) requested for Potrero Hill Library Benefit. A silent auction to benefit the Potrero Hill Public Library renovation will be held on April 12th from 3 - 8pm at St. Gregory's of Nyssa Church, 500 DeHaro Street, SF. For more information, call Marion Norberg at 415.550.1170 or Bernice Wong at 415.826.7539.
• 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.