ArtSpan is proud to announce that a sampling of artwork from ArtSpan's Art for City Youth Program collaboration with the Bessie Carmichael Elementary School is on display at the San Francisco Public Library in the Children's Center on two bulletin boards. It will be featured through the end of February 2009.

Your support for ArtSpan's Art for City Youth program has brought art education to the Bessie Carmichael School and has made this exhibition possible. With your continued support, ArtSpan is now expanding beyond our pilot program. In 2009-2010, Art for City Youth will expand to serve the entire Bessie Carmichael Elementary School, and we will also add an art program for the Marshall Elementary School. Thank you for making this possible.

Please click here to find out how you can continue to support this important program by becoming a Benefactor or VIP ArtSpan Member.

• Liz Mamorsky will be included in Reclaim, Rework, Recreate: The Gotthelf Goes Green now until 2/25/09 at Gotthelf Art Gallery, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla.
• Leslie Lowinger's prints are being displayed in a group show, "WINK: Women In Ink," at Tercera Gallery, 534 Ramona St., Palo Alto, now through 2/28.
• Ari Salomon will present his new panoramic cityscapes from Japan in SF MOMA's Artists Gallery at Fort Mason, 2/4/09-3/13/09. Reception (date changed): 2/5/09, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
• Kim Smith presents original paper and text collages from her recently released book "Where Quirky Meets Menacing: an autobiography in collage," at 49 Geary, 2nd Fl., now through 3/14.
• Ray Lobato's "Progressions" paintings series will be on display at Pancho Villa's 50 foot gallery wall, 3071 16th St., now through 3/15.
• ArtSpan's Art for City Youth Program teaching artist, Tachina Rudman, and Inspiration Arts present works from Painter Oleg Osipoff's "Life Underground" series in cold wax and oil, 2/24 - 3/31, at SF Architecture, 732 Chenery St. Wine and Chocolate Reception 3/6/09, 5:30-8pm.
• Irena Kononova will show her paintings at Noma Gallery, 80 Maiden Lane, 3rd Fl., now through 3/19. Artist Reception (date change): 2/19, 6-9pm. Gallery will be open during the gallery walk on 3/5, 6-9pm. Reception (date changed): 2/5/09, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
• Maxine Solomon will have 11 large paintings exhibited in a solo show at the Plaza Gallery, 555 Market, now through 3/14.
• Fernando Reyes will present new works, "Sweet Dreams," at Reaves Gallery 3/4-3/28. Opening Reception: 3/20, 6-9pm; Coffee Talk with Artist: 3/15, 11am-12pm (seating is limited -- RSVP required)
• Ravi Anand's and Barbara Landis's photography is featured in the group show "The Abstracted Lens" now through 4/17 at Polarity Post Productions, 69 Green St, curated by Matt McKinley.
• Kathryn Arnold is in a group exhibition, artsoup 18, curated by Matt McKinley at Bayshore Studios, 2178 Palou St. near Industrial Blvd., SF, now through 3/17/09. Call 415-336-3180 for more info. Her artwork will also be exhibited in "Lake Shore," curated by Rachel Steinbeisser, at Crepe 'N Coffee, 2821 California St. now until 4/29. Open until 3pm every day.
• Richard Tauber presents "Worlds Within Worlds" now through 5/1 at XYZ at the W Hotel, 181 3rd St., produced by McKinley Art Solutions. Artist Reception: 2/18, 6-8pm, RSVP to info@mckinleyartsolutions.com.

• California Lawyers for the Arts presents the following workshops. Register by calling 415.775.7200 ext. 107.
  * Relax with Tax, 2/21, 1-5pm, Pro Arts, 550 2nd St., Oakland. ArtSpan Member Discount: $30 ($40 for public / $20 for students/seniors).
  * Conflict Resolution for Artists and Arts Organizations, 2/25, 7-8:30pm, Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room #265. ArtSpan Member Discount: $10 ($20 for public). Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room #265.
  * Trademark, Copyright, and Licensing for Visual Artists, 3/11, 7-8:30pm, Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room #265. ArtSpan Member Discount: $10 ($20 for public).
• Professional development for artists at Pacific Art League, 688 Ramona St., Palo Alto, 650.321.3891 Lecture Series 2009 with Instructor, Stephen C. Wagner, each Thursday in Feb. and March. Learn what art galleries are looking for and how to present yourself as a professional artist. Register online at www.pacificartleague.org.
• California Modern Gallery, 1035 Market St. is seeking approximately 10 artists to show their artwork during SF Open Studios 2009 (Weekend 3: October 24 & 25). Artists of all mediums are welcome. Space will be available one month prior to the event. Prices range from $130 to $200 depending on size. Call Inga Fischer, Gallery Owner, at 415.716.8661.
• Shared studio space available now at Hunters Point Shipyard, Building 116, Studio 7. Ideal for painter; Six month trial period. Option to participate in Spring Open Studios (May 2 & 3); $225/month plus security deposit. Contact Maggie Malloy at malloysmail@aol.com or 415.751.1150.
• Shared studio space a available at Hunters Point Shipyard for jewelry-maker, fabric or sculpture artist (wall space is limited). Rent Spring Open Studios (May 2 & 3) is $400. Contact Carol Jessen at carol@caroljessen.com or 415.822.7517.
• 340 Bryant Street Studios has beautiful studio spaces in a historic SOMA warehouse available now in a variety of sizes and prices, all with high ceilings, new wall construction with locking doors, 24 hour access with freight elevator and loading dock. Also includes shared washrooms, kitchen area, lounge area, free parking outsides, two blocks from waterfront, Utrecht art store nearby. Call Paule at 415.987.0728.
• Seed 2 Tree, 1610 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica, is a new innovative yoga studio only a short drive outside of San Francisco. The studio specializes in small classes, private clients, and in-house sessions and is also seeking artwork from local artists to adorn its walls. Visit www.seed2tree.com for class schedule information; contact Lauren Duke at seed2treeyoga@gmail.com or 650.892.5488 to learn more about exhibiting artwork.
• SF Digital Studio, Inc., 1045 Sansome St., Suite 120, announces its debut of Fine Art Friday, inviting local artists to bring original artwork to be digitally photographed on the first Friday of each month (starting on April 3, 4-8pm), with images available to download on the following Monday. Say you're an ArtSpan artist and enjoy the rate of $35 for up to a 4' x 6' original and 2 downloadable file resolutions. For more details, visit www.fineartfriday.net or call 415.788.7337.
• Art photographer services recommended by ArtSpan's Open Studios Committee can be found at artspan.org/open_studios.php; click Recommended Art Photographers for Digital Images for contact information and SF Open Studios digital image specs.

• Deadline: 3/1/09. The Glen Park Festival is seeking participating vendors. Applications are available for download at www.glenparkfestival.com.
• Deadline: 3/2/09. The 28th Annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival Poster Contest invites you to design a poster based on the theme "Up Town, Down Town, and Sailin' Around" celebrating Morro Bay's diverse offerings. Visit www.mbhf.com to register.
• Deadline: 3/23/09. The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists to apply for a range of new public art opportunities associated with the construction of new civic buildings, parks, and playgrounds as well as transportation and streetscape improvement projects via the 2009 Bay Area Artists Registry. Materials may include (but are not limited to) metal, concrete, glass, stone, ceramic tile, and light. Click here for more info. Applicant workshops will take place at 25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 70 (lower level) on Tuesday, 2/24, 6-7:30pm and Saturday, 3/7, 10-11:30am. Questions? Call Tonia Macneil at 415.252.2551 or Jennifer Lovvorn at 415.252.4637.
• Deadline: 3/31/09. The Marin Arts Council is pleased to announce a public art opportunity for an artist to design, create, fabricate, transport, and install public art on one wall at the Marin Health & Wellness Campus, San Rafael. Budget = $30,000 maximum. The request for proposal is available at www.marinarts.org.
• Deadline: Postmarked 4/1/09. SBA Women's Caucus for Art and SomArts Cultural Center invite California women artists to submit work for "Control," an exhibition to be juried by the Guerrilla Girls West. The exhibition will be at SomArts Cultural Center, Main Gallery, SF. All media accepted, and we encourage installation, video, and large works. Exhibition dates: 8/6-27/09. Opening Reception: 8/6/09, 6-8pm. Please read prospectus for details on "Control" here: sbawca.org/events.html. What controls you? E-mail karengutfreund@yahoo.com with any questions.
• Deadline: 5/1/09. Marin Society of Artists next National Juried Exhibition will take place from August 2-30, 2009. Scott Shields, associate director and chief curator of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, is the juror. Download the prospectus here.