Interested in volunteering with ArtSpan? We are seeking volunteers to support ArtSpan staff in proofing the SF Open Studios Guide and at events, such as the Private Preview Gala and the SF Open Studios Exhibition Opening (art sales, set up, clean up, catering, ticket sales/guest check-in etc). Positions as gallery representatives are available during the month of October at the SF Open Studios Exhibition.

E-mail info@artspan.org to find out more.

• Robert Reed is part of a group show, "From Our Studies," at the Richmond Art Center Community Gallery, 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond, Curated by Myong Stebbins, now to 7/20. Artists' Reception: 6/20, 3-5pm.
• Alan Mazzetti is showing at ArtPeople Gallery, Crocker Galleria, 50 Post St., 5/29, 4-7pm. His artwork can also be found at First SF, 525 Market St., now to 6/20, curated by William Torphy Fine Arts and at Touch Gallery, 2068 Antioch Court, (Montclair) Oakland, now to 6/25.
• Emily Clawson presents her artwork in a group show, "ELEMENTAL," at Thoreau Center for Sustainability, Bldg. 1016 in the Presidio, 1014 Torney Ave., SF now to 8/14. Opening Reception: 6/18, 5-7pm.
• Kathryn Arnold's large scale paintings will be presented in Chaos Defined at Nova Bar & Restaurant, 555 2nd St., now to 7/31, curated by McKinley Art Solutions.

• Artist professional development workshops with Stephen C. Wagner, sponsored by SF Artist Network. "Presentation: Preparing Your Artist Packet," Tuesday, 7/14, 7-9pm, $10, at the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District Center, 134 Golden Gate Avenue, SF. "Organization: Developing Your Body of Work," Thursday, 7/23, 7-9pm, $15, at Rock Paper Scissors Collective, 2278 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland. "Promotion: Creating Alternative Venues for Your Artwork," Tuesday, 8/11, 7-9pm, $10, at the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District Center, 134 Golden Gate Avenue, SF.
• Roxanne Worthington offers photo-based, hands-on classes at Last Avenue Studio. Located near Ocean Beach, LAS is pleased to offer a 20% discount on any class taken through the end of the summer to registered SF Open Studios artists.

• Bayview Opera House is seeking artists to participate in SF Open Studios 2009, Weekend 3, October 24 & 25. Indoor and outdoor space is available for rent, subject to an approval process. 5 artists will be awarded with grants to cover SF Open Studios registration fees. The awardees will also receive booth space at the Bayview Opera House during SF Open Studios ($100 value) and will receive 100 group site postcards for distribution. Artists must reside in the 94124 or 94134 area codes of SF, demonstrate financial need, provide visual portfolio by CD or photo album (no slides), all art must be Fine Art (painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, or fine crafts such as jewelry, textiles, ceramics). To apply for space rental for SF Open Studios download the application form here or visit www.bvoh.org
• Interested in organizing 5 or more artists in a group site for SF Open Studios 2009? North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District Center, 134 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite A, is interested in hosting a group site of artists. Large space with great light. Contact Stephen C. Wagner at stephen5w@sbcglobal.net.
• 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.
• SOMA Artists Studios has a primo studio (415 sq. ft. with great light and two smaller rooms inside the larger, one is a kitchen-type room) available 8/1 or sooner. $807/month. Contact Jana at 415.710.6083 or Linda at 415.602.5434.
• Hunters Point Studio Share available in Building 101, ground floor. Available for SF Open Studios, sublet nearly half of the 900 sq. ft. space. Amenties include studio sink with cold water, sound system, kitchen, storage, and Whelan press for printmaking (with trained printmaker). Rent is at 90c/sq. ft. to be negotiated with The Point office. Seeking an artist who prefers to work during the morning/evening/weekends. No paint thinner or other toxic materials. Contact Richard at 415.640.1273.
• Small studio available on 7/1 at 1890 Bryant Street Studios. $290/month. Contact emadesign@yahoo.com.
• Do art, sell art, teach art in a new storefront gallery/studio with great exposure to upscale pedestrian traffic. The 3600 sq. ft. gallery will house live art studios and workshops. Rent is based on teaching participation and includes: art studio, a no commission and no exclusivity gallery with monthly shows, teaching art workshops in a supportive and dynamic studio setting. Send a link to your portfolio or 2 jpegs of your artwork to Ray at ray@raydesigns.com or call 415.606.7170 for more info.
• For Sale: 10ft. by 10ft. KD Pro Panel lightweight, oatmeal-colored, festival booth in great condition. $1,300 (original value $1,790). Contact sonaholman@yahoo.com.

• Deadline: 6/19/09. The San Francisco Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 Fund for Artists Matching Commissions to support eh development of new work by Bay Area artists and help small- to mid-sized arts groups diversify funding by attracting individual donors. Click here for application information.
• Deadline: 6/25/09. It's Still Life at Rayko Photo Center is open to artists photographing inanimate objects and interior spaces. Download the prospectus at http://raykophoto.com.
• Deadline: 7/25/09. Art Space 712 is an independent exhibition venue dedicated to exhibiting a range of art works from around the globe, including Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, with a focus on local and international contemporary and tribal art. We are currently inviting artists to participate in our juried competition entitled "I'll Bet You Can't Paint a Portrait: The Genesis of Bay Area Figurative Art Now." Click here for the prospectus and to learn more.
• Deadline: 8/15/09. Scrap 2 Sculpt - Recycling sculpture contest organized by Whole House Building Supplies and Salvage. Click here for more info. Call 650.856.0634 with questions.
• Deadline: 9/1/09. Postcard call for participation: "Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction: Create a Culture of Peace Now!" KIK (Kultural Information - Koordination), The Ribbons International, and The Women's Caucus for Art invite artists, mail artists, students, children, activists, and concerned individuals, classrooms, and organizations to create postcards for this year's United Nation NGO Conference, "For Peace and Development: Disarm Now!" What does a culture of peace look like? How would you resolve conflict in peaceful ways? What does it mean to feel safe ad secure? Why must we oppose the creation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction? What can happen if we remain silent? What can change look like? Express your self through words and/or artwork. All 4" by 6" or size 6 postcards received by 9/1 will be documented online at http://wcaartwavesinternational.blogspot.com/ and displayed together. Include your name and State/Country. Mail cards to P. Otani, Curator, "Zero NW Zero WMD: Create a Culture of Peace Now!" 263 Laidley, SF, CA 94131 USA. No jury, no fee, no return.