Note: RSVPs to info@artspan.org are required for all attendees for each workshop. Updates regarding time and place will be sent via e-mail.

• As a benefit of registering for SF Open Studios, Premier and Participating Artist Members are invited to attend ArtSpan's Professional Development Workshops.
• $5 discounted admission fee for artists who participate in Open Studios programs with Marin Arts Council or Pro Arts.
• $10 admission fee for members of the public.

• PR Tips for SF Open Studios Artists: Presented by ArtSpan's PR team: Wendy Norris, Norris Communications, and Liam Passmore, Shave and a Haircut on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 7:00-8:30pm.


• Marketing Your SF Open Studio: Get insider tips on how to better prepare your SF Open Studio from fellow SF Open Studios artists, Fernando Reyes and Melissa Wagner, and experienced professionals in the marketing industry, Paul Lamb, Rocket Postcards, and Gwen Kaplan, Ace Mailings on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:30-7:00pm.


• Approaching Galleries: Learn how to contact a gallery that fits your artwork from Stephen C. Wagner on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:30-7:00pm.

• Roxanne Worthington and Adrienne Defendi present their artwork in "Transformation," a group show at Palo Alto Research Center, 3333 Coyote Hill Rd., Palo Alto, now to 10/5. Artist Reception: 7/22, 4:30-6pm.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maggie Malloy, de Young Museum Artist-in-Residence is presenting "Stones, Bones, Locks, and Boxes," a hands-on interactive project, now through 8/2 in the Kimball Education Gallery, located in the "free" zone of the museum. Closing Reception: 7/31, 6-8:30pm.
• Taiko Fujimura's artwork will be in "The Take Out Exhibition," a group show at the Brevard Art Museum, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL, now until 8/9.
• Renee Eaton will present in "Connecting with Nature" now to 9/4 at The Sequoias Rotunda Gallery, 1400 Gallery (free parking at 1400 Geary and 1501 Post). Reception: 7/23, 3:30-5pm.
• Karl Roeseler is part of a group show at the SF Convention and Visitors Bureau, featuring 6 figurative paintings from his "Black & White Paintings" series, now until 12/11. His work is also exhibited in the upstairs dining loft of Tokyo Go Go.
• Sonia Melnikova-Raich is included in the following shows: "Glimpses in Time: International Juried Photography Exhibit" at Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406 14th St., Oakland, now to 7/31, juried by Rene de Guzman, Senior Art Curator at the Oakland Museum; "Kids are Us" at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, now to 8/7; "This Town: Images of Northern CA Places and People" at Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, now to 8/16.
• Maxine Solomon will exhibit paintings in a solo show at Untitled Gallery, 1201 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7/18 to 9/13. Artist Reception: 7/18, 7-10pm.

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• Check out Celtic and Blues Rock blends, as heard at ArtSpan events, of Blue on Green on 7/18, 7:30pm, Sanchez Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica. Beverages and snacks available, $20 admission at the door or in advance at pacificaperformances.org.

• Artist professional development workshops with Stephen C. Wagner, sponsored by SF Artist Network. "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. "Organization: Developing Your Body of Work," Monday, 8/17, 7-9pm, $10, at City Art Coop Gallery, 828 Valencia, SF.
• Keith Miller, Artist Career Development Specialist, offers mid-career and emerging artist's Career Development Workshops at SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market, SF: "Building a National Gallery Career," 7/22 and 8/5, 6:30-8:30pm, Registration 6-6:30pm; "Putting a Show Together That Sells," 7/29 and 8/12, 6:30-8:30pm, Registration 6-6:30pm.
• 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.

• ArtHouse seeks creative individuals and non-profit organizations to fill mid-size, affordable work environments in their suite at 1360 Mission St. Amenities include kitchen, conference/classroom space, copy/fax machine, DSL hookups, all utilities included except phone. Ground floor is used for studios for visual artists and multi-use cultural space. More artist studios will be available soon. Call 415.552.2183 for info.
• 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.
• 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 now 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.

• Located in the heart of Sonoma County wine country, Isis Oasis Residential Retreat for Women in the Arts provides 20 women to live and work on current projects in visual, literary, or performing arts, and enjoy an deal setting to inspire new creation for 6 to 12 month residency. Visit isisoasis.org for more info and application process.
• 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.

• 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.
• Deadline: 5/25/09. Washington Printmakers Gallery announces its 12th National Small Works Show, juried by Jan Haslem, Director of Jane Haslem Gallery in Washington DC. First prize is a solo show at Washington Printmakers Gallery, Washington DC's Dupont Circle Gallery district. Download the prospectus at www.washingtonprintmakers.com.