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			eNewsletter November 2009	934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-9838 (tel) (415) 431-4575 (fax) info@artspan.org

Thank you to all of the volunteers, artists, donors, members, and studio visitors that made this year's SF Open Studios such a success! 800 artists opened their studio doors across San Francisco and welcomed nearly 60,000 art appreciators, new and old collectors, gallerists, and art seekers into their homes, garages, and group studios. We hope that you enjoyed the experience of finding ART MADE HERE, just around the corner.

ArtSpan produces SF Open Studios, Art for City Youth, and juried exhibitions throughout the year and we need your help to make sure that these important programs (that serve hundreds of artists and under-served youth) continue! Please consider making a donation or becoming an ArtSpan member. Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference!

In this issue:

SF Open Studios Audience Survey
Selections 2010
Benefit Art Show & Auction 2010
Premier and Participating Artist Bulletin: The Place to Go to Know Your Arts
For the Artists

SF Open Studios Audience Survey

Thank you for attending SF Open Studios 2009! ArtSpan requests that SF Open Studios attendees participate in our biennial Audience Survey. The data collected helps ArtSpan design programs, report to funders, and educate artists. Click here to begin the 5 minute survey.

Thank you for your participation! We look forward to hearing your feedback! The survey will close December 11, 2009.

ArtSpan sent a separate Artist Survey to those artists who registered for SF Open Studios.

ArtSpan Juried Exhibition Opportunities

Artists who participated in SF Open Studios during the past few years are invited to submit their work to the following juried shows:

Selections 2010, a prestigious biennial juried exhibition featuring 20 SF Open Studios artists, will take place during two weeks in January at California Modern Gallery, opening reception date TBA. Artists who registered for SF Open Studios in 2007, 2008, and 2009 are eligible to submit work for the exhibition via the online submission tool (available shortly). The deadline for submission is Friday, December 4, 2009. Selections 2010 will be juried by author and arts writer Alison Bing, artist Ray Beldner, and director of California Modern Gallery Inga Fischer.

The third exhibition at the SF Convention & Visitors Bureau, curated by Jill Manthei, will take place in January-July. Artists who registered for SF Open Studios 2008 and 2009 are eligible to submit (details on submission will follow shortly via e-mail). The deadline for submission is Friday, December 4, 2009.

Benefit Art Show and Auction 2010

Save the date! ArtSpan's annual Benefit Art Show and Auction will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2009 at SOMArts Bay Gallery. Mark your calendars! Tickets will be available to purchase online shortly.

Premier and Participating Artist Bulletin: The Place to Go to Know Your Arts

Visit the new events listings and calendar at artspan.org for a complete list of SF Open Studios artists' events announcements; check out the calendar to plan your next art-filled night out! All announcements are from registered 2009 SF Open Studios Artists.

Karl Roeseler has a new installation of 8 new figurative paintings also from his "Black & White Paintings" series on display in the upstairs dining loft of Tokyo Go Go, 3174 16th St.

Erika Meriaux's illustrated book, Greek Mythology. Click here to learn more and to purchase online.

Through 11/29, John Melvin has a solo show "The Face of a Mother" at Market Street Gallery, 1554 Market. Public Reception: 11/20, 6-9pm.

12/4, 5:30-7:30, Tachina Rudman-Young's Figurative Sculpture on view in windows at Front & Sacramento, SF. Meet at Harrington's Bar & Grill, 245 Front St. at 5:30 across the street for drinks. First 5 people's 1st drink is complementary!

Two of Sonia Melnikova-Raich's works have been acquired by the City of Lafayette for its public art collection to be on permanent display at he new Lafayette Public Library. Through 11/29, she is also part of a group show "Dementions," the Fourth Annual Halloween Exhibit at Eclectix Gallery in El Cerrito.

Through 12/5, Mike Kimball is showing his works at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica.

12/6, 12-4pm, Rebecca Fox Metal Sculpture at Islais Creek's Holiday Show, 1 Rankin St.

12/6, 12-5pm, Hunters Point Shipyard Holiday Show, featuring over 20 artists.

Through 12/10, Aliona Kazakova is showing in " Inclusions" with three other artists at the City College Art Gallery, Visual Arts Building, Rm 119, CCSF, 50 Phelan Ave.

Through 1/2010, Fong Fai in a 2 person show at Ligne Roset, 162 King St., open daily, 11am-6pm.

For the Artists

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Are you an artist seeking an assistant? Contact Miles Votek at milesalad@yahoo.com. He has experience assisting a range of artists from sculptors to printmakers. Resume available upon request.

Intro to Encaustic Workshops: $295 for all day and includes all materials. Sundays, 12/13, 1/10, 2/7. Call Eileen P. Goldenberg at 415.753.1233.

Join Tachina Rudman-Young for a 5-Week Art Adventure Within to connect, breathe, grow, and gently connect with yourself using easy, process-oriented art activities, breath awareness, & simple movement. Great for experienced artists or total art beginners. Contact tachinarudman@comcast.net or 415.465.7465

Calls for Entry

The Green Art Project, a weekly online magazine with the latest highlights on Green Art - art with reclaimed materials - is seeking to feature SF Open Studios artists. Contact Jane Corrigan at 415.519.7176 or jane.corrigan@mac.com.

WE Artspace, 768 40th St., Oakland is organizing an art/craft show/fair for the 2009 Holiday season. Contact info@weartspace.com for more info.

Deadline: 12/4/09. ArtSpan's SF Convention & Visitors Bureau Exhibition, open to registered 2008 and 2009 SF Open Studios artists. Submission info to be sent out shortly via e-mail directly to eligible artists. Contact Jennifer Mullen with questions: jmullen@artspan.org.

Deadline: 12/4/09. ArtSpan's Selections Exhibition, open to registered 2007, 2008, and 2009 SF Open Studios artists. Submission info to be sent out shortly via e-mail directly to eligible artists. Contact Jennifer Mullen with questions: jmullen@artspan.org.

Postmark Deadline: 1/4/2010, $20 entry fee. Art at the Cheese Factory, Journeys Exhibition - Indoor & Outdoor artworks/events/installations curated by Claudia Chapline and Etta Deikman. Visit artatthecheesefactory.org for details and entry form.

Space Rentals

California Street Studios/Gallery, located at 2829 California St. at Divisadero, has 600 sq. ft. space available for solo or group show during the month of December. In addition to the gallery space, there is a separate 400 sq. ft. room available for workshops. Call 415.505.3060 to inquire about rental rates per day, week or month and to make an appointment to view the space.

Lindsay Barrick, Editor

ArtSpan , a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, builds a community connecting the public to visual arts in San Francisco. Through SF Open Studios, youth and adult education, and art-centric events, ArtSpan creates a platform for artists to thrive, fostering a Bay Area community that values the arts.