Art Bridges Gallery Newsletter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Americans for the Arts …Public Arts organizations continue to increase their staff and funding.  Most grants go into the Public Arts and into such areas as Health & Art; Education & Art.

Kids for Peace…Gayle Gale’s collaborative living arts mural program is now a special project of the Dalai Lama Foundation, www.dalailamafoundation.org .  Founded in 1995 the mural program provides a global perspective through the creation of visual art. Kids for Peace strives to reflect a more universal society through distinct contributions found in every culture, worldwide.  Gayle Gale founded the program in collaboration with the Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity, www.jewishcreativity.org .  Awarded the 2001 Fete d’Escellence.

Art Scene…”Mildred Kouzel’s collage paintings deal with cookie cutters malls and housing developments of Monopoly-like game board homes.  Her critique of the social fracturing of the urban landscape makes its point with a sense of wry humor that somehow elicits both smiles and shakes of the head.”

EXHIBITS: Look for highlighted artists on http://artbridgesgallery.com

“I’ve  Got a Story to Tell” The 28th annual Black Doll Show featuring over 800 dolls with collections and original pieces from Billie Green, The American Black Beauty Doll Club, Cheryl Williams, Cynthia Davis and Dale Madison. This year’s theme was chosen by Director Joyce Maddox.  Ms. Maddox states “…every doll comes with its own story, a historical tale.”  Dates:  Open through February 28, 2010.  William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 South West View Street, Los Angeles, CA  90016.  Information: Email: joyce.maddox@lacity.org, 323-734-1165. A Department of Cultural Affairs Facility, City of Los Angeles.

“Food for Thought” An exhibit featuring four Southern California artists:  Janice DeLoof, Janet Adams, Kathy Breaux and Desiree Engel. Janice DeLoof states “[I use] my own personal vocabulary to create visual narratives on wood, canvas, embossed and other papers. Mixed media paintings include miniature tables and chairs providing subtle clues to the tension and drama underlying family life and memories. To view Janice’s images go to http://www.southerncaliforniaartists.org/artists/janicDeLoof/Janice_DeLoof.asp Janet Adams speaks of her work, “Nature is the Best story teller.  I have been taking notes.”  Kathy Breaux writes, “My mixed media works include abstraction, realism and collage.”  Desiree Engel: “Most of my ceramic work is based on shapes and colors encountered in nature.”  57 Underground Gallery, 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA 91766, 909-397-0218, www.57underground.com, Gallery Open:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Noon to 4pm, DATES: January 9-February 28, 2010.    Receptions & conversations with artists: January9 & February 27 from 5-9pm.  Gallery is also open during the Pomona Artwalks on January 30 & February 27, 6-10pm.

“Lorser Feitelson & Helen Lundeberg Feitelson 2010 Fellowship“  MATERIAL DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010.  Artist Fellowship Award: $5,000 and a solo show in the Project Room at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery in conjunction with the COLA mid-career artists’ exhibition May 20-July 18, 2010.  For artists’ early in their careers. Southern California artists only.  Applications: Contact the L.A. Municipal Art Gallery Associates at 323-662-8139 or pick up application at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery,  4800 Hollywood Blvd, CA 90027.  Jurors:  Tyler Stallings, Director, UCR Sweeny Art Gallery; Mark Steven Greenfield, Director, Municipal Art Gallery; Erin Kermanikian, Co-Owner, Western Project. 

“Darshan/looking beyond the obvious”  February 16-March 12, 2010 .  Matthew Thomas, solo exhibit of his encaustic works. He has explored Western and Easter religious and cultural traditions for over 35 years, synthesizing his spiritual study into geometric structures, color patterns and mathematical systems.  El Camino College Art Gallery, 16007 Torrence Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506.  Reception: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7-9pm; Gallery walk-through: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 1pm.  Gallery hours:  Mon.-Tues., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs., 10am-8pm; Fri., 10am-2pm.  Curator:  Susanna Meiers – 310-660-3593 ext. 3543