2009 Exhibitions and Events
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December 11, 2009
Another View The Arts Fund, in partnership with Alpha resource Center of Santa Barbara, presents, Another View, a group exhibition of works by adult artists with developmental disabilities at The Arts Fund Gallery. This exhibition showcases a collection of drawings and paintings by twelve adult artists working at the Alpha Art Studio, including Maria Arroyo, Nancy Batzle, Frank Deak, Theresa De la Torre, Jane Hollick, James Jasper, Ingelise Kjar, Kimberly McDaniel, Michelle Oliner, Frank Quaranta, Carolyn Rangel, and Yvonne Rice. Another View provides an opportunity to experience the creativity and unique expressions of a group of people not ordinarily represented.
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30pm
November 7, 2009
Heady Stuff: Compositions by Stephen Wilcox – Stephen Wilcox, recipient of The Arts Fund’s 2008 Individual Artist Award (IAA) in Music Composition, will premiere a new work for piano and introduce other compositions in a program of chamber music and conversation at The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara on Friday, November 20th, 2009. The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara is located at 1523 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Suggested donation is $15 for general and $10 for seniors. Tickets available at the door.
Performance: 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Artist Reception: 8:30 in the Parish Hall
October 30 - December 4
Illustrative: Graphic Arts by Scott Anderson - Scott Anderson, recipient of The Arts Fund’s 2008 Individual Artist Award (IAA) in Print Design, will exhibit a collection of original illustrations, paintings, posters, and other design work. Illustrative: Graphic Arts by Scott Anderson will feature a collection of the artist’s original paintings created as illustrations for theater posters and various design pieces. The gallery installation will highlight the process of design and illustration in addition to featuring original artwork. Graphic works included in the show will be accompanied by a series of didactic panels covering topics such as poster, invitation, brochure, and event design. The exhibition will also feature an instructional video demonstrating how to design a C.D. cover.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 30, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
September 28, 2009 - January 22, 2010
Reflections and Projections: 20 Years of the Individual Artist Awards - The Arts Fund, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, presents an exhibition featuring new works by 36 visual artists who have won The Arts Fund's prestigious Individual Artist Award (IAA). Reflections and Projections provides an exciting opportunity to view a diverse range of creative talent nurtured in Santa Barbara County over the last 20 years.
Opening Reception: October 1, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
September 11 - October 23
Nomadic Sculpture: Richard Aber, 2008 Individual Artist Award Recipient in Sculpture - In an installation that resembles the artist's studio, Nomadic Sculpture presents the viewer with the creative process of developing and displaying sculpture. This exhibition will display a series of models and drawings demonstrating the developmental process of these works, as well as a series of photographs that depict the sculptures in both urban and natural settings.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 11, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
July 24 - September 4
Forward Four: 2009 Colville Foundation Grant Recipient Artists - For the third consecutive year, The Arts Fund will host the William T. Colville Foundation grant recipient exhibition. This show features the engaging works of four artists: Peggy Wirta Dahl, Francine Kirsch, Shannon Richardson, and Nicole Strasburg. A collection of over 20 pieces in painting and sculpture by these winning artists will be on view, as well as several donated works from past grant recipients.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
March 13 - May 8
2008 Individual Artist Award Group Exhibition - The 20th Annual Individual Artist Award Exhibition presents the 2008 IAA Winners and Honorable Mentions Recipients in Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Communications, and Music Composition. Artists on view include Richard Aber, Scott Anderson, Scott Chatenever, Joy Davis, Hugh Margerum, Kendall Pata, Joan Rosenberg-Dent, Susan Tibbles, Justin Weaver, and Stephen Wilcox. Now in its 20th year, this celebrated program has awarded over $156,000 in cash prizes and presented by exhibition or performance the work of 128 local artists in the visual, theatrical and literary arts.
Opening Reception: Friday, March 13, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
May 22 - July 10
2009 Teen Arts Mentorship Annual Group Exhibition - For 15 years The Arts Fund’s Teen Arts Mentorship program has provided a unique opportunity for talented high school students to work with master artists in our community. In a collaborative studio setting, participants receive individual guidance, produce portfolio-quality work, and explore career opportunities in the arts.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 22, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
January 23 - March 6
Against the Wall: Layers Revealed - The Arts Fund is pleased to present this group exhibition featuring Alexia, Gary Bradley, Brett Hammond, Dave Matsick Jr., Larik Mezey, Daniel Ochoa, Mac Oliver, Vanae Mary Rivera, Forrest Rucker, and Think Tank. Aerosol art is a controversial medium, yet when one realizes the nuance and imagery an artist can achieve by manipulating a “burst” of paint, a spray can becomes a tool of immense creativity. Gallery visitors may be surprised to discover portraits of James Joyce, album covers from Rock‘n’ Roll legends and provocative social commentary emerging from a spray of paint.
Opening Reception: Friday, January 23, 5:30 to 7:30 pm