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The Drawings of Leon Dabo On Exhibit at Sullivan Goss

Published on January 1, 2012 in Web Exclusives.

Sullivan Goss – An American Gallery presents the inaugural exhibition from the Estate of Leon Dabo (1865-1960)—The Drawings of Leon Dabo, with a reception on 1st Thursday, January 5th.

The Drawings of Leon Dabo

Leon Dabo’s progressive aesthetic sensibilities in the nineteenth century ushered in new forms of visual expression for the twentieth.  The artist was instrumental in bringing a Modern sensibility to America’s artists, curators and patrons through organizing the famous “Armory” show in 1913 – the first major exhibition of Modern European and American art in the US.  Dabo not only hosted meetings for the committee to organize the exhibition in his studio, he exhibited at the show.

Early tonal drawings in charcoal, blue conté, teal conté and red conté, and Provençal landscapes will be shown alongside later floral drawings reminiscent of the Symbolist imaginings of Odilon Rédon (1840-1916) in a special installation that will take viewers back to a quieter time in history.

Dabo’s work is in the public collections of the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Metropolitan, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian.

Opening Reception: 1st Thursday January 5 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Also on view: Jon Francis: Paintings from the Drive Home through February 26, 100 GRAND, and Nicole Strasburg: Islands, Valleys, Home and the Winter Salon through January 29.

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First Thursday–Don’t Miss “Few Chosen by Many: A Berkus Selection” at Channing Peake Gallery

Published on August 31, 2011 in Web Exclusives.

As always, there are LOTS of cool things to check out for tomorrow night’s First Thursday. High on our list is a very creative exhibition from Santa Barbara County Arts Commission,  Few Chosen by Many: A Berkus Selection, at Channing Peake Gallery ( 1st floor of the Santa Barbara County Administration Bldg., 105 E. Anapamu St., open M-F 8a.m.-5 p.m. ).

A community of curators from all walks of local life selected their favorite pieces from the extensive  Barry Berkus and Family Art Collection, in memory of Gail Berkus, and it is these selections that are on view.

“I hope that viewers to the exhibition come away with the realization that liking and choosing art is not an activity limited to a few special people; that each of us makes choices each day; we all respond to different colors, images, and mediums. Many do this without a background in art history or curating. They have taught themselves over a lifetime to look at art critically and to appreciate it,” says Rita Ferri, who organized the exhibit and is Curator of Collections for the County of Santa Barbara.

Definitely worth checking out.

As a side note, an essay by Seasons Magazine contributor Joe Woodard (see his story on artist Keith Puccinelli in our fall issue) appears in the color catalog which was designed by The Lily Guild Temple of Design. It is available from the County Arts Commission at www.sbartscommission.org or by calling 8-5/568-3990.

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Sullivan Goss’ New Exhibit: LA’s RISEN

Published on August 1, 2011 in Cultural Calendar and Galleries.

Anders Aldrin, Stand of Trees Over River, circa 1950, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches

As part of August’s First Thursday Art Walk, stop by Sullivan Goss – An American Gallery for their new exhibit’s opening reception. The exhibit, entitled LA’s RISEN after Lyn Kienholz’s new book LA RISING, focuses on Los Angeles Art from 1940 to 1980. While Los Angeles is remote from traditional art centers, its art scene has thrived, producing many of the important art movements of the second half of the 20th century due to the fantastic artists located there. Kienholz’s book showcases almost 500 of these Los Angeles artists from before 1980 and Sullivan Goss has exhibited one seventh of them.

The exhibit also anticipates the Getty Foundation and Research Institute’s exhibit Pacific Standard Time, which explores and chronicles the birth of post-war to contemporary Los Angeles art.

LA’s RISEN shows Sullivan Goss’ long-standing commitment to art and to the artists who have shaped both the scene and the conversation in one of the new global art centers. The opening reception runs from 5 to 8 p.m. this Thursday, August 4 and the exhibit is open through October 30.

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You Go Girls! Opening Tonight: The Project-Fine Art Zone

Published on June 2, 2011 in Cultural Calendar, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

Talk about girl power! Creative Director Tracy Smith Reed and I got a sneak peak at The Project-Fine Art Zone yesterday and came out wishing we could be a part of this powerhouse of talent.  You’ll definitely want to check out the opening during tonight’s First Thursday celebration in downtown Santa Barbara.

Nine very talented female artists have teamed together to create a collaborative non-profit art gallery. The artists–ERIKA CARTER, SUSAN TIBBLES, LIZ BRADY,  LISA PEDERSEN, VIRGINIA McCRACKEN, DONNA ASYCOUGH, ASHLEY DART, THERESA CARTER and LLOYD DALLETT–will own and operate the gallery themselves and donate 20 percent of all art sales to Girls Inc.

The work runs the gamut, from Erika’s colorful layered paintings invoking the spirit of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuanto, to Susan’s fascinating mixed media assemblage pieces, Liz’s organic and botanical form explorations, Lisa’s dreamy landscapes, Virginia’s miniature paper mache mouse house shadow boxes, Donna’s vibrant florals, Ashley’s whimsical ironic juxtapositions, Theresa’s stunning color combinations and Lloyd’s Asian-accented creations.

My on-the-fly photography doesn’t do the work justice–you’ll have to go see it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to a variety of work on sale from each artist, each of the women has created a unique 8 x 8″ collectible square piece on sale for the unbelievable price of $200 each. What a terrific way to start a local art collection, support local artists and Girls Inc. at the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of support, the space–a gorgeous site at 740 State Street, Suite 1, overlooking De La Guerra Plaza–is being provided by Montesanto Group. Erika wanted to make sure to give a special thanks to Gene Montesanto and John Bennett for their generosity in providing the space and helping to get this fabulous project going.

 

 

 

After tonight’s grand opening, the gallery will be open Thursday through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays noon to 6 p.m. and by appointment. For more information contact Erika@ErikaCarter.com or call 805/452-6127.

–Leslie Dinaberg

 

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1st Thursday Art Walk

Published on May 4, 2011 in Datebook and Web Exclusives.

We’ve already gotten into May and you know what that means: the 1st Thursday Art Walk! An evening of art and culture centered around lower State Street, this free event opens visual and performing arts venues for everyone to enjoy. There’s sure to be something that’ll draw you in, whether it’s gallery openings, lectures or live music. If you’re a newbie to town looking to experience the diversity of Santa Barbara or a veteran of the area just wanting to be a part of a community event, don’t miss out on this chance to mingle with the local culture.

 

Special events this month include Mezcal Martini, a music group that mixes Latin and jazz to create the perfect dance beat. Check them out at the Corner of State and Anapamu Streets.

Also featured is Walk About Woods, a collaborative enchanted forest being created for Burning Man 2011. Made by local artist group Fishbon, a small portion of this interactive piece will be featured at 900 State Street.

Next, check out the curated Art Crawl, presented by The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative. At 5:30 meet up with curator Nathan Vonk from Santa Barbara Art Blog at 900 State Street for this guided tour through 1st Thursday’s events.

Finally, don’t miss City at Peace at Paseo Nuevo Center Court. A nationally recognized non-profit organization that empowers teenagers to create safe, healthy and peaceful lives and communities, this group will be previewing participating teens’ work from their upcoming annual stage performance, held at Center Stage Theater May 19th-21st.

So in review, 1st Thursday Art Walk, this Thursday May the 5th from 5-8 p.m., on and around State Street from Sola Street to Haley Street. For more information, a map and guide, visit Santa Barbara Downtown. Don’t miss it!

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