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June 2010 Update
Welcome to FAC's June eNewsletter
Hello.
I hope all is well.
It's the beginning of the month and that means we have Fresno's Downtown and Tower District ArtHop. Check out the list at the bottom of this newsletter or go to FresnoArtHop.org for a complete list of participating art venues and link to our region's arts calendar.
Fresno featured in U.S. Airways Magazine
This month’s U.S. Airways Magazine features the County of Fresno in 17 pages of some of Fresno’s finest attractions, including ArtHop. The U.S. Airways staff came to Fresno two months ago to take photos and talk to many local people to gather information for the article. The dynamic article and vibrant photos capture the value of Fresno as a destination as travelers read the magazine that is tucked in the back of seats on airplanes.
Downtown Neighborhoods Community Advisory
The Downtown Neighborhoods Community Advisory Committee is hosting two public meetings on June 8 at The Grand, 1401 Fulton Street, Fresno. The first meeting is at 4:00pm – 5:00pm and the second is at 5:15pm – 8:00 pm. The purpose of the meetings are to get input on policies that promote the economic and urban development of downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Local Musicians Rock!
Congratulations to Patrick Contreras, Omar Nare, Jason Williams, and Bronson Garza for competing in Las Vegas on May 21 at Hard Rock Café with their own original music. Patrick and Omar wrote “Cotillion”, and the whole band wrote “Dark Sun”. Judging was based on originality, stage presence, musicianship and crowd reaction. They scored highest out of the 20 outstanding bands invited from across the United States and have been invited to compete in the semifinals in August. The event was a profound chance to meet and be seen by talent agents from across the nation.
The comments included the usual “I didn’t know a violin could sound like that!” along with amazement that Fresno had this kind of talent. The organizer was shocked that they totally flipped the advantage during the competition and said that Patrick is doing for the violin what Jimmy Page did for the guitar. Jimmy Page founded Led Zeppelin after playing for the Yardbirds in the 1960’s. Page is described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “the pontiff of power riffing and probably the most digitally sampled artist in pop today after James Brown”.
Plans are forming now for a bus to Las Vegas in August to support our local musicians. Interested? Contact Angela Storey at the Fresno Arts Council at 237-9734 to get on the list.
Museum Updates
On June 26 the African American Museum will be hosting a recognition and fund raising event for Sudie Douglas, the founder of Fresno’s Meals on Wheels program for senior citizens and other programs. All contributions are tax deductible, and checks for tickets and donations are to be made out to the Fresno Arts Council, fiscal receiver for the event.
This past week Greg Melancon, who operates the boutique in the African American Museum, hosted the Black Business & Professional Network mixer on May 27. Tables were set up in the art gallery and soul food was served – the atmosphere and food created a fabulous ambiance with Will Portis and Steven Talbot art on exhibit.
Arte Americas has its outdoor concert series starting on Friday, June 4 and running all summer. Don’t forget to check out their art exhibits on a regular basis. More fun in beautiful downtown Fresno!
Fresno Art Museum
Congratulations to Linda Cano of California State University Fresno, who has been hired as the new Executive Director of the museum. Special thanks to Eva Torres for her dedication to the museum as its Interim Executive Director.
The Fresno Art Museum’s not to be missed “Men Who Cook” event is this Friday, June 4 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Community Enrichment Program (CEP) Grants
The dates for the Community Enrichment Program workshops are listed on the FAC website. Arts organizations in Fresno are eligible to apply for the funding.
All Things Fresno
Be sure to visit Warnor’s Center All Things Fresno store at 1424 Fulton Avenue across from The Grand and KYNO studio. It is a terrific addition to the ArtHop scene on the first Thursday of each month.
County of Fresno Website Art
The County of Fresno is accepting applications and CD’s of artwork for the County’s website. The documents are to be submitted to the Fresno Arts Council. For more information contact Maria Franco at 237-9734. The website is a great place for artists to gain exposure to local, state, national and international visitors.
Promotion
Thanks to the Fresno Bee and the Business Journal for the excellent articles on the Fresno Arts Council and other arts organizations this past month. We also appreciate KSEE 24, Central Valley Live program, as Alex Delgado interviews one of our artists on Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 am for ArtHop.
Graduation Congratulations!
Congratulation to all of the June graduates from Kindergarten to College. We encourage you to continue to set high goals and reach for your dreams.
Active ArtHop Venues
Please support our Downtown/Tower District ArtHops; come by and meet the local artists and enjoy the artwork, receptions, wine and music on Thursday, June 3 from 5-8 pm. For more details about each event, go to the Fresno Arts Council Arts Calendar at FresnoArts.net
- Iron Bird Lofts, 1911 Fulton (plaza next to Café), 440-8315; Artists Market; featuring & selling local artists’ artwork, crafts, jewelry, etc; local artist & muralist Eric Beltran; reception 4-8pm
- Iron Bird Cafe, 1915 Fulton (& Divisadero)
- The Loft Gallery, 852 E. Divisadero #102; artist Loren Whelan, out with the old; reception
- African American Museum, 1857 Fulton, 268-7102; art & reception
- Mullins Studio, 1416 Broadway #D, 444-0395; artist Jamie Meadows; reception
- Broadway Studios Downtown, 1416 Broadway (& Tuolumne); 869-8659; 5-9pm; artist Mimi Mott-Smith; reception
- K-Jewel Art Gallery, 1415 Fulton, 497-5118; artists Bruno Pegoretti & Peter Radojkovich; music by Rob Cox; reception
- Warnor’s Theater, 1911 Fulton; Open House; music by Ron Titus 6-7pm); reception
- Bill Bruce Studio/Gallery, 1752 Van Ness,970-4581; art & refreshments
- Glen Delpit, 1753 Van Ness, 227-1529
- City Hall, 2600 Fresno St., 2nd floor, 237-9734; artists Pat Hunter, Janice Stevens, Mindy Chakov, Judy Pierre, Jackie Smiley, Janet Tanaka, Lydia Villane, Cherie Wilcox. First floor McLane Students; reception
- ACA Downtown Gallery Window, next to Downtown Club on Kern, 877-384-7852; artwork by the Alliance of California Artists
- Corridor 2122 Studio/Gallery, 2122 Mono, 441-0012; reception
- Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness, 264-4092; artists Kris Kessey & Norma Rogers; reception
- Fig Tree Gallery, 644 Van Ness, 485-0460; artists Paulina Swietliczko & Poppy Scarbrough; reception
- Silva/Salazar Studio/Gallery, 654 Van Ness, 486-1307; reception
- Robert Ogata, 701 L St., 237-1678
- Potters Studio, 905 R St., 266-5508
- DCAC, 754 P St., 284-1474; LGBT show; artist Marcos Dorado; reception
- Gorgon Isle Gallery, 665 Fulton, 288-4753; reception
- Chris Sorensen Studio/Gallery, 2223 S. Van Ness, 237-4934; reception
- Kliszewski Glass, 2746 E. Lorena—also through Sorensen’s Studio
- Chinatown Youth Center, 901 F St.; Graffiti art, live music; reception
- Fulton’s Folly Antique Collective, 920 E. Olive, 268-3856; photography by Kenny & Heather Bain; reception
- Ashtree Studios, 1035 N. Fulton, 213-3724; artist Aileen Imperatrice; reception
- Tower Tattoos, 716 E. Olive, 233-7656; artist Greg Sumii’s, Why I Am What I Am; reception
- The Voice Shop, 1296 N. Wishon, 222-7464; Critical Mass; music by Linda Guerrero, Bill Lehr & Joe Russomano; reception
- Law Office of Dean B. Gordon, 1220 E. Olive, 221-7777; artist Ole Scovill; reception
- Art By Hand, 732 N. Van Ness (between Belmont & Olive), 480-2787; Animal art; guests Valley Animal Center & Exotic Animal Foundation; reception
- The Brick Wall @ JA Photography, 2003 N. Van Ness, 307-3610; artist Ann Lamb; music by The Kathleen Lane band; reception
- The Brass Unicorn, 845 E. Fern, 441-7107/737-3487; artists Tara Barile & Zack Rose; reception
- Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness, 908-0658; May 6-22; artists Lisa Lee; J. Lynne Designs & Marilyn Torchin; reception 5-9pm
- Clay Mix, 1003 N. Abby, 485-0065; artist David Hicks; reception
- Margaret Hudson Gallery, 1936 E. Swift, 226-0431; artists Margaret Hudson & Linda Lloyd Pitts; live music; reception
See you at ArtHop on the first and third Thursday each month!
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