Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Vallejo Art Windows - get your art out in public

Vallejo Art Windows is a community-driven and site-specific art program accomplished through partnership with downtown property owners, the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation (VCAF) and other community and civic organizations. By bringing high quality art to empty storefronts, this ongoing project promotes the talented artists of the Bay Area and aims to increase foot traffic in the downtown retail corridor,  improve the aesthetic appeal of the historic downtown, and ultimately, to rent all available commercial spaces to drive a thriving downtown Vallejo.  

Artists go through an application process and are chosen to take over one window in the downtown Vallejo area and make it their own. As a first introduction to our wonderful town, visitors are greeted with a warm and creative window instead of empty space. This project continues to bring an artistic flair to the downtown area and has attracted artists to move into the area, bringing new vitality to our historic downtown. 

Vallejo Open Studios coming soon

Next Open Studios:
November 9 & 10, 2013

Vallejo Open Studios (VOS) is a free, self-guided tour. For two days artists will open their studios and shared spaces to the public.

Last day to sign up is August 31
Artist fees: $60 if showing from your own studio, $70 for VOS-sponsored shared space, add $10 if your application is received after Wednesday, July 31. 
Temple Art Lofts will have a group show so you can pay to be in as an individual or join the Collective in a big show either upstairs or in the retail spaces below if they are still available. Email me to get on the group list.

Participating artists will also have one peice of artwork on display at the Opening Reception and the month-long exhibit at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.

New Art Space in Vallejo - The Hub - coming soon


The Hub is a new art space that is currently in   planning at the corner of Marin and Georgia street. It will be an art gallery, artist working spaces, classes, and a cafe and music space to hang out at night for events. Right now they are raising money for the new project through an indiegogo campaign. visit the link below and you can see all the details and join up.


www.indiegogo.com/projects/odd-fellows-vallejo-renovation-project-phase-1