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THIS IS WHAT I WANT 2011: National Queer Arts Performance Festival – June 27 & 28
What: The official performance festival of the 2011 National Queer Arts Festival
When: Monday, June 27–Thursday, June 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: SOMArts Cultural Center: 934 Brannan Street (6/27 and 6/28). The Garage: 975 Howard (6/29 and 6/30)
Cost: $15 to $20 sliding scale
What Else: More information available at theoffcenter.org
THEOFFCENTER– in collaboration with Jesse Hewit and co-producer Rachael Dichter–presents the 2nd year of THIS IS WHAT I WANT, a festival that is intently redefining the relationship between intimacy and performance.
From the first release of the curatorial statement and call for artists, this project has been charged. Within this theme (and within the consideration of performing this theme) there is density, trigger, confusion, risk, trickery, lying, and the telling of some serious truths. As creator and head curator, Hewit stumbled through extensive discourse about this event; fielding complex and perhaps impossible questions about the intent and social necessity of such a project.
In its 2nd year, the festival is formalizing its stand not only as a staple of the National Queer Arts Festival but also as part of the San Francisco Performance Arts Festival circuit.
Closing Reception: A Place of Her Own
What: Your last chance to see the work of the 23 modern Asian American women artists featured in “A Place of Her Own”
When: Thursday, May 26 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Where: SOMArts Main Gallery, 934 Brannan Street (between 8th and 9th)
Cost: FREE!
What Else: More information at www.aplaceofherown.org
The Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) and API Cultural Center‘s (APICC) 14th United States of Asian America Festival are pleased to present A PLACE OF HER OWN, an arts exhibition where 23 Asian American women artists respond in thought provoking ways to the question, ““If you had a place of your own, what would it be?”
Conceived in 2007, curator Cynthia Tom has developed A PLACE OF HER OWN as a long-term project inspired by the idea of environments for women or encouraging the women to build their own. Across cultures and generations, and through necessity, parental, or cultural training—women have learned to compromise themselves. They set aside their own desires to support others; rarely do women claim a place of their own, metaphorically or physically. What happens when we expand the parameters beyond the concept of a room and discover a place in which the limitations are bound by the imagination and nothing more?
A PLACE OF HER OWN provides an exceptional glimpse into the unique and diverse experiences of the modern Asian American woman. The artwork depicts a personal, yet universal, journey to seek out and claim a metaphorical and/or physical place without external rules or expectations, acting as a vehicle for each artist to interact with their world on their own terms. These artistic responses come to fruition as art installations, written word, paintings, printmaking, and more. Catherine Ceniza Choy, Associate Professor Ethnic Studies-U.C. Berkeley.
“A Place of Her Own” Literary Reading
What: A reading of selected works by literary artists featured in “A Place of Her Own”
When: Thursday, May 19 from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Where: SOMArts Main Gallery, 934 Brannan Street (between 8th and 9th)
Cost: FREE!
What Else: More information at www.aplaceofherown.org
Enjoy an evening of literary entertainment with the lady writers of A PLACE OF HER OWN as they explore the question, “If you had a place of your own, what would it be?”
Presented by The Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) and API Cultural Center’s (APICC) 14th Annual United States of Asian America Festival, A PLACE OF HER OWN features work by Asian American women artists from diverse backgrounds and their experiences in modern culture. (more…)
A Place of Her Own: May 5—27
What: An exhibition featuring the unique and diverse experiences of 23 modern Asian American women artists
When: Thursday, May 5 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Where: SOMArts Main Gallery, 934 Brannan Street (between 8th and 9th)
What Else: Free admission. More information at www.aplaceofherown.org
The Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) and API Cultural Center‘s (APICC) 14th United States of Asian America Festival are pleased to present A PLACE OF HER OWN, an arts exhibition where 23 Asian American women artists respond in thought provoking ways to the question, ““If you had a place of your own, what would it be?”
Conceived in 2007, curator Cynthia Tom has developed A Place of Her Own as a long-term project inspired by the idea of environments for women or encouraging the women to build their own. Across cultures and generations, and through necessity, parental, or cultural training—women have learned to compromise themselves. They set aside their own desires to support others; rarely do women claim a place of their own, metaphorically or physically. What happens when we expand the parameters beyond the concept of a room and discover a place in which the limitations are bound by the imagination and nothing more? (more…)
Meet the Artists of “A Place of Her Own”
What: A talk led by artists in the “A Place of Her Own” exhibition
When: Saturday, May 14 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Where: SOMArts Main Gallery, 934 Brannan Street (between 8th and 9th)
Cost: FREE!
What Else: More information at www.aplaceofherown.org
A PEEK INTO THE CREATIVE MIND
What were they thinking? Join Choppy Oshiro, Pallavi Sharma, Elizabeth Travelslight, and Vivian Truong as they share their creative process behind their art installations. In conjuction with AAWAA and API Cultural Center‘s 14th United States of Asian America Festival presentation of A PLACE OF HER OWN, an arts exhibition where 23 Asian American women artists respond in thought provoking ways to the question, “If you had a place of your own, what would it be?”
Department of Art + Architecture at USF Presents: Thirty One
What: USF Exhibition featuring BA Thesis Projects in Design & Fine Arts
When: May 16–20, 12:00—6:00pm. Opening reception on Thursday May 19 from 6:00—9:00pm
Where: SOMArts Bay Gallery, 934 Brannan Street (between 8th and 9th)
What Else: Opening reception fashion Show begins at 7:30pm
BA students in both the Design and Fine Arts programs complete a capstone course in which they create a comprehensive project that synthesizes what they have learned at the University of San Francisco. As a way to highlight these thesis projects, celebrate their graduations, and increase community involvement, Professor Rachel Beth Egenhoefer has organized a public exhibition of this work at the Bay Gallery at the SOMArts Cultural Center.
The exhibition includes a range of work including fashion, photography, sculpture, video, installation, books and digital art. (more…)
SOMArts’ First Ever “All Access” Weekend was a Hit!
Last weekend (April 8-10,2011), over 2,000 people enjoyed the programming and offerings of SOMArts Cultural Center at “All Access” events.
Things kicked off Friday night with the SoMa Social and opening reception of Spread: California Conceptualism Then and Now. Our SoMa neighbors, along with other Bay Area art lovers, packed the Main Gallery for an evening of mingling, contemplation of conceptual art and pétanque playing (on artist Paul Kos’ interactive court). [Photos of the Spread Opening Reception]
SOMArts Hits the Streets with “All Access” Sweets
A wave of delicious sugar cookies has been sent throughout SoMa announcing the SOMArts All Access SoMa Social and Pop-Up Shop to neighborhood businesses!
Jade Greene of the California Culinary Academy baked over 200 hundred cookies, which Rene Yanez, Art Hazelwood and Jos Sances (aka 3/4 of “The Great Tortilla Conspiracy”) silkscreened to create these “edible invites.” The SOMArts staff began deliveries Tuesday afternoon, and have since left boxes of cookies at Adobe, Recology and The San Francisco Design Center, among others.
Still haven’t received your cookie? We’ve got a few places left on our list, but you can also attend any of the events during the SOMArts All Access Weekend to discover what other goodies SOMArts has to offer! It all kicks off with Friday’s SoMa Social and opening reception of SPREAD: California Conceptualism Then and Now. Join your fellow SoMa neighbors from 6–9 p.m. for this FREE community gathering.
