Blankspace update

Blankspace was included in an exhibit showcasing East Bay Galleries:

Cynosure: New Work from East Bay Galleries

"Closing Party with Live Performances!"

This event is planned to start at 2:00 pm on Feb 20, 2010 at Worth Ryder Gallery, 116 Kroeber Hall, Berkeley CA 94720.

If you have not had a chance to see this show, this Saturday is the closing party from 2-5 PM. We'll have musician Jake Coolidge collaborating with Blankspace gallery artist Peter Foucault's drawing robot at 3, and Justin Hoover and Jonathan Grover doing video kung fu performance art at 4. And really, what better way is there than that to spend a Saturday afternoon?

Then mosey over to Blankspace (we are open until 6pm) to see a great solo exhibit by awesome artist Steuart Pittman.

Steuart Pittman show at Blankspace

Blankspace is back from vacation and we just opened our latest exhibit

NOWHERE/ANYWHERE
new paintings by Steuart Pittman
February 5 - March 14th

see images from the exhibit by clicking HERE


Also in THE SHOP
is I'm Sure: artists' charms for sale
featuring specially commissioned charms by local and international artists. The artists have used paper, wood, plastic, and metal to make the charms, which have been interpreted as decorative ornaments, tokens to ward off evil, and as objects to allure and attract. Every charm is for sale, and will be available only for the duration of the two month long show.
We are proud to be partnering with local curator and purveyor of fun ideas, Courtney Dailey.

I'm Sure: artists' charms for sale
opens Saturday, January 23rd 6-9pm
runs thru March 14th

Artists included: Alethea Beeker , Sita Bhaumik, Val Britton, Alex Gery, Helena Keeffe, Crystal Kovacs, Thomasin Parnes, Irit Reinheimer, Rachel Robertson, Leah Rosenberg, Fereshteh Toosi, Anna Whitehead, Julianne Ahn Onya Hogan-Finlay and Shoko Yamamura

Courtney Dailey is a maker of projects, exhibitions, and objects who is a recent East-coast transplant to the Bay Area. She has spent the last twelve years paying close attention to the display and arrangement of things, in retail spaces and galleries, and the

Shop at Blankspace is the perfect melding of these two (quite related) worlds. In addition to her curatorial projects (as a founder of the projet MOBILIVRE BOOKMOBILE project, and as a long-time member of artists' collective Space 1026), she makes prints, books, drawings and annual Valentines.

shop online at blankspace

YAY! you can now buy items from Blankspace from our online store.

click here for the direct link to the page

UPCOMING

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NOWHERE / ANYWHERE
a solo exhibition of new work by Steuart Pittman

February 5th - March 14th, 2010
Reception: February 5th 7-10pm
First Friday Reception: March 5, 7-10pm
Sunday Tea: March 14th 3-6pm

Latest News from Blankspace

Blankspace Gallery is pleased to invite you to the inaugural show of the SHOP at blankspace, featuring specially commissioned charms by ten local and international artists. The artists have used paper, wood, plastic, and metal to make the charms, which have been interpreted as decorative ornaments, tokens to ward off evil, and as objects to allure and attract. Every charm is for sale, and will be available only for the duration of the two month long show.
We are proud to be partnering with local curator and purveyor of fun ideas, Courtney Dailey.

The inaugural show
I'm Sure: artists' charms for sale
opens Saturday, January 23rd 6-9pm
runs thru March 14th

Artists included: Alethea Beeker , Sita Bhaumik, Val Britton, Alex Gery, Helena Keeffe, Crystal Kovacs, Thomasin Parnes, Irit Reinheimer, Rachel Robertson, Leah Rosenberg, Fereshteh Toosi, Anna Whitehead, Julianne Ahn Onya Hogan-Finlay and Shoko Yamamura

Items will also be available for sale online!!!

Courtney Dailey is a maker of projects, exhibitions, and objects who is a recent East-coast transplant to the Bay Area. She has spent the last twelve years paying close attention to the display and arrangement of things, in retail spaces and galleries, and the Shop at Blankspace is the perfect melding of these two (quite related) worlds. In addition to her curatorial projects (as a founder of the projet MOBILIVRE BOOKMOBILE project, and as a long-time member of artists' collective Space 1026), she makes prints, books, drawings and annual Valentines.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!

Blankspace is closed to the public for a couple more weeks. We have some exciting new announcements for 2010. Our gallery store now has an official name, The Shop. We are excited to announce that along with great local items offered year round, we will be hosting ongoing "pop shop shows" of curated items offered around a theme and available for a limited time. We are proud to be partnering with local curator and purveyor of fun ideas, Courtney Dailey.
The inaugural show, I'm Sure: artists' charms for sale opens Saturday, January 23rd 6-9pm
Items will also be available for sale on our websites shop page.

Opening in the main Gallery on February 5th:

NOWHERE / ANYWHERE
a solo exhibition of new work by Steuart Pittman

February 5th - March 14th, 2010
Reception: February 5th 7-10pm
First Friday Reception: March 4, 6-10pm
Sunday Tea: March 14th 3-6pm





OTHER NEWS
in the shameless self promotion arena...
Kerri Lee Johnson has work in a group show in LA curated by John Casey.
Odd Populi
Participating artists Martha Sue Harris, Billy Sprague, Kerri Lee Johnson,
Bill Dunlap, and Mike Lay.
opening Saturday, January 9th, 6-10pm
show runs through February 6th.
POVevolving Gallery
939 Chung King Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 310.594.3036
Email: info@povevolving.com

also,
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Opening February 5th
I will have a few small diorama's in a group show at Terminal 22 in Oakland
PAPER CUTS
"See fine art works and craft pieces that embrace the possibilities and strengths of paper as a primary media."
Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th 6pm - 10pm. Free drinks and cupcakes.
Additional hours: February 6th and 13th Noon - 5pm and by appointment.
2443 Telegraph Ave (cross street 25th)
Oakland, CA 94612
510.761.5822
info@terminal22.com

I nominated Blankspace Gallery to win a $35k #smallbiz grant on LoveALocalBusiness.com. Help them win!

I nominated Blankspace Gallery to win a $35k #smallbiz grant on LoveALocalBusiness.com. Help them win!

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Oakland Shopping this weekend

Tonight from 6-8 pm Oakland will be alive with Shoppers and Music. Oakland merchants all over the city have agreed to stay open late and offer special deals or holiday treats. Many districts have also arranged to have musicians play on the streets. Lakeshore will have rides around Lakeshore & Grand Avenue by Backseat Pedicabs and face painting. For a complete list of particiapting merchants and musicians check out ShopOakland.com

Districts with many participating businesses include:Grand/Lakeshore, Fruitvale, Piedmont, Rockridge and Laurel. Also, staying open for the event are stores on 17th St., MacArthur Boulevard, Seminary/Bancroft Avenues, and in Downtown, Uptown, Old Oakland, Foothill Square, West Oakland, and in the Golden Gate, Montclair and Temescal Districts. Go to ShopOakland.com for a complete updated list.


Great Gift Ideas for $50 and under available at Blankspace
Remember this is the last weekend for Holidayland!! we are open tonight until 8pm, Sat-Sun 12-8pm

Bird vs. Bird bags, wallets, stickers, magnets and pins $1.50 - $39


Mark Poulin Studios-assorted necklaces and earrings, $32- $45


Alena Rudolph- Potluck Pals, $40 each


Rowan Morrison-found paper journal, $10 each


Cubbyhole sleeves-keep your electronic devices and phones safe from scratches during transport or storage, $10 each