Shop Local at Holidayland Gift Sale

Holidayland is in full swing and we have so
many great gifty items available!!!

Come by and visit us Wed- Sun 12-8pm thru Dec 20th.

Get your picture taken in our Babe the Blue ox diorama.
$5 donation goes to purchase art supplies at 2 Oakland High Schools
Skyline and East Oakland School of the Arts.







Spin the Wheel O'Bounty
$1 gets you a spin and a chance to win
gift certificates adn other fun prizes




JUST A FEW OF OUR GREAT ITEMS:

Rowan Morrison
Found paper journals

Perfect bound with animal-free glue.
The paper assortment is unique for each individual book so no two journals are entirely alike.
$10
Made with love in Oakland



Potluck Pals by Schoolhouse Crafts
casserole totes
Never again balance that hot dish on your lap for the car ride.
Potluck pals take care of it for you.
made with vintage fabric and sturdy wooden handles.
$40 each



Kate Stirr
Handmade stoneware mugs
w/food safe glazes
$20-25 each





Sprout Studio
super cute earrings, hair clips and necklaces
made from vintage findings
$8-$30




1980's Inspired t-shirts and Sweatshirts are back!!
you asked and we handscreened
designed by local artist Steuart Pittman
$19.99-$24.99





Candice Gold
cutie cute hand raised succulents and flowers
$4-25 each









Handscreened Woodgrain
wrapping paper
6ft rolls
$9 each or 2 for $15





Handscreened 1970's inspired
t-shirts
exclusive designed t's
$19.99 each





Gina Tuzzi
Soul Carve Constellations
acrylic on wood
$60 each
each includes it's own tie dye pouch







Scott McLeod
small paintings on wood
$15-$75

Indie Biz of the Week and other tidbits August 8th

Indie Biz of the Week
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Urban Ore
So I am sure you all know about Urban Ore, but I have recently rediscovered how great it is. Until recently I had no particular hard to find item that I was in want or need of until I started restructuring the store area of Blankspace and then I began to realize I needed to take a walk over and check out the goods.

Not too surprisingly I found what I needed, some decent base board and some other cool stuff. Well... I may be getting a bit addicted to going over and checking what new items they have. Mostly I don't need a thousand old doors or windows, but I find a bit of inspiration from being around all the old wood and furniture.

The best part for me is that the people who work there seem to being going back to the old ways (I am referring to the old location in Berkeley) when you could haggle and often come away with free stuff included in your purchase. That makes me happy to be able to haggle a bit, for a while it was frustrating to go in and get attitude AND pay high prices at a salvage shop.

Most of the uber hipsters of the past have moved on to working record shops or install crews at various arts institutions, being replaced by some nice folks who have cute style and nice demeanor, yay, yay.

If you have never been, it is worth checking out.

Urban Ore
900 Murray St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 841-7283
Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-7pm; Sun 10am-7pm

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What's up at Blankspace?
We just re-opened this past Friday (hence the late blog post) August 7th with "How Do You Know" a group exhibit of 16 Irish Artists curated by Gallery 126 in Galway, Ireland.

The opening went smooth and was well attended. We had our neighbors two piece band called Front Junk playing outside between the galleries, fun stuff. We were also celebrating the opening of Obi Kaufmann's new space called Sweet[art] gallery. Located next door on the 6602 side of the Compound Studios. Yay Obi.

The show at Blankspace runs through August 30th. Come by and check it out.

In other news I rearranged the gallery store and brought in some cute new items. I am very excited to launch our online site, if all things go well it will launch at the beginning of September...I will keep you posted. I also created a mural for the back wall, it had been a while since I had done a wall drawing, so I just went for it..here is a pic.

Indie Biz of the Week July 23rd 2009

Indie Biz of the Week
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Paco Collars
If you looove dogs (and cats) than you will love this company. Born in Oakland, the people who started and work for Paco collars truly love what
they do. Paco collars has a great variety of handcrafted, high quality leather collars and leashes for your four legged friends. Now they are also making leather belts and bracelets for people big and small.

Paco has a nice variety of stock items and will also work with you to make a custom order. Recently they opened a store front on Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley. I have not made it over to the store yet, but I go online all the time.

I have included some photos from the Paco website, but to get the full appreciation of their appreciation of dogs, you need to check out the website gallery page with some over the top cute pics.


Paco Collars Store
2905 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 848-PACO
pacocollars.com
Tues-Sat 11-7

all images are © of Paco Collars

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What's up at Blankspace?

nothing right now, we are still closed for a summer break and will re-open August 7th
with "How Do You Know" a group exhibit of 16 Irish Artists curated by Gallery 126 in Galwaw, Ireland. Come by and check it out.

Indie Biz of the Week July 2nd 2009

Indie Biz of the Week
Barlata is a tapas bar located in the Temescal district of Oakland. I recently went there with some friends who were visiting, we were looking for someplace to get tapas that was easy going and not too pricey. Barlata fit the bill.

The restaurant is small and feels comfortable yet wonderfully cosmopolitan. I love that when you sit down they give you a bowl of mixed olives. Awesome. I love olives.

The wine ranges from somewhat pricey to very pricey, but the house red I had was yum.

When I go back I want to try the 3 gazpacho sampler, people around me had ordered it and it looked intriguing.

Extra points for a good espresso with a lemon rind twist to finish off my meal.
Barlata
4901 Telegraph, Oakland
510-450-0678
www.barlata.com

HOURS:

Monday to Sunday: 5pm to 11:00 pm,

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BLANKSPACE NEWS
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From July 6th - August 6th, Blankspace will be closed for vacation.
We will not be resting but making changes and improvements, including adding an oline store. stay tuned.....

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Indie Biz of the Week

Indie Biz of the Week
Local 123 is a new cafe that opened up down a little ways from Blankspace on San Pablo. I just checked it out for the first time on Tuesday. I can only comment on the coffee, well because, that is all I've had so far...but the coffee was very good.


The decor is clean and simple, and there is a great patio in the back...big bonus in the East Bay, so many cafes have either no outdoor space, or the space is very dark and dirty (yuck)..this is very appealing and thus far, clean.


Local 123 will also be hosting art exhibitions curated by Emma Spertus. The first show opens tonight!

Gabrielle Wolodarski and Jeff Stratford
June 17 - August 5
Opening reception: Thursday, June 25, 6-8pm

Emma has good taste so I expect that she will be producing some quality exhibits in the space.

Local 123
2049 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
local123cafe.com

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm,

Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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BLANKSPACE NEWS
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We will be hosting a Sunday Tea( featuring Numi Tea) this
Sunday from 3-5pm. If you have not had time to come check out the current shows in the main gallery and project space, this is the perfect excuse.

We will be serving iced tea and snacks....

The show ends July 5th, we will be hosting a closing reception on First Friday, July 3rd from 7-10pm.

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson
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Indie Biz of the Week...open calls and more

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK

Magnet Boutique, Berkeley, CA

Magnet is one of those places that you always wished was in your neighborhood. So even better that it actually exists.

Camille the proprietress of Magnet, is a super stylish, super sweet, petite powerhouse. Her keen eye for all things stylish flows perfectly into the decor of the store; with a minimalist approach, she has created a mixture of modern and vintage fixtures and furniture that combine perfectly to accentuate the fabulous clothing.

I bought a fabulous pair of wool/silk pinstriped pants there last year, that are still one of my faves. They are comfortable, stylish and very well crafted. Featured items in the store include denim, shoes, bags and of course great dresses and tops.

The store is not on the cheap side, but you definitely get what you pay for; well crafted, well designed pieces that will last more that one season.

BONUS, if you are on a budget Magnet is having a summer sale that is going on right now. Also, twice a year she does a huge blowout sale to make room for the new seasons items, I have found some amazing bargains there.

Double Bonus: Magnet is surrounded by three great vintage clothing stores Twisters, Dolled up and Icon. The perfect way to complete your look with some great vintage items.

Magnet

2508 San Pablo Ave
(between Blake St & Dwight Way)
Berkeley, CA 94702

(510) 848-1966

www.magnetboutique.com

Tues-Sat- 11-6pm, Sun 12-5pm



WHAT'S UP AT BLANKSPACE
"just because there are questions doesn't mean there are answers"

new collaborative work by
Sam Lopes, Joy Fritz and Friends

June 5 - July 5, 2009

First Friday reception:

July 3rd 7-10pm

“Just because there are questions, doesn’t mean there are answers” is a project inspired by a game of copy cat - where each artist tries to emulate one another’s style. The exhibition includes work by Joy Fritz, Sam Lopes, Matthew Momchilov, Matthew Pawlowski.

The exhibition of drawings and largescale wooden and paper mache artifacts are a result of the artists’ use of a game to stay inspired and connected to their queer histories and futures, of laughing in spite of deep pain, and constantly, creatively UNdefining themselves so that there are more questions and less answers.

BLANKSPACE HAS NEW GALLERY HOURS: THURS-SUN 12-6pm

visit our website for more info blankspacegallery.com

GALLERY STORE PROJECT SPACE

Spirit Orb Color Field
an installation by Emily Sevier

Emily Sevier has created an installation of fabric spirit orbs influenced by the chromatic explorations of the Color Field painters and by the graphic color patterns of the 1960s. The soft and floppy felt orbs radiate a bright energy welcoming the viewer from a homespun portal to the otherworld.

Along with the sculpture she is showing some great new drawings. Not to miss!!

JUNE 5- JULY 5, 2009
opening reception: JUNE 5th, 7-10pm
First Friday Reception: JULY 3rd 7-10pm

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COMMUNITY BOARD
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OPEN CALL

21 Grand is doing its first ever juried exhibition - the theme is "Wrong"

Jurors: Svea Lin Vezzone and Misako Inaoka

This exhibition is open to all genres including visual art (video, installation, painting, sculpture, drawing, photo, etc), sound/audio, performance-based disciplines, social practice projects and hybrid forms. Proposals for new projects and collaborative works are welcome.

Entry fee is $15
Deadline for entries: received by 6PM, Friday, July 17, 2009.
More info here:
http://www.21grand.org/wpress/?p=46

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ART IN THE BOX
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Subscribe to The Compound Gallery’s Art in a Box!

Each month you will receive a new piece of fine art by a different artist. Give the GIFT of ART for someone special or for yourself. By subscribing, you receive high quality works worth much more than the subscription cost AND you support local artists AND The Compound Gallery!

Our 11 featured artists are talented and creative individuals that create amazing and collectible, marvelous works of art. All artwork will be accompanied by the artist’s bio and will be contained in an 11” x 17” x 3” box. click here for more info.

FEATURED ARTISTS: Adrian Van Allen Audrey Roy Ben Belknap Crystal Morey Eric Sanchez Kerri Lee Johnson Lena Verderano Reynoso Matt Reynoso Obi Kaufmann Tallulah Terryll YaChin Bonny You

Open call opportunity, indie biz of the week and more...

OPEN CALL OPPORTUNITY
Oakland Art Gallery and Pro Arts Present
Bay Area Currents 2009
Selections by Kevin B. Chen, Intersection for the Arts
Oakland Art Gallery and Pro Arts Present
BAY AREA CURRENTS 2009
Selections by Kevin B. Chen, Intersection for the Arts

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2009
Studio Visits: May 29 - 31, 2009
Exhibition: June 23 - July 24, 2009

click HERE to register online

Juror: Kevin B. Chen has been involved in the San Francisco Bay Area arts community for over 15 years as a curator, arts administrator, and visual artist. He has been the Program Director for the Visual Arts, Literary Series, and Jazz at Intersection at the Intersection for the Arts since 1998. He has served on selection panels for Creative Capital Foundation, San Francisco Arts Commission Cultural Equity Grants and Public Art Programs, City of San Jose Cultural Affairs Office, Alameda County Arts Commission, Arts Council Silicon Valley, WORKS/San Jose, San Francisco Recycling & Disposal, Inc., and the Headlands Center for the Arts. He has served on the Community Advisory Board of the San Francisco Art Institute, the Board of Directors for San Francisco Camerawork and Locus Arts, and currently serves on the Program Committee for the Headlands Center for the Arts and the Artist In Residence Program Advisory Board for San Francisco Recycling & Disposal, Inc.

Eligibility

Artists must live or have a studio in one of the 9 Bay Area Counties. Studio visits are scheduled May 29, 30, and 31. Artists or representatives must be available during the scheduled time.

How do I apply?

Standard entries must be submitted online. Works in all media are accepted. New media will only be accepted by mail.
For best results images should be sized to 800 x 800 pixels per inch and at a resolution of 72.

Submission & Fees: Basic entry fee includes up to 3 submissions, additional submissions are $5 each. Five (5) submission max per artist. No refunds. Online Registration: $25 basic entry fee + any additional submission fees + applicable membership. Participating artists must have current Pro Arts membership through July 24, 2009. Visual Aid vouchers accepted.


Completed Entries Include:

1. Completed Entry Form click HERE to register online
2. Up to 5 images
3. Artist Statement: The statement must be no longer than one page. Include your name and contact information on the top.
4. Entry Fees

click HERE to register online
Deadline for entries: May 15, 2009

Click here for the Pro Arts Gallery Open Call page with online registration
form and more info.

WHAT'S UP AT BLANKSPACE

Cal Jam Too
curated by Keith Boadwee

May 1 - May 24, 2009

Blankspace is proud to present another dynamic group show of emerging Bay Area artists curated by Keith Boadwee.

When it comes to bringing together new talent, Boadwee always delivers the goods. His shows have historically delivered a mixture of cheekiness, intelligence and conceptual potence. This year's exhibit is no different.

Artists: Chris Hood, Kevin Hauser, Sean Niesen, MUISTARDEAUX COLLECTIVE, Jee Kim, Ace Lehner, Matt Gordon, Sean Leake, Isaac Grey, Eduardo Gomez, Maggie Haas, Carmen Winant, Calvin Trezise, Gareth Spor, Matthew Waldbillig, Matthew Hughes Boyko, Project Space featured installation by-Brandon Olsen

BLANKSPACE HAS NEW GALLERY HOURS: THURS-SUN 12-6pm

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK
Pastime Ace Hardware in El Cerrito.

This Ace Hardware has been family run for over 40 years and this neighborhood institution has many things going for it. Top on the list is their great customer service, there is always someone to (happily) help you if needed. They also have convenient and fun price check machines everywhere, so if you can't wait for a salesperson or want to play ( I confess I love to use those machines, it reminds me of being a child and playing pretend grocery store)...

Beyond the customer service, this family run store is clean and has a great housewares department,a great lighting department and they carry many ramdom hardware store items, which is perfect for me as an artist. I love to wander the aisles and think about how I can use these mystery items.

Pastime Ace Hardware
10057 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

(510) 526-6615

Hours: Mon-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY BOARD

ART IN THE BOX

Subscribe to The Compound Gallery’s Art in a Box!

Each month you will receive a new piece of fine art by a different artist.

Give the GIFT of ART for someone special or for yourself. By subscribing, you receive high quality works worth much more than the subscription cost AND you support local artists AND The Compound Gallery! Our 11 featured artists are talented and creative individuals that create amazing and collectible, marvelous works of art. All artwork will be accompanied by the artist’s bio and will be contained in an 11” x 17” x 3” box.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Adrian Van Allen
Audrey Roy
Ben Belknap
Crystal Morey
Eric Sanchez
Kerri Lee Johnson
Lena Verderano Reynoso
Matt Reynoso
Obi Kaufmann
Tallulah Terryll
YaChin Bonny You

Indie Biz of the Week...open calls and more

Lets get to it.

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK
Remedy Salon is located on 65 St in Emeryville.

Remedy is a cute salon located right around the corner for Blankspace. I have to admit I have known about this salon for a while now, I walk past it almost on a daily basis when walking my dogs. But for a long time I had a great hairstylist, so when she moved away...I was sad..and avoided going through the search of finding a new hairdresser for a long time (a process that is akin to finding a good mechanic or a new doctor).

Finally, I decided to try Remedy and since I had heard good things about Lona I made an appointment with her. I have to say I was nervous...well Lona was great! She was friendly, but not too talkative ( I like a friendly hairddresser, but I think there is a time for cutting and a time for talking)..she had the right amount of banter, enough to make me feel comfortable.

Cutting to the chase- Lona did a great haircut, the salon is small and comfortable, the other stylists all seemed nice and the prices are reasonable. I will be going back.

Remedy Salon

1195 65th St
(between San Pablo Ave & Vallejo St)
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 547-5000

www.remedysalon.com

WHAT'S UP AT BLANKSPACE

Cal Jam Too
curated by Keith Boadwee

May 1 - May 24, 2009

Blankspace is proud to present another dynamic group show of emerging Bay Area artists curated by Keith Boadwee.

When it comes to bringing together new talent, Boadwee always delivers the goods. His shows have historically delivered a mixture of cheekiness, intelligence and conceptual potence. This year's exhibit is no different.

Artists: Chris Hood, Kevin Hauser, Sean Niesen, MUISTARDEAUX COLLECTIVE, Jee Kim, Ace Lehner, Matt Gordon, Sean Leake, Isaac Grey, Eduardo Gomez, Maggie Haas, Carmen Winant, Calvin Trezise, Gareth Spor, Matthew Waldbillig, Matthew Hughes Boyko, Project Space featured installation by-Brandon Olsen

BLANKSPACE HAS NEW GALLERY HOURS: THURS-SUN 12-6pm

COMMUNITY BOARD

Open Call

Oakland Art Gallery and Pro Arts Present
Bay Area Currents 2009
Selections by Kevin B. Chen, Intersection for the Arts

Deadline for entries: May 15, 2009

Click here for the Pro Arts Gallery Open Call page with online registration
form and more info.

Indie Biz of the Week..and other updates

Lets get to it.

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop is located on Adeline St @ 63rd St. in Berkeley.

This is a very cute and unpretentious little bakery. Lena (co-owner of The Compound Gallery) and I took a walk around our neighborhood this week and decided to make Sweet Adeline our destination. When we arrived after a pleasant stroll, we were hungry and ready for some good coffee. I ordered from their wall menu that changes daily with specials for sandwiches, quiche and soup. I ordered the turkey sandwich on their freshly baked focaccia bread. This was, I have to say, a spectacular sandwich-just the right amount of every ingredient-turkey, roasted tomatoes, and thinly sliced baby new potatoes with lettuce and dressing...yummy. Lena ordered the vegetarian friendly soup that came with croutons. Both meals were yum.

The pleasure did not end with the sandwich and coffee, I decided to try their macaron cookie that was filed with a blossoming orange butter cream-really? This cookie was to die for. Not only was it light and tasty, but the orange blossom taste stayed in your mouth like a taste explosion. When we left to continue our stroll I still had the pleasant aftertaste in my mouth. So, so, so tasty.

The whole meal was a winner, not something you can often say about the many Cafes that pepper the East Bay landscape. Sweet Adeline delivered from start to finish.

...and two bonus items in my eyes-The ENTIRE counter staff was friendly and happy to answer my questions about the pastries! and they have a water bowl out front for the pups!

I walked out of Sweet Adeline with a satisfied tummy and a feeling that everyone who worked there enjoyed their jobs and had a love for the food served.

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Telephone: 510-985-7381
www.sweetadelinebakeshop.com
HOURS:

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat, Sun 8am-5pm

WHAT'S UP AT BLANKSPACE

Currently on view at Blankspace:
the main gallery show:               Renee Gertler: Modality Room
and the gallery store show:       Jessica Dacher: Remember Me Forever
 more info at blankspacegallery.com

COMMUNITY BOARD

Open Call

Oakland Art Gallery and Pro Arts Present
Bay Area Currents 2009
Selections by Kevin B. Chen, Intersection for the Arts

Deadline for entries: May 15, 2009

Click here for the Pro Arts Gallery Open Call page with online registration
form and more info.