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 more

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK
Brown Sugar Kitchen in West Oakland.

I drive by this cute triangle shaped restaurant all the time on Mandela Parkway. When I lived in the neighborhood the building was vacant, then it was a series of unsuccessful restaurants...but I think Brown Sugar has found the right recipe for success.

Admittedly I have not even been into the location yet...but I attended the **Oakland Indie Awards this past Friday and had the pulled pork sandwich they were serving and it melted in my mouth, the flavors were strong, but not over powering and the smell of the sandwich made my mouthwater from across the building.

The next day I was talking to an artist Tellulah Terryll who works at Magnolia Editions located right in the neighborhood. She eats there all the time and she told me the Mac & Cheese is the best she ever had, and if that is not enough to entice you, they serve beignets.

I love Mac & Cheese and beignets and after that pulled pork sandwich experience I will be heading over to Brown Sugar Kitchen very soon.

Brown Sugar Kitchen
2534 Mandela Pkwy (between 26th St & Campbell St)
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-7685
www.brownsugarkitchen.com
Hours: Tues-Sat 7am - 3pm, Sunday 8am-3pm

**(if you have never attended this annual event is the best Oakland feel good event around, great food, vendors and vibe...and Blankspace was nominated in 2 categories this year... this event reminds me of why I choose to live and have a business in Oakland, it rocks!!!)



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
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..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.

Indie Biz of the Week

Hey All,
3 really great small businesses in Oakland have closed or are closing this week. We sadly say goodbye to Drift Jeans, Piedmont Stationers AND, it is so hard to say, The Parkway Speakeasy Theater.

So this week I stand again on my soapbox to continue preaching the importance of following up with good intentions. I know we all have them, when we say, "I have to get over to that gallery or new shop,"...well please do, we all say we will support and then for what ever reason we don't get ourselves over to the shops...well guess what if you don't come, they will go..away.

I am asking you all to make every effort to help support all of these small businesses, even if you go and just spend $5, it adds up and keeps them going....

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK

Rare Device

Located in SF, this store/gallery is a great source of everything cute and design-y. I have purchased several of my favorite items there-including a great silver log necklace.

Their gallery is located in the back of the store has been host to some really
great art shows.

The store is petite but well stocked,the owners (artist Lisa Congdon and designer
Rena Tom)know what they like and have worked hard to bring in only the cutest of
the cute items. 

Rare Device
1845 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
415.863.3969
Winter Hours: Tue - Sat, noon to 7pm; Sun, noon to 6pm


Whats Happening at Blankspace

FIrST FrIDaY reception, April 3rd 7-10PM

for the min gallery show:   Renee Gertler: Modality Room
and the gallery store show: Jessica Dacher: Remember Me Forever
 more info at blankspacegallery.com


Hey speaking of indie biz the Oakland Indie Awards are happening
again this year.You can nominate your favorite Oakland Indie Biz
by clicking here.
The Indie Awards are a program of One California Foundation.
They are hosting third third annual awards party on Friday,
May 15, 2009 at 5:30 pm at The Crucible at 1260 7th St, Oakland.
This event will celebrate the spirit and community impact of
Oakland's independent businesses and artists.

umm..maybe blankspace could be nominated...just saying...

Indie Biz of the Week..and other updates

Hey All,
I am going to stand on my soapbox again this week and preach the importance of following up with good intentions. I know we all have them, when we say, "I have to get over to that gallery or new shop,"...well please do, we all say we will support and then for what ever reason we don't get ourselves over to the shops...well guess what if you don't come, they will go..away.

I am asking you all to make every effort to help support all of these small businesses, even if you go and just spend $5, it adds up and keeps them going....

The EastBay Express (also an indie newspaper) has continued their campaign for shopping and supporting local. The 2009 Indie Revolution, below is the copy from the campaign.

Can you truly shape our society?

Yes you can!

Join the Indie Revolution to find out how! Not only is it free, it's inspiring, empowering, educational, and hopefully stimulates your "feel good" brain nodes. Each month you'll receive a packet in the mail with ideas and tips on how you can personally make a difference in our community. The theme changes each month.

Click here to get this month's journal.

To join the Indie Revolution and receive a hard copy of the monthly journal as well as special offers and invitations, simply email your name and mailing address to: Indie@EastBayExpress.com

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK

FiveTenStudio

Located in Old Oakland, this store/gallery
is nothing but awesome!  FiveTenStudio was
founded by Alfonso Dominguez and Sean
Matthews.They specializes in functional
limited edition objects and furniture.
Dedicated to the promotion of local designers,
artists and craftsmen.

Alfonso and his family have been working really
hard to make Old Oakland a destination. In
addition to FiveTenStudio he and his family have
their hands in the restaurant business with Tamarindo,
his wife owns a cute boutique called Mignonne and
I hear that he is involved with a new bar opening soon....

Right now FiveTenStudio is featuring custom audio components by
Audiowood: works by Joel Scilley. These are beautiful handcrafted
one of a kind turntable decks.  Also in the space are audio
components by a variety of artisans including craved wood speaker
pods and amplifiers by GLOW Audio.

FiveTenStudio
831 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

Get Directions(510)451-9900
fivetenstudio.com
Hours: Sun-Wed appointment only, Thurs-Sat 11-6pm












DON'T MISS BLANKSPACE'S 3 YR ANNIVERSARY PARTY & OPENING RECEPTION
for artists Renee Gertler & Jessica Dacher-THIS SATURDAY 7-10PM

blankspacegallery.com

Hey speaking of indie biz the Oakland Indie Awards are happening
again this year.You can nominate your favorite Oakland Indie Biz
by clicking here.
The Indie Awards are a program of One California Foundation.
They are hosting third third annual awards party on Friday,
May 15, 2009 at 5:30 pm at The Crucible at 1260 7th St, Oakland.
This event will celebrate the spirit and community impact of
Oakland's independent businesses and artists.

umm..maybe blankspace could be nominated...just saying...

Indie Biz of the Week

Sorry for missing last week...here is this weeks Indie Biz of the week along with what is coming up at Blankspace..and make sure to come by for our next reception on March 21st 7-10pm, when we will also be celebrating our 3 year anniversary....

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK

Issues is located right off of Piedmont Ave. In Oakland. This little shop must carry at least 1000 magazines, newspapers, zines, records and more.

I have always found what I was looking for here. I am a sucker for magazines about modern living, modular living, basically anything to do with modernist living (my dream). They have so many good mags to choose from, it makes it hard to take home just one at a time. Good stuff, check it out...

ISSUES

20 Glen Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 652-5700

www.issuesshop.com

Hours:Mon-Sat 8 am to 8 pm & Sun from 8 am to 6 pm.


WHAT'S COMING UP AT BLANKSPACE



Modality Room
Installation by
Renee Gertler

March 21 - April 27, 2009

*Opening reception Saturday, March 21st, 7-10pm
First Friday reception: April 3rd, 7-10pm
Sunday Tea: April 12, 3-5pm (tea generously provided by NUMI tea of Oakland)

Renée Gertler utilizes a domestic environment to explore the complex -and often strange and otherworldly - ideas that explain the workings of the known universe. Outer space, black holes and the magnitude of nothingness are points of singularity encompassed in her newest mixed
media installation within the confines of Blankspace.

*blankspace is celebrating out 3 year anniversary

GALLERY STORE ARTIST:

Jessica Dacher
Remember Me Forever

To kick-off the celebration of our 3rd year, we have started a Blankspace gallery store artist showcase that will feature a solo exhibit of an artist within the gallery store walls. Our current exhibit is with artist Jessica Dacher.

Dacher has created a mixed media wall installation titled Remember Me Forever.

For this site-specific piece Dacher combines her skills, utilizing paint, metal, tilework and more to create a largescale, lushly colored, pop imagery.

Please join us for receptions and events occurring jointly with the main gallery artist.

more info on the artist can be found on her website jessicadacher.com

Indie Biz of the Week

Well another week has gone by and it is time once again for the Indie Biz of the week posting. Before I get to it though I wanted to talk a short bit about how excited I am that Blankspace will be celebrating 3 years this coming March!! Stay tuned for more updates on that..

Anyway, I am also posting some great events that are happening this weekend right below the Indie Biz of the week. Enjoy....

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK

Slash Jeans in Berkeley, CA is the indie biz of the week. I think this is one of the best places to find the perfect pair of jeans. Period.

I hate shopping for jeans, they are either way to long or made for girls with no booty. When Jason and I walked in to Slash for the first time we were like kids in a candy store. First of all let me say, a little sheepishly, that I was painfully unaware that Slash had started selling new jeans, we had been searching for the holy grail of jeans all over the country, and all along the store was literally right up the street from us. The last time I was there was to go to the fabulous basement filled with hundreds of great vintage jeans, cords, you name it, but the new upstairs section...absolutely yummy.

The "jeans lady" as people refer to her, is super nice and helpful and seems to know everything there is to know about jeans. I told her what I was looking for, she looked me up and down and then proceeded to pull about 12 pairs of jeans for me to try on. I really like that they encourage you to walk to the dressing room with a Doctor Seuss like pile of jeans in your arms, none of this 3 items or less.

Anyway, I did end up finding the perfect jeans for me, that fit like butter. I think I may wear them more than anything else in my wardrobe, it it time for me to go back and get another pair. Skinny jeans are everywhere in this store...BUT there are also many other great styles in stock if skinny is not your thing.

Bonus: they will hem any pair of pant for you, and they do a great job.

What more can I say, check them out for yourself, I think you will fall in love like I did. I believe everyone should treat themselves to a great pair of jeans at least once a year.

SLASH 2840 College Ave
(between Russell St & Stuart St)
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 665-5994

www.slashberkeley.com

Hours:

Mon-Thu. 11:00 a.m.--7:00p.m. , Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND TOWN THIS WEEKEND



Southern Exposure's 9th Annual Monster Drawing Rally

Friday, February 27, 2009
6:00 – 11:00 PM
Donation: $5 & UP
Event Location: Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa Street (between Hampshire and Potrero Streets)

Southern Exposure announces the 9th Annual Monster Drawing Rally at the Verdi Club, a live drawing and fundraising event featuring over 130 artists. (shameless self promotion alert- Kerri and Jason have drawings that will be raffled in the "Drawing Drawing" later in the evening)

Providing the basic necessities of the drawing practice--pencils, charcoal, pens, markers, ink, and paper--Southern Exposure creates the context while the artists create the content of the drawings. The evening will consist of four one-hour shifts with approximately 30 artists drawing simultaneously each hour. As the drawings are completed they will be hung on the walls and available for purchase for $60 each. The Monster Drawing Rally promises to be an action-packed spectacle you won't want to miss!

more info soex.org

Blankspace presents:

Straight Talk: First Time Home Buyers Workshop

Saturday, February 28th 10-11:30AM
Space is limited so please RSVP at info@blankspacegallery.com
subject line: straight talk

Blankspace is hosting a free workshop for anyone that is interested in trying to purchase his or her first home. This will be an informal information session bringing
experts from the home buying industry directly to you in an intimidation free neutral environment.

This is a great chance to have you questions answered honestly without pressure. The expert guests are here to help and will be discussing the home buying process in the current climate, and will be available to answer questions in a no holds barred, straight talk style.

Areas of focus will be:
- Foreclosures- demystifying the process-where to start, what is the process, what is needed to qualify, the best way/places to look for foreclosure listings, beginning to end.

- The role of a broker
- Do I qualify for a loan? – tips on how to start the process and alternative ways of qualifying
- Rehabilitation loans- what are they, who can qualify
- What next
- info sheets with contacts and follow-up info

If you have a specific question, please email info@blankspacegallery.com before February 25th and I will add it to the list. There will also be time at the end of the session for a brief individual Q & A with the experts.

Coffee and light snacks will be served.

The experts who have helped make this event possible are

Kevin Skipper of Skipper Realty
Stephanie Kelley -Chicago Title escrow officer
Allen K. Moore- Loan Officer at Mason-McDuffie Mortgage

blankspace 6608 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 || blankspacegallery.com || 510-547-6608

The Tyranny of Harmony a show of paintings by Brian Caraway

Reception Saturday, Feb 28th 6-9pm

ZZA'S Enoteca
550 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA

Blankspace's good friend Brian Caraway has some new work that he will be showing at this great restaurant called ZZA'S. The show will run Feb 28th - March 27th. If you can make the opening reception there will be lots of great wine and pizza being served!!

PS-this show was curated by artist and all around awesome person Obi Kaufman who Blankspace loves.

Weekly update

INDIE BIZ OF THE WEEK

Periscope Cellars in Emeryville, CA is the indie biz of the week. Periscope is a fantastic urban winery, the owner Brendan is super nice and works very hard to bring us tasty vino. Their "official" blur is....

"Periscope Cellars, an urban winery in the heart of the East Bay, specializes in blended red wines.

Operating out of a WWII submarine repair facility, Periscope Cellars works with small, family growers with a focus on hands-on growing and winemaking to yield wines of unique character and quality. Distinctly non-traditional, we focus on unique blends created and consumed in the relaxed, “industrial chic” atmosphere of our tasting room, wine lounge and independent art gallery."

TASTING ROOM FEE: Always free!

TASTING ROOM HOURS:
Wednesday to Sunday : 12pm - 5pm

ONGOING MONTHLY EVENTS:
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month : 5:00 - 8:00pm

Happy Hour Wine Lounge

First Friday of the Month: 6 - 9pm

Art Gallery Opening Reception

Periscope Cellars
1410 62nd Street Suite B (@ Hollis)
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-655-7827 •periscopecellars.com brendan@periscopecellars.com

Our tasting room is open Friday through Sunday but and we’re here 7 days a week. So give us a call if you’re in the neighborhood. Since all of the wines are made right here in Emeryville, you can check out the full wine making process and taste the newest barrel samples as well as our bottled wines. We’re also available for special events and group tastings.