Posts Tagged ‘artwalk’
Jay Tamang, a Nepali-Born Social Worker, Longtime Whole Foods Employee and Multi-Talented Photographer, Is Set to Showcase his Dazzling ‘Natural Phenomena’ Work at the MV Community Center – June 4-July 4
While Tamang’s deep ties to Nepal remain, including his work for Nepal FREED (Foundation for Rural Educational & Economic Development), the organization he founded in 2009 to raise money to build schools in the remote villages of Nepal, Tamang stays busy, as you can likely guess from his biography.
Read MoreMill Valley Arts Commission’s First Tuesday Artwalk Adds a Trio of Exciting Venues – ArtWalk is Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm!
The Mill Valley Arts Commissioner has long been a vital artistic staple in the 94941, and now they’re expanding on the array of venues for attendees to peruse. Starting with the First Tuesday Artwalk on May 7th, 5:30-7:30, a trio of venues are now part of Artwalk: DEI Gallery space in the Mill Valley Aquatics & Fitness Center, Anthony Meier Gallery @ 53 Throckmorton Ave. and the Pyrdek Hasz Building @ 176 E. Blithedale Ave.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber to Showcase the Artwork of 16 students Tam High Students in Zachary Gilmour’s Drawing and Painting Class in May – ArtWalk is Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30!
The title of the exhibition, whose medium acrylic on canvas, is “My Community – portraits of teachers, coaches, friends, parents and other members of the community that the student wished to recognize.”
Read MoreJohanna Becker’s Moonstruck Fine Jewelry Hosts ‘Putting Our Heads Together,’ a Special Exhibit by the West County Women’s Art Collective – April 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm
“You can look forward to seeing local art on display, meeting the artists, indulging in some snacks and wine, and – of course – exploring our curated jewelry selection filled with timeless and statement pieces – something for everyone!” Becker says. Mark your calendar and join them at Moonstruck on April 2nd at 11 Bernard Ave. “Bring your friends and family along to share in the magic of art and jewelry!” Becker says.
Read MoreSeager Gray Gallery Showcases Alison Stewart’s ‘earthsongs’ Mixed Media Paintings that Express the Restless Balance Between Man and Nature – April 2nd-28th, Reception 4/2, 5:30-7:30pm
“My paintings reside in that indefinite space between landscape and organic abstraction,” explains Stewart. “I find inspiration in the visible world around me as well as in the microscopic world that describes the unseen realm of cells and systems, growth patterns and interconnections.”
Read MorePhotographer Julie Chase Baldocchi to Showcase ‘Contemporary Western Images’ at the MV Chamber in April – Artwalk is Tues. April 2, 5:30-7:30
“Raised with a horse named Missy, I always felt a connection to the western lifestyle,” Baldocchi says. “As an adult I found myself drawn back to it, documenting the timeless essence of cowboys, ranchers, and their families.” Using various cameras from 35mm to 4”x 5” and available lighting, Baldocci’s approach emphasizes building trust and understanding with her subjects.
Read MoreICB Artist Fawn Bailey to Showcase ‘Landlines’ at the MV Chamber in March – Artwalk is Tues., March 5, 5:30-7:30
Bailey’s work is evolving as her bold, saturated abstracts transition to earthy expressionism while using lines and pattern to convey the natural boldness that earth bestows. A common thread throughout her work is the use of shapes derived from the natural world, including fungi, lichens, plants, and geological formations, inspired by her youth in the NY Catskills and her studies in the sciences.
Read MoreRenowned Local Founders Gather a Panel of Empowerment Around ‘Scale Your Story: Branding, Marketing, & Growth’ – MV Community Center – March 7, 5:30-8:30pm
On Thursday March 7th at the Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto), the group reconnects for ‘Scale Your Story: Branding, Marketing, & Growth,’ which organizers call “an empowering evening at the Mill Valley Community Center, graciously sponsored by the City of Mill Valley, to celebrate and elevate women’s narratives in business. This event is tailored for those ready to amplify their brand, refine their marketing strategies, and accelerate their growth.”
Read MoreICB Artist Rachel Davis to Show Her ‘Something Borrowed’ Mixed Media Work at the MV Chamber in February – Artwalk is Feb. 6, 5:30-7:30
In her abstract botanical work, Davis translates a sense of history and transience and an appreciation of the beauty in imperfection onto 2D panels. Her work is richly layered and textured. Things are often left unsaid, or moving in and out of focus, urging the viewer to linger and discover more.
Read MoreA $175k State Grant Will Fund MARINet’s Project to Enhance the Reliability and Speed of Internet Services and Contribute to Local Digital Literacy Initiatives
The updates will be funded by a $175,211 state grant to MARINet, a group of public and academic libraries in the county, according to a Marin County press release published on Thursday. The project will be completed over the next year with the help of local firm Marin IT.
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