"To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate the kind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great. To do so, we must nourish our children’s creative skills. In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education." - Barack Obama
We should all be investing our resources in support of this vision. A healthy, vibrant society depends on it.
To download a pdf of Obama's Arts & Culture Plan go here
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
hey! Here I am!! woo hoo!
ok here we go. Nelly finally is teaching me how to get on the blog and make a post. yea!
The first thing I want to tell everyone is that you should take advantage of the Holiday Gift Show opportunities. I think everyone should do all three... but that' s up to you. Here's the difference in each one.
The regular exhibit, Pomegrantes, Persimmons & Pickles is for the whole time ... all of Nov and Dec up till xmas. You bring in your artwork this Sunday the 2nd and we do what we can to work it into the exhibit. That's it.... nice and simple ;-) No obligation to volunteer. No set up and break down of exhibits.
The 1st Annual Gratitude Art Faire is really cool to take advantage of too. Cia Robles is handling all the details on this one. She's made arrangements with the people over at Bridgeside shopping Center (next to Fruitvale bridge, where the Nob Hill store is) to host this one day outdoor and indoor arts & craft faire. Cool huh! Way to go Cia! Here's the deal. Everyone can set themselves up along the estuary between Nob Hill and the other stores. You can have your EZ-up and grids and tables, or you can set up your tables or easels and do a nice display either way. If the weather is drippy or nippy, everyone can move themselves indoors! There's a lot more space avaialble than I originally thought! Or you can set up indoors if that's just what you prefer... you don't need a real good reason. The Bridgeside people have promised to do some extra marketing for this one. It's just one day, Saturday the 15th... YOu can do it!!! Take advantage of this opportunity!
Finally, but not least, we've got the Holiday Gift Boutique happening here at the FB. It'll be set up in the Signature Salon (aka the back gallery)... the whole room will be transformed into a "boutique of great gift items." We do already have everyone signed up for the Holiday Gift Boutique... but if this is something you're wanting to participate in let me know. I can put you on the wait list at least... and I may be able to find a place for you if I just give it more thought. ;-) Here's the deal with this one though .... you have to volunteer eight hours. Yep I know, that's a big commitment but we really do need to have the room staffed the whole time we're open and that can only translate to warm bodies.
That's it! Now aren't you excited! Let me know, if you want to join in the Gratitude Art Faire right away. And come on down with your arts & craft this Sunday the 2nd for the regular exhibit.
Well that was fun making a blog post. I'll do it more often now ;-)
lots of love
Debra
The first thing I want to tell everyone is that you should take advantage of the Holiday Gift Show opportunities. I think everyone should do all three... but that' s up to you. Here's the difference in each one.
The regular exhibit, Pomegrantes, Persimmons & Pickles is for the whole time ... all of Nov and Dec up till xmas. You bring in your artwork this Sunday the 2nd and we do what we can to work it into the exhibit. That's it.... nice and simple ;-) No obligation to volunteer. No set up and break down of exhibits.
The 1st Annual Gratitude Art Faire is really cool to take advantage of too. Cia Robles is handling all the details on this one. She's made arrangements with the people over at Bridgeside shopping Center (next to Fruitvale bridge, where the Nob Hill store is) to host this one day outdoor and indoor arts & craft faire. Cool huh! Way to go Cia! Here's the deal. Everyone can set themselves up along the estuary between Nob Hill and the other stores. You can have your EZ-up and grids and tables, or you can set up your tables or easels and do a nice display either way. If the weather is drippy or nippy, everyone can move themselves indoors! There's a lot more space avaialble than I originally thought! Or you can set up indoors if that's just what you prefer... you don't need a real good reason. The Bridgeside people have promised to do some extra marketing for this one. It's just one day, Saturday the 15th... YOu can do it!!! Take advantage of this opportunity!
Finally, but not least, we've got the Holiday Gift Boutique happening here at the FB. It'll be set up in the Signature Salon (aka the back gallery)... the whole room will be transformed into a "boutique of great gift items." We do already have everyone signed up for the Holiday Gift Boutique... but if this is something you're wanting to participate in let me know. I can put you on the wait list at least... and I may be able to find a place for you if I just give it more thought. ;-) Here's the deal with this one though .... you have to volunteer eight hours. Yep I know, that's a big commitment but we really do need to have the room staffed the whole time we're open and that can only translate to warm bodies.
That's it! Now aren't you excited! Let me know, if you want to join in the Gratitude Art Faire right away. And come on down with your arts & craft this Sunday the 2nd for the regular exhibit.
Well that was fun making a blog post. I'll do it more often now ;-)
lots of love
Debra
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Holiday Shopping at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts!
Three opportunities for the unique! Whether you are the artist or the holiday shopper looking for that special gift this holiday seasonFrank Bette has three opportunities to help you with this holiday season!
#1
Holiday Gift Boutique in the Signature Salon: 11/28 - 12/21
This is a juried show for FBCA members only. Chosen artists will exhibit handmade original artwork. Think, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, ornaments, cards, magnets, glass, jewelry, small 3-D pieces, scarves, ceramics, origami, woodwork, textiles, purses, hats, small paintings, prints, and photography no larger than 8"x10". Find original, and unusual gifts to give this Holiday Season at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts!
#2
1st Annual Gratitude Art Faire at Bridgeside Shopping Center on November 15, 10am - 5pm. Seasonal gifts, all artwork and crafts welcome. Show up early and find your unitque holiday gifts!
#3
Frank Bette thematic exhibt for November will continue through December 21st.
The November/December exhibit "Pomegranates, Persimmons, and Pickles" is exclusive for FBCA member artists only. Think . . . Pucker up, seeds, fresh, aged, lucky, passion symbol, stuck, Grandma's peanut butter and pickle sandwich, old fashioned, traditions, fibrous, astringent, bitter, "paw dad", Fruit of the Gods, Ch'i, grenadine, sour, tangy, free-radicals, righteousness, Persephone, abundance, fertility, brining, pickling, gherkin, Catch 22, woops!, confounded, confused. This is the perfect opportunity to find that special holiday gift you have been looking for!
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FRANK BETTE CENTER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
#1
Holiday Gift Boutique in the Signature Salon: 11/28 - 12/21
This is a juried show for FBCA members only. Chosen artists will exhibit handmade original artwork. Think, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, ornaments, cards, magnets, glass, jewelry, small 3-D pieces, scarves, ceramics, origami, woodwork, textiles, purses, hats, small paintings, prints, and photography no larger than 8"x10". Find original, and unusual gifts to give this Holiday Season at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts!
#2
1st Annual Gratitude Art Faire at Bridgeside Shopping Center on November 15, 10am - 5pm. Seasonal gifts, all artwork and crafts welcome. Show up early and find your unitque holiday gifts!
#3
Frank Bette thematic exhibt for November will continue through December 21st.
The November/December exhibit "Pomegranates, Persimmons, and Pickles" is exclusive for FBCA member artists only. Think . . . Pucker up, seeds, fresh, aged, lucky, passion symbol, stuck, Grandma's peanut butter and pickle sandwich, old fashioned, traditions, fibrous, astringent, bitter, "paw dad", Fruit of the Gods, Ch'i, grenadine, sour, tangy, free-radicals, righteousness, Persephone, abundance, fertility, brining, pickling, gherkin, Catch 22, woops!, confounded, confused. This is the perfect opportunity to find that special holiday gift you have been looking for!
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FRANK BETTE CENTER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Au revoir PAPO...
It's always sad to see the end of a great week, and say goodbye to friends old and new; likewise, to see PAPO end is bittersweet as the last artist heads out of the center and the doors close for the evening at 1601 Paru. There is always a conflicted range of emotions that sweep over us: relief, fading excitement, physical and mental fatigue, a million thoughts on how to improve our performance, and anxiety to know how things were received overall. But to our relief, we have received nothing but good feedback from the artists and public alike. So if you were out of town during the week's festivities, don't be sad: the August show will be dedicated to displaying Alameda in its best light and brilliant colors of oil, aquarelle, and pastels for all to enjoy.
photo of "Tilden Mansion Hydrageas" by Linda Dellarande.
Friday, July 18, 2008
GO PAPO!
Well into the thick of things, the Plein Air Paintout is underway, with artists and spectators having loads, no tons of fun, while they paint the many picturesque aspects of the island. if you've been missing out, please come tomorrow to Jackson Park on Encinal Ave, where the party will be: food, music, beverages, and most likely over 100 paintings that the artists have been working on this week.
The weather is cooperating nicely, so come by and have a glass of wine and browse and party with us!
July 19, Saturday from 10 am to 5pm
Jackson Park, Encinal Ave, Alameda
Saturday, July 12, 2008
2008 Cover Contest
WOW! When we came up with the Members Catalog cover contest we where worried that no one would pay attention to the voting...WRONG! The race is tight, neck and neck, cross your fingers that your favorite image will win, between 3 images and all images have their fare share of votes. This has been an exciting event.
Before next years cover contest we have a few bugs to work out in the voting process but for now if you experience any problems then just send in your vote from your email server to webmaster@frankbettecenter.org, be sure to include the image number and your name in the email.
The winner will be announced at Jackson Park PAPo awards ceremony on July 19th. Don't miss it!
Vote count will be posted on our website July 20th for all to view.
GOOD LUCK TO THE ARTIST!
Nelly
Before next years cover contest we have a few bugs to work out in the voting process but for now if you experience any problems then just send in your vote from your email server to webmaster@frankbettecenter.org, be sure to include the image number and your name in the email.
The winner will be announced at Jackson Park PAPo awards ceremony on July 19th. Don't miss it!
Vote count will be posted on our website July 20th for all to view.
GOOD LUCK TO THE ARTIST!
Nelly
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Reset Week? Already??!
Yes, the phrase that strikes fear into the hearts of gallery worker bees everywhere, "reset week".... (insert scary music here). what, you may ask, dear reader, is all the fuss about?
let me take you on a guided tour of mental images, if you so graciously allow, a serpentine road filled with hairpin turns, unpaved roads, and crumbling cliffs. is it that bad, you may ask yourself? surely, you exaggerate the immensity of the task, xtina.....come on!
for those of you who thrive on adventure and novelty, it is similar to moving your things out of one place while someone else is moving in, during which all chaos erupts around you: phones, visitors,scheduled tasks and a ticking clock.
in short, it causes even the strongest of hearts to accelerate at an anxious pace.
the absolutely heavenly thing about reset week, (yes, there is always an upside to everything) is the lovely, breathtaking new art that arrives by the score every receiving day. honestly, it is so wonderful to see the colors, textures, images, and skill that we are blessed to display every month here at FBCA. So to all of you artists and photographers, we may fret and fuss this week, but with the attitude that it is totally worth it to see the end result, which is the best showcasing of your hard work.
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