Splendid Objects OPens at Falkirk

Art at the Cheese Factory presents Splendid Objects

Artists create for the twenty-first century  

Beeways

June 14-August 17, 2013

   

Reception: Friday, June 14, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

 

Splendid Objects is an exhibition of new Bay Area craft curated by Kathleen Hanna, who defines craft as "a set of skills highly refined over time - knowledge of materials and tools and a vision for the possibilities they offer" - this last is also known as a ‘design sense ‘ She has chosen to show new works by 19 artists of all the generations currently working in the Bay Area - descendents of the post war contemporary craft movement in California. The work in this exhibition reflects what artists are thinking and doing in the new millennium.

Pearls of Wisdom

Artists Include: James Aarons, Sonya Lee Barrington, Carly Borman,Tripp Carpenter, Suki Diamond, Mateo Hao, Barbara Holmes, Evan Kolker, David Lewin, Suzanne M. Long, Jane McDonald,

Allison McLennan, Gary Marsh, Mark Oldland, Leslie Podell, Jean Salatino & Steven Gandolfo, Pamina Traylor, Mardi Wood

 

Falkirk Cultural Center

Falkirk Cultural Center - 1408 Mission Avenue at E Street, San Rafael, CA

                   

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1-5, Saturday 10-1

Suzanne Long : Orphans

Art Contemporary Marin Dialogues

Anyone interested in supporting and networking with other supporter of contemporary art in Marin are invited to meet on Tuesday, June 4, 4:30-6 P.M. At the Claudia Chapline Gallery, 3445 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach. This will be the third meeting in a series that started in March at Christin Anderson’s House.  The second meeting was in April at the Marin Museum of contemporary Art. The group's goal is to provide information exchange and informing the public about contemporary art. Writers are invited to submit short essays (300 word max) on contemporary art concepts and information for publication in this newsletter.

Greetings Friends!  What's New at ACF?

Parked Art Update: Site #4 Revealed ~ Falkirk Cultural Center  

New opportunities continue to evolve for art in public places in Marin. The latest approved site is on the Falkirk Cultural Center's grounds, also the venue for ACF's June craft exhibition. Site 4 consists of an octagonal cement platform, beside a walkway through a stand of conifer trees.  

Parked Art Site 4

The platform is approximately 8 inches high and 8 feet in diameter. 

   

To propose an artwork, send an image, description and one paragraph statement about you and your work along with your contact information to Claudia@artatthecheesefactory.org. 

 

ACF's Parked Art / Art in Public Places Summary:

Our pursuit of placing contemporary art in accessible, public places continues. The review committee is preparing an ongoing image bank of art, artists, and spaces.  Meetings are taking place with managers of parks, gardens, buildings and other spaces available for public viewing. Do you have an idea for a Marin site? 

To propose a site, email a place description to Claudia.   

Dates and more Dates!

You Are Invited!  

Please join us, Monday March 18 from 4:30-6:30

 

At  the home of Christin Anderson, 156 Central Avenue, Woodacre  

This Community Meeting/ Meet 'n' Greet will include a general discussion about all things ACF.  Become acquainted with the current board, including Claudia Chapline, ACF Board President.  Introductions will be made, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  

 RSVP 415/488-4702                   

Board News Going and Coming 

We are grateful for, and salute the years of service by Kristin Otis and Joe Fox who will be moving from the ACF Board of Directors to the Advisory Board. Art at the Cheese Factory has been in a state of transition during the past two years. We have changed  from being a place based organization to being a Marin based organization to support contemporary art in Marin. Now that we have a new direction, we are on the lookout for new faces and new energy to fill places available on our working board. This meeting of arts people in Marin on March 18th, will be an opportunity for us to focus on how we can look towards the future, and work with other Marin arts organizations presenting contemporary art in Marin.

Spring Sculpture Tour 

Art/Sky Sculpture Tour at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, May 4, 2:30pm. 

You are invited to join us in the redwood-forested Santa Cruz Mountains in Woodside, for our spring fundraiser. Director, Margot Knight, has offered to lead a private two-mile, two and a half hour tour to view approximately 15 sculptures.

"Dialog", 2004. by Roland Mayer. photo by Todd Holloway

The tour is strenuous as the trails consist of both steep uphill and downhill hiking, totaling approximately 300 feet in elevation.  Attendees are advised to bring water and wear layered clothing and head covering. Registered, prepaid hikers will meet at the main gate at 2:30 P.M. The tour will end at 6 P.M. leaving plenty of time for driving home before dark. 

The suggested donation for this fundraiser is $40

Check to:  Etta Deikman, 15 Muir Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, or PAYPAL

Limited to the first 25 applicants. Please RSVP by  Emailing Ruby   "Ruby Newman" rn@rubynewman.com

Marin Civic Center Exhibition   

Marin Civic Center

Art at the Cheese Factory has been invited to curate an exhibition of three-dimensional work (floor, pedestal and wall-hung ) for the downstairs gallery of the Marin Civic Center. The display space includes two walls, approximately 8 feet x 40 feet. As this is a passageway, floor work should not extend more than 3 feet from the wall.  We will show approximately 30 pieces for three months beginning  fall 2013 or winter 2014. People who have applied for Parked Art will be considered as well as new applicants. To apply for any of the outdoor sites or this exhibition, please send an image or proposal with description (HxWxD, media, concept) and contact information to:

Claudia Chapline, 415-868-2308

 claudia@artatthecheesefactory.org  

Kathleen Hanna

Save the Date!  

Reception for the Innovative Craft Exhibition, Kathleen Hanna, Curator.  

June 14, 5:30-7:30  

Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael.

 

 

   

PARKED ART

ACF's PARKED ART in Public Places 

A Pubic Announcement and Call for Art

 
Our pursuit of placing contemporary art in accessible, public places continues. The review committee is preparing an ongoing image bank of art, artists, and spaces.  Meetings are taking place with managers of parks, gardens, buildings and other spaces available for public viewing. Do you have an idea for a West Marin site?  Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Point Reyes Station or Inverness? 

We are seeking sculptors, painters, fiber artists, photographers, and mixed media artists whose work is able to withstand an outdoor environment for one to three months and not be a safety hazard. Artists may be reimbursed for installations or transportation expenses. 

 Site One: Stinson Beach

Wood enclosed septic tank with dirt covering, facing the Stinson Beach Library Entrance.
Approx. Dimensions = H 2.5 feet x W 15 feet x D 50 feet.
Time Frame: 1-3 months subject to artist's availability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site Two: Point Reyes Petaluma Road

Outside the entrance to the Marin French Cheese Factory tour launch  

(former brick oven entrance), next to the store

Tours have been suspended at the Marin French Cheese Company for over a year during construction, but is hoped that tours will be resumed in the spring. At that time we will install welcoming free-standing sculpture and possibly two dimensional indoor work.

Interest in our new Parked Art program has been wonderful. Proposals and submissions are inspired and progress is being made towards the realization of this TEMPORARY SITE SCULPTURE PROJECT.  Please see below for a reminder of the program specifics and contact information for our Call for Art.

If you are interested in installing sculpture, or donating an installation site, please send an image and a paragraph about you and your work,  

or site with your contact information to:

Joe Fox

Site Sculpture Coordinator for ACF.

 joefox3@gmail.com 

  

For questions and further information:

Claudia Chapline

415-868-2308   

info@artatthecheesefactory.com 

Help Us Make it Happen!

 

Thank you for being a part of the ACF mission to enhance the art experience in Marin County.  By providing unique indoor and outdoor exhibitions in public places, we simultaneously make art accessible for public viewing, while promoting work by local artists.

Our 2012 fundraising campaign's objective was to raise $25,000 for 2013 programming expenses.  Until additional staff funding is secured, our hard-working board members and volunteers are serving as administrative staff, curators, and installers for our comprehensive program.

Put your dollars to work by donating whatever you can to support free-to-the-public art in Marin. We need your help now to keep the momentum...to keep the art happening.

Some of our 2013 plans include:     

• Our new PARKED ART Art in Public Places Program of temporary art installations in Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Point Reyes, Inverness, the Marin French Cheese Company and other places in Marin County   

• An innovative craft exhibition at Falkirk Cultural Center, June 14-August 17th, curated by Kathleen Hanna

• The continuation and expansion of our informative periodic newsletter, alerting regional artists and art lovers to events and opportunities of interest.  

• More exciting, site-specific installations of contemporary art in accessible, public places  

 
We hope you will support this important work!  Your tax-deductible contribution in any amount will go far toward presenting new artists in Marin County, and placing exciting new works in public places. This isn't just contemporary art: this is accessible work, available- perhaps unexpectedly- to those who might not otherwise have access to it. Young people, first time visitors to West Marin, people who are not likely to visit a gallery but are nonetheless moved by the inspirational quality of publicly placed art.  

 

Whatever you give will be deeply appreciated.

You may mail your contribution to the address indicated below, or use our Paypal link for easy online giving.  All donations are tax deductible.We appreciate your generosity.


Thank you for supporting contemporary art in Marin. 

 
For the Love of Art,  Claudia 

 

Art at The Cheese Factory Board President  501c3 # 35-2362566  

 

We are asking you to help in any way you can by making a tax-deductible donation now.  By pulling together we can continue to  present free contemporary art exhibitions in Marin.  It's easy with Paypal. Your dollars will pay for necessary staffing, public information, printing, postage, office supplies, exhibition hardware, reception expenses.   At the present time we are fortunate to have donated office space, telephone, and volunteer director.

 

Art at the Cheese Factory (Checks payable to) 

PO Box 1117  

Stinson Beach, CA 94970

  

Or click the paypal button below.  Your gift will be gratefully recognized.  

501c3 #: 35-2362566  

Beach Song ART PARTY Wine Cheese

What's New at ACF  

ACF Welcomes a New Board Member! 

Artist Bonnie Neumann joined the Art at the Cheese Factory (ACF) Board of Directors on August 30th. You can meet Bonnie at the upcoming beach party. 

 

ACF's SEPTEMBER BEACH PARTY    

Sunday September 30, 3-5 pm
Calle del Pradero, Stinson Beach 

You are invited to enjoy an afternoon of art, wine, cheese and song. Join us: our board, other donors, and artists for a party to raise funds for Site Sculptures and other new ACF exhibitions. It all takes place in Stinson Beach at a beautiful private home with 

Music by This Old Earthquake,

Wine from Thackrey & Co 

Cheese from the Marin French Cheese Company.

We will also host a silent auction of art works by
Bonnie Neumann, Claudia Chapline, and Ruby Newman

Minimum donation $20 by paypal or cash or check at the door. 

To reserve your place call Ruby Newman, 707/765-6824  

Click Here for PayPal

 

SITE Specific SCULPTURE Exhibitions!  / PARKED ART Sculpture Site Update:   

Our new public art program of temporary outdoor installations announced last month brought in offers from artists with pieces available for temporary installation. The committee now has two new members: Kore D'Abravanel, public planner and Elizabeth Hansen, landscape designer. Kris Otis is the link to the Marin French Cheese Company's celebration which will now be in January, not October as announced in the last newsletter.  Artists with available works or proposals should send an image and a paragraph or two about their work by email to Joe Fox, Park Art Committee Chair, Joefox3@gmail.com  This will be an ongoing program. The committee will use the images submitted to show to potential sponsors in Marin public places. Artists will be notified by the committee when a site has been found that is felt to be suitable for their work. In addition to the Marin French Cheese Company, the committee is negotiating with sponsors in Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Point Reyes Station and Inverness. 

 If you are interested in installing sculpture, or donating an installation site, please send an image and a paragraph about you and your work, or site with your contact information to:

Joe Fox

Site Sculpture Coordinator for ACF.

 joefox3@gmail.com 

  

For questions and further information:

Claudia Chapline

 415-868-2308   

info@artatthecheesefactory.com

  

 A Message from Claudia....

Greetings To All of Our Friends and Supporters!      

We are kicking off our 2012 fundraising campaign with The Stinson Beach Sunday Summer Soire', on September 30th, from 3 to 5 P.M. This is our 2nd Annual informal beach party at Peter Dwares' lovely house on Calle Del Pradero. You'll find reservation information and more details below.  

Events such, as these along with your donations, enable us to pursue our mission...and just what are we up to? If you haven't yet seen ART PLUS LIFE, our exhibition at Commonweal Gallery at 451 Mesa Road in Bolinas, you have until September 20.
See below for Gallery Hours and location. 

We are now raising funds for 2013 programs: an innovative craft exhibition at Falkirk Cultural Center June 14-August 17 that will be curated by Kathleen Hanna, and our new Art in Public Places Program of temporary art installations in Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Point Reyes, Inverness, the Marin French Cheese Company and other places in Marin County. Please let your friends know about this new and exciting happening at ACF.  

Would you like to support our work? You may mail a check to the address below, or Your tax-deductible contribution in any amount will go toward presenting new artists in Marin County. Whatever you give will be deeply appreciated.  

Thank you for your support of contemporary art in Marin. I look forward to thanking you in person at the party on September 30.

  

Sincerely Yours,

Claudia Chapline, President

Art at The Cheese Factory

501c3 # 35-2362566

PO Box 1117

Stinson Beach, CA 94970 

Board of Directors: Etta Deikman, Claudia Chapline, Joe Fox, Bonnie Neumann, Ruby Newman, Kris Otis

 Click Here for PayPal

    

Oliver Ranch Tour Benefits ACF

Oliver Ranch Tour: A benefit for Art at The Cheese Factory.

Student and Group Discounts Available

You are invited!

As a friend of ACF, we are sharing with you this rare opportunity to tour the internationally recognized Oliver Ranch Art Preserve, in Sonoma County. This Living Installation Gallery near Healdsburg is renowned for breathtaking views of site-specific installation. The two-hour tour, hosted by Steven Oliver, will benefit ACF.

Date: Saturday, June 2nd 2012 10am

Location: Central Sonoma Wine Country

For Inquiries, reservations and payment by telephone,

please contact:

Ruby Newman

RN@rubynewman.com

Phone: 707-765-6824

We are opening tour availability first to our list and supporters, prior to making public announcement in Early March.

Space is limited and we do expect this tour to sell out. We are unable to hold space without payment (info below); first come, first served.

Again, this is a unique opportunity for ACF friends, artist partners and supporters.

Payment Info: $165. per guest (all proceeds benefit ACF)

Students and Groups (Please call for details) $150

Payment Options:

1) Call with credit card info: Ruby Newman- 707-765-6824

2) Make check to Art at the Cheese Factory and mail it to:

90 Purrington Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952

3) Paypal

The Oliver Ranch Story

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, and known internationally for its wineries and scenic pleasures, the Oliver Ranch is home to 18 remarkable site-specific installations; the most recent of which is Ann Hamilton's The Tower where commissioned dance, poetry, theatre, and music performances take place. The picturesque 100-acre property was bought by Steve and Nancy Oliver in 1981. The ranch's evolution from exiled sheep quarters to world-renowned sculpture ranch was gradual and organic, a natural convergence of the Olivers' longstanding passion for art and deep connection to the land.

Event Summary:

Guided Tour of Oliver Ranch in Support of ACF

Saturday, January 2nd, 2012

Meeting Time in Geyserville: 9 am

Return to Geyserville: 1pm

Cost: $165 per guest

Reservations and information: 707-765-6824

We will convene in Geyserville for no-host coffee and pastry at 9am. A ten-minute bus trip will transport us en masse (cost included in event fee) to the ranch where we will be met by Steven Oliver for our two-hour walking tour. The tour trail is unpaved, thus this hike is not wheelchair accessible. Further hike details and Oliver Ranch specifics forthcoming upon confirmation of reservation.

If you are unable to join the tour please consider supporting ACF in other ways. We seek both financial and volunteer assistance. Please read on for further information and appeal note from Claudia Chapline, ACF Board President.

October Song

Greetings

As ACF's spring and summer seasons wind down, it's a great time to look ahead and consider NEW DIRECTIONS. Our 2012 Season will be publicized soon, but in the meantime, we are thrilled to announce Intersection, an exhibition and round-table on art as force for healing. Curated by Claudia Chapline and Jacqueline Mallegni, this invitational show will be viewable at the Commonweal Gallery on Mesa Road in Bolinas, July through September 2012.

ACF is working on finding new, exciting, accessible spaces for site-specific, innovative exhibitions throughout Marin County and the Greater Bay Area. We are also interested in creating opportunities for emerging curators.

Please read on and find information about more ACF news, including our new Autumn Online Benefit Auction with two pieces donated by Ruby Newman. New Art for you = funds for ACF. Here's that link for our 32 Auctions page.

We are always happy to hear from you with your ideas and suggestions.

I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

Claudia Chapline,

ACF Board President

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THE ACF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ACF has limited spaces available on our working board for committed, forward-thinking member/directors. We are in the market for curators, fundraisers, event-planners and administrators.

BACK to THE RANCH

ACF OFFERING 2nd TOUR OF FABLED

OLIVER RANCH

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, and known internationally for its wineries and scenic pleasures, the Oliver Ranch is home to 18 remarkable site-specific installations; the most recent of which is Ann Hamilton's The tower where commissioned dance, poetry, theatre, and music performances take place. The picturesque 100-acre property is host to world-renowned sculpture, and the tours are a once-in-a-lifetime event. Stay tuned for information about reserving your spot.

AFC's Fall Online Benefit Auction Featuring 2 Works by Ruby Newman

High quality giclee prints (on heavy weight archival artist's paper) 17" x 22"

Ruby Newman is a well established Bay Area artist working in a variety of mediums on canvas, paper and prepared panels. Her work is refreshingly vibrant, free spirited and spontaneous in both her use of color, brush stroke and response to subject matter. It is executed with a sense of immediacy and vitality.

www.rubynewman.com | Phone: 707 765 6824 |

ALL IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED RUBY NEWMAN 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

All proceeds after expenses benefit ACF. New art for your walls = operating funds for this arts organization.

How to Participate in the Auction?

1) Click here to Go to The ACF Page for 32 Auctions

2) Auction Login Name: ACFOnlineArt

3) Ends: October 31, 2011 04:00 PM CDT

Bid! Bid! Bid! Thank you for your support!