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Spring Forth into SOMA ARTISTS Open Studios
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Four Upcoming Shows This Spring

SOMA ARTISTS STUDIOS: SPRING ART SCENE 
I've taken on a second studio to glean creative inspiration from! SOMA ARTISTS STUDIOS is a dynamic workspace for artists of many disciplines. And, in addition to being a 24/7 workspace for the artists-in-residence, the studio hosts several public events throughout the year.  

The first public event of the year is the Spring Art Scene (not to be confused with the SOMANIA Open Studios), offering a glimpse into the artists' creative workspace.  During this weekend-long event, a silent auction will be held to benefit the local nonprofit organization, Visual Aid. 

Visual Aid encourages artists with life-threatening illnesses to continue their creative work and presents exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the Bay Area. 

Location:
SOMA ARTISTS STUDIOS
689 Bryant Street #33, SF 94107

April 27th:
Open Studio hours, from 11:00am to 6:00pm (VSC is located in studio #33)
Silent Auction benefitting Visual Aid, from 11:00am to 9:00pm
Cocktail Party with specialty vodka drinks, from 6:00 to 9:00pm

April 28th:
Additional Open Studio hours, from 11:00am to 6:00pm


Spinning
Spinning,  VSC   48 x 60
 ART SPAN: BENEFIT ART AUCTION
The nonprofit organization, ArtSpan, connects the public to visual arts in San Francisco, and April 13th marks their largest fundraiser of the year.  

During this year's Benefit Art Auction, you can bid on hundreds of original works by Bay Area artists in juried, live, and silent auctions, including my piece SPINNING (above).  The auction for this piece will start at 1/3 of the asking price.

All proceeds will benefit ArtSpan's mission to fund year-round educational programs for working artists, under-served youth, and the public. 

Location:
SOMArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan Street, SF 94103

April 13th:
Benefit Art Auction and Reception, from 5:30 to 9:30pm   
ArtSpan Benefit Auction


TRIPTYCH ART CAFE: "BEST OF SOMA" JURIED EXHIBIT
The "Best of SOMA" Juried Exhibition kicks off the SOMANIA Open House event on March 29th at the Triptych Art Cafe, and juror Heather Villyard, executive director of ArtSpan, has selected one of my pieces to be included in the exhibition!

Location:
Triptych Art Café 
1155 Folsom Street, SF 94103

Run of exhibition through June 14, 2013  
Jubilance, VSC Collection 2013
Jubilance,  VSC   20 x 20


UCSF WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER: JURIED EXHIBIT
The annual Serenity exhibit at UCSF Women's Health Center has been ongoing since 2007.  This year's show ends April 16th, so visit the Center today!  My work is located on the 7th floor. 
 
Location:      
UCSF Women's Health Center 
2356 Sutter Street, SF 94143
Floors 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
  
Run of Exhibition through April 16, 2013
  
The following nine works from VSC will be on display and available for purchase:
  • Let's Get This Party Started  30 x 40 (SOLD)
  • Helter Skelter  30 x 40
  • The Following  36 x 48
  • What Comes Around Goes Around  18 x 24 on wood
  • Wet Emotions  16 x 20 (framed)
  • Untitled  30 x 40 (framed)
  • Shapes IV  16 x 20
  • Shapes III  16 x 20 (framed)
  • Vertigo  40 x 30 (framed)
  • Shapes II  36 x 48 
Additional VSC News
  • The ArtSlant Curatorial Team welcomed my pieces LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED and ABYSS into their special group of winning artists for 2013 and 2011, respectively.  All showcase winners have been designated as promising artists by their team of professional art watchers, so I'm proud to accept this honor!
  • Be social!  Connect with VSCAWD, and COCA on Facebook.  
Samara, VSC
Samara,  VSC   48 x 24 (each piece)
VSC Reminders
VSC creates commissioned works as well.  I'd love to discuss the possibilities of a commissioned painting made especially for your home or office!  Please call toll free to set up a studio viewing or to request the link to my online portfolio.  (855) 441-1685    
 
Payment plans are available on purchases exceeding $500 and credit cards are accepted. 
Warm Regards,
Valerie Scott