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SoMa Artists Studios Open Studios invite




SATURDAY & SUNDAY
APRIL 27th & APRIL 28th, 11am - 6pm
40 artists will be displaying their work in an incredible variety of media, including jewelry, collage, glass, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and so much more!
As the SOMA neighborhood has expanded and matured, other artist groups have moved into the area culminating with more than 100 artists participating in Open Studios this year. Come and support your local artists! We have art for every taste and for every pocketbook. Affordable art for the home, the spirit and the soul.
 
SATURDAY NIGHT
APRIL 27th 6pm - 9pm
VISUAL AID SILENT ART AUCTION
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• VIEW Auction Art HERE
• Bid as early as 11am on Saturday
• Blue Angel Vodka cocktails made for the event
• Live performance art
• Tasty grilled food available for purchase by Hotel Utah

 
Visual Aid encourages artists with life-threatening illnesses to continue their creative work. Visual Aid 
presents exciting, sometimes controve
rsial exhibitions of contemporary art at Visual Aid Gallery and community 
venues. Each year, these exhibitions engage up to 
155,000 visitors in a dialogue about creativity and healing, sustaining a creative legacy.www.visualaid.org 

LOCATION: 689 Bryant St. @ 5th, San Francisco
The studios are easy to get to by walking, bicycling or by public transportation. All featured studios are close to the CalTrain station and only a few blocks from Market St. BART stations. Several MUNI bus routes run to the neighborhood including the 9, 10, 12, 15, 27, 30, 45, 47 and metro lines N and T.
Parking meters will be enforced on Sunday. There is paid parking lots on 5th as well as on Brannan Street.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Kimm Barnes
David Bryant
Heather Buechler
Rochelle Carr
Trudy Evard Chiddix
Steen Comer
Katerina Connearney
Chrissy Lynn
Flora Davis
Barbara Florez
Jeremie Garza
Tama Greenberg
Jana Grover
Andréa D. Guerra
John Fox Haag
Amanda Hanlon
Jena Hounshell
Martine Jardel
Charlotte Kay
Russel Kiehn
Wendy Tremont King
LIU
Skye MacLeod
 
Margaretha Miglo
Trista Musco
Elise Odom
Kristina Quinones
Suzanne Radcliffe
Valerie Scott
Janet Seifert
Anne Subercaseaux
Kim Uno
Victoria Veedell
Elena Zolotnitsky

Visual Aid Silent Auction Images


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"Best of SOMA" Juried Exhibition

HAPPY HOUR OPENING RECEPTION

on Friday, March 29th 4:30-6PM at Triptych Café, 1155 Folsom Street, SF

The “Best of SOMA” Juried Exhibition kicks off the SOMANIA Open House event on March 29th

Juror’s Choice Awards:
Patrick Donovan, Daniel Grisales, Andrea D. Guerra, April Hankins, & Amanda Hanlon
Featured Artists:
Lennell Allen, Heather Buechler, Linda Colnett, Barbara Florez, Jana Grover, John Haag, Charlotte Kay, Mike Kimball,
Robyn Kruse, LIU, Tim Losch, Misho, Elise Odom, Valerie Scott, Janet Seifert, Marcia Stuermer,
Anne Subercaseaux, Victoria Veedell, & Stephen C. Wagner

JUROR: Heather Holt Villyard
As the Executive Director of ArtSpan, Heather Holt Villyard oversees all aspects of ArtSpan’s operations and SF Open Studios. Previously, she worked at SFMOMA managing the SECA membership auxiliary and special museum events. Heather currently serves as the Chair of the SECA 50th Anniversary on the SECA Council at SFMOMA and was formerly the Chair of the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery Advisory Board. /  http://www.artspan.org
EXHIBITION DATES:  March 15, 2013 - June 14, 2013  /  http://www.triptychsf.com

UPCOMING EXHIBITS FOR VSC COLLECTION:
Triptych Art Cafe
1155 Folsom Street, SF
3/15-6/14
Soma Art Scene and benefit silent auction @689 Bryant Street 
April 27th (11am-9pm) and 28th (11am-6pm)

ON GOING SHOWS AT:
UCSF Women's Health Center on the 7th floor(10 pieces) until April 16,2013
2356 Sutter Street, SF
Currently at: 144 King Art Cafe 



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Four Upcoming Shows to Kick Off 2013
Let's Get This Party Started, VSC 

UCSF WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER
The Serenity exhibit at UCSF's Women's Health Center has been ongoing since 2007, and January 17th marks the opening of the first works of 2013.
Location:      
UCSF Women's Health Center 
2356 Sutter Street, SF 94143
Floors 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
  
Artists Reception: January 23, from 5:30 to 7:30pm
  
Run of Exhibition: January 17 - April 16
  
The following ten works from VSC will be displayed:
  • Helter Skelter  30 x 40
  • Let's Get This Party Started  30 x 40
  • Shapes  48 x 48
  • What Comes Around Goes Around  18 x 24
  • Wet Emotions  16 x 20 (framed)
  • Untitled  30 x 40 (framed)
  • Shapes IV 16 x 20 (Framed)
  • Shapes III  16 x 20 (framed)
  • Vertigo  40 x 30 (framed)
  • Shapes II 36 x 48 
The Following, VSC 
MISHO GALLERY
COCA, the Coalition of California Artists, is a group of established and emerging artists in the Bay Area who create unique 2-dimensional artwork. The group aims to become THE established resource for the interior design and home furnishings industry, raising awareness for high quality affordable art available directly from the source. In addition to working with the interior design industry, COCA strives to build relationships with art lovers, collectors, galleries, organizations and charities. COCA aims to open a window into the unique and diverse arts scene in the Bay Area and to show how the incorporation of art into our daily surroundings enriches our lives.
Location:      
Misho Gallery 
680 8th Street, SF 94103 

Run of Exhibition:
January 18 - 26, 2013 

  
PRO ARTS GALLERY
'TRANSPORT: Where we go from here...' aims to showcase members' unique endeavors to create works that study the present from a perspective of moving towards the future.  All member artists with a fascination for visionary languages and an appreciation for art that propels us forward have been invited to their submit work. The art displayed will help us contemplate 'Where we go from here...'.

Location:
Pro Arts Gallery
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland 94612 

Artists Reception:  February 1, from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Run of Exhibition:  January 22 - February 15, 2013

VSC will be showing "Untitled", acrylic and gel medium on 18x24 wood panel

144 KING ART CAFE
At 144 King Art Café, head chef Michelle Mathews is excited to share her talent, creativity and passion for creating fresh and delicious food in a space that fosters community and artistic expression.  The cafe is currently featuring a display of works from VSC.

Location:
144 King Art Café 
144 King Street, SF 94107

Run of Exhibition:  January 5 - Spring 2013
  
  
Additional VSC News

I've taken on a second studio to glean creative inspiration from. SOMA ARTISTS STUDIOS is a dynamic workspace for artists of many disciplines - painters, sculptors, textile artists, jewelers, ceramicists, filmmakers, digital artists, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artists.  In addition to being a 24/7 workspace for the artists-in-residence, the studio also provides exhibition space and hosts several public events throughout the year.

If you'd like to visit the studio and watch the creative process in action, please contact me by calling my toll free number (855) 441-1685.
  
Blowin' In The Wind, VSC 
VSC Reminders
Payment plans are available on purchases exceeding $500 and credit cards are accepted.  
VSC creates commissioned works. Please ,call toll free to set up a studio appointment to consider a commission painting for your home or office and to discuss options.
 (855) 441-1685.
Warmest Regards,
Valerie Scott

Please, check out the group VSC will be exhibiting with at Fort Mason Open Studios: 10/12 (6pm-9pm)
 10/13, 10/14 
(11am-6pm)
https://sites.google.com/site/artcolabsf/
      

ARC Studio Gallery Exhibit - Masquerade
 
Carnival 
2012

 VSC will be featured at Arc Gallery's National Exhibit, Masquerade
October 25th through November 18th
Please, visit link below to find out additional info.

 http://www.arc-sf.com/press.html

CURRENT AND UPCOMING SHOWS:

Great time last night! A big thank you to all who made it. For the Love of Paint! runs through Sept 29, open Saturdays 12-5, and Wed, Thurs, Fri 1-6.

Above comment from owner of Flow Art Space Gallery where I have a piece titled, "Vertigo"









 
August 15th 4:30-7:30pm
Cocktail party for interior designers, decorators and Public
@
Coalition of California Artists
COCA Gallery
 390 Kansas Street SF
regular gallery hours:
Wednesdays- Sundays
12-5pm
RSVP @  coca-art@hotmail.com 


VSC PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT SEVEN HILLS RESTAURANT



The expansive VSC painiting, 'Hades' is on display at the famed Seven Hills Restaurant on Nob Hill, owned by the Alioto family.  Come for the mouth-watering homemade pasta, and stay for the art!


Seven Hills Restaurant
1550 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
http://sevenhillssf.com/



Past Shows...



ART WINE AND DINE AT SPRING OPEN STUDIOS


April 13, 2012: 6-9pm
April 14-15, 2012: 11am-6pm
a.Muse Gallery
614 Alabama Street
San Francisco, CA 94110




The Art Wine and Dine artists: (from left to right)
Katerina Conearney, Valerie Scott, Katia Claude,
Hila Hueber, and (bottom), Angela Oswald



Image by Bacteriano, some rights reserved




Also, Sandra Aran on vocals and Bob Brumbeloe on guitar energized the evening with sultry standards and modern versions of Latin boleros, bossa novas and sambas!










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Valerie Scott in front of her
recent paintings
at a.Muse Gallery


MISSION ARTISTS UNITED DIRECTORY SHOW
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
HUNGER PAINS ART SHOW AT USF SCHOOL OF LAW






2012 ARTSPAN LIVE AUCTION
March 10, 2012


Photos from the evening...


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'A Clockwork Orange', VSC 2012, sold during the live auction


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Valerie Scott in front of her painting, 'A Clockwork Orange'








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Valerie with friends at the auction






HOLIDAY SOIREE AT ARC GALLERY

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Photo by adatcitio

Join VSC this Saturday, December 17th, for eggnog, cookies, and of course ART!!

Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom Street
SF, 94103

12pm-5pm

FREE EVENT!






THE GUERRILLA SHOW 2: JOIN THE REVOLUTION!



Bay Area Juried Exhibition & Off-The-Wall Sale curated by Arc partners -- All artwork for $300 or less!

Thursday, Dec. 8th 6-9M - OPENING RECEPTION (Arc artist studios open to public)
Friday, Dec. 9th 6-9PM - SECOND CHANCE SALE
Friday, Jan. 6th 6-9PM - LAST CHANCE SALE
December 8th - January 15th
Arc Gallery: 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103


Photos from Opening Night!


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Left: Carol Reinecker, Right: Valerie


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"Persimmon" for sale, VSC 2011


THE BIG DEAL LIVE AUCTION AND ART SALE


VSC donated and sold "Untitled" and "The Pond" (pictured below) to this year's Big Deal Event, hosted by Visual Aid Charity.




ARTCOLAB SF AT FORT MASON OCTOBER 21-23, 2011

Preview Opening: October 21, 2011, 6-8PM
Open Studios: October 22 & 23, 2011, 11AM-6PM

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Friday night reception -- The VSC Exhibit

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The busy Fort Mason Showroom on Friday night, reception


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Live music!!

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Ecuador!  Bought by my fabulous clients!!

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 Saturday at Open Studio -- Alas, it was a beautiful day in the Marina!

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Valerie with her daughter, Amberly, in front of the VSC Exhibit

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Valerie in front of her abstract paintings

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Beautiful sunset above Fort Mason as Open Studios draws to an end

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Another great Open Studio at Fort Mason in the Marina!  Thanks everyone for coming out!!

 OAKDALE STUDIO / OPEN STUDIO


2014 Oakdale Avenue
October 15 and 16 2011 (11am-6pm)
A handful of talented established and emerging artists previewing and selling their art work for extremely discounted prices.  You do not want to miss this fantastic, city-wide event!
Complimentary wine, beverages, and wide-range selection of fine foods


Photos from the event!

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'Motown' (Center)


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Val in front of 'Riptide'


Val in front of (top) 'Marmalade' and (bottom) 'A Clock Work Orange'




ARTLAUNCH 2011


 Thursday, September 29th 6:30pm-9:30pm
SoMa Arts Main Gallery
934 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94103


Photos from the event!










 
SUPERVISOR ERIC MAR'S OFFICE

May 14th 2010 – May 2011








Blowin' In The Wind
acrylic and charcoal
3 panels, 36" x72" each


FLAX EXHIBIT


Mission Artist United Juried Preview Show at Flax.
Exhibit: All of April during store hours
1699 Market Street, San Francisco




SPRING OPEN STUDIO


Spring Open Studio's "Five Conversations with Color"
4/15, 4/16, and 4/17
April 15th artist reception 6-9pm
April 16th & 17th 11-6pm
a.Muse Gallery
614 Alabama Street
San Francisco


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The Art, Wine, and Dine Artists at Spring Open Studio, 2011
From left to right: Angela Oswald, Katia Claude, Valerie Scott,
Hilla Hueber, and Katerina Connearney
From left to right: Two vertical panels by Katerina Connearney
Untitled by Valerie Scott
Hades by Valerie Scott




Work by Valerie Scott and Hilla Hueber




ARTSPAN BENEFIT ARTSHOW AND AUCTION


Saturday, March 26, 2011
6:45pm-9:30pm (6pm open doors VIPs)
SOMArts Bay Gallery
934 Brannan Street, San Francisco

Caress me down
2011
Acrylic and gel medium on wood
16"x 20"
SOLD during the evening's live auction




Caress me down on the auction block


Valerie in front of Caress me Down at the ArtSpan benefit for charity




ART, WINE, AND REAL ESTATE RECEPTION
200 Brannan Street


Sotheby's agent Eric Johnson & Valerie in front of "Mind's Eye"


Professional organizer, Maura Kintzer, Sotheby's agent Eric Johnson & Valerie




GROUP SHOW AT TRIPTYCH RESTAURANT


Closing Reception Feb. 24th 2011 at 6pm-9pm
Please, join us for some complementary champagne and lite eats
Triptych Restaurant and Art Gallery is pleased to host our group show by Art, Wine, and Dine artist
Katia Claude, Katerina Connearney, Hilla Hueber & Valerie Scott
These artists are all local artists who live and work in San Francisco. They founded Art, Wine, and Dine in early 2010 and have been displaying their work throughout the Bay Area. Works will be on view at Triptych until February 26, 2011.

Triptych is located at 1155 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3930, between 7th and 8th streets and 4 blocks from the Civic Center BART station on Market street. There is ample street parking!


For more information about Art, Wine, and Dine, please go to our website http://www.artwineanddine.com/

For more information about Triptych, please go to their website http://www.triptychsf.com/




THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE


December exhibition featuring affordable small format work by women artists
Exhibition: December 9th to January 9th
Closing Party: Sunday, January 9th from 1-4 p.m.
Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 1-5 p.m.

mina dresden
312 valencia street
san francisco, ca 94103
415.863.8312

percentage of the proceeds from sales donated to:

Opening night photos