San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
 
TALKING ART
2008-09 SCHEDULE


WHEN: Second Thurdays of the month starting at 7pm (unless stated otherwise)
WHERE:San Jose ICA, 560 South First St.
HOW MUCH: Free for ICA members and $5 for non-members


A series of salon-style discussions about art. These gatherings are intended to demystify the art world and provide for a meaningful exchange of ideas while surrounded by the changing exhibitions at the San Jose ICA.

September 11, 2008
The Eureka Effect

Panelists include: Eureka recipients Thomas Chang, Chris Sollars and Phil Ross with Jack Walsh, Program Director Eureka Fellowship Program, Fleishhacker Foundation

Sponsored by the Fleishhacker Foundation, the Eureka Fellowship Award is one of the most prestigious prizes for artists living and working in the Bay Area. Join us in a conversation with Eureka Fellowship recipients to discuss the impact of this award on their work and careers.

October 16,* 2008
Holding Patterns:
The Art of Collecting


* Please note that this Talking Art date changed and is on the 3rd Thursday of the month

Panelists include: Abner Nolan, Art Specialist, Fisher Collection, Robert Flynn Johnson, Curator Emeritus, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Fine Arts Musems of San Francisco, and Jeff Dauber

From the first-time buyer to the seasoned curator, from the all-inclusive to the finely focused, a cross section of collectors discuss where, why and how they collect art.


San Jose ICA: Talking Art, "The Art of Collecting" October 16, 2008 from San Jose ICA on Vimeo.

Click on the link to watch a short video of this session

November 13, 2008
Figuratively Speaking:

Tracing the Influence of a Teacher, a Program, a Movement and a Place


Panelists include: Artists Robert Brady, Christopher Brown and Fred Snyder.

Figurative artists Robert Brady , Christopher Brown and Fred Snyder are among Manuel Neri's long roster of students during his tenure at UC Davis from 1965-1990. While each of these artists have distinctive careers in their own right, they will reflect on their common influences.
March 12, 2009
Lewis deSoto

Lewis deSoto's conceptual artwork utilizes a wide range of media including automobiles, inflatables, electronics, photography, wood and metal constructions. Many of his installations, sculptures and wall works investigate the intersections between history, myth, language and space. In conjunction with his solo exhibition, deSoto will discuss the exhibition in the context of his larger body of work.

April 9, 2009
Printmaking Today


Panelists include: Fanny Retsek, ICA Print Center Director, Noah Lang, Publishing and Special Projects, Electric Works, SF and Kris Shapiro, Digital Printmaker, Electric Works, SF

 

Printmaking is a process of trial-and-error, collaboration and infinite possibilities. Join us in a conversation with Bay Area printmakers to discuss what continues to excite them about making prints today.
May 14, 2009
Video Art
Show-and-tell with Artist Jonn Herschend

Join us for a presentation of video work selected by artist, curator and experimental publisher Jonn Herschend. After the viewing, Herschend will engage in a conversation about deadpan, humor and video work.

Jonn Herschend is an interdisciplinary artist preoccupied with how emotional confusion, absurdity and veracity play out in the realm of the everyday. His performances, video work, photos and paintings have been exhibited both nationally and internationally. He is the co-founder and co-editor of the experimental publication, "THE THING."

June 11, July 9,
August 13
2009 Portfolio Reviews

A panel of curators, art dealers, teachers and artists will provide 15-minute individual critiques of artists' portfolios. Each artist will have two critiques.

You are only eligible to participate in ONE of the summer portfolio reviews. These are special closed sessions. Only ICA members who have pre-registered may attend. Registration begins May 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM. Cost: $25.

Reviewers include:
Marina Cain & Kit Schulte, Co-Directors of Cain Schulte Contemporary Art,SF

Kevin B. Chen, Program Director: Visual Arts, Literary & Jazz at Intersection for the Arts, SF
Derek Fagerstrom, Co-Owner, Curiosity Shoppe, SF
Jack Fisher, Owner/Director, Jack Fisher Gallery, SF
Lucy Larson, Manager of Interpretation, San Jose Museum of Art
Laurie Lazer, Co-Director Luggage Store Gallery, SF
Mel Prest, Artist
Dina Pugh, Co-Director Triple Base Gallery, SF
Zachary Royer Scholz, Artist and Director of Project 7, Berkeley
Jessica Silverman, Director, Silverman Gallery, SF
Patricia Sweetow, Director, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, SF
Anne Trueblood Brodsky, Director, Meridian Gallery, SF
Patricia Walsh, Arts Program Coordinator, Public Art Program for the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs
Patience Young, Curator for Education, Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts

The 2008-2009 Talking Art season is made possible by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art gratefully acknowledges additional support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the City of San Jose, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Arts Council Silicon Valley, the Adobe Foundation Fund at Community Foundation Silicon Valley, and the members of the ICA.

 


 

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