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.
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 in conversation with Anthony Torres
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 & August 13 2009 Portfolio Reviews
Curators, art dealers, teachers and artists will provide
15-minute individual critiques of artists' portfolios. Each artist
will have two critiques.
Please note - The portfolio reviews take place at the ICA on Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM. One summer portfolio review session is available per interested artist. These are closed sessions and pre-registration is required.
Cost: $25. Call the ICA at 408.283.8155 to register.
Reviewers for June 11 Marina Cain and Kit Schulte, Co-Directors of Cain Schulte Contemporary Art, SF
Christine Canepa, Artist Kevin B. Chen, Program Director: Visual Arts, Literary & Jazz at Intersection for the Arts, SF Jessica Silverman, Director, Silverman Gallery,SF Patience Young, Curator for Education, Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts Patricia Walsh, Arts Program Coordinator, Public Art Program for the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs
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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