2016 Archive Project / MFA NEVER

Root Division San Francisco, Publication: "MFA NEVER, 2016 Archive Project"

MFA NEVER at Root Division, San Francisco

MFA Never

Root Division, San Francisco, Feb. 10-27

 












Review:  Sarah Hotchkiss, KQED Arts:

 MFA NOW,  an annual juried exhibition of work by current Bay Area MFA candidates, has been a staple of Root Division's program for the past four years. But in the "age of $120,000 art degrees, what about those who opt out of the academic machine? Juried by Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen, Donna Napper and Brion Nuda Rosch. MFA Never includes artists who's names might surprise some, considering how established they are within the Bay Area art scene. But then that's the whole point - an MFA is not a sure path towards success, or even a sign of artistic accomplishment. Bravo to Root Division for entering this ongoing and vital conversation.

2nd Sat Reception:

Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Exhibition Dates:

Feb 10, 2016 to Feb 27, 2016

Gallery Hours (or by appointment):

Wednesday-Saturday, 2-6pm

Participating Artists:

Jizell Albright
Donna Anderson Kam
Melissa Bolger
George-Ann Bowers
Michelle Brandemuehl
Craig Calderwood
Randy Colosky
Kerri Conlon
Art for a Democratic Society
Lauren DiCioccio
Lisa Espenmiller
Georgia Hodges
Michael Ifland
Rudy Lemcke
Stephanie Metz
Midori
Jeff Morris
Joel Daniel Phillips
Alice Raymond
Roz Ritter
D.B. Ryan
Ron Moultrie Saunders
Andy Vogt
Ven Voisey
Aaron Wojack 

MFA Never was conceptualized by Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen, to create opportunity for underrepresented artists, those who are unaffiliated with alumni networks, and may have not had the debut opportunity offered by the MFA Thesis exhibition. MacFadyen is the founder of A Simple Collective, a contemporary arts organization dedicated to, "access, equality, ingenuity, creativity, and independence."

Every artist who submitted to MFA NEVER will be featured in the MFA NEVER archive catalogue. The book includes information about each contributing artist and a compilation of essays by Root Division staff, and the panel of exhibition jurors, serving to unpack some of the issues surrounding decisions to not pursue higher education.

"HERE" Exhibition, THE MUDROOM AT OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco

Curated by Georgia Hodges & Leigh Barbier

Here is an exhibition featuring 20 Bay Area artists celebrating place and process in an unconventional setting. 

1379-1381 43^rd Ave @ Judah, Outer Sunset District, SF

Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 24^th.

CERAMIC SCULPTURE & FUNCTIONAL WARES

PAINTINGS

INSTALLATIONS

PERFORMANCE

ART HAPPENINGS:

(Rough Schedule of Events)

OPENING PARTY:  FRIDAY EVENING, October 2^nd 6-9pm

MUSIC:  FRIDAY EVENING, October 9^th, 7-9pm

SPOKEN WORD/READINGS:  THURSDAY EVENING, October 15^th 7-9pm

CLOSING PARTY:  SUNDAY AFTERNOON, October 24^th  2-5pm

Visitation/Tour Hours:  Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 11am-6pm

And by appointment.

http://www.artbusiness.com/1open/100315.html

The Mudroom at Ocean Beach: Here

Artists: Donna Anderson Kam, Leigh Barbier, Leo Bersamina, Milan Blackwell, Charlie Callahan, Julie Cloutier, Frances England, Homer Flynn, Alicia Guckenheimer-Harrell, Georgia Hodges, Doug Jacuzzi, Henrik Kam, Elizabeth Medrano, Michael Nicholas, Johanna St. Clair, Dan Stingle, Gwen Terpstra, Linda Trunzo, Emilie Valentine, Peter Whitehead.

Comment by AB: You wouldn't think a place like this could still exist in San Francisco-- a completely bombed-out house, the facade looking like something out of a grade B horror film. But it's really kinda kicky inside, existing for the time being as some kind of an "art compound" complete with chickens in the backyard. The atmosphere is warm and convivial with artistic oddities on display everywhere.

New 25th Anniversary Exhibition and Publication of "Art at the Dump; The Artist in Residence Program and Learning Center at Recology"

Introduction: Deborah Munk
Editor: Sharon Spain
Publication design: Micah Gibson

Exhibition: Make Art, Not Landfill, Thoreau Center for Sustainability, San Francisco, CA
June 8 - September 10, 2015

The Art of Recology March 9-20, 2015 Voila! Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

My work in a group show: The Art of Recology  March 9-20, 2015 Voila! Gallery, 518 N. La Brea Ave. (near Melrose), Los Angeles, CA

Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5:30pm. By appt Sun and Mon.
Closing reception Friday, March 20, 7-10pm

Opening at A.I.R. New York, Thursday Dec. 4

Thank you Bernadette and Leigh for going to the opening,
wish I had joined you!

A.I.R. Gallery Press Release for, Making and Taking: "Pictures" Reconsidered

Making and Taking: “Pictures” Reconsidered
A.I.R. Gallery’s 11th Biennial Exhibition

December 4, 2014 - January 3, 2015

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4, 6-9pm

A.I.R. Gallery, 111 Front Street #228 Brooklyn, NY


Making and Taking: “Pictures” Reconsidered, curated by Nancy
Princenthal, is an exhibition of thirty–three artists of diverse
backgrounds, from the United States, Canada, and Israel.
Nancy Princenthal writes: This biennial results from an open
invitation to female artists “investigating the intersection of hand
produced and photographic pictures.”

Artists: Temme Barkin - Leeds, Kristi Beisecker, Susan Carnahan,
Sophia Chai, Melissa Cowper-Smith, Erin Kyle Danna, Torrie Fox,
Margery Freeman Appelbaum, Rose Frisenda, Kristin Furbeck,
Karine Giboulo, Shohreh GolAzad, Susan Hambleton, Jasmine Higbee,
Monica Hopenwasser, Donna Anderson Kam, Kharis Kennedy,
Jessica Ma ia, Erika Mahr, Kate McCammon, Ali Miller, Yasaman Moussavi,
Josefa Mulaire, Ilona Pachler, Caroline Parks, Rebecca Shavulsky,
Amy Swartele, Sarah West, Amanda Wild, Jeanne Wilkinson, Suly Wol ,
Greta Young, Mary Zompetti

Chosen for: A.I.R. Gallery’s 11th Biennial Exhibition! Brooklyn, NY

A.I.R. Gallery’s 11th Biennial Exhibition!

October 11, 2014 News

Congratulations to all of the artists who were selected for the 11th Biennial Exhibition!
A.I.R. Gallery is excited to work with Curator Nancy Princenthal in this exhibition!

Nancy Princenthal is a New York-based critic and former Senior Editor of Art in America, for which she continues to write regularly; other publications to which she has contributed include Artforum, Parkett, the Village Voice, and the New York Times. Her monograph on Hannah Wilke was published by Prestel in 2010; she has also written essays for monographs on Michelle Stuart, Shirin Neshat, Doris Salcedo, Robert Mangold and Alfredo Jaar, among others. She is a co-author of two recent books on leading women artists, including The Reckoning: Women Artists of the New Millennium (Prestel, fall 2013). At present, Princenthal is writing a book about Agnes Martin. She has taught at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College; Princeton University;Yale University, RISD, Montclair State University and she is currently on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts

The competition was filled with many creative and outstanding artists and artwork. Out of a total of 785 applications, 43 different artworks have been selected, resulting in an exhibition of 32 artists. There will be a variety of photographs, paintings, mixed media, as well as videos.
We look forward to seeing everyone enjoy this exciting collaboration!

The 11th Biennial Exhibition will have an opening reception on Thursday, December 4th, 2014 from 6-9pm
The show will run from December 4th, 2014 – January 3rd, 2015

PUNCH Gallery Exhibition, Seattle Washington

Sellected by SuttonBeresCullen, for PUNCH GALLERY :

Opening Reception and Awards:  5-8pm
First Thursday, November 6, 2014

Exhibition runs through December 20, 2014

Hours:
Noon-5pm Thurs-Sat, or by appointment.

PUNCH GALLERY
119 Prefontaine Place South
Seattle, Washington 98104
http://www.punchgallery.org/index.html

Juror's Choice Award:  

(09-14) 04:28 MST Benson, AZ. (AP) --
By: Donna Anderson Kam

2014 Juried Exhibition November 6 - December 20, 2014 Opening Reception and Awards: 5-8pm First Thursday, November 6, 2014 Awards at 7pm Jurors SuttonBeresCuller John Sutton, Ben Beres and Zac Culler are a trio of artists from Seattle who have worked collaboratively since 2000, when they met as students at Cornish College of the Arts. Together they create ways to engage viewers through mobile sculptures, street actions, and temporary site-specific installations. In addition to an extensive list of international exhibitions, they are also recipients of numerous awards, grants and residencies, and their work is featured in several prominent collections. More Info Awards Juror's Choice Award Donna Anderson Kam Donna Anderson Kam is a San Francisco based artist who's work is exhibited in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and New York. Donna creates large-scale drawings using photo based imagery to explore social issues. Kam sees our culture as one that is concerned with economic prosperity in spite of the consequences. Through media’s relentless messaging, we are encouraged to consume as a way of defining ourselves, while the environment becomes filled with waste. Inspired by stories gleaned from news articles often relaying tragic current events, Kam’s “Datelines” series represents the psychological tension and potential dangers of contemporary life amidst a backdrop of material consumption. About the Show PUNCH enthusiastically presents our sixth Juried Exhibition. A total of 520 artists submitted 1,902  entries from all corners of the globe. Trophies and  awards will be announced at the opening reception on November 6 at 7 p.m. And remember to cast your vote for the people's choice award when you visit the show. Paul Baughman : Seattle, WA Gary Beeber : Water Mill, NY Christer Berg : Raleigh, NC Phillip Carpenter : Seattle, WA Krista Cibis : Portland, OR James Connors : Los Angeles, CA Jacci Delaney : Columbus, OH Anna Gianfrate : New York City, NY Jeffrey Glossip : Shoreline, WA Sarah Hollingsworth : Seattle, WA John Holmgren & Nick Conbere : Ellensburg, WA Donna Anderson Kam : San Francisco, CA Judith Klausner : Somerville, MA Dario Santacroce : Venezia, Italy Gary Schmitt : Indianapolis, IN Ryann Slauson : Mount Vernon, NY Allison Stewart : Los Angeles, CA Jennifer Zwick : Seattle, WA

"Make Art, Not Landfill" Mills Building, San Francisco

 Make Art, Not Landfill, an exhibition at the Mills Building, 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

A selection of my work is included in an exhibition about the Recology Artist in Residence Program, at the Mills Building, 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

The exhibition feature 48 pieces from the programs collection and runs through September 13th  2014