fabric8 galleries and residence soiree

Please join us at fabric8 this Thursday, November 19, 4-9PM for a tad to drink, a bit to eat, and a closer look at the Tri-Product art show featuring Brett Amory, Adam Caldwell, and David Choong Lee (now also online) plus the debut of our Gallery Residence. Cocktails will be served up by Sweet Leaf Tea. Start the holiday season right by being out and about on a school night.

fabric8 galleries pix

If you haven't yet been in to see Tri-Product, we highly recommend it to experience the painting mastery of Brett Amory, Adam Caldwell, and David Choong Lee. The show is on display and for sale through November 30. Pictures on the fabric8 Galleries blog forthcoming!

tabi tabi po

This Friday, November 13 from 7-10:30PM, 1AM Gallery and guest curator James "gaNyan" Garcia (Heavy Hitterz) present the opening "Tabi Tabi Po", a group art show about Filipino folklore creatures by contemporary Filipino artists. Co-sponsored by fabric8, Pablo Gallery (Manila), KULARTS, and Bindlestiff Studio, this month-long exhibition's roster features painters, illustrators, and artisans from the US, Philippines, and Norway.

Check the cultural vibes from Ciriaco Sayoc, Andre Sibayan, gaNyan, GEM, Marikina, Peabe, Isabel Roxas, Stuter, Pancho Abalos, Dyno Angry Woebots, and more. There will also be a Bindlestiff Studio puppet show on December 5, and regular screenings of the "Tabi Tabi Po" documentary. A percentage of the art sales will be donated to the victims of typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng through BAYAN Philippines and BALSA (Bayanihan Para Sa Sambayanan). Mabuhay!

ursula x young limited edition gelaskin

Thanks again to everyone who came to support Ursula X Young's fabulous solo show, "Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds". In case you missed it, you can view the images on our fabric8 Galleries blog as well as read about it in Ann Taylor's review for SF Station.

Also, pictured above is the limited edition Ursula X Young GelaSkin for iPhones that we produced to commemmorate the show. Only 50 were made, for sale exclusively via fabric8, and we're running out, so come get yours for only US $15!

tri-product: brett amory, adam caldwell, and david choong lee

Please join us next Friday, November 6, 7-10PM, for the opening of our latest exhibition, Tri-Product, a three-man show featuring the works of Brett Amory, Adam Caldwell, and David Choong Lee.

These traditionally-trained, abundantly-talented oil painters will be showcasing their individual styles of blurring abstraction and realism in what's guaranteed to be a mind-blowing collection.

brian barneclo open studios

This Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, from 11AM-6PM, come visit Brian Barneclo's world as part of ArtSpan's 2009 Open Studios. There will be new works, never-before-seen gems, prints, and even a raffle to win a masterpiece for the price of an appetizer. Cash and credit cards accepted. Don't miss it!

Brian's studio is located at 1067 Market Street, Suite 1006, between 6th and 7th Streets. You can also enter from 586 Stevenson Street, and there's plenty of parking around Mission (one block south). Give us a call if you need assistance:: 415.647.5888. Hope to see you there!

creme brulee cart's star arts fundraiser

This Sunday afternoon, October 18 from 2-4PM, we are hosting Creme Brulee Cart's fundraiser for Star Arts, a deeply under-funded creative program for grade school kids in the San Francisco Unified School District.

The Creme Brulee Cart is donating 65 delectable delights to the cause, and you can either buy one, with all profits going to Star Arts, or you can receive one free for bringing in any/all of the following much-needed items::

1. Thick Paper - Watercolor, tag board, mat board
2. Watercolor sets
3. Oil Pastels
4. Printmaking Ink
5. Brayers - Printmaking rollers
6. Styrofoam and paper plates
7. Pipe cleaners
8. Embroidery Thread
9. Embroidery Needles
10. Air Dry Clay
11. Feathers
12. Beads
13. Hot Glue Guns and Glue for guns
14. Scotch tape, double sided tape, masking tape
15. Paint brushes - gently used
16. Acrylic Paint
17. Yarn
18. Long Scissors
19. Glue Sticks, bottled glue
20. Sharpies
21. Tooling foil

Come support another wonderful Creme Brulee Cart campaign, and leave with a happy tummy to boot!