Dia de los Muertos Exhibit

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Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

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Dia de los Muertos

Featured Exhibit at the Blue Line Gallery

ROSEVILLE, Calif., September 30, 2009— “Dia de los Muertos” will open at the Blue Line Gallery’s WestPark Gallery during 3rd Saturday Art Walk on October 17.

The exhibit showcases artists’ responses to the popular Latin holiday—from playful to mournful, creepy to memorialized —in a variety of media, including painting, photography, ceramics and stained glass. Artists Jo Ann Blum, Marie Dixon, Suzanne Goodwin, Juice Lee, Miriam Morris and Cassandra Reeves were juried into this member exhibit by a panel of their peers.

A public reception with live music, refreshments and demonstrations by the featured artists will celebrate the exhibit’s opening on October 17, 6:30-9pm, at the Blue Line Gallery. All artwork is available for purchase, with a portion of funds supporting the programs and services of the non-profit Roseville Arts.

WHO: Roseville Arts
WHAT: “Dia de los Muertos” Art Show
WHEN: October 17 – November 7, 2009. Opening reception, October 17, 6:30-9pm.
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville
WHY: To introduce the community to local artists’ response to this seasonal theme
COST: FREE

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Information for each of the featured artists can be found on the Roseville Arts Directory of Artists at http://www.rosevillearts.org/directory.html.

ALSO AT THE GALLERY
“The Art of the Pop-Up Book: The Red Dot Series by David A. Carter” continues in the Coker Family Gallery. The artist’s five books in The Red Dot Series, as well a his Horton Hears a Who Pop-up and greeting cards, are available for purchase in the Gift Gallery. The Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery currently features “The Colors of Culture,” Roseville Arts’ 7th Annual Children’s Open Show, and hands-on activities for children, Saturdays, 1-4pm.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS! 
2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA A-LIST
Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net .

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"Dream Big" Community Mural

Artist Shane Grammer and representatives from the North Roseville R.E.C. Center and Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery met with interested teens from the NRREC after school on Monday, September 21, to learn more about the artist’s work and his plan for their participation in the mural project. Participating youth, Shane Grammer and volunteers worked on the mural September 22, from 3:00 until 8:00 pm.

Video from Channel 10 News (following short ad):

POP IN FOR THE POP-UP WORKSHOP

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POP IN FOR THE POP-UP WORKSHOP
AT THE BLUE LINE GALLERY

Learn from the master—David A. Carter!

ROSEVILLE, Calif., September 16, 2009— Artist and pop-up engineer David A. Carter will introduce basic pop-up designs and engineering tricks to help participants explore their own creative ideas in this hands-on workshop, designed for adults—teachers, parents, anyone 18 or older. In his career of 35 years, Carter has published more than 80 pop-up books. His exploration of ideas in recent years lead to the publication of The Red Dot Series, five pop-up books filled with colorful, non-representative, spontaneous Modern Art forms.  Pop-up sculpture from these books, including larger models, will be featured in “The Art of the Pop-Up Book” opening September 19 during the 3^rd Saturday Art Walk at the Blue Line Gallery—Carter will be on hand during the opening to sign books 3-4pm & 6-7pm.  More about David Carter at www.popupbooks.com/.

WHO:                    Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery

WHAT:                  Pop-Up Book Workshop

WHEN:                 Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-3p.m.

WHY:                    To provide adults, teachers, the opportunity to learn the art of making pop-ups

WHERE:                Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

COST:                    $30 member / $40 non member.

To view a Dave Carter video click on www.rosevillearts.org

To sign up for the workshop go to: http://www.rosevillearts.org/workshops.html#popup

 

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS
Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts.  Further information may be obtained on the website:  www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

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Teens at Local Center “Dream Big”

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Teens at Local Center “Dream Big”

Urban Artist Shane Grammer Leads Local Teens in Mural Project

ROSEVILLE, Calif., September 14, 2009—This month youth at the North Roseville R.E.C .Center (NRREC) will have the opportunity to join nationally-known urban  artist, Shane Grammer, in a mural project to enhance the Center’s High Street campus.

“DREAM BIG” is the graffiti tag selected for the giant mural, which will scan 20 feet across the center’s eight-foot-tall perimeter fence.  The center’s acronym NRREC will also be spelled out around the mural edge to proudly reinforce its focus on developing a positive future for neighborhood youth through Recreation, Education and Creativity.   Artist Grammer and representatives from the North Roseville R.E.C. Center and Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery will meet with interested teens from the NRREC after school on Monday, September 21, to learn more about the artist’s work and his plan for their participation in the mural project. Participating youth will join Grammer and volunteers on September 22, from 3:00 until 8:00 pm, to complete the project.

Funding and in-kind donations for the mural project have been graciously provided by Shane Grammer, KW Cares from Keller Williams Realty, Roseville ARCONA, and Roseville Arts. 

WHO:                    Artist Shane Grammer and Teens at the North Roseville R.E.C. Center

WHAT:                  Urban Art Mural Project

WHEN:                 September 22, 2009, 3-8pm (Project Introduction, September 21, 5-6pm)

WHERE:                North Roseville R.E.C. Center, 313 High Street, Roseville, CA 95678

WHY:                    To instruct teens to paint legitimate urban art while providing them the opportunity to enhance their community center

BOUT SHANE GRAMMER

Artist Shane Grammer has turned his fascination with edgy urban art and design into a successful and legitimate art career.  For the past decade, he has specialized in the creation of unique, highly stylized murals and three-dimensional art pieces. His company, SG Studios, employs four full-time and regularly brings in additional part-time painters and installers to design and construct themed environments and retail art installations. SG Studios creates everything from realistic city settings that are heavily influenced by urban and industrial design to whimsical forests that are inspired by animation. Grammer’s work with SG Studios has attracted the attention of commercial businesses, malls, churches, restaurants and theme parks throughout the US.  His art has been featured at the Blue Line Gallery in Roseville; Sarah Jane & Co., The Vox, Brick House and The Artisan Gallery in Sacramento; and 1AM Gallery in San Francisco. For more information see www.shanegrammer.com

ABOUT NORTH ROSEVILLE R.E.C. CENTER

North Roseville R.E.C. opens its doors weekdays during the school year and summers to provide a healthy, stable environment for disadvantaged, at-risk youth in the community.  Staff and volunteers facilitate programs that encourage positive experiences through a variety of opportunities that may not otherwise be available to this population.  Free services include healthy meals, homework assistance and participation in a variety of healthy activities such as sports, arts and crafts, computer and cooking classes, and special field trips. The Center currently welcomes about 200 local youth.  For more information call 916-789-7884.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS BLUE LINE GALLERY

2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA  A-LIST

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts.  Further information may be obtained on the website:  www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

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LOTTERY FOR THE ARTS A SUCCESS!

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ROSEVILLE ARTS PREMIERE EVENT, LOTTERY FOR THE ARTS A SUCCESS!

ROSEVILLE, Calif., September 14, 2009—The Roseville Arts Board of Directors announced that its first ever “Lottery for the Arts” event held on Friday, September 12, 2009 raised over $17,000 to benefit its children’s and families’ arts programs taking place in the Blue Line Gallery in support of its mission: “creating a vibrant community for the arts.” 
 

The evening was attended by enthusiastic patrons who had a wonderful time enjoying great food, wine, music, raffle prizes, live auctions, and the lottery itself.  In an email to Roseville Arts, Valerie & John Bowman stated, “The art lottery evening was the most fun we have had in ages! The event was so well organized. The food was good, the gallery looked great, the auctioneer, Kevin O’Callaghan was terrific and the energy was high and festive. Besides all that, we got one of our top five choices.  We’re already looking forward to next year’s Lottery for the Arts!”
 

 Executive Director, Barbara Dolder stated, “This event was made possible through the generosity of artists, sponsors , and a dedicated Board of Directors who contributed to making the art lottery such a smashing success.  In these difficult economic times, we are indeed fortunate to have a supportive community that understands the vital need to keep the arts alive, not only for today, but for generations to come. “
 

In addition to the 104 donations of art that was included in the lottery, generous sponsors contributed to the event.  Sponsors included: Rabobank, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Divine Desserts, Premier Laser Center & Med Spa, Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steak House, Jim & Diane Williams, Darla Yetter, Bright Beginnings Welcoming Service,  Julie Fielder, Mark Heggen, Mourier Land Investment Corporation, Noel Flynn Art & Frame Factory, Our Growing Concern, A Chef’s Table, Café Zorro, California Bank & Trust, Sue Kirstein, Cindy & Joe Strickland, and Gretchen Lindemann Tobin.

Visit Roseville Arts website: www.rosevillearts.org for more information.  To view contact information and selections of work by contributing artists, go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/rosevillearts/LotteryForTheArtsArtwork#. 

Links to photographs of the event and copies of this release will be available on Roseville Arts Blog: http://bluelinegallery.blogspot.com/ 

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS!  2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA  A-LIST

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts.  Further information may be obtained on the website:  www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

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This Saturday - Art of the Pop-Up!

We are busy-bees here are the Blue Line. The Lottery for the Arts exhibit and event ended last Friday night (more on that later) and we are already gearing up for the next exciting exhibit, The Art of the Pop-up Book: The Red Dot Series by David A Carter.
















In today's Sac Bee, there was a great article about Dave Carter and the exhibit. Both the article and video are available on the Sac Bee website or by clicking here.

This fabulous and very unique exhibit opens during the 3rd Sat Art Walk, this Saturday, Sept 19 and will be on display until Jan 9, 2010. Join us for the opening and meet Dave Carter!

Opening Reception, Sept. 19, 6:30-9pm
Book Signing, 3-4 & 6-7pm
Kids! Join the artist for hands-on, 1-4pm

For more information visit our website.
And read Sac Bee interview with Dave Carter, here.

Lottery for the Arts Exhibition Opened

Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

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Media Contacts:

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NEWS ALERT

Lottery for the Arts Exhibition Opened at the Blue Line Gallery

ROSEVILLE, Calif., September 2, 2009— Roseville Arts announced that 104 pieces of art valued at nearly $40,000 have been received from contributing artists , included in its “Lottery for the Arts—Everybody Wins” event to take place on September 11, 2009.  The art is currently on view through September 10.   “It's so exciting to see the depth of the selection of work for this event," said curator Beth Rohlfes, "You really can't lose in this Lottery. There is something here for everyone!"   An army of volunteer artists assisted Rohlfes during installation of the 104 pieces in time for the opening on September 1.   She continued, “Visitors to the gallery are amazed at the quality of work making up the exhibit  and are enjoying  voting for their favorite piece—the largest vote getter will receive the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and a cash prize to be awarded on September 10th . “

  
Who:  Roseville Arts at the Blue Line Gallery

What:  An art lottery – the first of its kind for the Sacramento Region - An exciting evening of food, wine, fine art--everyone goes home with a piece of original art!  In addition, prizes will be raffled off during lottery breaks and a live auction will culminate the evening.

When:  Preview Exhibition opened September 1 and continues through September 10; Gallery Hours—Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturdays, 1-8pm; Gala Lottery for the Arts Event: September 11, 2009; Beginning at 6:30 pm

Where: Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery,   405 Vernon Street, Roseville, California

Why:  To celebrate the generosity of more than 100 local artists who are supporting community arts programs through their donations of fine art     

Cost: Ticket Cost:  $175 per ticket which admits 2 guests to the Lottery party and ensures that the holder will “win” a piece of fine art.  Proceeds benefit children and family arts programs presented by Roseville Arts in support of its mission: “Creating a vibrant community through the arts.”

In addition to the 104 donations of art, generous sponsors have contributed to the event.  Sponsors to date include: Rabobank, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Premier Laser Center & Med Spa, Diane Williams, Darla Yetter, Bright Beginnings Welcoming Service, Divine Desserts, Julie Fielder, Mourier Land Investment Corporation, Noel Flynn Art & Framing, Our Growing Concern, Tahoe Joe’s, A Chef’s Table, Matthew and Kelly Bell, Café Zorro, & Sue Kirstein.  

Visit Roseville Arts website: www.rosevillearts.org for breaking news of the event, view art available to win, and to purchase a lottery ticket.   All proceeds from the event will benefit   Roseville Arts family-oriented programs and services available in its Blue Line Gallery.  

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS!  2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA  A-LIST

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts.  Further information may be obtained on the website:  www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net
 

For further information contact Roseville Arts, 916-783-4117.

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A photo gallery of Lottery for the Arts preparation available at: http://picasaweb.google.com/rosevillearts/LotteryForTheArts02?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOw8N7vovW27QE#

Upcoming Workshops at the Blue Line Gallery

 Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

                                                         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                                              

Media Contacts:

Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

rosecurator@surewest.net, roseart@surewest.net    

(916) 783-4117

Upcoming Workshops at the Blue Line Gallery

Something for everyone!

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 28, 2009—The Blue Line Gallery announces its fall workshops for children and adults.

 

WHO:                    Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery

WHAT:                  Workshops for adults and children

WHEN:                 Fall 2009; specific dates & times listed below

WHY:                    To provide opportunities for learning in the arts

WHERE:                Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

COST:                    Specific to workshops, listed below

The Business of Art – Sunday, Sept. 13, 12:30-4:30p.m. $68 member / $78 non member / $88 at the door.

Gayle Rappaport-Weiland will share valuable information and helpful hints with artists interested in learning how to market their work successfully. Rappaport-Weiland is a teacher, consultant and artist whose work is featured in galleries, collections and art publications throughout California and the western United States.  The artist has been praised widely for her contributions to the local business of art and art education scenes, including the annual broadcasting of the KVIE Art Auction.  Email Gayle at gayle@grappaport.com.

The Art of Pop-Up – Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-3p.m. $30 member / $40 non member.

Artist and pop-up engineer David A. Carter will introduce basic pop-up designs and engineering tricks to help participants explore their own creative ideas in this hands-on workshop, designed for adults—teachers, parents, anyone 18 or older. In his career of 35 years, Carter has published more than 80 pop-up books. His exploration of ideas in recent years lead to the publication of The Red Dot Series, five pop-up books filled with colorful, non-representative, spontaneous Modern Art forms.  Pop-up sculpture from these books, including larger models, will be featured in “The Art of the Pop-Up Book” opening September 19 at the Blue Line Gallery. More about David Carter at www.popupbooks.com/.

Poetry About Art: A Young Adults Workshop – Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 9 - 11:30 a.m. $25 member / $35 non-member

Young adults (grades 6-8) will learn about ekphrasis, the writing of poetry about art, in this interactive workshop taught by John Bowman.  Participants will go home with a poem they have written that day. Poetry from the workshop will be displayed at the Blue Line Gallery next to the artwork it is about. Bowman is a published poet, writer and former editor and publisher of the Roseville Press-Tribune.  His gentle and empathic style will inspire participants to reach inside and connect with the poet they always have with them.  Email John at valjohnbow@aol.com

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts.  Further information may be obtained on the website:  www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

 

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