#montalvo arts center

[we-players]

Check out our fun teaser for Adventures with Alice at Montalvo Arts Center and then buy your tickets for tonight (Thursday) or Friday evening! Our shows are sold out on Sunday!

Video by the inimitable @tracymartinphotography

[visualandpublicart]

JOIN US ON THURS., April 27, 2023 FOR VPA’s VISITING ARTIST SERIES | FEATURING Related Tactics!

Lecture date: April 27, 2023

Time: 6-8pm

Location: VPA Complex, Build. 70

Free & Open to the Public!

Register for Event: Advance Registration/Self-Attestation*

For ADA Accommodations: Carol Silveira at casilveira@csumb.edu

Lecture Title: Collectivity as Practice

Lecture Description: Related Tactics (Michele Carlson, Weston Teruya, and Nate Watson) will discuss our work together as a collaborative unit, a platform that allows us to disrupt the idea of a singular artist voice wherever possible—challenging the radical individualism embedded in the art world and our lives—particularly as we engage with issues requiring a multiplicity of perspectives to build collective analysis and power. While the core of our work is a creative collaboration between the three leads, we often utilize curatorial approaches as artistic gestures to construct space for collective voice, address the impacts of systemic white supremacy, and foster mutual support and transformation.

About Collective: Related Tactics is an artistic collaboration between artists and cultural workers Michele Carlson, Weston Teruya, and Nathan Watson. Formed in 2015, our projects are made at the intersection of race and culture. We explore the connections between art, movements for social justice, and the public through trans-disciplinary exchanges, collective making, and dialog. Related Tactics has exhibited at Wexner Center for the Arts, University of San Francisco Thacher Gallery, Southern Exposure, The Luminary, and Center for Craft; and supported through Kala Art Institute’s Print Public, Montalvo Arts Center, Craft Research Fund, San Francisco Arts Commission, and Ruth Foundation for the Arts.

Artist’s Website: https://relatedtactics.com/

[sfacgalleries]

Artist Talk: Miguel Arzabe and Daniela Rivera from San Francisco Arts Commission on Vimeo.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 6:30pm SFAC Main Gallery

Join exhibiting artists Miguel Arzabe and Daniela Rivera for a conversation about their work and process. Moderated by Matthew Villar Miranda, curatorial associate at Berkeley Art Museum.

This program is planned in conjunction with the exhibition Praxis of Local Knowledge on view at the SFAC Main Gallery through August 17, 2024.

About the Panelists Miguel Arzabe is a visual artist who lives and works in Oakland. He had recent solo shows at Shulamit Nazarian Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) and Johansson Projects (Oakland, CA). Arzabe’s work has been featured in such festivals as Hors Pistes (Centre Pompidou, Paris), Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (Montreal), and the Geumgang Nature Art Biennale (Gongju, South Korea); and in museums and galleries including MAC Lyon (France), MARS Milan (Italy), RM Projects (Auckland), FIFI Projects (Mexico City), Marylhurst University (Oregon), the Contemporary Jewish Museum, Berkeley Art Museum, the CCA Wattis Institute, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Arzabe’s work is held in public collections such as the Harn Museum in Gainesville, Florida, Albuquerque Museum of Art, Oakland Museum of California, the de Young Museum, San Francisco Arts Commission, the State of California, as well as numerous private collections. He has attended many residencies including Facebook AIR, Headlands Center for the Arts, Montalvo Arts Center, Millay Arts, and Santa Fe Art Institute. He holds a BS from Carnegie Mellon University, an MS from Arizona State University, and an MFA from UC Berkeley. In 2022 Arzabe was awarded the San Francisco Bay Area Artadia Award. In 2023 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant and and a Golden Foundation Residency. In 2024 he was a SECA award finalist.

Born in Santiago, Chile, Daniela Rivera received her BFA from Pontifcia Universidad Católica de Chile in 1996 and her MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, Boston in 2006. She is currently Professor of Studio Art at Wellesley College. She has exhibited widely in Latin American cities including Santiago, Chile, as well as in the United States. She has been awarded residencies at Loghaven, Headland Center for the Arts, Surf Point, Proyecto ACE in Buenos Aires, Vermont Studio Arts Center, and the Skowhegan School of Paintings and Sculpture. And she has been the recipient of notable fellowships and grants including from The Chiaro Award, The Rappaport Prize, Now + There, the Massachusetts Cultural Council Award, VSC, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, the Berkshire Taconic Foundation, The FONDART in Chile, and the Saint Botolph Club foundation Distinguish Artist Award. Recent or upcoming exhibitions include: New Worlds, NMWA, Washington DC, 2024, Donde el Cielo Toca la Tierra, Matucana 100, Santiago Chile, 2024, Praxis of Local Knowledge, San Francisco Art Commission, San Francisco, Labored Landscapes; Where The Sky Touches the Earth, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fragmentos para una Historia del Olvido/ Fragments for a History of Displacement, The Davis Museum, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA (2018–2019); En Busca de los Andes, solo exhibition with Proyecto ACE, Buenos Aires, Argentina (June 2019); Sobremesa (Karaoke Politics), a public art project developed as her Now + There Accelerator Fellowship.

Matthew Villar Miranda (he/they/siya) is Curatorial Associate at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. In their former position as Visual Arts Curatorial Fellow at the Walker Art Center, they worked on exhibitions by Julie Mehretu, Pao Houa Her, Paul Chan, and Pacita Abad. They serve on the Board of Stakeholders Museums Moving Forward (MMF), a Ford and Mellon Foundation-funded initiative of an intergenerational, cross-institutional coalition of art museum professionals committed to advancing equity across the museum field. In 2021, they co-curated the Art for Justice Fund-supported exhibition Undoing Time: Art and Histories of Incarceration at the Arizona State University Art Museum (ASUAM). They received their BA in History of Art from UC Berkeley (2013) and graduated among the inaugural class of ASU-Los Angeles County Museum of Art Master's Fellowship in Art History (2021).

[expertlocksmiths]

Embarking on Flavorful Tales: Exploring Saratoga Culinary Wonders Through the Ages

'Gardens of Serenity: Unveiling the Soul of Saratoga, CA' explores the verdant tapestry of gardens that add beauty and tranquility to this Californian city.

This detailed guide unravels the intricate relationship between the city's landscape and its community, highlighting the gardens as not just places of natural beauty, but as vital components of Saratoga's identity.

The text presents an articulate narrative that carries readers through the city's well-manicured parks, private gardens, and public spaces, illustrating how these havens of serenity foster a sense of belonging and unity among residents.

Discover the soul of Saratoga through the lens of its gardens, its green heart beating steadily amidst urban life.

Unearthing Saratoga's Green Gems

Diving into Saratoga's green gems, we begin to uncover the tranquil beauty and diverse flora that define this Californian haven.

Nestled amidst the urban sprawl of Silicon Valley, Saratoga's gardens offer a serene retreat, flourishing with an array of indigenous plants and exotic species.

The Montalvo Arts Center, Villa Montalvo, and Hakone Gardens are prime examples, each presenting unique botanical landscapes that evoke a sense of belonging and peace.

From the towering redwoods of Villa Montalvo to the meticulously manicured Zen gardens of Hakone, these green spaces are deeply imbued with the region's cultural and ecological heritage.

They serve as serene sanctuaries for locals and tourists alike, confirming Saratoga's reputation as a verdant refuge in the heart of California's bustling tech hub.

Gardens' Role in Community Cohesion

While these gardens serve as tranquil retreats, they also play a pivotal role in fostering community cohesion in Saratoga. They act as shared spaces where residents can connect with nature and each other, serving as stages for communal interactions. From casual strolls to organized events, these green oases provide opportunities for residents to come together and engage in various activities.

Moreover, the gardens help in nurturing a sense of communal identity and shared responsibility. Residents actively participate in their maintenance, appreciating their beauty and taking pride in their upkeep. This collective effort strengthens the bonds within the community, creating a sense of belonging and unity.

Additionally, the gardens provide therapeutic benefits, enhancing the overall well-being of residents. Being in nature and surrounded by beauty offers a sense of calm and relaxation. This contributes to the physical and mental health of individuals, promoting a healthier and happier community.

Furthermore, the gardens bridge generational gaps, serving as education platforms for younger generations while providing serene spaces for older residents. Children can learn about the environment and the importance of preserving nature, while older residents can find solace and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

[lucasartres]

Kija Lucas. The Museum of Sentimental Taxonomy (Xia, 29. Tulsa). 2020.

[oldschoolhip-hop]

Talking Roots: Trees of Witness

Talking Roots: Trees of Witness

Thatfool AL is going to be performing along with a bunch of other local artist at the Montalvo Arts Center on July 17th, 2021. Talking Roots is a collaboration between The Confederation of Ohlone People, BANDALOOP and Lucas Artist Residency about a new outdoor vertical dance production investigating scientific theory and traditional understandings of forest systems, land management, and…

[sunsetwaffle345]

touched some trees and almost tripped over some roots

[wanderingneighborhoods]

The Phelan Castus Garden in Montalvo Arts Center. It may be small, but it is beautiful! Read more about it on my #TravelBlog! ====> https://wanderingneighborh.wixsite.com/wanderneighborhoods/my-blog/the-beautiful-italianate-garden

[biggerstaffexposure]

Day in Polaroids I-III | ©Jennifer R. Biggerstaff Photography 2017

[we-players]

Sometimes it's the silliest stories, the maddest moments, the most whimsical wisdom that helps us to feel seen, and heard, and loved.

Sometimes, it's the most absurd adventures the most joyous journeys, the most fantastic flights of fancy that teach us who we are.

Sometimes, it's the most playful people the most fabulous friends and the company that we keep that reminds us where we belong. Thank you for supporting our work! https://www.weplayers.org/donate

[rebeccachesney]

I am currently on a residency at Montalvo Arts Centre in California - i got here on Monday night. The journey was long, but the views from the window were wonderful of snow covered lands, frozen seas and manmade patterns on the landscape. I’m here for two months and i’m looking at ecology, landscape and extreme weather.

[lucasartres]

http://montalvoarts.org/participants/candice_lin/

Candice Lin, “Recipe for Spontaneous Generation: Baby Mice”, 2015. Fabric, dried wheat, baby mice, alcohol, glass jar, airlock, copper pipe. 26 x 4 x 4 inches. Ghebaly Gallery, Los Angeles.

[whatwouldmickeydo]

💛✨Comfort Tag Game✨🌙

Perfect for a rainy Thursday! Thank you @gardenerian and @look-i-love-u for tagging me 😊

Song: Ain’t No Sunshine, Bill Withers

Band: The Head and the Heart

Movie: The Princess Bride

Actress: Tilda Swinton

Actor: Tie between Timothy Olyphant and Michael K Williams

TV show: New Girl

Concert video: Please Don’t Tell Her, Jason Mraz live at Montalvo Arts Center

Book: Ella Enchanted (if someone even MENTIONS that cursed movie to me I will fly into a rage)

Author: Terry Pratchett

Poem: The Orange, Wendy Cope

Character: 🥰Mickey🥰

Piece of clothing: my greenish gray long sleeved sleep shirt that’s four sizes too big and is essentially a sleep dress

Meal: Mac and cheese

Snack: cheese and crackers

Drink: mint hot choccy

Animal: cows 🐮

Room: bedroom I love flat surfaces

Gonna tag some beauties @howlinchickhowl @catgrassplantdad @heymrspatel @celestialmickey @iansfreckles @greggster @gallawitchxx @you-are-so-much-better-than-that @sleepyfacetoughguy @unbridgeabledistances @sluttymickey @smokey-mickey @7x10mickey @self-absorbed-pretty-boy @sickness-health-all-that-shit @abundanceofnots @messedwithmandy @mrsinistertype @lethargicmick @mickmilks

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