Hello everyone! I wanted to pop in and say a little hello. I hope you had the Happiest of Holidays. This last year turned out to be quite a whirlwind of amazing. Between the ‘TUBE. Presents’ art/music shows and meeting both local and worldwide artists, musicians, dreamers, crafters, actors, film makers, comedians and lovers of the … Continue reading
Superheroes, villains, and characters of a variety of comics were all crammed into the Crocker Art Museum on November 14, 2013. They called it the Crocker-Con Art Mix and it sure was incredible. Upon walking into the museum we found a bunch of people dressed up in Cosplay. Artists had tables set up and were creating … Continue reading
At a glance, Waylon Horner’s work is a fun mass of Technicolor abstracted cartoon madness. But if you look a little closer…well let’s just say it can be a bit of a surprise. In light of his subject matter, it shouldn’t be a shocker that one of Horner’s earliest inspirations was H.R. Giger. Giger, a … Continue reading
“SEN” New work and installations by Lisa Solomon Opening reception for the artist 6 to 8pm Friday, November 15th Lisa’s art practice is a continuing investigation of gender archetypes and hybridizations, as well as an examination into her own personal history. Through obsessive repetition and re-contextualization, she takes traditional feminine handicrafts and elevates them … Continue reading
Dan Herrera is a innovative professional photographic artist. He uses a 19th century method of photography and incoprorates 21st century technology. For more information on Dan visit his website at danherrerastudio.com TUBE would like to give a big thanks to Morgan G., Cameron Carr, Austin Janovich and of course Dan Herrera. Continue reading
Fouladi Projects is excited to host Project Color Corps first annual fundraising event – Art for HUEmanity. This one night event features artwork for auction from nearly 100 artists – working in a range of mediums from painting, photography, ceramics and mixed media – exploring the power of color as catalyst. Twenty-five of the featured … Continue reading
Andy Lowry’s been an 80s-era DIY punk. A creator of zines. She’s been a feminist, an activist, a student and a teacher. An artistic creator for decades, just last year she added full-time artist to her collection of experiences, selling decoupage plates and trays under the moniker Why Girls Go Astray. Her work is unique … Continue reading
The afternoon was creeping towards evening as we arrived at the Crocker Art Museum, ready to escape the heavy warmth of the outside air. This month’s Art Mix greeted us with craft tables and the proclamation of tonight’s theme, French Twist. We started out by taking in a lecture on the drawings of the French … Continue reading
Over 100 Sacramento Artists Chosen to Show in KVIE Art Auction KVIE to Broadcast Award-Winning Art 9/20-9/22 Celebrating KVIE Public Television’s thirty-two years of creating an accessible venue to bring art into the homes of Northern Californians, the 2013 KVIE Art Auction will showcase over 250 works of art by emerging, well-known, and world-renown … Continue reading
Now through July 27th, 2013 come vist the Brickhouse Gallery and check out their newest venture “1,000 Bowls to Feed the Hungry” The vision for this piece was fairly simple: Create 1,000 ceramic bowls and find artists to glaze and personalize them. Then spread them throughout the art community and sell them to raise funds … Continue reading
The Arctic Circle has always been a place of dreams for Westerners: Ancient Greeks searched out a source of tin, Dark Age Vikings explored with faith for colonization, and more modern Europeans have believed for centuries they might find life-affirming resources (The Fountain of Youth!) and creatures (unicorns!) among the frozen wastelands. In the world … Continue reading
There is a story behind everything that Farnaz Shadravan does. Shadravan, who hails from Iran, brings with her art a feeling of redemption to everyday objects. It started with a refrigerator door that someone had thrown out onto the street. When she stumbled across it, Shadravan saw its potential and brought it to her dental … Continue reading
artMRKT San Francisco, the Bay Area’s premier contemporary and modern art fair, will feature 70 galleries from around the globe, bringing some of the world’s most intriguing artists and galleries to San Francisco. In showcasing historically important work alongside relevant contemporary pieces and projects, artMRKT will create an ideal context for the discovery, exploration and … Continue reading
Adam Wever-Glen hasn’t been painting for long, however, he is creating a bit of a stir. His large “mugshot” style portraits are painted realistically, but offer nearly as much personality as you receive when meeting someone face-to-face. I found Adam’s art hanging at District 30 a few months ago and immediately was drawn in to the … Continue reading
Join us for Reverie. A night full of magical art and dreamy music. Musical Performances by Hearts +Horses PETS and David Houston and String Theory Artwork will be displayed by Autumn Brown Mark Fox JuJu Hearts Allyson Seconds Jenny Price Tessa Renae Ratner Artist reception is from 6-8 Music begins at 8 $7 admission starting … Continue reading
Everyone remembers Pablo Picasso who painted Picador at eight years old, or Shirley Temple who received an Academy Award at the age of seven. We don’t know what it is but there is something truly amazing and inspiring about a young prodigy. Every year or decade or century there is an outstanding young soul who … Continue reading
During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs for millions of people by organizing work for public benefit. It was an effort by the government to provide unemployment relief and stimulate the economy. In addition to providing work and wages for day laborers to repair roads, build bridges, and complete other infrastructure projects, the … Continue reading
Meet Angelo Esquivel With 2nd Saturday just around the corner, and a three day weekend at our door many Artists are finishing up their work and are getting ready to play. With many 2nd Saturday events being held around downtown it can become a little overwhelming on which event to attend, so don’t worry TUBE … Continue reading
Art has a way of speaking that is as individual as each and every one of us is. The ability to reason might be the most defining human characteristic. As a result, we do not always find answers for intangible questions that lie in perception itself. With a passion for sculpting, Lin Green has used her skill … Continue reading
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