TALKING ART 2007-2008 SCHEDULE

Talking Art is a series of salon-style discussions about art - making it, appreciating it, and collecting it. These gatherings are intended to demystify the art world and provide for a meaningful exchange of ideas while surrounded by the changing exhibitions at the San Jose ICA.

WHEN:
Second Thurdays of the month, 7:00 pm discussion
WHERE:
The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
560 South First Street, San Jose
HOW MUCH:
Free for ICA members and $5 for non-members

March 13, 2008
The Print Center
The ICA now has a print center with quarterly Artist-in-Residency (AIR), workshops and private instruction. Join Director Fanny Retsek along with the print center's current AIR's to discuss printmaking, collaboration and creativity.

April 10, 2008
The Gallery Game
Representatives from Bay Area galleries talk about their individual directions, exhibitions and artists.

Panelists include: Michael Rosenthal, Director, Michael Rosenthal Contemporary Art, DJ Harmon, Director, Hang Art Gallery, Vanessa Blaikie and Joey Piziali, Co-directors Ping Pong Gallery, Sherry Koyama, Co-director, the Lab

May 8, 2008
Art Outside the Gallery: Making Art Public Art
While some may say all art is public art, what happens when artists make work that exists outside gallery walls and in the real world? How does seeing art in a public venue change the way we see our environment? This panel will explore public art, whether temporary, site specific, permanent or ephemeral.

Panelists include: Elliot Lessing, Curator and founder of Center for Outdoor Contemporary Art, and artists Helena Keefe, Jon Brumit, and Robin Lasser

June 12, July 11, August 8
2008 Portfolio Reviews
Curators, art dealers, teachers and artists will provide 20-minute individual critiques of artists' portfolios. Each artist will have two critiques.

You are only eligible to participate in ONE pf the summer portfolio reviews. These are special closed sessions. Only ICA members who have pre-registered my attend. Registration begins May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Cost: $25.

Reviewers include: Andrea Schwartz, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, DJ Harmon, Director, Hang Art Gallery, Denise Ruiz, Manager, Hang Art Gallery, Lori Gordon, artist and independent curator, Gabe Scott, Curator, 111 Minna Gallery, Karen Kienzle, Curator, de Saisset Museum, Jay Auslander, Hosfelt Gallery, Melissa Behrazesh, Exhibition Manager, Pacific Art League, Kuniko Vroman, CADRE, Montalvo Research Residency Coordinator, Clark Buckner, Director, Mission17 Gallery, Angelica Muro, Independent Curator and TBA