Opening of our Anniversary Show, Purpose, Perspective and Passion . Where:
_ . When: Art
Receiving: ...Sun., Aug. 23, 12-1pm Opening Reception
(wine & cheese): ...Sat., Aug. 29, Reception 6-9 PM
Exhibition: ...August 29 - September 19th, Wed - Sun. 12-5 PM
Art Pickup: ...Sun., Sept. 20, 12-1pm ...
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Press Release: . . FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Kraft President 650-444-1354 president@sbawca.org
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Aug. 05, 2009 – The South Bay Area Women Caucus for the Arts (SBAWCA) announced
today that 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization, as well as its collaboration with the Guerilla
Girls West for the “Control” exhibition. Also they received an award from the County of Santa Clara Probation
Department for working with girls held at the center. To celebrate their 20th year, the organization is holding its “Purpose,
Perspective and Passion” exhibit between Aug. 29 and Sept. 19 at the Object Art Galley in San Jose. “This
is a tremendous achievement for the SBAWCA. Celebrating 20 years is a statement of dedication on part of the community,”
said Susan Kraft, president. ““We are women at the nexus of science, engineering and visual arts. This is why
our 20th anniversary show is so significant, and it seeks to exemplify each artist’s personal journey, reflecting the
past 20 years of life experience, defining us as artists.” The “Purpose, Perspective and Passion”
show will take place between Aug. 29 and Sept. 19 at the Object Art Gallery located at 592 North Fifth Street, San Jose, Calif.
The opening reception will be on Aug. 29, 6-9 pm at Object Art Gallery. During the month of August, the SBAWCA held
the “Control” exhibit at the SOMArts Gallery in San Francisco. This show was juried by the Guerrilla Girls West,
a branch of the well-known and reputed Guerrilla Girls. “Curating an exhibition of 79 California women artists,
chosen from 171 women that submitted work, is a testament to the power of women in the arts,” said Karen Gutfreund,
SBAWCA board member and “Control” curator. “Working with this group of exceptional women attests to the
effort SBAWCA has been engaged in these past 20 years.” In early July, the organization was honored by the Santa
Clara County Probation Department for the volunteerism of its members at the Wright Residential Center. SBAWCA members Dana
Eaton and Alejandra Chaverri instituted an art workshop for young women at the center, attesting to the organization’s
commitment to the community.
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The images below are some of the figurative pieces
entered into the 20th Anniversary Show. In addition to these pieces, there are also many abstraction and landscapes entered
in the show by our members.
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Darlene Boyd, "Nedra's Taliswoman", Acrylic, 36 x 24 inches, 2007
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click any image to download a high-res publicity file
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Terenia Offenbacker, "Geisha",
Oil, 24 x 20 inches, 2009
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Foster Beigler, "She", Oil on Wood Panel, 24 x 18 inches, 2005
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Art Sale Opportunity During the Anniversary Show As you may recall, SBAWCA is not a sales organization with no
sales mechanisms in place. However, if someone does want to buy your art, you can do this privately during the show. To
do this, you need to leave your contact information with the sitters. We will have a lined sheet for all selling artists to
fill out which potential art buyers can read and copy. Also, If you do sell a piece, the art gallery would like 10%,
so you may want to adjust your prices accordingly.
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