(detail), SBAWCA's journal of art criticism, is calling for works on the theme of voice, identity, and communication in cyberspace. The territory of the virtual is vast and in fact unlimited. The ways we are able to communicate and present ourselves in this space are mutable and evolving.
We are encountering new challenges, experiences and pleasures in our virtual interactions. The ways we think, express, approach, engage, and resolve are being altered. (detail) is looking for works which address these issues and their effects.

Topic examples include: net art, activism, access, email, chatrooms, discussion groups, representation, interactive web environments/games, MUD's, net etiquette, professional presentation... Forms may include: theory, practice, criticism, reviews, personal experience, and creative works. Contributors must be current members of WCA. Open to all chapters.

Initial deadline is Sept 15, 2000.
Submit work and query to:
Nanette Wylde (guest editor)
[email protected]
[email protected] (after 8/20)

Meet the artist at the reception, July 15, 2-4pm.

The Pacific Art League is located at 668 Ramona Street (at Forest) in Palo Alto. She will be teaching "Painting with Acrylics" this summer at the League, Tuesdays, 9:30 to 12:00, for all levels, an 8 week course starting July 11th.

TEL: 831-469-0287
E-MAIL: [email protected]

Artist Reception June 24 2-5pm
For more information, email: [email protected]

There are exciting plans for an active photo group to meet, exchange ideas, share viewing their photos and work toward having a group show. The proposal is that the group meet every other month on the 2nd or 3rd
Thursday. The group will decide on a particular location as an assignment (to go individually, with another photographer or in a group as each photographer prefers) sometime in the following two months and then share the resulting photos at the next meeting, either as prints or even as a slide show. It's not only fascinating, but a great learning experience to see what other photographers do with the same subject matter. It is
potentially a good idea for an exhibition as well and once we get going, we plan to put together a proposal for a group show. We would like the group to be open to non-members and men as well to bring in outside energy and viewpoints and inspire new creativity.

The inaugural planning meeting is scheduled for June 15th at 7:30 PM to be held at Diane Cassidy's house in Cupertino. As we find out where interested participants are from, we can choose a different location for subsequent meetings.

If you have any suggestions or questions, contact: Dotti Cichon at .

Reception: Thursday, June 8, 6-8 pm.

A.I.R. Galler 11
40 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10013

Now that Book Nook has been brought to a successful conclusion, it is time to look ahead to 2001 and make some plans. I have invited our inactive members from past years as well as some new book artists who may be
interested in joining our group. Our final meeting before the fall will be on June 5th, Monday at 7:30 in Barbara Clark's Studio U-7 at Cubberley Community Center. Address is 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, and parking is best in the Piazza Market parking lot just adjacent to Cubberley. Old Bookies may want to bring a new friend interested in
finding out about books arts.

Please bring ideas for mini workshop techniques, book binding skills you would like to develop, and ideas for future venues for book arts shows. Also any constructive suggestions on how to improve shows such as Book
Nook.

If you have questions, [email protected]

LOCATION:
157 Central Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

DIRECTIONS:
From Highway 17 South (direction Santa Cruz), take the second Los Gatos exit: EAST Los Gatos.Merge onto Saratoga/Los Gatos Road (Hwy 9). Right onto Los Gatos Blvd. at T junction LEFT up Jackson at 2nd stop sign. Second RIGHT up OAK HILL WAY. At top of hill turn RIGHT onto CENTRAL AVE. Second to the last house on left.

The panelists will consider SASHA LEE'S work as a point of departure for a conversation concerning pressures facing women and artists from other cultures. Issues of assimilation, conflicted identity, minority experience, and notions of beauty will be considered. The opening reception for Ms Lee's exhibition NEW WORKS BY CALIFORNIA ARTISTS will immediately follow the ArtTalk.

Panelists: Jean Yi, Sasha Yungji Lee, and Susette Min.

For more information call 408 247-3754 x22

Pacific Prints 2000 is a premier print exhibit opening May 2, 2000 and continuing through June 30, 2000 at the Palo Alto Art League, 668 Ramona in Palo Alto. Several WCA members are among the 79 artists that have been juried into
the show. Dotti Cichon is Curator/Chairperson of the event.

Reception: May 21, 2000 5-8 PM
Presentations by award winning artists: Tom Killion: traditional and contemporary Japanesewoodblock printing, James Groleau: multicolor mezzotints, Jimin Lee: etching processes.

FOR ENTRY FORM CALL: 510-841-7338

Curated by David Middlebrook, Professor of Sculpture at SJSU. Participating artists include: Ann Belden, Patricia Bengston-Jones, Kati Casida, Edward Clapp, Pamela Dernham, Cynthia Handel, Jane Johnson, Sarah Kotzamani,
Paulette Peterson, Niki Schrager, Amelia Solomon

April 20-June 2, 2000
The Courtyard at 600 Townsend St.
San Francisco

Open M-F from 9-5
for more info. call: 510-236-7774

The LGAA has a web site which contains the basic information about the show and an entry form. Access the site at www.lgaa.org.

To be placed on the mailing list to receive a prospectus and application contact:
Ella Fisher 408-353-3238 or
e-mail:

Works Gallery
30 N. 3rd St.
San Jose, CA
Tel: 408-295-8378

Questions? E-mail or .

Wear your most outrageous hat!!

Works Gallery
30 N. 3rd St.
San Jose, CA
Tel: 408-295-8378

Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, 12pm - 4pm.
Thursdays 12pm - 7pm. And of course, Sunday, April 16, 1pm - 4pm for the gala reception.

Questions? E-mail or .

Bring a piece of your art and a plate of food. Push pins, tables and beverages will be provided.
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Location: Sarah Ratchye's studio
#F3 at Cubberley Studios
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
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To Attend,you must bring a piece of your art.
(sketch books will be on hand for forgetful members)

Questions? Call Sarah Ratchye at her studio: 650-856-0972. If you can supply an extra table, let her know.

McBean Theater
The Exploratorium
3601 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
Free, open to the public, wheelchair accessible.

The Off Ramp ensemble with their electronic instruments will playfully improvise while watching the colorful animated videos of Alex and Martha
Nicoloff. By contrast, the Nicoloffs will present new abstract animations they created while listening to recorded music.

Added attraction: An exhibit of digital art in the lobby.

For additional material, visit the websites dnai.com/~nicoloff/alex or
www.ylem.org. Questions? Contact Trudy Reagan, 650-856-9593,

At least seven of our members were selected for the current exhibit at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto. Martha Castillo was awarded first prize. View the show this month. A reception for the artists will take place next Saturday, March 11, from 2-4 PM. Fred Holle, the juror for this exhibit, will be present to discuss the art works and his rationale for selection of art into the show. Other SBAWCA members in the show include Dotti Cichon,
Diane Erickson, Louise Freund, Doriane Heyman, Lori LeJeune, and Myrrh Trudy Reagan.

Pacific Art League of Palo Alto
668 Ramona St.
Palo Alto, CA
Tel: 650-321-3891
Hours: M-F 9-5; Sat. 10-4:30

an exhibit of works by the Women's Caucus for Art artists
of the Bay area (including SBAWCA Members) opens on March 9, 2000 and closes on April 6, 2000. Exhibit closed for Spring Break 3/19/00-3/26/00.

Place: Ohlone College Art Gallery
43600 Mission Blvd.
Fremont, CA
Hours: M-F 12:00-3:00 PM
Thursday eve. 6-9 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tel: 510-659-6176
There will be a reception and artist panel on April 6, 2000 from 6:30-9:00 PM.

MEDIA: all media including video. There is an outdoor area appropriate for sculpture.
MEMBERSHIP: Open to members of the Women's Caucus for Art.
DATES OF SHOW: March 8 through April 6, 2000.
A CATALOGUE WILL BE PUBLISHED: Include a short commentary.
SLIDE SUBMISSION: Please submit 3 slides with SASE. Put red dot in upper right corner of each slide, include title, size and medium of work.
DONATION: There is a $15 hanging donation due upon delivery of work. Make check to NCWCA.
DEADLINES: January 15, 2000 - Deadline for submittal of slides, resume and commentary. January 30, 2000 - Notification of accepted work. March 1, 2000 - Delivery of framed work to the gallery.
MAIL SLIDES AND SASE TO: Louie Art Gallery, Ohlone College Attention: Margaret Stainer 43600 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539

Meet kindred spirits who love math patterns and patterns in nature! We will meet and enjoy each othersí quilts, polyhedral constructions and holiday ornaments, origami, strange handmade books, tesselated designs, patterned paintings and anything else of this nature. We would also enjoy seeing your good resources like books and things youíve collectedóeven geometric puzzles! Organized by Trudy Myrrh Reagan.

Contact: Trudy, 650-856-9593 or [email protected] $10 per person (pays rent on room).

The event features the Academy Award winning film, Maya Lin: a Strong, Clear Voice, and a presentation by Deborah Kennedy, public works and environmental artist. See her current environmental installation, Nature Speaks, at the de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University.

Please join us, or or mail $12.00 per ticket to:
SBAWCA/Linda Fillhardt
1068 The Alameda Suite 14
San Jose, CA 95126

Curated by Jan Rindfleisch as a continuing presentation of book arts in the Bay area, this exhibition focuses on a regional book group, The South Bay Bookies, which promotes artists' books and on several artists who have tied book arts into other art forms such as collage, drawing, and painting. SBAWCA artists selected for the show are: Sandra Beard, Diane Cassidy, Connie Guidotti, Judith Hoffman, Jone Manoogian, Kent Manske, Trudy Myrrh Regan, M.J. Orcutt, and Nanette Wylde.

For further information please phone the Euphrat Museum of Art at 408-864-8836

May 9, Jone will present a traditional, hard cover, Japanese side binding technique. All materials will be furnished by the instructor with which to create a hand bound, blank journal or photo album with covers of decorative Asian papers and sewn with natural raffia twine or sinew.

May 16, you will learn to make a Codex book with sewn signatures, featuring an exposed spine and tapes, with paper covered hard board covers, sewn with sinew or waxed linen thread.

June 6, participants will construct a concertina fold artist's book based on photographs, poems, small sketches or paintings you furnish. Board covers will be finished with decorative Asian or hand made papers. No previous experience in hand made books is necessary and there is no extra materials fee. Registration will be limited to 15 persons per workshop. For registration forms and fee information please call Jone Small Manoogian at 650-493-0214.

7:30 pm

(Projected) Enrique Chagoya with the Mexican Heritage Corp.

June 10,1999.

7:30 pm

Grants writing workshop & information
Preston Metcalf - SJICA

This workshop is a comprehensive, hands-on course in mat design, cutting and framing taught by a professional in the field. Presenter: Bob White Fee: $25 Palo Alto Art Center 650-329-2366

The undiscovered world of Dorothea Lange, a multimedia play in two acts with original music and slides of Langes work. Held at the Annenberg Auditorium, Cummings Art Building, Stanford University. General Admission tickets cost $25 and the performance is a benefit for the Institute for Research on Women and Gender. Tel: 650 723-1994

The Palo Alto Art Center presents an evening of fashion from the art-to-wear gallery, Cicada of San Francisco. Fashion Show Tickets cost $35-$45 and include a dim sum reception. Call 650/329-2366 for more information

7:30 pm

Panel discussion - The logistics of putting together a large show, showing your artwork internationally & aesthetics.

George Rivera, Triton Museum, Preston Metcalf, SJICA & Kelly Deitweiler, Santa Clara University. SJICA.

The next meeting of the South Bay Bookies will be held on April 7, Wednesday at the studio U-7 of Barbara Clark at the Cubberley Art Studios, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The meeting will start at 7:00 and will be a mini work shop. Jone will instruct us on non-toxic heat and Citri-Solv transfers. This is a process in which you can transfer either black text or a color print onto paper for use in layering images for book illustrations or monoprints etc. If you wish to participate in this mini workshop, please phone Jone at 650/493-0214 for a list of materials to bring with you.

This is the women's and children's shelter that enjoyed our holiday box of art supplies. This tour is a follow-up to our donation. Interested members can see how they might help the moms and kids express and enjoy themselves. Directions: 66 East Rosemary St., San Jose, the Center is near 101 and north 1st street. Call 408-453-3124 for questions or detailed directions.

San Jose State University Art Department.
All lectures begin at 5 PM and are held in the Art Building, Room #135. All are free. Call Andy Ostheimer for details - 924-4328.