Artists Paint to Preserve Marin Farmland

Painting by Christin Coy for the upcoming MALT Show & Sale

Three of the artists represented at Studio 391, Christin Coy, Richard Lindenberg, and Wendy Schwartz, were selected to participate in The 13th Annual Ranches and Rolling Hills Show and Sale on May 15 & 16, 2010 in Nicasio, CA. More than 40 artists exhibit and sell their landscape paintings of West Marin to raise funds that help to protect and preserve Marin's open space and farmland. More info at www.MALT.org.

New Glass Art Debuts at Studio 391

Left: Candace Martin - Glass Artist | Center: Treg Silkwood - Glass Artistt
Right: Carol Kozal - Gallery Director/Owner

Treg Silkwood and Candace Martin were present during the artist's reception on Saturday, May 1st for the opening of the new exhibiton Eight New Artists + New Works. Their glass blown sea forms of shells and seaweed were very popular, especially the bull kelp and seaweed leaves. Please stop by the gallery on your next visit to Gualala to see Treg and Candace's exquisite glass works along with the new works by all the new artists.

NEW EXHIBITIONS AT STUDIO 391

Opening May 1st
California Light: New Photography Exhibition
New photogravures of modern architecture in the California landscape by Unai San Martin.
On view through June 30, 2010


Eight New Artists + New Works
Introducing James Aarons, John Burton, Allyn Cantor, Reed Farrington, Carol Henry, Andy Rogers, Treg Silkwood, and Jan Wagstaff along with a selection of their works.


Exhibition Opening: Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 4 PM to 7 PM
Glass artist Treg Silkwood will be present at the opening reception.

Art of Helping - Art Auction

Over 50 of the most prestigious artists from across the United States have donated original paintings to raise money for the victims of Chile's earthquake. You can buy their work via this online auction and assist in this great humanitarian effort. 100% of all funds raised by the this auction will go to help the Chilean people in their hour of need.

This auction was coordinated by John Burton, a new artist of Studio 391. We wish him well in his fundraising efforts. Please take a moment to look at some of the paintings up for auction. Bidding starts today.

Details at www.artofhelpging.org.

KERIK KOUKLIS PRICE INCREASE

Kerik Kouklis' unique, one-of-a-kind wet plate collodion prints on aluminum will be increasing in price on May 1, 2010.

The 8x10 inch plates are currently priced at $900 increasing to $2,000. The 11x14 inch plates are currently priced at $1,200 increasing to $2,500.

View more of Kerik's wet plate prints at www.studio391.net.

Art in Embassies Acquires Paul Kozal Photographs

Ambassador Pascual's residence in Mexico City

Four of Paul Kozal’s photographs, Mescalero Dune, Mesquite Flat I, Mesquite Flat II, and Mesquite Flat II have been selected by the Art in Embassies Program to grace the walls of Ambassador Pascual’s residence in Mexico City.

Art in Embassies was established by the United States Department of State in 1964. The Art in Embassies Program is a global museum that exhibits original works by art of by U.S. citizens in the public rooms of approximately 180 American diplomatic residences worldwide.

Kozal’s photographs will also be included in the Art in Embassies new catalog scheduled for publication this summer.

KIM KAUFFMAN MUSEUM SHOW

From the exhibition Beyond the Lens by photographer Kim Kauffman at the Dennos Museum

Kim Kauffman's cameraless images will be on exhibit at the Dennos Museum at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City April 10 through June 13, 2010. Beyond the Lens features three current bodies of work: Florilegium, Collaborations and Illumitones. The opening exhibition starts with a talk by the artist on Sunday, April 11 from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm followed by a reception in the galleries.