ArtWalk on the Bay’s 2010 dates: September 18 & 19
New Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park
Extraordinary Art. Extraordinary Setting.

If you are a fine artist and interested in participating in ArtWalk on the Bay, get your application in now…only a few spaces are left for this 5th annual waterfront art festival.

We could not be more excited about the gorgeous new location at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. Flat and grassy, this easily accessible venue allows us to create an intimate layout that both event attendees and artists will appreciate.

Artist application information, as well as a virtual tour of the venue, is available at: www.artwalkonthebay.org

Highly Discounted Room Rates Offered at the Hilton for ArtWalk on the Bay

Book before August 20! Take advantage of all that the beautiful Hilton San Diego Bayfront has to offer and reserve your room at the amazing rate of $159 per night!! Make your reservation through our special ArtWalk on the Bay link.

Arts Month San Diego - September 2010

ArtWalk on the Bay is proud to be a partner in Arts Month in September. Arts Month San Diego celebrates the vast array of visual and performing arts events taking place in America’s Finest City in September. ArtWalk on the Bay is one of many activities that enhance the cultural landscape of San Diego in September.

Visit www.artsmonthsd.com to learn more.

Amazing Arts Month Banners to be Displayed on Harbor Drive

Coming soon!!! In late August/early September, Harbor Drive will be decked out with a brand new banner display representing some of the organizations and events participating in Arts Month San Diego. We are proud to feature the work of long time ArtWalk artist Grant Pecoff on the ArtWalk on the Bay banners.

Schedule an ArtReach Program for Your Elementary School

It’s not too early to book an ArtReach program for your elementary school for the 2010/2011 school year.  Choose from a variety of workshops – “Dream Quilt” murals, self-portraits, Amate bark drawings or more.  We tailor programs to the needs of each school.  ArtReach travels to schools throughout the county to help young people discover the artist within.

To find out more about ArtReach call 619.615.1090, visit www.artreachsandiego.org or email ArtReach Programs Coordinator Elizabeth Morton at elizabeth@artreachsandiego.org.   

ArtWalk on the Bay 2010

Volunteer at the Little Italy Mercato

The Little Italy Mercato is seeking volunteers to monitor traffic and survey market goers. The shift is from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM every Saturday. For your time, they offer $20 in Mercato Bucks, good at any of the vendors at the market, along with a chance to contribute to the community and the local food movement. Please email littleitalymercato@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions about this volunteer opportunity. Hope to see you out there!

For more information, visit www.littleitalymercato.com

Call to Artists for a Unique ArtWalk-Sponsored Exhibit: Turn Old SDG&E Meters into Art

ArtWalk on the Bay sponsor SDG&E is presenting a recycled art exhibit at ArtWalk on the Bay. Any artist may participate by making works of art out of old meters that have been replaced by the new Smart Meters. Awards of $500, $200 and $100 gift cards to Blick Art Materials will be presented to the top three artists. You can use up to 10 meters to create your masterpiece. Exhibit will take place on September 18 & 19 at ArtWalk on the Bay.

Please contact the ArtWalk office: info@artwalksandiego.org or 619.615.1090 to make arrangements to pick up your meters from the office in Little Italy.

Ray at Night

The long running Ray at Night is making changes to their monthly art event. Beginning with the August 14 event, Ray Street will be closed and booth space is available on the street to showcase your art. There are 18 booths available each month, 12 for professional artists, 5 to students (at a discounted rate) and 1 to a non-profit entity (at no cost). All artists are encouraged to apply.

Art of Photography Show

The Art of Photography Show is an international exhibition of photographic art taking place August 28 - November 7 at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery, located in Horton Plaza. Natasha Egan is the Judge for the Art of Photography Show 2010. Ms. Egan is the Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago. The opening reception is on Saturday, August 28 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM and is open to the public. Reception details are available here .

For more information, visit www.artofphotographyshow.com contact Steven Churchill at steven@artofphotographyshow.com, or call 619-825-5575.

Distinction Gallery

Distinction Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Jest in Time: The Phylogenesis of Clowns which runs August 14 through September 4.  The exhibition, a silent auction fund raiser for ArtHatch, features 36 artists from around the world creating pieces centered on the theme and sized 12 x 12 inches or smaller.  A reception with live music, beer, wine and lots of art lovers is on August 14 from 6:00 PM -11:00 PM.

For more information on the exhibition, silent auction or ArtHatch, visit www.distinctionart.com

ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Fair

Showcasing over $10 million in art and representing over 500 artists from 50+ worldwide renowned galleries, with works available for view and purchase.  This year’s show, September 2 – 5, has been vetted by an esteemed curatorial committee and will offer paintings, works on paper, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital works. 

Visit www.ArtSanDiego-Fair.com to purchase tickets and book your rooms.

Nelson de la Nuez at Lyceum Gallery

Join artist Nelson de la Nuez on Saturday, August 7 at 6:30 PM at the Lyceum Gallery for an artist reception showcasing his new works prior to the performance of Hairspray at the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza. Nelson’s juxtaposition of “everything pop” reflects America’s rich culture and history—inspired by art history, his vast study of various religions, astronomy and of course American pop culture.

For more information, visit www.kingofpopart.com

Brenda York Solo Show

Artist Brenda York’s solo exhibition, Long Story Short, is running through August 22 at The San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park. The show features 16 new oil paintings all based on the book, Six-Word Memoirs By Writers Famous And Obscure.

For more information, visit www.brendayork.com

Meyer Fine Art

Meyer Fine Art introduces a new suite of four color lithographs by renowned Mexican artist Armando Romero titled Ingredientes Musicales. Each lithograph has an underlying musical theme; each image is reworked with graffiti, contemporary animation characters and other abstractions to create a complementary visual message. Ingredientes Musicales runs through August 21. Meyer Fine Art is located in the art and design district in Little Italy in the historical Studio Arts Building at 2400 Kettner Blvd, Ste. 104.

For more information, visit www.plmeyerfineart.com

Art Academy of San Diego

Art Academy of San Diego has offered the same high quality educational expertise since 1998.  The faculty, which has remained the same, can help you to draw, paint, sculpt, print and render your ideas in glass, colored stones, silver, and any other metal.

For more information, visit www.artacademyofsandiego.com

Timken Museum of Art

The Timken Museum of Art and Fashion Careers College (FCC) will host the third annual Art of Fashion from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Saturday, August 28.  Guests will see interpretations of clothing worn in 16 masterpieces from the permanent collection at the museum.  Models, wearing designs made by FCC students and graduates, such as Jesus Estrada who was on the TV hit Project Runway this year, showcase the costumes in front of the works of art. Guests can extend the fun by staying for an exclusive VIP After Party from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM to enjoy signature cocktails and mingle with the models and designers. 

For more information and tickets, visit www.timkenmuseum.org

Friday Night Liberty

Friday Night Liberty, held the first Friday of every month from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, this month on August 6, features dancers from Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater performing in conjunction with Friday Night Liberty. AT 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM, tour guides escort audience members on a gallery crawl that begins at the Ingram Plaza Flagpole, ending at the Mandell Weiss Gallery at Dance Place where new paintings of SDDT dancers by NTC artist Peggy Fischbeck are featured. The NTC Promenade is located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego.

For more information, visit www.ntcpromenade.com or call 619.573.9260

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art presents Toulouse-Lautrec's Paris Selections from the Baldwin M. Baldwin Collection through December 12. Artist, aristocrat, and colorful chronicler of the Belle Époque, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) was one of the greatest artists of the late nineteenth century. For the first time in 20 years, more than 100 works by Toulouse-Lautrec are shown together at The San Diego Museum of Art.

For more information on SDMA, visit www.sdmart.org or call 619.232.7931

Mingei International Museum

The Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park presents ¡VIVA MÉXICO! Heroes and Artisans, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence (1810), the 100th anniversary of the Mexican revolution (1910) and the folk art that colorfully and vitally expresses the nation’s spirit. Just as the heroes of independence and the revolution were great artisans in crafting the nation’s constitution, laws and institutions, so are its many artisans also cultural heroes, vibrantly perpetuating Mexico’s historical memory and its distinctive, exuberant and vital artistic tradition. Presented in collaboration with Centro Cultural Tijuana and the Mexican Consulate in San Diego, the exhibition continues through January 2, 2011.

For more information, visit www.mingei.org

Allied Artists Association of San Diego

Join the AAASD and the New American Museum for Collected Stories featuring art works of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars captured in visual art by Camp Pendleton Youth (age 9 – 18) and compelling artworks by Allied Artists Association of San Diego. The show runs August 2 – 22 with an opening reception on Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The 20 award winning paintings convey a very personal point of view of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and express the deep sentiments of young people who are missing a parent who has gone off to fight. To complement the theme of personal stories, 30 members of AAASD express their individual experiences through paintings, photographs and sculptures.  The New American Museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Point Loma at Liberty Station. Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM.  Admission is free.

For more information, contact Roseann Haslett at  roseannhaslett@cox.net

San Diego Visual Arts Network

SDVAN and FOCUS have embarked on a project to enliven the San Diego art scene by cross pollinating the fashion and art worlds. By putting together teams consisting of an artist, a fashion designer, a teacher and a documenter, they hope to encourage products with immense creative energy. SDVAN is also sponsoring this online competition so that any and all that want to participate can do so.

The competition is being hosted through Zhibit.org for online entries of works in all media with the theme Art Meets Fashion. This competition is a support project to the Art Meets Fashion project and will give as many artists as possible a free opportunity to become involved by expressing their creativity on this subject. Both judged and popular winner will be announced before the end of 2010 in adult and teen categories.

For more information on this project and to enter, visit www.sdvisualarts.net

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla presents Here Not There: San Diego Art Now, offering a stimulating and provocative view into the variety, strength and vitality of work being produced by contemporary artists living in San Diego County. The exhibition runs through September 19 and focuses on emerging artists, serving as the first museum exhibition for many, as well as under-recognized mid-career artists and includes artwork in a wide range of genres, from painting, drawing and sculpture to installation, video, new media, conceptual and performance art.

For more information on the museum, visit www.mcasd.org

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Presents Thursday Night Thing

TNT (Thursday Night Thing)
Thursday, August 12 at 7:00 PM
Members Free; $10 Suggested Donation Non-Members

TNT celebrates the new street art exhibition, Viva la Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape, which features works, both in the Museum’s galleries as well as at public sites throughout downtown San Diego, by 20 international artists, including Shepard Fairey, Banksy, Barry McGee, Dr. Lakra, Invader, Swoon, and more.

Viva la Revolución artist Dzine will be present to participate in a Q&A about his work currently on view in the galleries. Exclusive to TNT, Dzine’s film, Posse will be screened throughout the night.

TNT-goers can also enjoy live music by WAVVES and an interactive art-making activity by San Diego native/multi-faceted artist Mike Maxwell. Plus, MIHO Gastrotruck will be parked at the Museum, serving their handmade, farm-to-table street food.

For more information, visit www.mcasd.org

Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA)

The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park is pleased to present Taking Aim -Unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash. Taking Aim chronicles the history of rock ‘n’ roll, as chosen by one of its sons, Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills and Nash. This exhibition captures the spirit and essence of rock ‘n roll through powerful and iconic photographs of legends such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello and others. Taking Aim spans more than fifty years of music-making as seen through the eyes of 40 legendary photographers including Annie Leibovitz, Mick Rock, Francesco Scavullo, Graham Nash himself and others. The selection of photographs presented in the exhibition expresses Graham’s view on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music and depicts stunning images ranging from live stage performances to intimate, behind-the-scenes moments. Taking Aim is on view through September 26.

For more information, visit www.mopa.org

San Diego Art Department Offers Classes to Adults & Youth

The San Diego Art Department is pleased to offer art classes and workshops taught by an amazing collection of San Diego teaching artists. SDAD offers 6 week painting classes in oil, watercolor, acrylics, from portraits to still life, plein air to abstract. Also in the curriculum are classes in drawing, mosaics, stained glass, silk painting, screen printing and jewelry making.  Visit their website and click on “classes” for a full listing of classes and times. 

For more information, visit www.sandiegoartdepartment.com

San Diego Repertory Theatre

The San Diego Rep presents the first regional production in Southern California of the hit musical Hairspray through August 15. It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network—all without denting her 'do! Don't miss Hairspray, Broadway’s musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.

For more information, visit www.sdrep.org

Old Globe

The Old Globe presents the 2010 Shakespeare Festival at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. On stage are the Shakespeare classics King Lear (through September 23), The Taming of the Shrew (through September 26), and The Madness of George III (through September 24).

For more information on this event and other offerings at the Old Globe, visit www.theoldglobe.org or call 619.23.GLOBE (619.234.5623)

San Diego Performing Arts League

The San Diego Performing Arts League is a not-for-profit umbrella organization serving more than 150 theatre, music and dance companies and their audiences throughout San Diego County. The League develops cost-effective, collaborative programs that bring new audiences to the arts and strengthen San Diego's performing arts with new sources of earned income and management support.

For more information, and to buy tickets, visit www.sandiegoperforms.com

La Jolla Playhouse

The La Jolla Playhouse presents A Midsummer Night's Dream through August 22. In a Victorian Court of rules and constraints, Hermia is facing the threat of an arranged marriage. When she and her forbidden lover escape into the forest, her jilted fiancé follows in hot pursuit. But the woods and its mischievous fairies have their own surprises, and the lovers soon find themselves in a world turned upside-down — literally. When the heart’s desires are so strong, not even the laws of gravity can keep them down. Experience the weightlessness of true love this summer in Shakespeare's classic story, revitalized in a world filled with an onstage orchestra, aerial acrobatics, puppetry and more

For information and tickets, visit www.lajollaplayhouse.org

Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts

Summer is upon us and so is Circus!!! The Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts has a number of summer camps through August 27. Learn everything from beginning hand stands and intro to circus to bending, tumbling, contortion and adult aerial from professional Cirque performers.

For more information, visit www.sdcircus.com

Lamb’s Players Theatre

Lamb’s Players Theatre presents miXtape: A Musical Journey through the 80’s. Take a seriously wild musical ride back to that most awesome of decades. Reagan was in the White House, Michael Jackson was at the top of the charts, Lycra and legwarmers were the accessories du jour, and a "mix tape" of favorite tunes was the ultimate in self-expression. A lousy economy was about to bounce back like we’d never seen, set to the synthesized beat of 80s Rock. The Cold War was heating up, and with fingers on the nuclear button, the world was sure to end any moment. But for Generation X, life was just beginning. Put on your suspenders, pull out the Members Only jacket, do your hair up with a scrunchy, and "everybody cut footloose" with us in this totally rad musical world premiere. miXtape runs August 6 - September 26 at the Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter.

For more information, visit www.lambsplayers.org or call

Test Drive a Subaru at ArtWalk on the Bay and donate to ArtReach

August is a great month to consider a new or pre-owned Subaru during the A Lot to Love Summer Sales Event. Some of the best incentives of the year can be found by visiting any of the local San Diego area dealers.

Check out the full line of all-wheel drive vehicles, including the new Outback, Motor Trends 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year®. Not only is the Outback a 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick but it also has the highest predicted resale value in the mid-size utility vehicle segment.

If the Outback is not for you, test drive the Legacy mid-size sedan. It comes standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, gets 31 MPG Hwy and is newly redesigned with roomier interior capacity. The Legacy represents driving intelligence you can feel.

For those seeking versatility, explore San Diego with the Subaru Forester. It provides the practicality and functionality of a go-anywhere do anything vehicle and is also the most award winning small SUV.

For more information about the Outback, visit www.subaru.com

A Message from ArtWalk Title Sponsor: Mission Federal Credit Union

Mission Federal Credit Union is on a mission to help promote arts awareness and education throughout San Diego.  We are the proud title sponsor of Mission Federal ArtWalk and ArtReach San Diego.

Mission Federal Credit Union is safe, sound and standing by you through these difficult economic times.  Whether you’re opening a checking account, buying a home, applying for credit, or planning for retirement, you can count on Mission Federal Credit Union. With branches countywide, Mission Fed offers a full range of savings, loans and investment products.  Since 1961, Mission Fed, as a not-for-profit credit union, has driven value right back to their members instead of stockholders. Mission Fed member-owners benefit from solid information, a wide range of options, and personal advice.  No matter what your mission, Mission Fed will take time to understand your changing needs and goals and provide financial services to help you fund it. At Mission Federal, your mission is our mission.

Mission Fed invites you to visit them online today at www.missionfcu.org or call 800.500.6328

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Come experience the spectacular San Diego waterfront setting, where peace, passion and possibilities flow freely. The new Hilton San Diego Bayfront has an openness, not only in floor plan, but also in attitude, energy, experience and service.

Steps from the downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter and PETCO Park and minutes from San Diego Airport, this beautiful waterfront hotel offers the finest amenities and lays the best of the city at your doorstep.

Enjoy magnificent bay and city views from the lobby and our 1190 spacious guest rooms. Each room has a bay view and features Hilton’s Serenity Collection™ bed and linens, the finest amenities such as Crabtree & Evelyn® products and the latest technology.

For more information and hotel specials, visit http://www.hiltonsandiegobayfront.com/index.php?page=special-offers

San Diego Magazine

Don’t miss San Diego’s BEST party of the year! San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego® Party 2010 celebrates the best that San Diego has to offer. On August 20 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma enjoy complimentary food, wine and beer from San Diego’s Best Restaurants, product samples from the Best of San Diego winner booths, a fashion runway show, live music, live art and much more!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.sandiegomagazine.com/bestofsandiegoparty.

Just My Ticket.com

Just My Ticket is a FREE membership Internet club that alerts members of VIP and discounted entertainment opportunities that are time sensitive. Simply join www.justmyticket.com, fill in a brief questionnaire with your entertainment preferences and you’re officially a member! Just My Ticket sends out emails and text messages (your choice) for upcoming offers to area restaurants, concert venues, live theatre, travel deals, spas, sporting events, festivals and more. Offers are usually for events occurring within the next several days. Whether it’s a great deal on a fantastic dinner or almost free concert tickets, Just My Ticket has it all. Join today and start having more fun!

For more information, visit www.justmyticket.com

Marketplace Partner of the Month: 92101 Urban Living

Opened in 2003, 92101 Urban Living is a Downtown San Diego Real Estate company specializing in only Downtown San Diego condos and lofts. Zip code 92101 is their unique market and every member of the 92101 Urban Living team is a broker who lives and works downtown. Voted the #1 website for Downtown San Diego condos, lofts and real estate on all top rated search engines (Yahoo, MSN and Google), 92101 Urban Living receives nearly 15,000 unique visitors per month, each of them researching or inquiring about Downtown San Diego real estate, helping buyers from all over the country find the right Downtown condo for their lifestyle, budget and real estate investment goals. With an office located in the East Village/Ballpark District next to Petco Park, 92101 Urban Living takes a team approach to working with clients, assisting and consulting with each client to find the options suitable within a specific criteria, preference and financial comfort level.

92101 Urban Living
406 9th Ave. Ste. 210
San Diego 92101
www.92101urbanliving.com

FEEDBACK- This monthly e-gram will continue to grow to include information about your events, articles of interest and San Diego art happenings. At Mission Federal ArtWalk we would like for these e-grams to better serve you. If you have upcoming info that we can post, please let us know by submitting your information to: info@missionfederalartwalk.org Information for E-grams is needed by the 15th of the previous month in order to be included.

NOTIFY A FRIEND- Please forward this message to friends or colleagues who might be interested. If you receive this from a friend and want to be included in the future, send us an email at info@missionfederalartwalk.org with your contact info.

NOTE TO ARTISTS- If your contact information has changed recently, or if you have a new e-mail address, please respond to this e-mail with your new information so that we have up-to-date contacts in our database. E-mail: info@missionfederalartwalk.org

If you have any questions please contact our office at 619.615.1090 or info@missionfederalartwalk.org

2010 ArtWalk on the Bay
Waterfront Park at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
September 18 & 19, 2010
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
www.artwalkonthebay.org

2011 Mission Federal ArtWalk San Diego
Downtown, Little Italy – April 30 & May 1, 2011
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
www.missionfederalartwalk.org