Galeria Tonantzin News

Women Illustrating Nature

2011-06-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

Barn Owls by Ioana Urma

June 3 - July 31, 2011

Artists Receptions: June 11 & July 9 from 5 - 7 p.m.

This exhibit celebrates illustrations of the natural world in a variety of media from digital and traditional science illustration approaches to watercolor and contemporary forms — all with the goal of capturing the beauty and truth of nature for our pleasure and knowledge.

We are presenting 27 talented women from Alaska to New York.

Krista Anandakuttan

Melisa Beveridge

Kathleen Biersteker

Michelle Bourne

Sarah Chen

Ferris Cook

Alexis Demetriades

Rani Douglas

Emily Eng

Michele Faia

Kelly Finan

Erin Hunter

Layla Lang

Rona Lesser

Angela Liounis

Andrea Lofthouse

Lucy Martin

Claire Meyler

Lynne Moody

Liza McElroy

Emily Nisbet

Logan Parsons

Louise Roy

Stephanie Rozzo

Elizabeth Smith

Pamela Takigawa

Ioana Urma

Anne Whitehurst

2011-01-28T16:27:00.000-08:00

Anne Whitehurst’s current series is as subtle as an elephant stampede. The body of work brashly incorporates personally relevant symbolic images and loud complementary colors that result in planned visual cacophony. Somehow, each piece and the series pull together to create a cohesive body of work. The neon palette contradicts the decidedly dark imagery. Bas-relief inclusions in the pieces offer a primitive and ethnic flavor to the series.

Frequent use of skulls would lead one to believe that the work refers solely to Mexican “Day of the Dead” paintings, but the viewer should be reminded that although the artist did live in Mexico for more than five years, being raised in a mortuary has more to do with the macabre imagery than the influence of her years in Latin America.

Anne sold her first painting at 12. Commercially specializing in historic murals, she varies the content her personal work from formal agricultural pieces to cowboys to musicians and an ongoing series of non-representational art utilizing backward writing as its sole visual content.

The unifying element of this diverse choice of subject matter is her brilliant palette and purposeful usage of complementary contrast. Anne received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Santa Clara and went on to post-graduate studies at the San Francisco Art Institute.

19th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit

2010-11-18T23:32:00.000-08:00

I thought I would be more efficient keeping everyone updated on the Gallery's news and events. Time just slips by. This next exhibit opens on Friday, but we still have a few missing art pieces. That's okay though because we had a lot of artists submit work to this juried exhibit. The art ranges from very conservative (traditional) to abstract. Every year it is a surprise what is submitted, but always make a delightful experience.

We just completed our Dia de los Muertos art show. We got a lot of good feedback on the art and it was a fun show to sponsor. We would like some ideas for future juried shows, so if you have a favorite theme, let us know. One artist from New York suggested birds and butterflies. That would be a fun theme. I just saw the most wonderful fluorescent green humming bird in our yard today. I wish I had my camera right then.

Save December 11 for our artists reception for the Images of the Virgin. It will be free to the public and held from 5 - 7 p.m. at our gallery at 115 Third Street, San Juan Bautista. See you all there.

Roots of "Jazz"

2010-06-13T17:16:00.000-07:00

June 4 - August 1, 2010
This current exhibit was juried by guest juror Linda Bynoe. Using the theme of the Roots of "Jazz" our exhibitors have encompassed ceramics, mixed media, photography and textile story quilts in the telling the history of "jazz."

Special guest artist, Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney, a native of New Orleans, is a visual poet, creating contemporary quilted textile collages. Mooney started her artistic journey with coloring books, daydreams and doll houses. In 1995, she created the Big City Women series as a vehicle for her woven stories. Mooney has lectured at the Witherspoon Museum, North Charleston Cultural Art Center, and Spelman College.

Her works are in numerous exhibitions housed in both private & corporate collections including Oprah Winfrey, the Hon. William Jefferson Clinton, George H. Bush Sr., Bill Gates Sr., Drs Bill & Camille Cosby, Johnetta Betsch Cole, Maya Angelou, Danny Glover, Baroness Valere Amos & others. In 2010, she will serve as the Artist in Residence for the River Road African American Museum & will be one of the featured artists at the Essence Music Festival Marketplace for 2010.

We are privileged to have two of her vibrant quilted textile collages on display.

Continuing 18th Annual Images of the Virgin

2009-12-28T13:11:00.000-08:00

This exhibit is still available for viewing through January 17. Put Saturday, January 9, 2010 on your calendar. This is the last reception for this exhibit. Come in from noon to 7 p.m. with refreshments being served from 5 - 7 p.m. Start the new year with this outstanding exhibit. Keep watching this blog throughout the year. We hope to keep a running dialogue of art events, exhibits and a place to chat about your art. Become a fan of our facebook page also. If you are an affiliate of the Galeria, get more involved this year. We need new ideas and enthusiasm. This gallery is for you. How many people can say they have shown their art in an historical adobe from the 1800's. Come by and see us at 115 Third Street, San Juan Bautista, right next to Jardine's Restaurant. Their beautiful garden is our backyard.

18th Annual Images of the Virgin

2009-12-11T16:39:00.000-08:00

Come celebrate our 18th year of our Images of the Virgin art exhibit. It runs from November 20 through January 17, 2010. We are having our main artist reception on Saturday, December 12 from 5-7 p.m.

Our annual Virgin Conference is also on Saturday, December 12 from noon - 4 p.m. There are still seats available. Come on by the gallery at noon, tickets are $30 and enjoy an afternoon of lectures, discussions and lunch. Call 831-623-2783 if you have any questions.

Joy Severin

2009-09-08T18:17:00.000-07:00

September 4 - 27 in the Main Gallery. Artist Reception, Saturday, Sept. 12 from 5 - 7 p.m.

Joy Severin was born in St. Louis. She is currently a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. She competed as a ballroom dancer at competitions throughout the United States. She attended Washington University of Fine Arts and is a graduate of California College of Arts and Crafts. Her love of color, people and nature shows up in her portraits of Indiginous Women now showing at Galeria Tonantzin.

Anne Lamborn - New Weavings 2009

2009-08-01T12:54:00.000-07:00

Anne's new weavings are painted, dyed and stenciled warp with additional surface embellishments. Anne, an internatonal artist has shown her weavings and large silk panels in exhibits from New Zealand to California. Now living in Los Gatos, California, Anne serves as a Master Weaver and teacher at Camphill Communities California in Soquel. Her incredible service background in public art, Peace Corps in Guatemala and special projects in different countries shows in her designs and allows her collectors a glimpse into her understanding of the world in which she travels and loves.

Her exhibit runs from August 1 - 30, 2009. The artist reception will be held on Saturday, August 8 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third Street, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.

Daniel Dreifuss Photojournalist

2009-04-11T14:03:00.000-07:00

We are featuring in our Garden Gallery, photojournalist, Daniel Dreifuss. His exhibit is entitled "A Year in Israel." Daniel's photographic eye has captured history in the making, politics and powerful faith in the Jewish community. A Passover reception has been scheduled for April 11 at Galeria Tonantzin from 5 - 7 p.m. Daniel is part of Galeria Tonantzin's expanded Center for Art and Humanities Events.

Best of the Best 2009 Affiliate Exhibition

2009-04-11T13:35:00.000-07:00

The month of April features wonderful and various works of the artists of Galeria Tonantzin. The main gallery is loaded with watercolors, oil paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, hand-painted scarves and much more. The Second Saturday Reception will be held on April 11. This exhibit will be showing through April 26.

Eleven Ways of Working

2009-02-07T12:59:00.001-08:00

We've done out annual cleaning and updating. It's time for a new show. Come celebrate eleven artists from Fresno. Their show is entitled " Eleven Ways of Working: The Fresno Journal Project." The show includes wonderful ways of journaling spiritual paths, history paths and personal growth paths. The show opens February 6 and closes on March 1, 2009.

Artist reception is scheduled for Valentine's Day, February 14 from 5 - 7 p. m. Come that day and visit other art galleries during the day and come to our reception in the evening and meet many of these inspiring artists.

Virgin Image Conference and Celebration

2008-11-02T13:58:00.000-08:00

Reserve December 13, 2008 for our annual conference. In addition to our artist reception scheduled for later in the evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Galeria Tonantzin, we are hosting our annual conference at Studio San Juan.

9 -11:30 p.m. Art/Altar-making and Brunch with Dr. Jennifer Colby $25
Noon - 4:00 p.m. Mini Conference $30
Elinor Gadon author of "The Once and Future Goddess"
Laura E. Perez author of "Chicana Art: The Politics of Spiritual
and Aesthetic Altarities"

Artists' Roundtable

Make your reservation early since space is limited. You can attend both sessions or one, whichever you prefer. Please email your reservation to mmpublishing@gmail.com as soon as possible and send your checks to Galeria Tonantzin, P. O. Box 606, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.

Jacqueline Cantebury-Thurman, author of "The Virgin," a contemporized archetype of the Feminine Devine, Our Lady of Guadalupe Coloring Book will be available at a book signing during our reception from 5-7 p.m. at Galeria Tonantzin. Meet all three authors: Jaki, Elinor and Laura and purchase their autographed books at the reception.

17th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit

2008-11-02T13:48:00.000-08:00

Join us at Galeria Tonantzin November 14, 2008 thru January 18, 2009 for our 17th annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit. We will be featuring art from women artists juried from around the United States with the general theme of the "sacred feminine," Guadalupe, Mother Mary. Sculpture, paintings, jewelry and published books on this subject are just some of the art media used to demonstrate this theme.

The artist reception is scheduled for December 13 from 5-7 p.m. The Basque Restaurant in San Juan Bautista is our sponsor for the reception, so expect wonderful appetizers. If you wish to join us following the reception to continue discussing the show and meeting our authors, we will be having dinner at the Maxtain Basque Restaurant in San Juan Bautista for a no-host dinner. Reservations are recommended so we can be sure we have enough space reserved. Just email us at mmpublishing@gmail.com. We will have a special menu set up for our group and let you know the price of the dinner.

CELEBRATING GRATITUDE!

2008-10-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

A SoulCollage® Event in San Juan Bautista, CA on November 16, 2008
Gratitude is a feeling that makes every cell of our body smile. Research shows how cultivating this feeling contributes to an experience of balance and well being that harmonizes mind, body and spirit. We will explore how and when we experience gratitude and create collages to celebrate and remember this healing emotion as we approach the holidays. (3 CEUs available for MFTs and LCSWs.) This workshop will be given by Mariabruna Sirabella. Please reserve your space as soon as possible. $80 per person at our Studio San Juan. More information will be given to you when you contact us. Email: mmpublishing@gmail.com

Dia de Los Muertos

2008-10-28T16:09:00.000-07:00

Visit Galeria Tonantzin October 31, November 1 & 2. Enjoy the artist exhibit celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). We have art, jewelry and altars on display. We will be joining El Teatro Campesino in their festivities during this weekend as well. During the procession through town (Third Street - 7 p.m. November 1) be sure to visit us and see the entrance to what was once a tunnel and hear stories of the past.