Art of the Blues at the Sun Gallery, June 8 — July 16, 2011

Above: Amy Nelson Smith "Voodoo Blues" Digital Print


"Art of the Blues"

An exhibition celebrating the music, mood and visual interpretation of the Blues
June 8 – July 16, 2011
Reception for the Artists:
Sun Gallery; Saturday, June 25, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cinema Place Gallery; Sunday, June 26, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

This summer, two non-profit community galleries, The Sun Gallery, Hayward, and Hayward Arts Council at Cinema Place, proudly host the “Art of the Blues,” from June 8 - July 16, 2011. This multi-dimensional exhibit expands on the annual Hayward Russell City Blues Festival, now in its 12th year, held on the plaza at Hayward City Hall, July 9-10, 2011.

The “Art of the Blues” exhibition is a major collaborative venture between the two art organizations, and displays a significant joint curatorial effort. The exhibition features artwork that reflects both the musical and the emotional cadence of “The Blues.” Artwork is in all media and offers a glimpse into the historical past of the “The Blues,” and its association with the City of Hayward, as well as more contemporary reflections on the emotional resonance of “The Blues.”

The artwork above is by Susie Howell, "Billie Holiday", ceramic with glaze.

Please join us at Sun Gallery and at Cinema Place Gallery to celebrate the creative interpretations on this theme by artists including:

Cappy Coates, Jennifer Breeden, Lois Cantor, Carol Jones Brown, Arthur Comings, Larry Cuneo, Jaci Daskarolis, Ken Elliott, James Gayles, Laurelin Gilmore, Nancy Guarnera, Alan P. Haley, Randy Hall, Susan Howell, Tedda Hughes, Kenneth Johnson, Russell Kidd, Scott Lenhart, Kaitlin McSweeney, Alex Miloradovich, Brenda Morrison-Rios, Ronald Nelson, Amy Nelson-Smith, John Nicolini, TraLyn Ricks, Christa Schanda, Takayuiki Shimada, Aldo Smith, Mark Sublett, D. Dasari, Ruey Syrop, Gordon Talley, and Tom Taylor.

Above, Alan Haley "Next", manipulated digital print

Also at the Sun Gallery: Photo Phantom

Photo Phantom
June 8, 2011 — July 16, 2011

Participating Artists: Nick Calarco, Bette Davis, John Finneran, Jim Millet, Niall Mitchell, Velia Ranlett, Barbara Swan, Tony Wingo
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 25, 1-4 pm

Photo Phantom is a photographer's co-operative. Their aim is to share visions of the world through photographs. For more than twenty years the Photo Phantom has shown their work in galleries throughout the Bay Area.

Phantom photographers work with traditional film and silver gelatin prints, digital output, and alternative processes such as hand-coloring, bromoil, and cyanotypes. They work together finding shows and galleries in which to show our work.

Artwork above; Tony Wingo, "Sunday Morning"