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Cancelled:
3rd Thursdays SOLA talks

Talk Art TV show still running

Due to a remarkably low membership response for 2008-2009, SOLA meetings are on hold while the board or a dedicated restructuring team develops a new SOLA plan of action.

Talk Art TV show is continuing to be filmed,
with SVOS as the underwriter.
Please contact Susan Kraft or your local SVOS representative to apply for the show. Our first opening is in January 2009.

Got to the Next Salon

Our TV show is set up and recorded between 8 and 10
Talk Art is filmed at the Media Center
and shows on the arts channels... <more>
in the Bay Area.
Directions-to and How-to directions
Go to the archive of all SOLA events
  
       
       
January 7        
  Monday
8 - 10 pm

Comp. Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Special Action in the Arts show with
Preston Metcalf, Triton Museum of Art Curator
and Susan Kraft, Talk Art Host

Sign up to talk about and show your art on TV
- write to szn.art(AT)gmail.com

 

4th Thursday(?) at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed, talk about your art, be taped and broadcast, plus take a tape and/or DVD home.
         
January 17        
 

 

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Double Header

1st: Gallery Vision - New York (15 minutes)
"What do I do?" a poem to consider

2nd: A Salon at Pacific Art League (110 minutes)

Bring one or two recent works for general critique and
discussion by your local art community.

The pieces you choose to bring should be
small enough for you to handle easily,
but large enough to see across the room.

Easels and stands available

Moderated and Vidoegraphed by Susan Kraft

Tapes available for cost.

  

Free!
for SOLA or PAL members

$15 non-members
         
         
February 7        
   

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Terry Guyer & Christine Oliver
Host Susan Kraft

 

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape home.
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February 21        
 

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" PRESENTATION:         
Preparing Your Artist Packet

The Fourth Talk include these three topics:

 
1- written materials
2- documentation of your artwork
3- formats for your packet or portfolio
  

Stephen C. Wagner is an artist, art educator, and motivational speaker on
Professional Development for Artists.
He brings years of valuable and comprehensive experience to all audiences with clear and concise recommendations, informative examples from real life, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm that is both inspiring and contagious.

See additional information:
web.mac.com/stephencwagner

  

$3 for SOLA or PAL members

$18 non-members
         
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March/February   CANCELLED due to min requirements not met    
 

Field Trip to art scenes in
New York City

See Art EXPO 2008

Package includes EXPO tickets and a 7-night stay at the incredible Gershwin Hotel, an artist's hotel within walking distance of Chelsea galleries.

  

Total mid-town hotel cost estimate $475 for 7 nights.

Final price dependant on number participating. This estimate include city tax.

Alternative private housing OK for this trip.
         
         
March 3        
   

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm
Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guest Kim Reese
Host Susan Kraft

 

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape home.
         
         
March 20        
         
 

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" PROMOTION:
Approaching Art Galleries -
identifying

The Fifth Talk include these four topics:

 
1- art markets,
2- researching galleries,
3- establishing your gallery criteria,
4- contracts, exclusivity, private sales
  

Stephen C. Wagner is an artist, art educator, and motivational speaker on
Professional Development for Artists.
He brings years of valuable and comprehensive experience to all audiences with clear and concise recommendations, informative examples from real life, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm that is both inspiring and contagious.

See additional information:
web.mac.com/stephencwagner

  

$3 for SOLA or PAL members

$18 non-members
         
April 7        
 

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm
Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Leigh Weimer and and John McLaughlin
talking about his new book,
"Silicon Valley:110 Renaissance"
Host Susan Kraft

 

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.
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April 24        
 

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" INNOVATION:
Creating Alternative Venues for Your Artwork

The Fifth Talk include these four topics:

 

1- creative venues to show your artwork & build your exhibit history

2- promotion of your exhibits

3- design and content of your web site

4- promoting your web site, selling on the Internet

  

Stephen C. Wagner is an artist, art educator, and motivational speaker on
Professional Development for Artists.
He brings years of valuable and comprehensive experience to all audiences with clear and concise recommendations, informative examples from real life, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm that is both inspiring and contagious.

See additional information:
web.mac.com/stephencwagner

  

$15 non-members

$3 for PAL & SOLA members
 (thanks for letting us use your space!)

         
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May 1        
 

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Ally Richter
Host Susan Kraft

 

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.
         
    SVOS month - Good Luck Everyone!    
         
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June 5        
 

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Diane Dunwoodie & Will Maller
Host Susan Kraft

 

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.
June 19        
 

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Judy Gittleson
Speaking on
"Golden Art"

A special art materials presentation for
Golden Acrylic paint		  

$3 non-members

Free for PAL & SOLA members
 (thanks for letting us use your space!)

       
Jul 3        
 

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guest Fonta Hadley
Host Susan Kraft

 

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.
         
Jul 17        
 

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

A Salon at Pacific Art League (110 minutes)

Bring one or two recent works for general critique and
discussion by your local art community.

The pieces you choose to bring should be
small enough for you to handle easily,
but large enough to see across the room.

Easels and stands available

Bring one (more) of your art pieces for jurying
& point collection.

  

$3 non-members

Free for PAL & SOLA members
 (thanks for letting us use your space!)

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August1        
 

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Guest: Wil Maller speaking on
California Plein Air Painters

  

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.
         
August 15        
 

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

A Film

Art School Confidential

CANCELLED

Bring one of your art pieces for jurying
& point collection.

  

Free!
for SOLA or PAL members

$3 non-members
         
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September 23        
 

 

Third Tuesday

 

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center|
Guest: Ranjani Mohana

 

Date- TBD: at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.
       
October 28 Third Tuesday Top Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Marketing Your Art (and The Right Things To Do)" JD Savelli and Marco Zecchin
         
November 25 Third Tuesday Life as an artist representative Karen Gutfruend
         
    Please see Talk Art TV show archive for future and past show information

- write to szn.art(AT)gmail.com for motre information
to be a guest or studio audience member

    
         
   

 

  
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