Virtual Art Talk Archives

Show Archives 2020-2022: Check out this month’s show!

May 2022 Panelists:

Meet May’s Panelists:

Reon English
@reon_jarreau

Title: 3rd Eye

Samantha Cecelia Sage
Website: https://www.kindphilanthropy.org
@samantha.sage.arts

Title: The Phoenix

Yolanda Harvey-Patton
Website: www.personallypaintedbythasun.com
@thasun

Title: Emotions…Ying and Yang of Beauty

Announcements

  • Alameda Summer Art Fair & Maker Market is Sunday July 3rd. 
  • Vendor Registration at AlamedaArtFair.com

April 2022 Panelists:

April Panelists

Robert Graf
instagram: @filmacollective

Title: September 9th, 2020
Medium: Photography
Size: 18″ x27″

Aaron Zonka
instagram: @aaronzonka

Title: Creatures of California
Medium: Pencil, Procreate & Photoshop
Size: 14″ x11″

Aaron’s Upcoming Events:
Art show opening
April 9th 6-8pm:Mysterious Mythcreants Group show and book release
MA Gallery: 3630 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
https://www.umagalleryoakland.com/
May 6th show closing

Upcoming Workshops 
April 16th noon-3pm, Poster making workshop $95
April 23rd: noon-3pm, Sketchbook drawing $95
https://www.umagalleryoakland.com/services-9

Vera Tour
instagram: @veratourart

Title: Samadhi
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 18″ x24″

Vera’s Upcoming Events
Alameda Summer Art Fair & Maker Market July 3rd https://alamedaartfair.com/
Novato on June 18 & 19

  • Join us next 2nd Friday for May’s Art Talk: Panelists: Reon English & Samantha Cecelia Sage, more panelists TBA.
  • Victor Signs off… or not. Lol  Unlock the beast!  AKA open to all guests to unmute.

 

March 2022 Panelists:

March Panelists:
Tim Walters
Website: https://timwaltersphoto.com

Featured Work in East Bay Artists 2021:
Title: “Can’t Get There From Here” Medium: Photography

See Tim and his partner Polly perform at the
Wonder Valley Experimental Festival April 1st.
Get more details

Michael Hruska
Website: https://www.behance.net/michaelhruska
Instagram: @michaelhruska3141

Featured Work: Series #sixfeetapartportraits
Title: “Llano and Artist Alabama” Medium: Photography
 
-I’ll be a photographer at the “2022 Fashion Fantasia” event on March 27thn At the International Art Museum of America
–SF Artist Le Feng (whom I recently photographed) has an ongoing exhibit through May at ChinatownMade: 626 Grant Av., SF.
Other works included in Michael’s Series #sixfeetapartportraits
Title: “Imani”

Heidi Mortensen
Website: http://www.heidimortensenart.com
Instagram: @heidimortensenart

Featured Work in East Bay Artists 2021:
Title: “Holding” Medium: Cast Resin, Torched Wood, and Ash
 
“Holding” Alternate View

March Announcements:

February 2022 Panelists:

Dan McGarrah
danmcgarrah.com
@danmcgarrahart

Dan’s work featured in the East Bay Artists 2021 Art Book:
“EXHILIRATING”
InkJet Print on Canvas 36″ x 30″

Special Announcements: Dan will have a booth (#52) at the ‘SuperFine Art Fair’ at Ft Mason, SF March 4 – 6.
Fri  Mar 4     4:00 – 10:00
Sat Mar 5   12:00 – 10:00
Sun Mar 6  12:00  –  8:00

Joseph Greeley
modewartwork.com
@modewartwork
Etsy
Check out Joseph in action


Joseph’s work featured in the East Bay Artists 2021 Art Book:
“My Heart”
MODEWArtwork.com
Acrylic on Canvas 4″ x 4″

February Announcements:

December 2021 Panelists: 

December Panelists: More Details TBA

Emily Kontelis
“After Care”
Oil

Chris Miles
“Archetypes”
Acrylic

Ryan LaLonde
“Blue Jay Among The Thorns”
Paper

 


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December Announcements:

  • East Bay Artists 2021 Art Book is available at EastBayArtBook.com
  • A limited edition of books are also available at Modern Mouse Gift Shop, Books Inc., in Alameda & at The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA).  Call first and make sure they are still in stock!
  • Catch this show, past shows & learn more about the panelists @ Fridayartwalk.com
  • Thanks to our sponsor’s Flax & Alameda Municipal Power.
  • Panelist’s time to make any art-related announcements.
  • Anyone’s opportunity to make any art-related announcements.
  • Join us next 2nd Friday for January’s Art Talk, guests TBA.
  • Victor Signs off… or not. Lol  Unlock the beast!  AKA open to all guests to unmute.

November 2021 Panelists: 

Julia LaChica
“The Changing Light”
@jlachica.art
https://jlachica.art

Ngoc Nguyen
“Stan”
@nbnguyen_artist


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November Announcements

  • East Bay Artists 2021 Art Book is available at EastBayArtBook.com
  • Check out Artist Meetups at Meetup.com/Alameda-Artists
  • Catch this show, past shows & learn more about the panelists @ Fridayartwalk.com
  • Thanks to our sponsor’s Flax & Alameda Municipal Power.
  • Panelist’s time to make any art-related announcements.
  • Anyone’s opportunity to make any art-related announcements.
  • Join us next 2nd Friday for November’s Art Talk, guests TBA.
  • Victor Signs off… or not. Lol  Unlock the beast!  AKA open Zoom to all guests to unmute.

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October 2021

B. R. Bradley
“Strong, Powerful, Beautiful”
NitrateFox
www.brittanyrosebradley.com


#nitratefox #collodionisnotdead #wetplate #rubyandthefox #collodion

Alana Dill
“Last Unicorn Bodypainting”
Photo, Bodypaint on Live Model
www.youbecomeart.com

Live Model: @sveet.cheeks
https://www.sveetcheeks.com/

Photography By: Matt Harber
https://www.facebook.com/MattHaberPhotography


#alanapaints #alanadill #bodypaint #illustration #fineArt #Halloween #DayOfTheDead #ampainting #WriterIllustrator #portraiture

Corviid
“Contemplations on the Void”
Oil on masonite
www.deathvine.com
https://www.instagram.com/corviidart
@corviidart


#corviid #corviidart #surrealmacabre #existentialart
Upcoming Shows: The Living Art Show at Warehouse 416 in Oakland, May 2022 (opening will be First Friday, May 6th)

October Announcements:

  • October 16th Outdoor Film Shorts w/ Live Music Studio 23 Gallery  & 3 Dot’s Annual Memento Mori (You can also get details at Studio 23 Gallery )
  • Order East Bay Artists 2021 Art Book Now for a discounted rate, only available through Oct!  ORDER NOW!
  •  “Art In Nature” Pumpkin Carving Meetup w/ host Sara Edge! Saturday 2pm! Visit/RSVP https://www.meetup.com/Alameda-Artists
  • Catch this show, past shows & learn more about the panelists @ Fridayartwalk.com
  • Thanks to our sponsor’s Flax & Alameda Municipal Power.
  • Panelist’s time to make any art-related announcements.
  • Anyone’s opportunity to make any art-related announcements.
  • Next 2nd Friday Art Talk guests include: TBA
  • 8:30PM Unlock the beast!  AKA open to all guests to unmute.

September 2021

September Panelists: 

Les Toil
“Lunar Synthesis”
Oil on Wood 48″x 36″
@toilgirls
LesToil.net | ToilGirls.com | JingleJangleArt.com

Erin Crociani
“Frankenhooker”
Pastel on Paper 32″x 24″
@artbycrociani
September/October 2021: “Creepy Love” at Alameda Island Brewery Company

September Announcements:

  • October 16th Outdoor Film Shorts w/ Live Music Studio 23 Gallery  & 3 Dot’s Annual Memento Mori (You can also get details at Studio 23 Gallery )
  •  “Art In Nature” Meetup w/ host Sara Edge! Saturday August 14th at 2:30pm! Visit https://www.meetup.com/Alameda-Artists
  • Catch this show, past shows & learn more about the panelists @ Fridayartwalk.com
  • Thanks to our sponsor’s Flax & Alameda Municipal Power.
  • Panelist’s time to make any art-related announcements.
  • Anyone’s opportunity to make any art-related announcements.
  • Next 2nd Friday Art Talk guests include artist’s Alana Dill, Corviid & B. R. Bradley 
  • Unlock the beast!  AKA open to all guests to unmute.

August 2021

August’s Panelists 

Philm, “Rainbow Bear”
phillm.art

Chris Granillo: “Tuscan”
chrisgranilloart.com

Upcoming Show: Paint The Void

Mikey Elliott ” WEST20160515″
www.mikeyelliott.com 

With the world facing so many challenges, artists are deeply impacted. With no exhibitions, shows to perform at or an audience to visit their studios, the economic and social impact is immeasurable.  You are invited to a panel discussion led by Victor Mavedzenge in collaboration with ArtPush.org where artists discuss their state, coping mechanisms and hopes for the future.

August Announcements

July 2021

Jenna Countryman Mauro
trifoxatops.com instagram https://www.instagram.com/trifoxatops
“You Are So Loved”
Acrylic Paint on Wood / 8″ x 8″

Steven Yu https://www.instagram.com/syuartist/@syuartist
The Swordsman
Digital

Raul D’Mauries: https://www.instagram.com/rdmauries/
Baby Cthulhu
Acrylic on canvas 16’x20′

Raul D’Mauries Upcoming Events
Modern Eden: The art of art exhibition : August 14th: San Francisco , CA
The chapel of curiosities: 3630 telegraph Ave : September 4th: Oakland , CA
Mockingbird Lane: The Elks Lodge: Sunday, October 3rd 2021: 12pm-6pm: 2255 Santa Clara Ave: Alameda, CA
Ghost of Christmas : A dark holiday market: Saturday November 27th: Alameda , CA

June 2021

A big thank you to our sponsors Alameda Municipal Power https://www.alamedamp.com​ & Flax Art & Design in Oakland who will be hooking our panelists up with awesome gift cards! http://www.flaxart.com

June Panelists:

Michael Dugger
https://www.insightfulimagery.com/

Mobius Arch
Photography 11×14

Damon Powell
See more of Damon’s artwork here…
https://www.damonpowell.com/

Standing BackBend: Anuvittasana
Watercolor / 16 x 20

June Announcements

May 2021

Nancy Husari: https://www.instagram.com/nancyhusari/
Consequently I Rejoice
Digital & Ink

A view at some of Nancy’s comic style art:

Debi Ling: https://www.instagram.com/astrangechild/
Sunbathing
Digital Collage

April 9th, 2021

April’s Panelists Include:

Sara Edge
http://www.sedgeart.com
Featured Art in The East Bay Artists 2020 Book: Tranquility


S. Newman
http://www.newmanesque.net
Featured Art in The East Bay Artists 2020 Book: Breathe


Kevin Wiseman
http://kevinwisemanart.com
Featured Art in The East Bay Artists 2020 Book: Of Natural History
Animation video by Kevin Wiseman

Announcements: April 9th, 2021

  • Thank you to our sponsor Flax Art & Design in Oakland & Alameda Municipal Power!
  • Check out the Studio 23’s Featured Artist Spotlight Show at Flax in Oakland. The show stays up through May. Visit https://flaxart.com for their hours.
    New socially distanced outdoor Art Meetup Saturday April 10th at 2:30pm!
  • “Art In Nature” with host Sara Edge! Visit https://www.meetup.com/Alameda-Artists for details and to rsvp.
  • Join us next 2nd Friday for May’s Artist Talk.
  • You can catch this show, past shows & more about tonight’s artists at Fridayartwalk.com
  • Guests & panelists opportunity to make any art related announcements.

March 2021

This months guests are…

Nick Shev http://nickshev.com/
East Bay Artists 2020 Featured Art
https://instagram.com/artofshev

 

Michael Marx https://unsaneart.com/
East Bay Artists 2020 Featured Art
https://instagram.com/unsaneart

 

May M Lo https://www.maymlo.com/
East Bay Artists 2020 Featured Art
https://instagram.com/maymloart

February 2021

2nd Friday February guests:

Carolynn Aundrea Haydu: https://www.instagram.com/carolynn_haydu/
East Bay Artists 2020 Featured Art


Dave Sylvester: https://dksylvesterart.myportfolio.com/
East Bay Artists 2020 Featured Art


Christina Spiegel: http://www.likeallofyou.com/
East Bay Artists 2020 Featured Art

 

January 2021

Photo by Howard Harawitz

Victor Mavedzenge talks with photographer, activist, musician and programmer Howard Harawitz

A live discussion on what it was like living through historical moments of the 60’s and 70’s. Howard’s photographs focus on the Free Speech, Anti War Movements and organizations like The Black Panther Party fighting for the Civil Rights.

Find out how this time compares to the world he sees today? How has it progressed? And How technology has impacted his work.

See Howard’s work…
http://harawitz.com

And be sure to join us on 2nd Friday. A zoom link will posted by 7pm right here.

December 2020

 Live Stream
 Virtual Art Talk on 2nd Friday, December 11th, 7:30PM with your host Victor Mavedzenge

2nd Friday guests: You! Join Now!
Sit back, grab a beer and let’s take a look at the East Bay Artists 2020 book together.  Let’s discuss how we have been coping over the last year, what keeps us going & what we are looking forward to in 2021!

With the world facing so many challenges, artists are deeply impacted. With no exhibitions, shows to perform at or an audience to visit their studios, the economic and social impact is immeasurable.  You are invited to a panel discussion led by Victor Mavedzenge in collaboration with ArtPush.org where artists discuss their state, coping mechanisms and hopes for the future.

East Bay Artists 2020 Limited edition available at: Order before it’s too late!
Books Inc Alameda: In store only. https://www.booksinc.net/Alameda
Online at Artpush.org

November 2020

 Live Stream

 Live Stream
 Virtual Art Talk on 2nd Friday, November 13th, 7:30PM with your host Victor Mavedzenge

2nd Friday guests:

Smokie Arce “Rena De Taino” (Indigenous Tiano art- spray paint/ink/acrylic)

October 2020

 Live Stream
 Virtual Art Talk on 2nd Friday, October 9th, 7:30PM with your host Victor Mavedzenge

Watch October’s show now!


Friday’s Show: Victor Mavedzenge interviews 5 local east bay artists who will be discussing their work accepted in the upcoming East Bay Art Book.

With the world facing so many challenges, artists are deeply impacted. With no exhibitions, shows to perform at or an audience to visit their studios, the economic and social impact is immeasurable.  You are invited to a panel discussion led by Victor Mavedzenge in collaboration with ArtPush.org where artists discuss their state, coping mechanisms and hopes for the future.

October 9th Guest List
Bonnie Randall Boller: www.bonnieclayart.com

Raymond Haywood: RaymondLHaywood.com

Paige Tashner: https://www.purrpods.art 

Heidi Brueckner: heidibrueckner.com

Mi Hang Ho:www.mihangho.com

* Meet the other artists in the book!

* Buy The Book! This is a limited edition. We can not guarantee books will be available after October 31st.  Order now to reserve your copy!

* All proceeds from sales will benefit the non-profit organization ArtPush. ArtPush promotes the arts and brings art to the community in a variety of ways.

September 2020


Watch September’s show now!  Select the arrow to play.

   Live Stream
 Virtual Art Talk on 2nd Friday, 7:30PM with your host Victor Mavedzenge

2nd Friday’s Guest: September: Producer & Director Pam Uzzell
Topic: Discussion on her latest documentary: Shelter In Displacement

2nd Friday’s Guest: September: Producer & Director Pam Uzzell
Topic: Discussion on her latest documentary: Shelter In Displacement

Pamela Uzzell is an award-winning documentary producer, director and editor. Her feature-length documentary, Unearthing the Dream, featured on Arkansas Public Television as part of their independent producer series, won Best Documentary at the Arkansas Black Independent Film Festival, as well as an Indie Award of Merit.

Pamela Uzzell is an award-winning documentary producer, director and editor. Her feature-length documentary, Unearthing the Dream, featured on Arkansas Public Television as part of their independent producer series, won Best Documentary at the Arkansas Black Independent Film Festival, as well as an Indie Award of Merit.

Date:September 11th, 2020
Location : http://fridayartwalk.com/virtual-art-walk/
Time 7:30  -8:30 PST
Let us know you are coming RSVP

With the world facing so many challenges, artists are deeply impacted. With no exhibitions, shows to perform at or an audience to visit their studios, the economic and social impact is immeasurable.  You are invited to a panel discussion led by Victor Mavedzenge in collaboration with ArtPush.org where artists discuss their state, coping mechanisms and hopes for the future.

Shelter In Displacement from Filmsight Productions on Vimeo.

Call For Art: East Bay Art Book

Project Overview: ArtPush is seeking East Bay artists to submit work for it’s very first Juried East Bay Art book. All themes and subjects are welcome. The goal of this book is to showcase some of the East Bay’s most talented artists.
* All proceeds from sales will benefit the non-profit organization ArtPush.

Eligibility: All practicing visual East Bay artists.
Medium: 2 Dimensional Visual Art.  Includes but is not limited to: Printmaking, Mixed Media, Paintings, Photography & Illustrations.
Entry Deadline: 9/30/20
Entry Fee: Free to enter.
Eligibility, Application and Deadline
How To Submit: Carefully read all of the instructions before registering & applying.
https://artpush.org/artbook/

Show Archives…

 

 

August 2020

Click to watch August’s show now!

2nd Friday Art Talk  with host Victor Mavedzenge

  • August 14th Topics
    The de Young Open, a juried community art exhibition welcoming submissions by artists who live in the nine Bay Area counties.

With the world facing so many challenges, artists are deeply impacted. With no exhibitions, shows to perform at or an audience to visit their studios, the economic and social impact is immeasurable.
You are invited to a panel discussion led by Victor Mavedzenge in collaboration with ArtPush.org where artists discuss their state, coping mechanisms and hopes for the future.

Date:August 14th, 2020
Location : http://fridayartwalk.com/virtual-art-walk/
Time 7:30  -8:30 PST
Let us know you are coming RSVP

JUNE 2020

    • * June 12ths 2nd Friday Art Talk.  See more information about the artists below.
      “Artists in challenging times.  How are they doing and what is the outlook?” with host Victor Mavedzenge 

      BRUSH Podcast
      Studio 23 is featuring the BRUSH Podcast Interview with local artist Chrissantus Granillo
      Direct Art inquiries to Chrissantus Granillo
      please visit @ChrisGranilloArtPage You can view the interview on Studio23.com until July 1st.

      For more BRUSH Podcast interviews visit https://brushpodcast.com/

      BRUSH is a virtual artist community with a mission to share Art through many channels: podcast, video podcast and livestream. Grow your audience with voice and visuals with BRUSH- inquiries, email [email protected]

      Expand your audience through podcasts, video podcasts and live stream. In the virtual space, your art can prosper with the power of voice and visual connections. Want to learn more?  BOOK NOW

      Check out other virtual & social distancing art events in the bay area.