Premiere Podcast! An interview with Andrée Singer Thompson

Cheryl Bowlan interviews Andrée Singer Thompson, a PRSG member. You can hear the interview by clicking the play button on the controller below.

If that doesn't work, try listening to the podcast on Odeo.

THE RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN SHOW

THE RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN SHOW

FEATURES DAVID MUDGETT

This year the Bancroft Sculpture Show will showcase the work of PRSG member David Mudgett as the featured artist. The show is sponsored by The Ruth Bancroft Garden and by Walnut Creek’s Artscape Gallery and Sculpture Garden. A portion of the proceeds goes to the preservation of this nationally acclaimed garden.

The other Pac Rim members who are in this year’s show include, Carol Wedemeyer, Kim Webster, Charles H. Stinson, Betty Rasicot Pillsbury, John Oldani, Kristin Lindseth Rivera, Kate Ruddle, Jiajun Lu, Philip Lange, Michelle Gregor, Rebecca Fox, Christopher Dworin, Kris Borchardt, Tim Beck, Ted Bayer, and Mary Bayer.

The three-acre garden provides plenty of space and a warm backdrop in which to show both large and smaller work.

The Garden is located at 1500 Bancroft Road, just north of Ygnacio Valley Road, in Walnut Creek. Directions can be found at www.ruthbancroftgarden.org or by calling the garden at (925) 944-9352.

A fundraising preview reception to meet the sculptors will be held on Friday, June 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It usually is a sold-out event with tickets costing $50 per person. Participants and one guest are not charged. General public viewing of the show is Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a $10 garden admission fee. Children under 12 are free.

Kenneth Baker

Good news - our new chairperson, Ruth Goldstein, has invited Kenneth Baker, art critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, to be the speaker at the next general meeting. Details: Monday, April 16. Hunter's Point Shipyard, Building 101, auditorium. I am happy to report that the evening was a big success.

CCA: A Legacy in Studio Glass

Founded in 1967 by Marvin Lipofsky (PRSG member), the studio glass program at California College of the Arts was one of the first in the United States. “CCA: A Legacy In Studio Glass” focuses on the important contributions made by four decades of CCA faculty and alumni to the American studio glass arts movement. The exhibition, featuring the work of 37 artists, is on view January 26-April 8 at San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design, 550 Sutter Street in San Francisco, and is held in conjunction with the celebration of California College of the Arts' 100th anniversary.

Dec 2006 Newsletter

The December 2006-Jan 2007 newsletter is now available on line at:

• prsg_newsletter_200612-200701.pdf

Link to your website

Please view our new website www.pacrimsculptors.org.


PRSG members can link from the membership listing to their personal websites. This is an excellent way for visitors to see photos of your works. Check out Member's Web Sites for examples. Just email the URL (address) of your website and your name to info@PacificRimSculptorsGroup.org and we will set up the link for you.

December 2006 Meeting: Holiday Party!

The next meeting is Wednesday December 6, 6-9 PM at Fort Mason, Building C, Room 362.

Bring a dish and/or beverage to share; potluck starts at 6:00 PM, meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Also, members are encouraged to bring 5 slides of works for all to view.

August General Meeting

Wednesday, August 9
Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street across from Live Oak Park.

Speakers will be long time PRSG members Judith Blankman(installation artist) and Ama Torrance(who makes giant fiberglass bunnys).

Meeting starts at 6:30

The potluck will take place after the meeting

Two PRSG members, Cynthia Handel and Jane D. Johnson are exhibiting at the Berkely Art Center 23rd Annual National Juried Exhibition. It was juried by Paule Aglim and Mildred Howard. This exhibit will be runs through August 25.

Final 600 Townsend Exhibition

July 27 - September 7, 2006
A selection of sculptures juried by Robert Brady

Reception:
Thursday, July 27, 2006
5:30 - 7:30

The Atrium Gallery
600 Townsend St @ 7th
San Francisco, CA

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5pm

April General Meeting

April 13
Ft. Mason
Building "C"

Speakers:
Robert Brady
John Roloff

Potluck:
6:30pm

Speakers:
7pm