14th November 2008, 12:50 pm
Auction Supports Community Arts Scene, Raises Critical Funding for Volunteer Arts Organization!
Works/San Jose Auction 2008
- Auction Sneak Peeks Exhibition: Nov. 20 - Dec. 6
- First Friday Auction Preview: Dec. 5 at 7 pm
- Auction Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, Last preview at 5 pm, Bidding at 7 pm
Works/San José ’s long-awaited auction will take place at on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 451 South First St., San Jose, Calif. Bidding will begin promptly at 7 pm with the final preview at 5 pm.
With more than 100 pieces of art donated by scores of the area’s artists, exhibition of auction pieces will begin on Thursday, Nov. 20. As usual, admission is free, but bidder registration is $10 for Works members and $15 for others. (Proxy bidding will be available.) Continue reading ‘Works/San Jose Auction Returns!’ »
25th September 2008, 01:57 pm
Works/San Jose, 451 S. First St.
New Exhibition Launches on First Friday, October 3 at 7 pm!
In its new exhibition entitled “Students/Teachers; Hopes/Fears,” Works/San Jose will showcase the talents of local Intermediate and High School students beginning First Friday, October 3, 2008 at 7 pm at 451 S. First St., San Jose, Calif. Works will hold a reception for the artists and their teachers on opening night. Continue reading ‘San Jose Students & Teachers Explore Hopes & Fears at Works’ »
17th September 2008, 02:24 pm
The Albert Square and other indie rock bay area bands are performing this Saturday, 9/20 at Works/San Jose–”the” place for the South Bay community to experiment, exhibit and engage located at 451 South First Street. (The free event is expected to be the first of monthly musical performances. Donations are encouraged!) Continue reading ‘Bay Area Bands Rock Out at Works/San Jose this Saturday!’ »
5th September 2008, 01:00 pm
You can bet we were tickled to open The Mercury News today and see Sal Pizarro’s column about Works/ San Jose’s main designer and dedicated volunteer Board member, Joe Miller. We are honored that he will be opening his typography and poetry exhibition at Space 47 tonight, while Works inaugurates printmaker Fanny Retsek’s residency and showcases the musical talents of Benjamin Brackett.
Support your community artists tonight, First Friday, September 5, 2008 at:
Works/San Jose - 451 South First Street, 7 pm - ?
Studio 47 - 47 E. William Street, 7 pm - ?
28th August 2008, 12:06 pm
Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 pm:
Fanny Retsek Inaugurates her Residency
& Benjamin Brackett Performs at Works
San Jose, August 28, 2008 - Works/San Jose will showcase the talents of two local artists on First Friday, September 5, 2008, from 7 - 9 pm along with its ongoing member exhibition “works re:group” at 451 S. First Street, San Jose, Calif. Visit Works to:
- witness Printmaker Fanny Retsek,
- check out Musician Benjamin Brackett in action, and
- view the “works re:group” exhibition
All at this September’s First Friday event! Continue reading ‘Performance, Print & “works re:group”’ »
15th July 2008, 12:13 pm
Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 pm
Reception Invites Community to Remember Past Works & Rebuild Future Works
Call to Community Artists for Art & Membership Support
San Jose, Calif., July 14-Works/San José (Works) is regrouping and reopening at 451 South First Street, San Jose, Calif., with a relaunch of its annual members’ exhibition on Fri., Aug. 1, 2008 at 7 pm till late. The exhibition will last six weeks, extending through Sat., Sept. 13. Continue reading ‘“works re:group” is Works/San Jose’s First Installation in 2008’ »
3rd December 2007, 01:46 am
Works/San Jose Opens New Exhibition
California to Bangkok and Back: An Ongoing Artistic & Cultural Exchange of Faculty Artists.
San Jose, November 30, 2007 — Works/San Jose is pleased to announce - California to Bangkok and Back, its next exhibition, opening December 4th, 2007, and on view through January 19th, 2008 at 451 South First Street, San Jose, Calif.
In August 2007, a three-week residency and workshop hosted by Silpakorn University in Bangkok Thailand, included three San Jose State University faculty artists who were invited to participate as part of a larger group of artists from several California Universities. The artists worked in Bangkok, alongside faculty artists from Thailand in the production of a major exhibition which opened in September 2007 at the Art Centre at Silpakorn University. Continue reading ‘California to Bangkok and Back’ »
