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Jason D'Aquino Shows & Curates.

Jason D'Aquino will not only be showing new work on July 10th at Last Rites Gallery, he'll also be curating Lead Poison a group show with a ton of today's hottest talent in the Pop-Surrealist genre. Jason has sent over a few images of work that will be on display, along with a few of his own new pieces. I'm such a fan of his miniature drawings on matchbooks, that I about screamed when I saw his pocket stitch kit (above). Lead Poisoning and Jason's Solo show both open on July 10th and run through July 25, 2010.

Greg 'Craola' Simkins.

One of Jason's phenom miniature matchbooks.

Chris Mars.

Tara McPherson.

Robert Williams.

Another new one from Jason.

941 Gallery.

Gallery friends White Walls and The Shooting Gallery recently opened 941 Gallery here in San Francisco over the past weekend. It's a stunner to be sure! Opening this past Saturday to a full house with their inaugural show, A New Beginning, a group show with an incredible list of artists:

The Clayton Brothers, Kofie One, Mark Warren Jacques, Erik Otto, Tim Biskup, Joshua Petker, Cheryl Molnar, Michael Page, David Bayus, David Grant, Lina Marie Rincon, Oliver Vernon, David Choong Lee, Henry Gunderson, Scott Hove, Robert Minervini, Jon Todd and Hush.

A 3,000 sq foot converted warehouse, 941 Gallery offers an environment to further enhance artist's visions and a heightened experience for the viewers. Judging by these images Leigh sent over to me...they are serving up an experience I definitely want to experience! If you are in the hood be sure to stop buy...A New Beginning runs through July 10th.

photos courtesy of Lina Maria Rincon and Chris Blackstock.

Healthy Gulf Fundraiser Kicks Off at 12 pm PST!

Our Healthy Gulf fundraiser begins today! As I have been posting about for over a week now, over 80+ artists have donated a bunch of amazing work. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to The Gulf Restoration Network. Everything is available in ML4U's Big Cartel Shop which opens at 12pm PST (3 pm EST) today. Did I mention it opens today? The shop is filled to the brims. I have a few more pieces that will go up once the first few sell, as we had over 100 pieces donated and our little shop can only hold 100. Actually them's the rules of Big Cartel. ;) It's first come, first serve...so get ready! The shop will be open for exactly one week.

There are so many wonderful pieces by such a wide range of talent. I am so excited about the energy and enthusiasm from everyone involved and all of the support we have received from the community. A huge thank you to everyone.

If you don't want to purchase artwork, but would still like to make a donation...you can contact me through the blog's email. Or contact The Gulf Restoration Network and donate directly. Thank you so much!

Fundraiser Drawing in Progress & More!

It's a gorgeous day here in SF, I hope you are all out enjoy the weather no matter where you are. I thought I'd post this video of David Galletly working on his donation, Tree Bark for the Gulf Restoration Network fundraiser. We are launching the fundraiser online on Monday at 12 pm. Make sure you bookmark the store, so you have a good seat for when it opens. ;)

I've also attached a few other images for more of a sneak peek to get your mouse fingers itchy. Remember 100% of the proceeds are being donated to help the Gulf Restoration Network.

The list of contributing artists has gotten a wee bit bigger since I last posted:

Alex Lukas, Alex McLeod, Alexis Amann, Allison Sommers, Allyson Mellberg Taylor, Andrea Daquino, Amanda Michelle Smith, Amy Casey, Amy Sol, Amy Ruppel, Andrea D’Aquino, Annie Koelle, Ashley Anna Brown, Ashley Lande, Audrey Erickson, Ben Venom, Bill Dunlap, Breanne Trammell, Casey Jex Smith, Catherine Campbell, Catherine Ryan,Chad Chesko, Chris Koelle, Chris Piascik, Christian Rex Van Minnen, Corey Corcoran, Crystal Morey, Dan Gluibizzi, Danna Ray, David Galletly, Derek Weisberg, Dolan Geiman, Ehren Reed, Elbow-Toe, Elisabeth Timpone, Emily Barletta, Esther Pearl Watson, Forestbound,  Hannah Stouffer, Happy Owl Glassworks, Hilary Pecis, Irana Douer, Jason Brammer, Jenny Hart, Jennifer Renninger, Jesse Draxler,  Jessica Cannon, Jill Bliss, John Casey, Josie Morway, Julianna Swaney, Justin B. Nelson, Justin Richel,  Kate Bingaman-Burt, Kate Miss, Kenn Goodall, Kevin Earl Taylor, Know Hope, Kyle Ranson, Lane Collins, Lena Wolff, Lindsey Carr, Lisa Congdon, Lisa Hanawalt, Lisa Romero, Little Paper Planes, Lizzy Stewart, Luke Ramsey , Mark Todd, Martha Rich, Mary Kate McDevitt, Melinda Josie, Michael McConnell, Mike Maxwell, Mon Petit Fantome, Other, Porous Walker, Raul Gonzalez, Remi Thornton, Roll and Tumble Press, Shannon Rankin, Stacey Rozich, Sub-Studio Design Store, Tara Lisa Foley, Tristram Lansdowne, WAFA, Wendy McNaughton, Will Bryant.

And the next sneak peek...

Justin Durand.

Martha Rich.

Know Hope.

Kenn Goodall.

Kate Miss.

John Casey.

Casey Jex Smith.

Ehren Reed.

Elbow-Toe.

Art Business Covers Barry McGee & Clare Rojas in Bolinas.

I was unable to make it down to Bolinas last weekend for the much anticipated opening of Barry McGee & Clare Rojas' show: Leave It Alone and Together At Last at the Bolinas Museum. Let me tell you I had some serious F.O.M.O (fear of missing out) around that one. But luckily there are many amazing blogs in this city that catch everything that is happening. One of my favorites and often visited is Art Business, Alan Bamberger's site. Head on over to check out Alan's rad images of the what sounds to be an incredibly intimate show, says Alan:

"Museums can often be so impersonal and antiseptic, the art looking almost like specimens preserved in formaldehyde-- but not here. Warm, friendly, delightful and inviting. The best part? Superb art exquisitely organized, nuanced and displayed."

For more images of Clare Rojas' work, check out the post from last month on her show at The Museum of Craft and Folk Art. We They, We They runs through September 12th, 2010.

Above and below images courtesy of Alan Bamberger.