A bodypainter creates timely work about our relationship to oceans, A production company stays in San Jose instead of moving to LA, A performer dances for peace, and a local professor rediscovers artistic inspiration at KALEID Gallery's monthly Two Buck Tuesday event.

TWO BUCK Tuesdays is an inspired event hosted by a crew of very dedicated artists at KALEID Gallery on the Third Tuesday of the month. Artists and audience alike are invited to attend, contribute and share in this unique event all free of charge.

The Two Buck Tuesday Crew organizes artistic, creative speakers, live demos, performances and live music jammed into three hours for a hyper shot of inspiration that you'll carry with you all month long until the next one.

"One thing all these speakers and performers have in common is passion and inspiration. They've all found their muse and want to share it," says July curator Trina Merry.

On July 20th from 7-10pm the public can see and speak with many amazing artists, performers and musicians and purchase $2 art (starting at noon.)

The speaker series has garnered a cult following. Similar to the idea of TED Talks, each speaker gets 10 minutes (or less) to speak and answer questions.

This month's speaker series line-up includes:

Sandy Sanjurjo will do a walk-through talk about her feature "SeaSkin" Exhibition at KALEID Gallery.

"SeaSkin was born from the notion that we are, as humans, directly connected with our environment. We are a part of the air we breathe, the earth we derive nourishment from and tread on, the water we play in and consume," says Sanjuro.

"Initially we wanted to donate to Oceana for their 'Save the Sharks' project, but of course, with the devastation in the gulf it only makes sense for the money to go towards the clean-up effort. We will leave it in Oceana's capable hands to determine where they can best use the funds. The message of this show rings even more true now, that we are physically connected with the health of our planet, and this terrible oil slick will harm us in ways we cannot yet predict. It will leave a very deep scar on our skin."

Kevin Powers, local professor, will talk about Inspiration, how it relates to the art making process, and tips on getting re-inspired.

Element 151 Films, a San Jose-based production company, will screen some of their music videos & share why they're here instead of LA.

Performance by Khalilah Ramirez who will share her "Dance of Peace". "The purpose of the Dance of Peace is to help foster peace in people's hearts. It makes people smile. It makes dogs bark. It gets people talking to each other. It turns the conversation towards peace. It is fun and silly. It takes people's minds away from their everyday worries," says Kalilah Ramirez.

Daniel Gaines Photography will help artists whip their websites into shape by shooting web-ready jpgs of artwork for only $2. Please limit to 5 works that are 36"x48" or smaller. http://danielgainescreative.com

Classical Guitar performance by Trent Endsley.

Model Sadya Senior will pose for sketchers at the TBT sketch table! Drawing supplies are provided courtesy of KALEID Gallery.

Live art by featured local artists: Devon Holzworth, Ivan Gonzalez and MSFT DTC KYT

TWO BUCK Tuesday- July 20th, 7-10pm FREE and open to the public.

KALEID Gallery
88 South 4th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
http://www.KALEIDgallery.com
(408) 947-1785

About KALEID Gallery: Borne out of the Phantom Galleries project (art exhibitions in vacant storefronts), KALEID Gallery exhibits and sells the work of over 60 artists in a 6000 sq ft raw space with regular gallery hours and special monthly events. A catalyst for emerging artists and collectors, nowhere else in San Jose can you see so many talented artists in one venue.

art by Murphy Adams

see here by Murphy Adams

see here: an exhibition of mixed media paintings, sculpture, clay and mosaic. See here, it's about the things your think about but never say, what your actions say and not your words, it's about what you said but wish you hadn't. See here, a look inside, outside of your senses.

art by Charis DeRemer

Darndest Daydreams an exhibition of paintings by Charis DeRemer that asks the viewer to make up the story behind each in his or her own mind. The paintings are of dreamers, both literal and figurative, captured in ephemeral moments of human emotion and inspiration.


Artists' Reception: First Friday, June 4th, 7pm - 9pm part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk.(click here for more info)

Exhibition on view through July 9, 2010.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 7pm Saturday, Noon - 5pm First Fridays 'til 9pm

KALEID Gallery 88 S. 4th St. Downtown San Jose, CA 95112 408-947-1785 http://www.KALEIDgallery.com

TWO BUCK TUESDAY, May 18th 2010 6:30-9pm

$2 Art Sale and Quirky Speaker Series

KALEID Feature Artists Shannon Amidon & Centa Schumacher will talk and answer questions about their current solo shows, Efflorescence & Preconscious (respectively).

Amie Frisch, the director of Veggielution, a nonprofit Community Farm on the East Side of San Jose, will talk about the importance of growing our own food in the city, and the trials and tribulations that go along with it.

Profs. Burke and Saturday present A Night of Zoological Edification. Prof. Burke will expound upon strange and unusual animals whilst Prof. Saturday illustrates them before our very eyes!

Omar & Deb Barba of Canvas Ghost Productions present How to Throw your own Art Party! will amaze us with the ins and outs of organizing, publicizing and hosting an art event in your own home!

PLUS: Pick the brains of Anno Domini's Cherri Lakey & Brian Elder.

Shannon Amidon will provide an interactive demonstration of her camera-less photographic process, giving us a chance to learn how her unique lumen prints develop. Participants will be able to take home a lumen print of their own creation!

The San Jose Yarnbombers will be hosting a stitching circle. All knitters/crocheters are welcome to show-off and work on their projects!

Music by Troy Curtis

Coffee by Red Berry Coffee Bar Free Ice Cream & popsicles courtesy of the Two Buck Crew!

Live Art by: Michael Foley Michael Borja Chris Kisler Michelle Waters Lara Sophia Matthew Seigel

Limited space will be available if you would like to drop in with your art supplies and create along with them!

TWO BUCK Tuesdays is an all day $2 art sale and evening quirky speaker series that happens on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

See past events- flickr.com/photos/phantomgalleries

KALEID Gallery 88 So. 4th St. (btwn Santa Clara & San Fernando) Downtown San Jose, CA 95112
 www.KALEIDgallery.com
 408.947.1785

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kaleidgallery Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KALEIDgallery

Parking: street metered parking (free after 6pm) or 4th St. Garage (@San Fernando) $3 after 6pm.

WANDA new paintings by Kurtis Rykovich

Everyday I am confronted or find myself thinking about a war so intense that it cannot be escaped, and in some way has touched us all. This war has a front line in every country and can take root in any neighborhood. In theory it is probably the least judgmental being or thing I can think of, since it shows no signs of discrimination. If this war leaves any survivors they always come out scarred but probably have never felt such a moment of empowerment. These survivors can finally breath and know that they have accomplished something that can sometimes be a miracle, they have survived Breast Cancer.

This show is a tribute to these survivors and casualties. Each piece represents a battle or search for a cure. Weather it be a green tonic, shark cartilage, or the ultimate warrior known as Chemotherapy. All of these represent weapons and hope that a future is not far in the distance.

I hope that when these paintings are viewed that they are not blunt about the disease but show a beauty and respect for those that might be going or have gone through this war. This collection was a direct result of my encounter with this war when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I remember how she was constantly trying to win the war and search for a solution, perhaps the most difficult part of this battle was she no longer felt like the beautiful women that she once was. I hope that these pieces help her to understand that she was always beautiful, this disease did not take away her femininity but did highlight her strength.

dedicated to WANDA (1952 - 2001)

Speaking Line stories about people and their places by Kate Saturday

When we look at something, we take in its identity at a glance. We know immediately if it is a chair, a tree, a president, a wind, a story, or a hope. On further examination we can differentiate more precisely; the chair is a recliner or a picnic bench, the tree an oak sapling or a hundred-year-old giant sequoia. Deep familiarity allows us to see the object as itself, shaped by its history, unlike any other object in the world. A wrinkle is the face's memory of an expression. A scar is a historic marker. The story of our lives is how we differ from the general. Until we know someone that well, we cannot love them.

Kate Saturday is an artist, musician, and cartoonist living in San Jose. In Speaking Line, she traces the contours of her subjects lives. The resulting portraits are monstrous and jewel-like, precious and absurd. The situations are mundane, but unmistakably specific. Every line speaks volumes, and Saturday translates fluently.

A space will be available for drawing, writing, or reflecting, because a story needs a reader to give it voice.

Artists' Reception: Friday April 2nd, 7pm - 9pm

part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk. (Click here for more info.)

Exhibition on view through April 30, 2010

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 7pm

Saturday, Noon - 5pm

First Fridays 'til 9pm



KALEID Gallery

88 S. 4th St.

Downtown San Jose, CA 95112

http://www.KALEIDgallery.com