KALEID Gallery is proud to present:Constructed RealismRobert D. Chavez III solo exhibition Artist’s reception: First Friday September 6th 5pm-9pmFree admission and all ages.Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJIn this project, Constructed Realism, I am conveying a “day in the life” through thelens of past, present, and future. It is my voyage through a dreamlike state. It’s thespiritual journey I embark on every day as I take pictures. When I go out to shoot, Ifeel like a hunter, scanning for evocations of emotion – both good and bad. Theseimages fly in front of me, and I chase them; or they stay still and wait for me tocapture them. These photographs are delving deeply into my soul. I’m using theartwork to share my own perspective of reality, tangled up in a ball of beautiful art.Poetry. Pain. Pursuit. Delight. Always driving me forward in my art and in my life.Artist BioRobert…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present:Radiant Ambiance Mario Dimas solo exhibition Artist’s reception: Friday August 2nd 5pm–9pmPart of the First Fridays ArtWalk SJ in SoFA District. Working primarily with acrylic paint and brushes Mario Dimas uses patterns and design to create a sense of light, motion, and vibration in his artwork. This series of works is Mario’s progressions experimenting with painting a variety of subjects and designs using bold outlines and vibrant color palettes. In this process, he strives to bring a subtle balance that sets a pleasant atmosphere in his art. Themes of nature, energy, and symbolism weave throughout Mario’s work. From his mystic landscapes to his mandalas and abstract paintings. His influence comes from a deep interest in spiritual beliefs, our natural world, and human language. In search of a profound meaning in his art journey, Mario’s artwork is about seeing differently beyond our physical vision and finding…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: STREET TREAT A Women and Gender Expansive Street Photography Show.Curated by Ria Burman Artists’ Reception: Saturday July 13th, 3pm–6pmFree admission and all ages welcomed. The Street Treat show is a celebration of women and gender expansive street photographers from near and far away. The show is loose and exploratory, a splattering of views and scenes of life captured from individuals, landing framed upon the walls of KALEID Gallery for your viewing pleasure. The photos in the show convey moments of life, seen by the photographer; some are fragmented and obscured, others clear, calm or chaotic. Some capture beauty in the everyday moments of life, while others document the unusual or bizarre happenings. We invite you to take a look at the work created by a considerably narrower demographic in the street photography realm and to celebrate, connect and help grow this enriching and supportive…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: Playing Dice with the UniverseDoug Edwards solo exhibition Artist’s reception: Friday, June 7th 5pm–9pmpart of South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJFree admission & all ages. The physicist Niels Bohr embraced the theory that the action of atoms was not determined by a set of defined rules, but rather was influenced by the simple act of being observed. Albert Einstein disagreed that the universe could be so random. He famously replied, “God does not play dice.” As evidenced by the work on display here, I’m more with Bohr. Each time I start a new work, I bring to it an open mind and no preconceived notion of where the finished piece will end up. I make stray marks and then react to them, striving to find balance while allowing my subconscious mind to dredge up imagery from my past or incorporating that which I see before…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: A Life in Notes and Color by resident artist Gianfranco Paolozzi. Artist’s Reception: Friday, May 3rd, 5pm–9pm during First Fridays ArtWalk SJ . Free admission and all ages. I’ve created this new series of paintings because I’m continuously inspired by music and color and I wanted to show the connection between them. When I was about 4 years old, I remember being glued to my parent’s radio when I heard classical music; unable to do anything but listen intently. Musical notes are always with me. Color has always inspired me as well. Around the age of 5, I received a trophy for a very colorful drawing I made. So music and color have been a part of my life and, of course, my art, since they are my very first memories as a child. I have used them to tell the stories of my…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: INNERMOST  Julianne Bonnet solo exhibition Julianne Bonnet uses the layering of imagery in digital and encaustic collage to create a visual depth that is representative of the human emotional landscape.  Each image is a unique meditation on a deeply personal memory, thought, or idea that gets the core of experiences both painful and revelatory. Julianne’s work touches on concepts of trauma healing, a very important and increasingly visible part of our social fabric.  The images in “Innermost” elicit hugs, tears, and the sharing of stories. Her work helps people to feel seen and understood and encourages them to embrace, and even celebrate, the hiddenmost parts of themselves and the experiences that have shaped them.  “Innermost” takes you on an emotional journey of the deepest parts of the human psyche and unites us in our combined understanding of what it means and feels like to…

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Our current gallery hours are:Thursdays–*Fridays 12pm–7pmSaturdays 12pm –5pm*First Fridays 5pm–9pm for ArtWalkSJ and by appointment for private viewings (via info@kaleidgallery.com)Free entry, all ages, mask required at all times. We all need a respite and replenishment in these challenging times. We continue to have two rotating solo exhibitions each month in our feature gallery area and the works of 60 resident artists on view and available for sale in the spacious gallery. You may also view and purchase the art work we post on our Facebook page and our Instagram feed. We accept all major credit cards and will ship anywhere around the world. Thank you for your continued support of these extraordinary artists and the gallery! KALEID Gallery320 S. 1st St.Downtown San JoseE: info@kaleidgallery.comT: 408-947-1785…

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Thank you Sal! “Downtown San Jose art gallery KALEID which has been a fantastic place to view and buy work by Santa Clara County artists since it opened nearly 13 years ago, had always been a bit of an outlier for the popular monthly South First Fridays art walk because of its location on Fourth Street.” -Sal Pizarro Read the rest of the story here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/10/31/downtown-san-jose-gallerys-move-boosts-south-first-fridays/ The gallery is now open with regular hours: Tuesday–Saturday 12pm–7pm.…

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We are so grateful to all of you who helped us make KALEID Gallery at 88 S. 4th St. a wonderful art community over the past 12 years. We truly appreciate the City of San José and the San Jose Downtown Association for their belief and support that enabled San Jose area artists to build a platform for exhibiting and selling their work in a professional setting from December 2006 through October 2019. Our 88 S. 4th Street location is now closed and we are moving into our NEW LOCATION at 320 S. 1st in the SoFA District thanks to the wonderful team at Urban Community. With their support and understanding of the value of the arts in aiming towards a truly vibrant and successful city, KALEID Gallery will continue to be a home for incredibly talented and dedicated artists with a physical space for collectors, local residents, tourists and…

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  This month’s TWO BUCK Tuesday is a full line up of creativity, inspiration and how-tos that will keep your creative juices flowing. 7:30pm: Framing Basics by Jeff Bramschreiber KALEID resident artist and master framer Jeff Bramschreiber will give you all the information on finding the best way to frame a specific piece with a slant, things to consider in the design and color, estimated time needed and expected cost so artists can be adequately prepared and self reliant when preparing for an exhibit or upcoming festival (such as SubZERO. ) Steve Borelli drawing and telling Right Brain Rebel photo stories of his recent trip to Spain. Jemal Diamond work in progress digital painting about “Smart Cities ” “How do we communicate with the city of the future? How does it communicate with us, and what is it communicating about us? Abstract artist Jemal Diamond takes a colorful, improvisational look…

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