Gutter Glamour will explore our receptive and rejective notions of fashion and the media, together with the urban subculture which mirrors it. Multi-disciplinary artists from both national and international shores have come together to present an alternate rendition of the dictative standards of style set forth by the media. Opening night will cross platform fine art, electro, cosmetology, and fashion photography in a beautiful disaster. Opening Reception: Friday, January 8th, 7pm-9pmfree and open to the public Exhibit on view through January 28, 2010 KALEID Gallery88 South Fourth Street (btwn Santa Clara & San Fernando streets)San Jose(408) 947-1785www.kaleidgallery.com…

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The San Jose Glass Artists Alliance presents the 2nd Annual Glass Ornament Sale at KALEID Gallery. You’re invited to the opening reception from 7pm – 9pm this Friday, December 4th. The reception is free and open to the public and is part of the South First Fridays art walk (Full schedule of events here:http://www.SouthFirstFridays.com). In addition to a selection of over 300 ornaments, KALEID Gallery features 60 regional artists, many of whom have created new, affordable works to make your holiday shopping easy and unique! Some great gift ideas: Butterfly Necklace ($19.) by Shannon Amidon Ceramics ($35.) by Keith Bunnel A Boy On An Elephant Holding An Umbrella, oil on board, ($300.) by Archil Pichkhadze Don Bon Clock ($15.) by Don Bon Subtotal Art Book ($15.) by Subtotal Ornaments ($8.) by Pellet Come by and find something for all your friends and family! KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street Downtown…

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Coffee Maker Crane by Paul Loughridge Scrap-2-Scultpt was a juried artshow organized by Whole House Building Supply and Salvage in Palo Alto in October 2009. Now on view at KALEID Gallery through November 27th, this exhibit features highlights from the initial contest and exhibition. This Saturday, November 14th from 2 – 4pm will be a meet and greet with the participating artists including: Tim Burt , Miles Epstein, Kimberlie Garg, Phillipe Lavaud, Paul Loughridge, Nora Raggio, Terence K. Stephens, Linda Tashke and Al Zayha. It’s a very clever exhibit by talented artists so stop by for a bit and enjoy the artists, the exhibition and the light refreshments! KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street Downtown San Jose 408-947-1785 http://www.KALEIDGallery.com…

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KALEID Gallery presents the featured exhibitions Fragile Things new paintings by Lacey Bryant, and Carnival of Souls assemblages by Jen Renzel for the month of November. Fragile Things by Lacey Bryant Lacey has always been fascinated at how so many fragile things are able to exist in our chaotic, messy world. “Tiny, delicate things often seem to thrive in the most hostile environments. Fragility makes things precious to us, things are more beautiful because they will not last. So many things are fragile when you stop to think about it. Insect wings, shells, glass, children, hearts, dreams, the list is endless. On the surface, vulnerability seems to unite these things but the deeper thing that all of these fragile things have in common is a hidden strength. An egg shell is easily broken, but the shape of an egg is such that it can support a massive amount of weight…

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KALEID Gallery presents the featured exhibitions Anxiety by Julie Bilyeu, and From the Rubble by Drew Clark for the month of October. Anxiety new drawings by Julie Bilyeu Julie’s love for art has helped her cope with a severe anxiety disorder. Drawing has become a necessity for her and she is currently inspired by these anxieties and panic attacks which manifests as dark and dramatic charcoal drawings of her experiences. From the Rubble new paintings by Drew Clark Drawings on cave walls and old temples have always depicted the end of the world and the collapse of civilization. The Modern Age is no different; visions of recession, biblical apocalypse, climate change and environmental destruction by industry. These new paintings explore the symbolism of the End Times. Artists’ Reception: First Friday, October 2nd, 7-9pm This event is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk in downtown San Jose. Free and…

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KALEID Gallery presents: 89.7 FM KFJC 50th Anniversary Art Show: BLOWING MINDS SINCE 1959 A retrospective of the Art & Culture of KFJC including works from KFJC’s 50th Anniversary Art & Logo Contest and a Silent Auction of DJ art. Since its inception KFJC has challenged the Bay Area’s radio waves. 2009 marks fifty years of operation for KFJC, and naturally we wanted to show our support to our listenership. Our volunteer staff pushed beyond its’ alternative and eclectic programming by hosting a 50th Anniversary Art & Logo Contest this summer. Every year we hand select different artists to create our Artist T Shirt and Girlie Shirt designs that become our gifts during our fundraiser season. The contest provided an opportunity to connect our listeners with another side of KFJC that they have become familiar with through their support. The contest was open to the public and included three submission…

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UPDATE:– Interview with Matthew Seigel posted on the Phantom Galleries site…click here to read the interview. KALEID Gallery presents TANGLE: wandering off trail by Janett Peace and Matthew Bailey Seigel. Matthew Bailey Seigel’s new paintings are a reinvention of the Japanese scroll in modern materials. And like their Muromachi era (1336-1537) counterparts, his themes are of local plants, flowers and animals. But unlike traditional kakejiku (hung scrolls), Matthew’s are less formal, and more of a tangled log of his wanderings off trail. Inspired by Matthew’s view of nature, Janett Peace has created a series of glass pieces in response. She evokes Matthew’s style in 3D while adding a luminous quality only possible with glass. While her interpretations are meant as a tribute to Matthew’s eye for color and composition, she further explores drawing in glass using techniques that give her work a painterly quality. Artists’ Reception: First Friday, August 7th,…

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KALEID Gallery presents Home Grown A group exhibit showcasing a variety of new and upcoming San Jose artists. Artists’ Reception: Friday, July 10th, 7-9pm Live music by by David Knight and Steve Barry Free and open to the public. Exhibit on view through July 25th. Participating Artists: Alex Salceanu Ben Henderson Brittany Rediger Brooke Dabalos Cherri Rediger Chris Kisela Danny Hellevig Darryl Yu Emmanuel Mendoza Emmanuel Silva Luna Jeff Ramirez Jenevie Gonzalez Jessica Antonio Joe Barajas Judith Garcia Kyle Pellet Martin Merino Micheal Lowell Nora Schwaller Samantha Fotovat Sara Beckton Sara Taylor Sharona Oshana Syrus Fotovat Tim Walker Wei Hwu Zack Thiesen KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street downtown San Jose info@KALEIDgallery.com Gallery hours: Tuesday thru Friday, Noon – 7pm, Saturday Noon – 5pm…

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Featured Artists’ Reception for RHYTHMS – exhibitions by Joe Decker, Valerie Runningwolf Desert Rhythms by Joe Decker – Joe’s newest body of photographic work exposes a vibrant beat within the details of desert sand dunes. Spirit Rhythms by Valerie Runningwolf – mixed-media art that reflects the traditional and contemporary ideas inner peace and awakens the spirit. Featured Artists’ Reception: First Friday June 5th, 7pm-9pm This event is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS artwalk in downtown San Jose. Free and open to the public. KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street downtown San Jose 408-947-1785 Gallery Hours: Tuesday thru Friday, Noon – 7pm Saturday Noon – 5pm First Fridays til 9pm…

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KALEID Gallery presents two new feature exhibitions for the month of May. Alta Modern Graffiti by ARMOgedon 2057 – Residing in California Armo’s work is a collaboration of typographic elements and exploration with graffiti structure and form. By looking at graffiti and typography by studying their visual commonalities as lettering, much can be discovered and revealed. As graffiti matures and diversifies, more and more of it’s aesthetics filters into graphic design, and it has gained acceptance in popular culture at large, now comfortably accepted as a contemporary mode of communication. Now You’ve Really Made a Mess by Michael Foley – This Exhibit is one of pure chance. How people can truly make a difference, for better or worse and how sometimes, just sometimes, it’s full of irony. A show for the fellow rejects. For those who seem to never quite fit in anywhere. These works celebrate the success and failures…

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