Opening Reception for Featured Artists Centa Schumacher & Al Preciado KALEID Gallery is pleased to present two new solo exhibitions for the month of March: “Portraits of the Innerself” new work by Valerie Runningwolf The person we wake up with every morning or the stranger just passing on the street carries their truth safely hidden on the inside. Often it is a mask we put on every morning to face the world and take off each night in our dreams that is seen as reality.   “Steam Punk Explorations” new work by Dorothy Whitman Steam punk is a sub genre that explores an alternate historical progression which is supportive of the environments and individuals. As with any genre in art it has its niches. I like exploring Victorian representations of technology and totems, as well as the inclusions of poetry and words as a way of looking deeper at the…

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Feature Exhibitions by Centa Schumacher, and Al Preciado opens with an artists’ reception on First Friday February 3rd, 7-11pm with live music by Freya Seeburger. “Lunar Phases,” new photography series by Centa Schumacher Every of these digitally composited images are made from personal photographs –some “serious”, some snapshots–that I’ve taken over the years. By layering and overlapping these images in the shape of familiar lunar phases, I am evoking the cyclical nature of life, as nothing can truly be counted on but change. However, underneath it all the true self remains, sometimes illuminated and uplifted by the change, other times left in murky shadow. “Brutal /Tender” recent works by Al Preciado An exhibition of sculptures, paintings, photo collages and installation work encompassing the last 6 months in and out of the studio. “The roughshod and gentle nature of the art reflects a growing appreciation for all sides of my personal…

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KALEID Gallery invites you to join us for our annual holiday art show & sale featuring 45 artists from KALEID as well as additional artists from the greater San Jose area. Original works of art at affordable prices perfect for gift giving! Exhibit opens and sale begins with an artists’ reception on First Friday, Dec. 2nd at 7pm and runs through Jan. 6, 2012.…

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Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!! 

 TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery
 Tuesday,September 20th, 7-10pm It’s free and open to all ages! Sandi Billingsley believes all of us can express ourselves with paint. Sometimes we just need a simple place to start. Join her and paint some simple and basic one stroke flowers. Paint, brushes and paper will be provided. Ward Greunke will allow artists to experiment with a new form of wearable art. Evozip is a system of interchangeable skins for messenger bags that lets people quickly change the appearance of their bag. The skins are cotton canvas and can be decorated with markers or paints and then attached to the bag. Every skin fits every bag. Free skins will be given out on Tuesday night to allow you to experience this new…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present two new solo exhibitions by Leslie Ann Rice and Sara Tomasello for the month of September. Circus Act sculptures by Leslie Ann Rice A mutt-ley crew of characters explore the circus of popular culture, touching upon the freakish tendencies of human nature. Looking through the Glass paintings by Sara Tomasello Through her paintings, Sara Tomasello builds on themes of intimacy and the unity of opposites. Her characters are symbols for the light and dark aspects of human nature. Using a vibrant color palette and inspired by universal mythological themes, Sara portrays the emotional impact of the world she sees and experiences it in her acrylic paintings. There is a story behind each piece and it begins; Once upon time. Viewers are invited to look through the glass that Sara views the world and reflect on your own experiences of the world. Aritsts’ Reception: Friday,…

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KALEID Gallery presents two new solo exhibitions by Michelle Waters and Jonathan Perea Musings From the Wastelandby Michelle Waters The paintings in this series by Bay Area artist Michelle Waters are influenced by the nightmarish imagery of Hieronymus Bosch, Edward Abbey’s writings and her work as a wildlife rehabilitator and environmental activist. Her art deconstructs the assumption of human superiority by showing what might transpire if animals took control over the fate of the planet. Animals demolishing the Glen Canyon Dam and wildlife laying waste to a bulldozer are some of the characters who populate her paintings. Convergenceby Jonathan Perea Subatomic abstract realism: A worldwide acceleration where science and spirituality dances to the tune of the cosmos. The illusion of duality unveiled a new beginning. Exhibit Dates: August 5-26, 2011 KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDgallery.com / 408-947-1785
http://www.KALEIDgallery.com Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 7pm
Saturday, Noon – 5pm…

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Shannon Amidon photo weaving workshop at July’s TBT. Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!! TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery
 Tuesday, August 16th, 7-10pm – 
It’s free and open to all ages! You probably have a clear plastic container in your refrigerator right now containing something you’ll never eat but you felt bad at the time letting your leftovers go to waste. Well, scrape off the fuzzy green stuff and turn it into a work of art! The organizer of Scary Craft San Jose will show you how to make a keychain, necklace charm, or earrings from plastic trash. http://www.craftingforcheapskates.blogspot.com Lisa Mejia will create beautiful henna tattoos for visitors for a small fee. Our resident portrait artist David Mejia, will draw your portrait on the spot for a small fee. Lara Sophia will help you…

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KALEID Gallery & the Two Buck Tuesday Crew presents: TWO BUCK TUESDAYS – August 18th An all day $2 art sale and quirky speaker series (6-8pm) on the third Tuesday of the month. 12noon – 8pm: $2 art all day 6pm -8pm: interesting people speaker series- 10mns each, with additional performances and demos before and after the speakers. This month’s TWO BUCK Tuesdays is curated by the lovely and wildly talented Kate Stewart– here’s what she has in store for you: Speakers: Postal Servix will destroy you with the story of how a mild-mannered Special Ed teacher became a bloodthirsty Silicon Valley Rollerwarrior. Trina Merry just got back from teaching art to kids in Haiti. Don Bon takes things apart. Music by Zonky Flay To see past TWO BUCK Tuesdays events, visit: http://u.nu/5vua KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street (@San Fernando/next to Flames Restaurant) Downtown San Jose info[at]KALEIDgallery.com Free &…

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KALEID Gallery presents Two Buck Tuesday June 21st 7-10pm You’re invited to join us for our monthly $2 art sale and quirky people get together! We have another great lineup of art, demos and hands on activities! Featuring: Sean Stryker & PARTY FOWL Welcome to Party Fowl! A short form improv group that will have you rolling! Party Fowl does interactive improv taken from suggestions from the audience – and make up scenes and improv games on the spot in real time! See your suggestions come to life as we play from razor sharp wit and active imaginations. We always have a ton of fun everywhere we perform and everyone in the group does it just out of the love of being a ham. So please sit back and enjoy Party Fowl! Cipacteo will show us how he makes a gourd & leather bag. Gourds have been utilized by native…

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Sean Sczepanik Steven Sczepanik Layers of Age in Monster Land New installation and paintings by Sean Sczepanik & Steven Sczepanik. An exploration of monsters and cartoons from the imagination, referencing mainly Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist, Fright Night, and Hellraiser. Also on view is a display of hands representing fellow artists. Each hand containing a characteristic of each artists’ style. Artists’ Reception: Friday June 3, 7-10pm, free & open to the public part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk http://www.southfirstfridays.com Feature exhibition on view through July 19, 2011 KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street San Jose, CA info@KALEIDgallery.com / 408-947-1785 http://www.KALEIDgallery.com Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 7pm Saturday, Noon – 5pm…

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