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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Thanks to everyone that came out to the April 21st Two Buck Tuesday! We’d also like to thank all the incredibly interesting and quirky guests below! As with all Two Buck Tuesdays – $2 art all day! Eric Taggart spoke about The Art of the Art Trade: How artists end up with art collections they could never afford. Christina Deptula presented Mutual Social Networking: Fun entrepreneurial business models for aspiring artists. Ceramicist Ben Shutz demonstrated throwing clay to make a vase. Sam Brown and friends provided smooth jazz before and after the speaker series. We invite you to the next one – third Tuesday, May 19th! $2 art all day starting at noon Interesting, quirky speaker series 6pm-8pm This event is presented by the Two Buck Tues Crew: Christine Benjamin Lacey Bryant Eddie Flores Maria Inocencio Trina Merry Kyle Pellet Matthew Seigel Kate Stewart Two Fish Design KALEID Gallery 88…

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KALEID Gallery presents HOAXMONSTER: an investigation into hoaxes, myths, monsters, and mystery by Kate Stewart and Trina Merry Why do some people believe hoaxes, even after they’ve been debunked? Why do stories of monsters persist for centuries? By turns playful, grotesque, glib and profound, Trina Merry and Kate Stewart use paint, ink, and things they found at the scene to explore the anatomy of a hoax and why we love to be lied to. Artists’ Reception: First Friday, April 3rd, 7pm-9pm This event is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS artwalk. Free and open to the public. Live music by: The Complications (7:30pm), Eric Ostrom (8:30pm) 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 and the Two Buck Tues Crew would like to thank all the participants below and all of you that came out to enjoy it! See you next time, April 21st! Featured Speakers: Residing in California, Armo Movessian‘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. Ben Henderson has been active in San Jose music and art for almost as long as he’s been alive. Although best known for his musical projects, including Delta Activity, Good Hustle, and his eponymous solo project, Ben also works as graphic designer for the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. His recent work on the Registrar of Voters’ mascot can be seen on mailers, billboards, and buses all over the county. Christian Rotsko is head roaster at Barefoot…

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KALEID Gallery is pleased to present two featured exhbitions by Eddie Flores and Jeremiah Kille for the month of March. Artists’ Reception First Friday March 6th, 7-9pm This event is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS artwalk. Free and open to the public Suicide Noir: The Reduction of Eddie Flores an art exhibit in the medium of photography, illustration, and graphic design. It explores the human notion of love, in the context of self-reduction and negation, to arrive at a deeper and more meaningful place of light and possibility. About the artist: Eddie Flores comes to us from the Marianas Islands (Deep Pacific), with a background in illustration, painting, photography, digital media and spontaneous travel. His inspiration is derived from all things natural: including his relationship with the ocean, Eastern and Western philosophy, cheesy UFO abduction stories, street and bourgeoisie culture, lollipops, Courvoisier cognac, hopscotch, scotch, and long walks on…

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UPDATE– Thanks to everyone that came out- if you missed it, here’s some photos of the event: Set 1 & Set 2 KALEID Gallery & the Two Buck Tue Crew presents: TWO BUCK Tuesdays – February 17th. an all day $2 art sale and eclectic speaker series on the third Tuesday of the month. 12noon – 8pm : $2 art all day 6pm -8pm : art related speaker series- 10mns each, featuring: Fernando Amaro -Fernando Amaro will explore the fusion of graffitti art and fashion. Kevin Park , “Less-than-perfect” Less-than-perfect expression with less-than-perfect media for better-than-before results. What you already know: I am rocket scientist from Caltech who doesn’t like technology. What you may not know: I don’t know how to juggle. and $2 portraits throughout the evening by Manny Silva Locally grown illustrator Manny Silva, who’s clients include the Fillmore, Belle and Sebastian, Sufjan Stevens, and Old Navy, will…

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KALEID gallery is pleased to present featured exhibitions by Steven Borelli and Woody Miller for the month of February, 2009. Steven Borelli, Right Brain Rebel Steve Borelli will be showing new, large-size, limited edition, gicleé canvases of his black and white pen and ink work as well as using this opportunity to debut the first of his abstract oil paintings. About Steve Borelli: Steve Borelli has been drawing since he was a fetus. The inside of his mother’s womb is tattooed with the nonsensical scribblings of his overactive imagination. Upon birth, greeted by a world that idolizes imitation, praises repetition, and disdains individuality, he vowed to always use his talent and creativity as weapons in the never ending battle with mediocrity, a battle he fights on many fronts: graphic design, drawing, photography, animation, and now, painting. 1,001 Nights New paintings and curiosities by Woody Miller. Taking the 1,001 Nights as…

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We have a wonderful lineup for the January 20th TWO BUCK Tuesday speaker portion of the evening from 6-8pm: TWO BUCK Tuesdays – $2 art sale and eclectic speaker series on the third Tuesday of every month. Tues., January 20, 2009 free and open to the public 12noon – 8pm: $2 art all day (over 100 works to choose from!) 6pm-8pm: art related speaker series- 10mns each including: Trina Merry paints on human canvas whilst Gio sings opera. Christine Benjamin will be speaking about her art influences while creating a painting that her audience can get into literally! Craig Parada will talk about how he converts found objects and garage detritus into useless and annoying electro-mechanical creations, and bring some to show. Music by: DJ Egnyition KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street San Jose, CA 95112 info@KALEIDgallery.com 408-947-1785…

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Kaleid Gallery and Pellet Factory are proud to present: Melt Yo’ Face Off! – New Works on Paper January 16, 2009-January 30, 2009 Reception: Friday, January 16, 2009, 8pm ‘til late (with live music by Panthelion) Kaleid Gallery 88 South Fourth Street [street level of the 4th St. Garage] San Jose, CA 95112 www.kaleidgallery.com 408-947-1785 25 of the gnarliest artists from all over the country scheduled to be part of this show. Here’s a list of artists involved: Jesse Balmer Randy Bastos Francisco Cervantes George Chen Vice Cooler Mark Damrel Ryan de la Hoz Mike DeForge Liam Devowski Gabriel Dieter Danny Espinoza Eddie Flores Michael Foley Yoko Furusho Andy Gouveia Ben Henderson Wei Hwu Evan Meister Woody Miller Pellet Greg Pizzoli Matt Pugnetti Brittany Rediger Centa Schumacher Matthew Seigel Kate Stewart Andrew St. Lawrence Sara Taylor Roan Victor Amberlin Wu This exhibit is cash and carry, so make sure to…

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To all of those that made 2008 another wonderful year of creativity, inspiration and camaraderie, “Thank you!” and we look forward to another year with you! Please note that KALEID is closed for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Also note that there is NO FIRST FIRDAY JANUARY, but will resume with February. Additional info will be coming soon about the Jan. 16th “Melt Yo’ Face Off” exhibit organized by Pellet and the next Two Buck Tuesday event Jan. 20th (open to all artists to participate.)…

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