Stephen Sanfilippo

Juried Exhibits, Shows & Events – 2006

This calendar is updated regularly as dates get confirmed. Hope you can join us at some of these events that may be in your area.

Sep 30 - Oct 1		Fine Art in the Park
Sep 16-30		Featured Artist Showcase
Aug 3		Danville Art & Wine Walk
Jul 28-30		Sonoma Salute to the Arts
Jul 27 - Aug 27		En Plein Air Exhibition — award winner!
Jul 19-23		Jewel by the Bay Plein Air Invitational
Jul 15 - Aug 11		Featured Artist Exhibition — won President's Award!
Jun 24-25		Danville Fine Art Festival
Jun 24 - Jul 29		"Pieces of Peace" Exhibition
Jun 10-11		Santa Cruz Mountain Vintners' Festival
Jun 2 - Jul 2		"Catching the LIght" Exhibition — won Curator's Choice Award!
May 7		Saratoga Rotary Art Show
May 6 - Jun 6		LPAPA Member Juried Show — award winner!
Apr 1-29		Gala Spring Art Show — won BEST OF SHOW!
Mar 4-31		Best of Plein Air Show
Feb 17-24		Expressions Exhibition

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SEPTEMBER 2006

Fine Art in the Park – 8th Annual

Town of Danville
September 30 - October 1, 2006, 10-5pm

This event is held in the park next to the Danville Library, and will include entertainment, food, wine and a special exhibit of judged artwork. I will be displaying several new pieces from my summer travels.

There are lots of beautiful trees and a creek that make this a charming place to spend an afternoon. A portion of the sales will go to charity.
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Featured Artist Showcase
New Renaissance Gallery
September 16-30, 2006: As part of a world-class LPGA tournament in the Town of Danville the week of September 17th, a special exhibit will include five of my paintings. The New Renaissance Gallery (upstairs at Leku Eder, 178 E. Prospect) space is serving as a concierge and lounge for all the visitors and national media drawn in for the event. All artwork is available for sale. Exhibit is open daily from 10am-5pm.
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Sonoma Salute to the Arts - 21st Annual
Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance
Opening Gala: July 28, 2006 (Friday) 5:30-8:30pm
Exhibition: July 28-30, 2006 (Friday-Sunday): "Summer Valley Vines," "Summer Cow," and "Hood Mountain Valley" have been juried into this year's show.; 53 pieces of juried artwork (2D & 3D) will be unveiled for the silent auction on Friday at 5:30pm and can be bid on until 4pm Sunday. A series of gala parties tucked into courtyards surrounding the Sonoma Plaza are held from 6:30-8:30pm on Friday -- tickets are $95 per person in advance or $125 at the door. Food and wine tasting in the Sonoma Plaza on Sat+Sun is $30/35. This festival promotes art as a viable business and profession, as well as assists non-profit arts organizations with promotion and fundraising.
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"En Plein Air" Exhibition
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
July 27 - August 27, 2006
Opening Reception: July 27, 2006 (Saturday), 6-7:30pm: "Spring Sycamore" won a MERIT AWARD!

To share the experience and fruits of painting en plein air (outdoors), this exhibit features the such work in a variety of mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache and pastel. Two of my paintings have been juried into this year's show "Spring Sycamore," and "Hillside Oak". The exhibit will be accented by a few other events this month, including a plein air demonstration in the Sebastopol Plaza on Sunday August 13 (free admission). The gallery is open weekly Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday-Sunday 1-4pm.

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Jewel by the Bay – Alameda Plein Air Invitational
Frank Bette Center for Arts
July 19-23, 2006
Quick Draw: July 22, 2006 (Saturday), 9-11am
Gala Brunch, Awards & Auction: July 23, 2006 (Sunday), 10am-2pm: Forty artists have been invited to paint Alameda's tree-lined historic architecture, lagoons, estuary and San Francisco bay views. After painting for a week, there will be a two-hour Quick Draw event on Saturday at the Crown Memorial for the public to observe and purchase "wet" paintings. Then all the work produced during the week will be featured at a brunch on Sunday with awards and a live auction. Tickets for auction are $25; call 510-523-6957 for more info.

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Featured Artist Exhibition

Blackhawk Art Gallery
July 15 - August 11, 2006
Opening Reception: July 15, 2006 (Saturday), 5-8pm

"Trail of Wildflowers" won PRESIDENT'S AWARD!

The Blackhawk Art Gallery is hosting a special show to feature my work. This will be a great opportunity to view a large selection of my paintings. I'm looking forward to visiting with collectors and art enthusiasts at the reception on July 15th. The gallery is open weekly Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm.

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JUNE 2006

Danville Fine Arts Festival – 14th Annual

Danville Chamber of Commerce
June 24-25, 2006, 10am-6pm

My oil paintings will be featured alongside the works of other artists representing a variety of other mediums. A special showcase for one of my paintings will be displayed in Diablo Magazine's "Open Aire Gallery" this weekend.

There will be live music, food and libations all along Hartz Avenue. Parking can be found at the Park & Ride at Sycamore Valley Road, with FREE shuttle service running both days to-and-from the festival.
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"Pieces of Peace" Exhibition
Danville Fine Arts Gallery
Opening Night: June 24, 2006 (Saturday) 4-6pm
Exhibition: June 24 - July 29: Artwork in all mediums that support the "Pieces of Peace" theme will be featured in this exhibit. I have two paintings accepted into the show: "Rockaway South" and "Pagoda at Stowe Lake." A portion of the sales go to support the Danville Area Cultura Alliance. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday 1-6pm
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19th Annual Vintners' Festival

Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association
June 10-11, 2006, 11am-5pm

Painting on location during the Vintners' Festival is always a highlight for me each year. The wine in this region is spectacular, thanks to our rich, rolling hills and talented wine-makers. I invite you to visit me at Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards to celebrate the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains. There will be an exhibit of my work and I will be painting onsite for visitors to watch.

And of course, the WINE will be outstanding. Judy and Jim Schultze have just won the Gold Medal for their 2003 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir, Henry's Block, in this year's San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. And the November 2005 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine has recognized their commitment to quality with high scores and beautiful descriptions of their Pinot Noirs. You will not want to miss them!
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"Catching the Light" Exhibition
Frank Bette Center for Arts
Opening Night: June 2, 2006 (Friday) 7pm-9pm
Exhibition: June 2 - July 2: "Hollister Peak " won CURATOR'S CHOICE AWARD!

Artwork in all mediums that support the "Catching the Light" theme will be featured in this exhibit. I have four paintings accepted into the show: "Summer Cow," "Hollister Peak" and "Bayside Afternoon."

The Frank Bette Center for Arts is a charming non-profit that is dedicated to showcasing a diverse array of work. Their monthly themed exhibits are hung salon-style, which include about 175 pieces from 40-60 national and international artists. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11-7pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.
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Saratoga Fine Art Show - 49th Annual
Saratoga Rotary
May 7, 2006 (Sunday) 9am-5pm
BOOTH #36 Free admission & free parking: A sampling of my work was juried into this annual fundraising event that donates to Bay Area organizations and promotes local artists. This show first began in 1959 and is now the "largest single-day, fine art show in the western United States." Event is held on the West Valley College campus.

There will also be a raffle held to win a three-year pre-paid lease on a 4 door Mercedes Sport Sedan or $10,000 in cash. Tickets are $25.00 each or 5 for $100.00. Only 2500 tickets will be sold so, the odds are great and the ticket price is tax-deductible.
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