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Juried Exhibits, Shows & Events – 2007
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.
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NOVEMBER 2007
Featured Exhibit
Pioneer Art Gallery
Exhibition: November 14-27, 2007
Reception: November 23, 2007 (Friday) 5-9pm
This is the largest gallery in the San Ramon Valley – it carries paintings and sculptures by about 42 artists. My work will be featured in November, with a reception on the biggest shopping day of the year... the day after Thanksgiving. Downtown Danville will have a festive holiday lighting event this evening as well, so be sure to join us for appetizers, wine and mulled cider. Gallery hours are Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays 1-9pm & Sundays 1-5pm.
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"Less is More" Miniature Plein Air Exhibit
Laguna Plein Air Painters Gallery
Exhibition: November 17 - December 28, 2007
Reception: November 17, 2007 (Saturday) 6-8pm
This exhibit features plein air paintings that are 12x16" (framed size) or smaller. My painting "Bayside Afternoon" was juried into this show.
Awards will be announced at 7pm during the reception. Gallery hours are Tuesdays + Thursdays 1-5pm & Fridays 9am-5pm.
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3rd Annual Great Paint-Out
Oil Painters of America
November 3, 2007 (Saturday) 9am-2pm
I am organizing OPA's national paint-out for California, which will be held in Yountville, CA. Oil painters from around the state will converge to capture vineyards, historic buildings, gardens, quaint street scenes and rolling hills on their canvasses. Artists will share their easels at 1pm with their peers and the public.
OPA's support of artistic excellence is evident by its volume of members and the caliber of exhibitions it sponsors throughout the year. And their paint-outs held throughout the U.S. provide a unique opportunity for these artists to collectively create artwork on-location that the public can enjoy.
Art can be viewed at the V Marketplace courtyard (aka Vintage 1870) at 6525 Washington St. -- be sure to go toward the back parking lot and enter the adjacent courtyard on the right.
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OCTOBER 2007
San Luis Obispo Plein Air Painting Festival
Opening Gala: October 6, 2007 (Saturday) 6pm
Quick Draw: October 6, 2007 (Saturday) 10am
Public Exhibition: October 7, 2007 (Sunday) 10am-4pm
My painting "Shadows & Light" was featured on the event apparel!
Fifty renown plein air painters from around the country have been invited to participate in this 6th annual festival. Painters will arrive on October 1st to paint on location around San Luis Obispo County. Each artist will display samples of their work at the Art Center during the week, then present their three top paintings for the juried exhibition and gala on Saturday night. The public is invited to view the Quick Draw live auction in the nearby Mission Plaza on Saturday. The first exhibition sales are reserved for ticket holders to the Gala & Silent Auction on Saturday night. More paintings are hung for public view and sale on Sunday.
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SEPTEMBER 2007
Rivertown Plein Air
Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch
Paint-Out: September 7-8, 2007
Reception: September 8, 2007 (Saturday) 4-6pm
Exhibit: September 8 - September 29, 2007
"Sanctuary Trail" won "Best of Show"!
I will be painting for two days with 35 other plein air painters throughout the Rivertown district of Antioch, CA. The reception on Saturday will include demonstrations and live music throughout downtown. All artwork is for sale.
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AUGUST 2007
The Essential Landscape: Sanfilippo & Taneyhill
Deer Ridge Vineyards Gallery
Exhibition: August 30 - October 28, 2007
Reception: September 29, 2007 (Saturday) 4-6pm
This exhibit celebrates the topography, climate and soil that are essential to winemaking. And this collection of landscapes by myself and Tom Taneyhill are essential for those who loves imagery of Northern California - so don't miss it!
The grand opening of Deer Ridge Vineyards this month in Livermore CA has created quite a buzz. Featuring exceptional fine art is among their many unique offerings in the area. I am pleased that my landscapes will help launch their professionally-curated gallery space.
Hope you can join us at the reception on Saturday September 29th!
Gallery hours are Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm.
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Central Coast National Fine Art Exhibit
Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
Champagne Preview Gala: August 10, 2007 (Friday) 7:30-9:30pm
Awards Reception: August 11, 2007 (Saturday) 7-10pm
Exhibition: August 11 - September 16, 2007
A scene of Hollister Peak that I painted near Morro Bay has been selected for this 4th annual competition. Susan Hillhouse is the juror and judge (Curator of Exhibitions & Collections at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and HIstory). My work will be considered for an award and published in the exhibit catalog. Gallery hours are 11am-5pm daily.
In addition to the awards reception, this year there will be an exclusive Preview Gala on Friday evening for art enthusiasts and collectors to view and purchase art before the show opens on Saturday to the public ($20/person).
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Sonoma Salute to the Arts - 22nd Annual
Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance
Opening Gala: August 3, 2007 (Friday) 6-8:30pm
Exhibition: August 3-5, 2007 (Friday-Sunday)
"Yountville Oaks" and "Summer Harvest" have been juried into this year's show.
A variety of juried artwork (2D & 3D) will be unveiled for the silent auction on Friday at 6pm and can be bid on until 4pm Sunday. A series of gala parties tucked into courtyards surrounding the Sonoma Plaza are held from 7-8:30pm 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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Danville Art & Wine Walk
Discover Danville
August 2, 2007, 6-9pm
A showcase of local artists painting outside at their easels along the historic shops in Danville, CA. This year has been expanded to include the Livery shops, with a trolley to shuttle folks between these two vibrant retail centers. Patrons buy a commemorative glass and are able to go from store to store and taste all the wines. This is a great stroll before or after dinner that offers an intimate look into fine art and local wine. Maps are available that identify all the easel locations. All artwork is for sale.
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JULY 2007
Valona Plein Air Paint Out
Epperson Gallery
Public Exhibition & Sale: August 4-5, 2007 (Saturday & Sunday)
Judging: August 5, 2007 (Sunday) 3-4pm
Reception: August 5, 2007 (Sunday) 4-7pm
The is a mixed medium plein air paint out held in the Valona District in Crockett, CA -- a scenic area that has attracted painters for decades. The Valona District covers a wide range of subjects: open space, river views, bridges, C&H Sugar factory, rustic marina, hillside vistas and quaint neighborhoods. I will paint throughout the week and submit three paintings for the weekend exhibit and sale.
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JUNE 2007
Solo Exhibition
Thos. Moser Gallery
Reception: July 14, 2007 (Saturday) 1-4pm
Exhibit:
June 28 - August 22, 2007
My art is truly "at home" in the Thos. Moser Gallery, located in San Francisco along Sacramento Street’s fine home-furnishings area. This gallery accentuates the simple beauty of their hand-crafted wood furniture with fine art by nationally renowned artists. Locals and tourists have both discovered this casual, relevant environment in their quests for collecting art.
I have released a variety of new work specifically for this one-man show -- 22 paintings. Thos. Moser is offering special pricing to all buyers.
Hope you can join us at the reception on Saturday July 14th!
Gallery hours are Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
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Open Studios
Alamo-Danville Artists' Society
June 2-3, 2007 (Saturday & Sunday), 10am-5pm
This annual tour of artists' studios in the Danville Area gives the public a rare opportunity to see how art is created and to meet the talented people who are passionate and brave enough to pursue this work. There will be a preview exhibit at the Danville Library that will display examples of participating artists' work throughout the weekend. The Town of Danville and the Danville Weekly are among the sponsors. Proceeds go to fund grants to art teachers in the San Ramon Valley School District.
(More details to come)
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MAY 2007
Slopes of Diablo 2007
Valley Gallery
Gallery Reception: May 20, 2007 (Sunday) 3-6pm
Exhibition: May 20 - June 22, 2007
Mount Diablo is a
landmark in the San Francisco East Bay region, and a favorite subject for local artists and art collectors alike. The Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek has made a tradition of this exhibit. This year will include 37 two-dimensional works showing a variety of artistic interpretations and perspectives of Mount Diablo. My painting, "Diablo Evening" will be considered for an award by the Director of the Hearst Gallery.
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Carmel Art Festival - Plein Air Event
Gallery Reception: May 17-20, 2007 (Thursday - Sunday)
Exhibition & Silent Auction: May 19, 2007 (Saturday) 10am-6pm
Live Auction & Awards: May 19, 2007 (Saturday) 5pm
Quick Draw: May 20, 200 (Sunday) 9am-11am, Auction starts at 11am
Sixty renowned plein air painters from around the country have been invited to participate in this 14th annual festival. Artists will paint scenes in oil, watercolor and pastel on location around the Carmel area and Monterey Peninsula on Thursday & Friday. All work will be publicly judged, awarded and silent-auctioned on Saturday & Sunday. Award winners will be challenged to complete a painting in the Quick-Draw on Sunday (9-11am) in downtown Carmel; wet paintings will be live-auctioned. (More details to come)
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Plein Air Exhibit
I.Wolk Gallery 
Reception: May 5, 2007 (Saturday) 5-7pm
Exhibition: May 5 - June 15, 2007
It's satisfying when my landscapes can be exhibited in the same area that I created it in. "Shadows & Light" is a vineyard scene I painted in Calistoga that will be right at home in this nearby St. Helena gallery.
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Northern Views: California Painting in the Plein Air Tradition
Napa Valley Museum
Reception: May 4, 2007 (Friday) 6-8pm
Exhibition: May 4 - July 8, 2007
This juried exhibition at the Napa Valley Museum will celebrate natural outdoor scenes in Northern California captured by California's best plein air artists. I am honored to have my painting, "Spring Sycamores" selected by the show's three jurors whose work I admire (Kevin MacPherson, Jean Stern and Kenn Backhaus).
I will also have some other paintings available during this exhibit in a St. Helena gallery that will be showing plein air work (details to come).
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APRIL 2007
Vineyards, Hills & Pathways of Stephen Sanfilippo
Alexander's Main Street Gallery
Reception: April 7, 2007 (Saturday) 4pm-7pm
Exhibition: April 7-30, 2007
This exhibit celebrates my favorite subjects... vineyards, hills and pathways. I plan to release about 12 paintings for this showcase of my work, several of which are available as less expensive reproductions.The gallery is open daily, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 12pm-4pm.
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MARCH 2007
Gala Spring Art Show
Alamo-Danville Artists' Society
Reception: March 31, 2007 (Saturday) 4pm-6pm
Exhibition: March 31 - April 20, 2007
"Hollister Peak" won "Best of Show"!
I have three paintings juried in this 30th annual show that features local artists in a variety of 2-D media: "Yountville Retreat," "Oak Creek Crossing" and "Hollister Peak. Guest judge is Stefan Baumann (of PBS's "The Grand View"). A portion of sales go toward grants for art programs in the San Ramon Valley School District.
Hosted at the Danville Fine Art Gallery, 925-838-1959 (Tues-Sat, 12-5pm).
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FEBRUARY 2007
Featured Exhibition: Stephen Sanfilippo
Brentwood Arts Commission
Reception: February 7, 2007 (Wednesday) 6pm-8pm
Exhibition: February 7 - April 20, 2007
The Brentwood Arts Commission is showcasing about 20 of my paintings that depict vistas throughout the western U.S. This will be a great opportunity to view my work in depth. I'm looking forward to visiting with collectors and art enthusiasts at the reception on February 7th. The exhibit is in theBrentwood Business & Education Center, and is open weekly Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
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I was fortunate to have several local publications contact me before the show. Here is the article in the San Francisco/Tri-Valley Area's 110º Magazine, February 2007 issue (110mag.com): ARTICLE
JANUARY 2007
Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Gala/Auction: January 27, 2007 (Saturday) 7pm-11pm
Exhibition: February 3 - March 31, 2007
Reception: February 3, 2007 (Saturday) 5pm-7pm
"Hills of Sonoma" won 3rd Place!
"Out to Pasture and "Hills of Sonoma" have been juried into this year's show. Artwork (2D & 3D) will be unveiled in a silent auction at the Mustard Magic gala, held at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Tickets are $175 at the door. The festival continues until March 31st, with a variety of food and wine events at different venues throughout the region. MAP
These two paintings have also been invited to exhibit at St. Supery Winery through the end of the festival. MAP
Proceeds go to assist local arts organizations and to support health care services for indigent Napa County residents.
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"Art Passages" Exhibit
The Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5)
Reception: January 23, 2007 (Tuesday)
Exhibition: January 23 - March 22, 2007
Five of my paintings have been juried into this exhibit. Other 2-dimensional works will also be on display: photography, textile art, graphic art and collage. This exhibit is installed in the County Adminstrative Building in Martinez, CA.
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