Kristina Ayala – Linocut workshop at craftandworkstudio.com

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Introduction to Linocut Printing with Pufferfish Press

Sunday, October 13, 2019, 12 noon – 4pm

Pacifica’s own Kristina Ayala of Pufferfish Press brings her printmaking talents to Craft+Work. In this workshop you will be introduced to the process of developing and printing relief prints using linoleum specifically designed for artists. We will explore block preparation, designing and transferring your image, carving techniques, paper handling and printing without the use of a press. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided.
Registration now open!

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In Memoriam: Kathy Dybeck

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monoprint Kathy Dybeck

monoprint by Kathy Dybeck

UPDATE: Memorial Open House for Kathy Dybeck
The open house will take place at Fogbelt Studio, 2528 25th Avenue in San Francisco, from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, October 5th. To RSVP, please email isabelsblock@gmail.com. For questions, please call Danelle Block (415) 246-0903, Michael Dybeck (415) 235-3648, or Juli Ballard  (707) 889-4891.

Dear AGP Artists,

I am sorry to bear the sad news of the passing of Kathy Dybeck.
She passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, surrounded by family.

Kathy’s artist statement says, “Care for your creativity—Make time for art often.” She cared not only for her own creativity, but for the creativity of others as well. Kathy has been a long-time member of the Art Guild of Pacifica, volunteering to gallery sit and, in years past, participating as a board member. She also generously opened her home and studio to other artists so they could make time for their creativity, too. She held artist boutiques and art shows in her home to support and highlight local artists. Kathy was a printmaker, textile artist, and more. Most recently she called her work mixed media. If you would like to view her work, please visit www.kathydybeck.com.

Condolences to those of you who loved Kathy, too.

Sincerely,  Kristina Ayala

Rick Lucia – moved to Oregon

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Bit belated farewell to long time Art Guild Member Rick Lucia.

Here’s post from Rick on Facebook:
My experience with the Art Guild of Pacifica has been so enjoyable – volunteering at the Sanchez Art Center, Fog Fest, being on the board of directors, so rewarding!
Then this huge boost to my (artistic) confidence, being awarded an exhibition with three of my peers! I’m so going to miss my friends at the Art Guild and Sanchez Art Center. ❤️

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“Postcards to Pacifica” entry deadline Tues Aug 20

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“Postcards to Pacifica”
CALL FOR ENTRY
Deadline: Tuesday, August 20, 11pm pdt
$100 Artist Award per Neighborhood
Bay Area artists (ages 9 and up) are invited to submit original art that represents Pacifica’s nine neighborhoods:
  • Fairmont, Hillside Overlooking the Pacific Ocean
  • Fairway, Nestled between the Ocean and Hills by Sharp Park Golf Course and Mori Point Headlands
  • Linda Mar, San Pedro Valley former home of artichoke fields plus a Historic Adobe Rancho, Winding Creek and Surfers at Pacifica State Beach
  • Manor, Cozy Homes and Blufftop Dunes Overlooking the Ocean
  • Park Pacifica/Sun Valley, Sunshine and Parks (Frontierland and San Pedro Valley Parks)
  • Pedro Point, Hillside Homes and Historic Boat Docks
  • Rockaway Beach, Pocket Beach between Headlands and Stunning Sunsets
  • Sharp Park, Historic Neighborhood with the Pier, Castle, Hills and Ocean
  • Vallemar, Rustic Wooded Community Nestled in a Hillside Valley
Pacifica is a coastal town stretching six miles along the Pacific Ocean, with varied neighborhoods dissected by hills, valleys, and Highway 1. In a world where many don’t know their neighbors, Sanchez Art Center will provide a positive, fun, safe, creative, and memorable way for people in the community to engage with each other.
Entries will be reviewed by Sanchez Art Center (SAC) staff, and one artwork will be selected for each of the nine neighborhoods. SAC will then print the award-winning works in postcard format, and will distribute these at various community events through June 2020, asking community members to write on the card back what they love about their neighborhoods. SAC will share these Postcards to Pacifica at various events, online and on social media, and even through old-fashioned snail mail, bringing connection through the inspiring art and words of our neighbors.
This project, supported by funding from the San Mateo County Arts Commission and a sponsorship from Pacific Coast Fog Fest “Gift to Pacifica” Fund, has the goal of connecting all of Pacifica’s neighborhoods and creating community through art.