Friday, April 30, 2010

SPOKES: Art Inspired by Bicycles

Surface Gallery is celebrating bike month with the opening of "SPOKES:Art Inspired by Bicycles." Join us for a first Friday opening reception on MAY 7th from 5-9 pm as we celebrate the bike inspired artwork of artists Taliah Lempert, Michele Maule, Brent Eviston, Claire Putney, Yvonne Cavanagh, Liz Sherwyn, and Vikki Cruz.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Cross Pollination: Connection Through the Art of Encaustic

Join us for an opening reception March 5th from 5-9pm as we celebrate the Encaustic art work of Michele Bosak, Julia Heatherwick, Eric Hesse, and Sarah Seabolt.
Encaustic is an ancient painting medium that combines colored pigment with hot wax as a binder. Each artist in the exhibit uses this medium in a unique way showcasing its diversity and possibilities.
Show will run until May 1st.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

"The Padre Hotel: Photographs by Felix Adamo"

In celebration of the newly renovated Padre Hotel, Surface gallery is pleased to announce its opening of "The Padre Hotel: Photographs by Felix Adamo." Since its opening in 1928, the Padre Hotel has remained a constant skyline landmark in an otherwise flat Bakersfield horizon. Photographer Felix Adamo has captured unique images of this remarkable building throughout the years as an important part of his ongoing personal project of documenting Bakersfield. Join us for an opening reception, Friday, Feb.5th 5-9pm.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

The 48 Hour Project "Weston and Emmaline: The Pump Jack Prophecy" A Visual Narrative Collaboration

The 48 Hour Project brings together 27 Bakersfield Artists to collaborate on one visual narrative. Each artist is given 48 hours to produce their contribution to the story. Each new piece builds on the ones preceding it creating the story as the project moves forward. Curated by Claire Putney. Join us for an artists reception:
Friday January 8th from 5-9pm.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Happy Holidays from Surface Gallery!



Wishing you
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

May this year bring you much joy and happiness.