BRAF supports and promotes community, interactive art and civic participation.
On Tuesday, May 1st The Black Rock Arts Foundation proudly announced the installation of artist Candy Chang’s interactive mural, Before I Die… at two locations in downtown Reno. More photos and video by Mark Hammon after the jump:
Thank you to everyone who attended the fabulous second installment of ArtPadSF on May 18th. It was an exceptional night celebrating the wealth of our artistic community in the Bay Area. Attendance and spirits were high as patrons explored the converted rooms of the Phoenix Hotel. Photo by Philippe Glade. More after the jump:
At the ARTumnal Gathering Saturday night, where we were celebrating our tenth anniversary, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Black Rock Arts Foundation, Larry Harvey, addressed the crowd about both the history and forward motion of BRAF. photo: George Post Photography
El Radio Fantastique was inspired by a bizarre family tale of a sinister radio that possessed its listeners, bandleader Giovanni DiMorente approaches his music as if turning the dial, transmitting a vibrant spectrum of musical styles, lost in time, yet timeless. This eight-piece ensemble serves up a dizzying cocktail of beautiful darkness and achingly sublime melodies – called everything from…Keep reading >>
Spire of Fire will be lit up again Friday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday Oct. 11 and then on Sat. Oct. 29 for a HALLOWEEN EVENT by the Riverside Merchants Association! Dj’s and Fire Spinners. Not to be missed, these great FREE downtown events! photo: Mark Hammon
Flying Solo Exhibit Featuring Laura Kimpton Opening Reception McLaughlin Gallery 49 Geary (corner Grant). Suite 200 San Francisco Thursday, June 2, 2011 5:30pm to 8:30pm View new works of collage, assemblage, and sculpture by Laura Kimpton. Works on exhibition from June 2nd to July 30th, 2011. This solo exhibition of 2D and 3D recycled mixed media creations draws upon Laura’s…Keep reading >>
Dr. Deb, BRAF Advisory Board Alix Rosenthal, BRAF Board Secretary Eli Peterson, BRAF Office Manager and Administrative Assistant Tomas McCabe, BRAF Executive Director Laura Kimpton, BRAF Artist and friend Laura’s work for her new show, Flying Solo Rae Richman, BRAF Board, Executive Vice President Josie Schimke, BRAF Program and Development Assistant Affinity your BRAF blogger, Pete Hudson, BRAF Zoetrope Artist…Keep reading >>
ArtPadSF Opening Night Preview Photos – by Michael Cuffe for Warholian, a photo by WarholianPics on Flickr. OMG…This is a photo from our event last night, “A Private Preview of ArtPad SF: A Benefit for the Black Rock Arts Foundation”. This photographer, Michael Cuffe for the Warholian, one of my favorite blogs, captured the venue, the Phoenix Hotel with our…Keep reading >>
ArtInStorefronts_Launch_236, a photo by arts.commission on Flickr. The Composting Contraption was a hit at the Art in Storefront’s event on Friday that included the Black Rock Arts Foundation’s installations of Karen Cusolito’s Valiant Flowers and the Dandelion. More photos to come.
Private Preview: A Benefit for the The Black Rock Arts Foundation May 19, 2011 7:00 pm – Midnight The Phoenix Hotel 601 Eddy St., San Francisco Celebrate the extraordinary contemporary artists and galleries that enrich the Bay Area and beyond, and enjoy an exclusive evening of performances, live music, the Premiere Lounge, and much more at this opening night party…Keep reading >>
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