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111 Minna Gallery & ArtSpan Present: SELECTIONS 2007
December 6th – December 29th 2007

111 Minna Gallery in conjunction with ArtSpan, producers of SFOpen Studios is proud to present SELECTIONS 2007, a biennial juried exhibition that features 20 SF Open Studios artists on view December 6-29th at 111 Minna Gallery.

Opening Reception: December 6th

On December 6th ArtSpan will host a VIP reception from 5pm - 7pm followed by a FREE reception open to the public from 7-8:30 pm. Tickets for the VIP reception are $75 and offer first preview of the 20 highly coveted SF Open Studios artists’ work plus delectable food and beverages from South Food + Wine. Proceeds benefit ArtSpan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds community by connecting the public to visual arts in San Francisco. Through SF Open Studios, youth and adult education, and art-centric events, ArtSpan creates a platform for artists to thrive, fostering a Bay Area that values the arts.

To purchase tickets for the VIP reception call 415.861.9838 or go to www.artspan.org to purchase tickets online.

The SELECTIONS 2007 show reflects the diversity in talent that emerges from the SF Open Studios program and offers a spectrum of artistic mediums including painting, printmaking, and photography from both emerging and established artists. This year’s Selections artists were chosen by: Rene de Guzman Senior Curator of the Oakland Museum; Eleanor Harwood of the Eleanor Harwood Gallery; and Gabe Scott (Curator, 111 Minna Gallery). Mr. Scott is also the Selections show curator.

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One half of the show will feature works by world-renowned artist Rob Reger (Emily’s Monster Mind Creator) and Buzz Parker (Emily illustrator and comic book artist). The other half of the show will feature works by 18 other very influential and up-and-coming artist with one theme in common, Emily. Artists whose work will be on display include Greg Bianchini, Tim Biskup, Brian Brooks, Dan Donahue, Sacha Eckes, Grace Fontaine, David Gardner, Fawn Gehweiler, Maya Hayuk, Jenny Lens, Jason Mecier, Adele Mildred, Mike Moon, Turo Scissorhands, J.Shea, Winston Smith, Noel Tolentino, and Nix Turner. Come see each artists’ varied interpretations of Emily and her world in their own unique style - including painting, sculpture, montage, drawing, sound design, and traditional Mongolian papercuts!