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Meetings and Events

Welcome to the SOLA 2007 - 2008 Mixer Events Page
Seminars, TV Show, Juried Shows,
Salons, & Field Trips

See a 2008 calendar

Meet, Greet, Listen, Learn

Guest Speakers- 6:30 - 9:00
on the 3rd Thursdays

SOLA meetings every Third Thursday
Professional Talk at Pacific Art League

Got to the Next Salon

Our TV show is set up and recorded between 8 and 10
Talk Art is filmed at the Media Center
and shows on the arts channels... <more>
in the Bay Area.
Directions-to and How-to directions

Go to the archive of all SOLA events

January 7

Monday
8 - 10 pm

Comp. Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Special Action in the Arts show with
Preston Metcalf, Triton Museum of Art Curator
and Susan Kraft, Talk Art Host

4th Thursday(?) at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed, talk about your art, be taped and broadcast, plus take a tape and/or DVD home.

January 17

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Double Header

1st: Gallery Vision - New York (15 minutes)
"What do I do?" a poem to consider

2nd: A Salon at Pacific Art League (110 minutes)

Bring one or two recent works for general critique and
discussion by your local art community.

The pieces you choose to bring should be
small enough for you to handle easily,
but large enough to see across the room.

Easels and stands available

Moderated and Vidoegraphed by Susan Kraft

Tapes available for cost.

Free!
for SOLA or PAL members

$15 non-members

February 7

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Terry Guyer & Christine Oliver
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape home.

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February 21

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" PRESENTATION:
Preparing Your Artist Packet

The Fourth Talk include these three topics:

1- written materials
2- documentation of your artwork
3- formats for your packet or portfolio

Stephen C. Wagner is an artist, art educator, and motivational speaker on
Professional Development for Artists.
He brings years of valuable and comprehensive experience to all audiences with clear and concise recommendations, informative examples from real life, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm that is both inspiring and contagious.

See additional information:
web.mac.com/stephencwagner

$3 for SOLA or PAL members

$18 non-members

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March/February

CANCELLED due to min requirements not met

Field Trip to art scenes in
New York City

See Art EXPO 2008

Package includes EXPO tickets and a 7-night stay at the incredible Gershwin Hotel, an artist's hotel within walking distance of Chelsea galleries.

Total mid-town hotel cost estimate $475 for 7 nights.

Final price dependant on number participating. This estimate include city tax.

Alternative private housing OK for this trip.

March 3

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm
Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guest Kim Reese
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape home.

March 20

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" PROMOTION:
Approaching Art Galleries -
identifying

The Fifth Talk include these four topics:

1- art markets,
2- researching galleries,
3- establishing your gallery criteria,
4- contracts, exclusivity, private sales

See additional information:
web.mac.com/stephencwagner

$3 for SOLA or PAL members

$18 non-members

April 7

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm
Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Leigh Weimer and and John McLaughlin
talking about his new book,
"Silicon Valley:110 Renaissance"
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.

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April 24

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" INNOVATION:
Creating Alternative Venues for Your Artwork

The Fifth Talk include these four topics:

1- creative venues to show your artwork & build your exhibit history

2- promotion of your exhibits

3- design and content of your web site

4- promoting your web site, selling on the Internet

See additional information:
web.mac.com/stephencwagner

$15 non-members

$3 for PAL & SOLA members
(thanks for letting us use your space!)

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May 1

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Ally Richter
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.

SVOS month - Good Luck Everyone!

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June 5

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests Diane Dunwoodie & Will Maller
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.

June 19

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Judy Gittleson
Speaking on
"Golden Art"

A special art materials presentation for
Golden Acrylic paint

$3 non-members

Free for PAL & SOLA members
(thanks for letting us use your space!)

Jul 3

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guest Fonta Hadley
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.

Jul 17

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

A Salon at Pacific Art League (110 minutes)

Bring one or two recent works for general critique and
discussion by your local art community.

The pieces you choose to bring should be
small enough for you to handle easily,
but large enough to see across the room.

Easels and stands available

Bring one (more) of your art pieces for jurying
& point collection.

$3 non-members

Free for PAL & SOLA members
(thanks for letting us use your space!)

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August1

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guest ____________
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed and talk about your art, be broadcast, and take a tape or DVD home.

August 15

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm

icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

A Film

Art School Confidential

Bring one of your art pieces for jurying
& point collection.

Free!
for SOLA or PAL members

$3 non-members

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September 4

1st Thursday

Talk Art TV

September 18

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

"Top Ten Mistakes To Avoid
When Marketing Your Art
(and The Right Things To Do)"

Q&A to follow

by JD Savelli and Marco Zecchin

www.Marketing4Artists.com

$2 for SOLA or PAL members

$10 non-members

October 2

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Comp. Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming at 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests JD Savelli and Marco Zecchin
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed, talk about your art, be taped and broadcast, plus take a tape and/or DVD home.

October 16

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

" "TBD"

TBD

$0 for SOLA or PAL members

$3 non-members

November 6

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Comp. Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming at 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guest ________
Host Susan Kraft

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed, talk about your art, be taped and broadcast, plus take a tape and/or DVD home.

November 20

3rd Thursday THANKSGIVING BREAK

December 4

1st Thursday
8 - 10 pm

Comp. Dinner at 7:30
Staging at 8:00
Filming after 9:00

900 San Antonio Rd,
near Charleston Rd

Talk Art TV

Filming of Talk Art show at the Media Center

Guests ______ and _____
Host Susan Kraft
discussing their up coming Chelsea NY show

1st Thursday at the Media Center - come & watch.

Be interviewed, talk about your art, be taped and broadcast, plus take a tape and/or DVD home.

December 19

Special Club Discussion: Organizers - Special events - Voting - Open questions at end of meeting

3rd Thursday
7 - 9 pm
icebreaker at 6:30

Studio One, Pacific Art League
668 Ramona, St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

""TBD"

TBD

$0 for SOLA or PAL members

$3 non-members

4th Wednesday CHRISTMAS BREAK