dikarevArt News

Narrative Visions: Clay Onto Art is an exhibition of seven contemporary ceramic sculptors I am participating in. I am also curating this show with Maggie Malloy. The exhibition will take place at the Market Street Gallery. 1554 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Exhibition runs from June 4-30. Opening reception: Friday, June 11, 6-9 pm. Closing reception: Friday, June 25, 6-9 pm.

This exhibition has already happened in January 28-February 19, 2010 but I have to mention it for the record. It took place at the Concordia University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. My "Captain Nemo Herself" had participated in this show.

It is time to celebrate the life of my late father. I am very happy to be selected and create a shrine dedicated to him. This exhibition will be installed at the ArtWorks Downtown Gallery in San Rafael. Opening reception: October 9, 6-8pm. Show runs through November 20.

ArtWorks Downtown is located at 1337 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.

My sculpture was selected for the exhibition Out of the Fire: Clay & Glass from ACGA at the Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael. The opening reception will be on a Friday night, October 16, 5:30 -7:30pm.

Falkirk Cultural Center is located at 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10-1pm.

All nine of my small sculptures are exhibited (and one is already sold) at the John Natsoulas Gallery. My dream came true! This is my first time participating in a group show at this very famous for the ceramic sculpture place. The show opened July 8 and runs until August 29. Address: 521 First Street, Davis. Here is the grouping of four pieces.

My Key Column was selected for this exhibition. Friday, June 19th evening Opening Preview Party includes live music and delicious organic food as well as an opportunity to meet the artists - (reservations are required and are available on line).

The Ruth Bancroft Garden's 15th Annual Sculpture In The Garden Exhibit is a juried exhibit that will grace the grounds of this beautiful botanical succulent garden for one month, June 19 - July 19, Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Participating sculptors represent some of the Bay Area's artists juried by Bedford Gallery Curator, Carrie Lederer and renowned Sculptor Ann Weber.

OPEN HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
COST: $60.00 for opening night gala only. Entry fee to garden is $7.

My large sculpture Visceral Attraction has become a recipient of The Leslie Ceramics Award in the 2009 California Clay Competition and it has been sold at the Artery Gallery in Davis!

Spring Open Studios are coming, and I am having a Spring Sale with reduced prices.

My studio is open for the Spring Open Studios on Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26, from 11am to 6pm. It will take place at 2150 Folsom Street (between 17th and 18th St) in San Francisco, and my studio is number 12.

Also, there is going to be the a Preview Party on Friday April 24, with live music by Go Van Gogh, and DJ starting at 7pm.

My large sculpture Visceral Attraction is accepted to the Twentieth Annual CALIFORNIA CLAY COMPETITION EXHIBIT! Sponsored by The Artery and held in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (sponsored by the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis), the exhibition will feature 42 works from 38 artists selected by juror Cathie Duniway from 369 statewide digital entries.

Exhibition dates: May 1-May 29, 2009. Location: The Artery, 207 G Street, Davis, CA 95616. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6, Fridays until 9 pm, Sunday 12-5. Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 7-10 pm; awards announced at 8:00 pm.

I was invited to exhibit my new sculptures with Anne Gregory at the Pamela Skinner/Gwenna Howard Contemporary Art in downtown Sacramento.

The exhibition runs March 14 - April 4, 2009. Preview Party: Thursday, March 12 from 5 - 8pm. Reception: Saturday, March 14 from 6 - 9pm. Gallery Hours: Wed - Sat 12 - 5pm and by appointment.