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If you would like to get a look at the $4,000 painting that we will be giving away to the winner of our scavenger hunt, it is now on view in the gallery. Come in and see this great painting and get motivated to take part in the excitement when the scavenger hunt begins on 1st Thursday, November 5th.
To get all the information on the Scavenger Hunt click here.
That’s right! We’re giving away an iconic Hank Pitcher surfboard painting to the winner of the upcoming Sullivan Goss Treasure Hunt. This painting measures 16 by 8 inches and retails for $4,000. But for a prize this big, you’re going to have to work for it.
The Sullivan Goss Scavenger Hunt: The Case of the Missing Pitcher is going to be a multimedia adventure requiring your best puzzle-solving skills and a bit of careful detective work. Our hope is that by the end you may just have learned a good deal about Santa Barbara’s rich artistic history. And we haven’t made it easy, so don’t think you’ll have the prize wrapped up in a couple of days, or even a week.
Part one of the scavenger will begin promptly at 6pm on the next 1st Thursday, November 5th. The multi-part hunt will unfold over the following weeks, until the winner is presented their prize at a special ceremony that will take place during the 1st Thursday in December.
In addition to the grand prize there will be four runner-up prize winner who will receive an invitation for themselves and a guest to have dinner with Hank Pitcher at the Arts and Letters Cafe.
Start spreading the word to all the Hank Pitcher fans out there. Hank is not only a big name in the local arts community but a big name in the local surf community, so their is bound to be lots of interest in the scavenger hunt. Mark your calendars and make sure to get here right at 6pm on the 5th.
This classic Hank Pitcher painting could be yours!
Gallery Director, Jeremy Tessmer has finished a new video to accompany our current exhibit of historically important drawings and sculptures by Sidney Gordin. The video gives a brief history of the artist’s life and places his work within the rise of the Abstract Expressionist movement that began in the 1940s. The entire staff is very excited about this show.
Check out the video by clicking on the image above and then make sure to come in and see this exciting new exhibit.
The next “Unlikely Pair” up in the gallery. Susan Bush made this selection in our ongoing series. You can read Susan’s explanation of this pair below. These pairs are only on display for two weeks before the next couple goes up. So come in often to check out each set. Please let us know what you think of the project by posting your comments.
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Martha Mayer Erlebacher |
“Imagine the colorful conversation that would occur if Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol were seated next to each other at a dinner party. These two vibrant Martha Erlebacher paintings are a catalyst to that conversation. It is up to us hear it.”
- Susan
For the first time in ages Sullivan Goss had two contemporary art exhibits opening on the same night. Throw in an appearance by the popular Nicole Strasburg and you have a recipe for one very busy First Thursday, with the artists from all three shows in the contemporary gallery together at once. Curator Susan Bush found a moment during the evening to capture the event with few photos.
If you weren’t able to attend the opening, take a moment this weekend to stop in and see all of these great shows.
Robin Gowen addresses a captive audience.
Frank Goss and Robert Townsend
Robert Townsend, Susan Bush, Nicole Strasburg, and Robin Gowen
Emerging artist Robert Townsend will have his first solo exhibit with Sullivan Goss starting September 3rd. We are all incredibly excited about this up-and-coming talent and hope to see lots of people for the opening on 1st Thursday. Susan Bush has recently finished a video to accompany the exhibit. The video gives a wonderful taste of what is up on the walls, but these paintings really must be seen in person to be appreciated. I’ll also let our blog readers in on a little secret: we’ve already got the show installed so if you would like to come in to get a special sneak preview, head into the gallery before the official opening on the 3rd.
The show will remain up until November 29th, but a few of the works from this show have already sold. So, if you are interested in acquiring one of these great new paintings, we encourage you to come in soon to pick out your favorite before it is gone.
You can watch the video by clicking on the image above. And you can check out the exhibition page for more info on the work by clicking here.
Recently, Frank Goss sat down with local artist, Robin Gowen, to talk about her sixth solo show at Sullivan Goss. The interview provides a wonderful insight into the artist’s creative process and how it has changed over the years. As you can see in the video the results are stunning.
The show is certain to draw a crowd during the artist’s reception when it opens during September’s 1st Thursday event. It will remain on exhibit until November 29th, so make sure to come in and see these wonderful works for yourself. Then come back here to post your comments and let us know what you think.
To watch the video you can click here or on the image above.
If you haven’t read it, make sure to pick up a copy of yesterdays News-Press. A wonderful review of Nicole Strasburg’s exhibit written by Josef Woodard can be found in the Scene section. It is a thoughtful and in depth examination of Nicole’s career and current show. You can also check out the interview here, then make sure to come in to the gallery to see this incredibly popular show for yourself.
We have a new “Unlikely Pair” up in the gallery. This time Nathan Vonk made his second selection in this ongoing series. You can read Nathan’s explanation of this pair below. These pairs are only on display for two weeks before the next couple goes up. So come in often to check out each set. Please let us know what you think of the project by posting your comments.
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“Together these two paintings capture the wonderful complexity of how we view American labor. On one side we have the colossal and triumphant achievements in engineering and design, on the other we have a solitary man who takes a well deserved rest from the fundamental work that keeps the whole system running.”
-Nathan
The turnout for the opening of Nicole Strasburg’s show, “Air, Earth, Fire, Water” was huge, as we all expected it would be. Nicole’s fans and collectors packed the gallery for this wonderful exhibit. When things calmed down a bit, Edgard Rincon got out the camera to capture some images of the event. Thanks to all of you who showed up to support this great artist.
If you haven’t seen the show yet, make sure to add it to your itinerary. It joins our Angela Perko and Edgar Ewing shows in the contemporary gallery and will be up until November 1st.
Nicole Strasburg (Center) and curator Susan Bush (right)
An impressive spread prepared by chef Erick Simmons
Nicole Strasburg chatting with fans
Sullivan Goss is excited to announce the opening of our upcoming exhibit Nicole Strasburg: Air, Earth, Fire, Water. The show officially opens on this coming 1st Thursday, August 6th. However, I will let our blog readers in on a little secret. Because Nicole’s work is so immensely popular, if you want to get first pick of this stunning group of paintings, you better come in as soon as possible. We just finished putting the final touches on the show and it looks amazing. Nicole is one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved painters and the opening on Thursday is sure to be a major event. We’ve already sold the first few paintings and they are sure to go fast. So, make plans to visit the gallery to see this wonderful show.
You can get a preview of the show by checking out our exhibit page by clicking here.
And watch our newest video that accompanies the show, produced by contemporary curator Susan Bush by clicking on the image to the right.
In the latest issue of the Santa Barbara Independent there is a glowing review of our current show, “Edgar Ewing: The Later Works”. The reviewer, Charles Donelan, gives a very insightful reading of the artist’s work and career.
You can read the article by clicking here.
To see the web page for the exhibit and get a sneak preview of the works click here.
If you haven’t been in to see the show yet, check out the article then come see the show for yourself. Finally, come back to the blog to post your comments and let us know what you think.
For those of you who have been closely following the development of our program at the gallery, you will be familiar with the production of our SGTV videos which accompany each of our exhibits and some of our exciting new acquisitions. Each month we currently include our newest videos as part of our E-bulletin to give our fans and patrons an exclusive sneak preview of that month’s new shows.
One of the great benefits of these videos is the additional depth and context they provide for each of our exhibits, as if our curators were taking you on your own private tour. In order to make these videos as easily accessible as possible, Sullivan Goss has now launched its own video podcast available through iTunes. By subscribing to the Sullivan Goss podcast each of our new videos will automatically be downloaded to your iTunes account as soon as they are available. Most importantly, this makes it very simple to download the videos on to your iPod, iPhone, or other mobile phone device and watch the videos as you stroll through the gallery, in the presence of the paintings themselves.
The SGTV podcast is just one more step towards our goal of making it as easy as possible for you to take full advantage of the gallery’s entire program.
To subscribe to the SGTV video podcast simply click here, then click OK to open the link in iTunes. Or you can open iTunes on your computer and search for Sullivan Goss in the iTunes store at the top right corner of the iTunes screen. Once you’ve subscribed to the podcast, make sure to come in and see the exhibits in person and let us know what you think.
In their latest magazine issue, Art Ltd. has published a lengthy review of the LA NOIR show which is currently on exhibit in our Cooper Gallery. The review gives an in depth look at the diverse group of works in the exhibit. LA NOIR is only up until the end of the month, so if you haven’t been in to see it yet, make sure to come by soon.
You can find the article here.
To see the video we produced to accompany the exhibit, click on the image above.
If you have been in to see the show, please let us know what you think by posting your reply on this blog.
While reading though one of the many art magazines we try to keep up with each month, we came across a particularly thought-provoking article by one of the directors of Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach. The article gives a very persuasive argument for the importance of art patronage in tough economic times. It is an article that seems particularly relevant to Santa Barbara and it’s many dedicated art patrons.
You will find a link to the article here.
We would very much like to know your thoughts on this topic, and would be happy to host a discussion of the matter on this blog. Once you have read the article we encourage you to post your comments to let us know what you think.
The latest editions of the Scene section of the Santa Barbara News-Press and Casa Magazine each have wonderful new reviews of Angela Perko’s current show of new paintings. Angela’s paintings are incredibly popular and the show created a lot of buzz when it opened in June. The show will stay up in the gallery until the end of August.
If you haven’t had the chance to come in and see the exhibit, take a look at the video on the show that we produced for our SGTV web page by clicking here. Then, come in to see these beautiful works in person.
Finally, let us know what you think of the exhibit by posting your comments to this blog.
Jeremy has just finished our newest video to accompany our upcoming exhibit: Edgar Ewing – The Later Works. The show doesn’t open until this Thursday, July 2nd, but by watching the video you can get a sneak preview of the show as well as some wonderful background into this important LA Modernist’s life and work.
You can view the video by clicking here.
Or, you can watch the video on your mobile device by clicking here.
This weekend Nathan finished a new video for our SGTV web page. This video focuses on one of the most important paintings in the gallery’s collection, Colin Campbell Cooper’s Beauvais Cathedral from 1926. Nathan gives a brief overview of Cooper’s fascination with architecture and culture, which provides the context for understanding the significance of Beauvais Cathedral.
To watch the video click here.
You can also watch the video on your mobile device by clicking here.
If you would like to make an appointment to see the painting in person, you can contact the gallery at 805-730-1460 or email us at sales@sullivangoss.com.
To coincide with the beautiful Santa Barbara summer, Susan has put together a wonderful selection of beach scenes from the gallery’s collection. The paintings range over the passed 100 years and provide a intriguing look at the history and evolution of the beach paintings.
The show opens this Thursday, July 2nd, but you can get a sneak preview of the show on our website by clicking here.
Then make sure to visit us on the 2nd for First Thursday to be there for the opening of this great summertime exhibit.
Finally, please post your comments on the blog to let us know what you think of the show.
The opera season has just started at our Arts and Letters Cafe. Every Thursday night from now until the beginning of September, the cafe hosts two shows of live opera with a three course meal served during each. This week Jamie Chamberlain and Carol Ann Manzi will be performing Puccini and Soprano duets. The first show, which begins at 6:00, is already sold out for this week, but there are tables left for the 8:15 show.
To see the full season’s schedule of performances, click here.
Tickets for the performance and three course dinner are $70. To purchase tickets for this week’s show or for any of the other shows this season you can call the cafe at 805-730-1463.
If you were able to attend last week’s opening performance, please post your comments here to let us know what you thought.
Last week Charles Donelan published a review of our LA Noir show in the Independent. Mr. Donelan had some very nice things to say about the show. You can find the article by clicking here. We’d love to know what you think of the exhibit as well. Once you read the article, come in to the gallery to see the show. Then post your comments on this blog to give us your opinion.
Click on the image below to check out our webpage for the exhibit.
The opening of Angela Perko’s exhibit of new paintings was a huge success last week. The event was very well attended, as many people took advantage of the great weather to come in and see this wonderful local artist’s work. We also managed to take in over 20 pounds of food through “Art Helps” for the Unity Shoppe, and we’d like to thank all of you who brought in beans and rice to contribute to the cause.
Above you see the artist (left) talking to some of her newest fans.
This was our new chef, Erick Simmons’, first First Thursday and he put out an impressive spread of delicious food for the visitors to the gallery.
If you haven’t had a chance to see the show yet, please come in and we’ll be happy to show you around. Then come back to the blog and post your comments to let us know what you think.
On June 1st a wonderful interview with Sullivan Goss artist Alia El-Bermani appeared on the “Painting Perceptions” website. The interview provides substantial insight into the artist’s process, palette, and choice of subject matter. You can find the website with the interview by clicking here.
You can learn more about the artist and see images of her work by visiting her page on our website.
1st Thursday was shut down last month by the Jesusita Fire, but we are going to have another go at it this week. Hopefully, the June Gloom will lift in time for our event. It should be a great night either way… we’re having an opening for ANGELA PERKO!
SULLIVAN GOSS – An American Gallery, ARTAMO Gallery, PEREGRINE Galleries and FASTFRAME would like to remind you that ART HELPS. ART HELPS is a new program uniting art patronage with charitable giving in the Santa Barbara community. These businesses have partnered with Santa Barbara’s UNITY SHOPPE on each First Thursday to collect a specific, essential item for local families in need.
This First Thursday’s item is Rice and Beans. The art-going community and friends of the Unity Shoppe are asked to bring a new, unopened package of rice and a can of beans to a participating gallery. In return for this donation, each participant will receive a campaign button signaling membership in the ART HELPS program. On First Thursdays, ART HELPS participants will receive a discount on any purchase of art that they make that evening. Participating galleries will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Unity Shoppe from each sale to a member of the ART HELPS program.
Intern Ruby Todd recently wrote monographs on artists Charles Payzant and Joseph Weisman for the Gallery’s AAMP. They are excellent reads that also provide some insight into the California Regionalist movement that took flight during the 1930s and 1940s.
As many of our interns are graduating in June, I suggest that any upper-division art history students who are interested in interning with the gallery contact me as soon as possible. I will be taking on a new group beginning this summer and will be sending a call out to the local universities early next week. More information about interning at Sullivan Goss can be found on the AAMP web page or by contacting me via e-mail at danielle@sullivangoss.com.
