2007 Public Program and Event Calendar at the di Rosa Preserve: Art


EXHIBIT May 31 through July 19, 2008	Lewis deSoto: Tales of Power Lewis de Soto is known for working in a wide range of media, from intimate to large scale public art commissions, exploring an equally wide range of themes and subjects. His work is included in numerous public and private collections around the U.S. The exhibition is the latest in a series of Gatehouse Gallery exhibitions featuring recent work from notable artists in the di Rosa collection.
MEMBERS' PICNIC Sunday, July 13, 2008 11 - 3 PM	Celebrate & Enjoy a day at the Preserve Enjoy the live music of the Pine Needles while picnicking in the Olive Grove, access to the Preserve Galleries and Sculpture Meadow, fun art and nature activities for the whole family, such as sketching from a live model and hiking to Milliken Peak. Bring your own lunch, wine and blanket. Beer and water will be provided. The picnic is free to members and their guests. Reservations are required, 707.226.5991x26 or caetlynn@dirosapreserve.org
NEW PROGRAM Saturday, July 19, 2008 10 - 4 PM Saturday, September 27, 2008 10 - 4 PM Saturday, October 25, 2008 10 - 4 PM	Plein Air Painting Artist and educator Gretchen Kimball leads a special plein air painting workshop in the Olive Grove overlooking the Sculpture Meadow and rolling vineyards. The experience includes a tour of the di Rosa Preserve, instruction, art materials and boxed lunches from the girl and the fig. $100 di Rosa Preserve Members/$125 General. Reservations are required, 707.226.5991x25 or tours@dirosapreserve.org
FIRST FRIDAY ART PARTY August 1, 2008 7 - 10 PM	Bring friends to the THERE! New Art From Oakland exhibition. Enjoy signature cocktails, and danceable music by favorite DJs, contemporary art and supreme people watching from sunset to starlight in the Gatehouse Gallery overlooking Winery Lake. $10, first drink is included. Admission free to members. For information, call 707.226.5991x47
EXHIBIT August 9 through September 20, 2008	THERE! New Art From Oakland An exhibition exploring the creative talent exploding in Oakland today. Oakland, long-time host to a vital visual arts community, has recently begun to receive widespread regional and national recognition for the range and quality of its artists and a growing group of new galleries devoted in large part to contemporary art. Organized by di Rosa Preserve curator Michael Schwager, There! will present a cross-section of contemporary artists who live and work in Oakland and contribute to the energy and vitality of Bay Area art.
Saturday August 9, 2008 6 - 8 PM Members Preview 5 - 6 pm	Opening Reception THERE! New Art From Oakland
Thursday August 21, 2008 7 PM	CONTEMPORARY CONVERSATIONS: Oakland Art THERE! and Now Moderated by Michael Schwager, with René de Guzman, Senior Curator, The Oakland Museum of California; Adam Hatch, co-director of Lobat; Kerri Johnson, co-director of Blankspace and the Oakland Art Gallery; Faviana Rodriguez, artist. $5 di Rosa Preserve members/$10 General RSVP 707.226.5991x47 or kristin@dirosapreserve.org
EXHIBIT October 4 - 16, 2008 Friday, October 3, 2008 7 - 10 PM Saturday, October 18, 2008	Benefit Auction Art Exhibit We invite you to visit the Gatehouse Gallery and preview the original art donated by notable Bay Area artists and galleries that will be featured at our benefit auction. Artists and Preview Party Save the Date Wild Things - The Seventh Annual Benefit Art Auction Event auction@dirosapreserve.org or 707.226.5991x46