Opening Reception: First Friday, September 2nd 5pm–9pmPart of the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJ. About 14 years ago, Polaroid stopped making film and cameras. But photographers around the world with a passion for instant cameras continue to make art with them, using the original (but now long expired) film and some new versions that continue to be made. The 12:12 Project is an international instant film collaborative that has demonstrated since 2013 the continuing creative power of fast-developing analog film. The cast of artists changes a bit each year, but the project remains the same: 24 instant film lovers (and some guest artists) form two teams to each explore 12 themes in 12 months with a goal of pushing the boundaries of the medium.This exhibition is organized by Cromwell Schubarth, a San Jose-based journalist and photographer who has managed the project since its founder, Nashville-based Penny Felts Colbert, passed away…

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Opening reception: “Like a dream…” group exhibit & benefit preview for Beagle Freedom Project fundraiser. First Friday May 6th 5pm–9pm, free admission. Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk SJ. Benefit Date: Saturday, May 14th 5pm–8pm Tickets may be purchased here: https://bit.ly/likeadreambenefit All tickets include:• Art Exhibit of 7+ local artists• Live DJ with Jswizza• Local Craft Beer from Hapa’s Brewing Company• Premium Local Wine from Armitage Wines and House Family Vineyards• Mocktails from Free Spirits• Wonderful Nibbles from Eats by Diane• All for a good cause! All proceeds donated to a great organization Beagle Freedom Project “Like a dream… ” a benefit event bringing together like-minded individuals to share in the love for art, animals and the greater community featuring artists: Lisa Goldschmid , Scott Rasmann, Linda Cover, In Honor of Late John Darcy, Tom Halbrook, LeeAnn Jackson Like a dream… has been a concept I have been…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: “A Happier Place” new works by resident artist Julie Bovee. Opening reception: First Friday, April 1st 5pm–9pm.Part of the South First Fridays ArtWalk SJ. As a youth, I loved the song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” by Bobby McFerrin. I played that music video again while writing this synopsis, and it’s impossible to watch that video, with Robin Williams dancing around being a complete dork, and not smile and forget all about my worries. When I sit in my art studio surrounded by all of my colorful flower fields, a similar feeling envelops me. 2021 was a difficult year for me, and for all of us. That rotten pandemic affected everyone, except maybe those rare few living in isolation atop a remote mountain. We’re now seeing a possible light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Mask mandates are gone. Is it for real or…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: The Swanmosic Collection by resident artist Xuan My Ho. In this exhibition, Xuan includes her mosaic wall hangings and sculptures that represent the array of the styles she has developed over the past 22 years. The inspiration for her creations comes from what she sees in her daily life and while traveling. Her love of animals, the beauty of both nature and cityscapes, as well as drawings of womens’ figures are translated, sometimes in the abstract, in her works. She tries to invoke a story behind the subjects in her mosaics. Xuan uses traditional mosaic materials of glass, ceramic, and tile, but also collects and adds many unique materials to give her pieces a 3-D look, making her work different from other mosaic styles. Opening reception: First Friday, April 1st 5pm–9pm.Part of the South First Fridays ArtWalk SJ. Exhibition dates: April 1–29, 2022 Gallery…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: “Writer’s Breakthrough” by Jean-Luc Pedanou I first started painting exclusively for myself in an effort to work through writer’s block while working on a graphic novel. I had read somewhere that engaging in a different artistic endeavor could spur on creativity for writers. Unfortunately that idea failed but only from a literary standpoint but succeeded for me artistically by compelling me to pursue expression through painting and eventually mixed media. I had always wanted to paint and finally gave myself license to try unconditionally. Once I started sharing my work, I was compelled by the diverse reactions I was receiving. I now understand that I love evoking emotion, feeling and imagination from viewers. From the start my feelings were expressed in cascades of colors, light and movement. Eventually however, I felt a need to add more dimension and texture to my work. I love…

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HARK! hand-painted window signage by Force129. KALEID Gallery is proud to present the highly anticipated HARK! Holiday Affordable Art Show & Sale! Over 45 exceptionally talented San Jose area artists have created hundreds of works of art available at gift giving prices. All original & unique pieces in a plethora of mediums including paintings, sculptures, photography, illustrations, knitted creatures and skate decks ready to go home with you cash & carry (credit cards also accepted). Get all your holiday shopping done while supporting independent artists and creatives. Featuring Artists: Darius B’Alexander, Mariana Barnes, Sandi Billingsley, Steven Borelli, Bryson Bost, Julie Bovee, Jeffrey Bramschreiber, Karen Carlo Salinger, Jennifer Carrier, Houyee Chow, Margaret Choy, Jemal Diamond, Ruben Escalante, Force129, Mark Gomez, Cynthia Gonzalez, Frida Gustafsson, Katie Gutierrez, Ken Harmount, Kyle Harter, Diana Hartman, Matty Heimgartner, Kushlani Jayasinha, Jon Kermit, Minesh Kher, Natasha Kramskaya, Le Joe, Sarah Loyola, Valentino Loyola, Lucidbeaming, Rayos Magos, David Mejia,…

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“Three Graces”, Mariya Milovidova, fabric paint on canvas. KALEID Gallery is proud to present:“Circle of Life” by resident artist Mariya MilovidovaThis collection of artworks represents past, present, and the future with some of the design elements chosen from previous current collections as well as the one I been working on during the Pandemic.The Pandemic made me realize that we can never be certain about anything as we live in times of uncertainty. However, it always continues because uncertainty is a part of life. Which makes me think that we need to be adaptable to changes and this is what I did with this collection by incorporating designs from past collections along with more current pieces from newer collections including one which I started working on during the Pandemic. It represents the lessons from the past that we learn, and bring into the future which becomes the present and continues with…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present:“Landscapes” by resident artist Alfred PreciadoLandscapes is a transformation of my art from women and Ballerinas to the objective beauty I find in trees and fauna having the same dancing and trembling beauty of my former focus on the figurative. My inspiration draws from the parallels I see between both entities.Exhibition dates: November 5–27, 2021View available artworks onlineGallery hours:Thursdays–*Fridays 12pm–7pmSaturday 12pm–5pm *First Fridays 5pm–9pm.KALEID Gallery366 S. 1st St.downtown San Josewww.kaleidgalleryinfo@kaleidgallery.com…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: “Imagination” new works by resident artist Jenifer Renzel A collection of new paintings and assemblages representing all the hopping, creepy-crawling, whimsical and dark spirits from the back of my mind. Opening reception: First Friday October 1st 5pm–9pmPart of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk SJ. Exhibition Dates: October 1–29, 2021 View AVAILABLE WORKS ONLINE Gallery Hours:Thursday–*Friday 12pm–7pm, Saturday 12pm–5pm & *First Fridays 5pm–9pm KALEID Gallery320 S. 1st St., San Jose408-947-1785info@kaleidgallery.com…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present:“Realizing the Visceral” palette knife creations by resident artist Jeffrey Bramschreiber Months of enforced isolation can lead you into many interesting and unexpected places, spiritually, emotionally, physically and creatively. For me, those inner journeys led me to experiment with thicker paint, more abstraction and a more forceful approach using the palette knife instead of a brush. I sincerely hope that the raw emotion, express joy, and new found freedom I discovered comes across in these works. Opening Reception: First Friday October 1st 5pm–9pm.Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk SJ. Exhibition Dates: October 1–29, 2021 View AVAILABLE WORKS ONLINE. Gallery Hours: Thursday–*Friday 12pm–7pmSaturday 12pm–5pm*First Fridays 5pm–9pm KALEID Gallery320 S. 1st St., San Jose408-947-1785info@kaleidgallery.com…

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