to view this message online.   M A R C H   2 0 1 3  •   A R T S  N  E  W S   March is Woman's History Month!   ... so, we thought we would share a little bit about the history of Art Works Downtown, especially since it involves several inspirational women artists.     1325-1337 Fourth Street was built in 1878 as Marin's 1st Opera House, "Gordon’s Opera House". For years, our block on 4th Street between C and D was known as "The Gordon's Block".  By 1997 this historic building had been in decline for generations, but seeing its potential as a future art center, AWD Founder, Phyllis Thelen and several friends pooled their own funds to lease the building, simultaneously founding Art Works Downtown as a non-profit organization. 5 of the original studio artists, inluding Mrs. Thelen, still have studios at AWD:  Barbara Poole, Stephanie Jucker, Anne Langston, and Barbar a Andino-Stevenson. to Learn more about the history of AWD>>   When the entire building went up for sale in 1999, under the leadership of board member Max Thelen Jr., AWD struck an innovative bargain with the City of San Rafael and the Marin Community Foundation. MCF would make both an initial contribution and a long-term loan, and the City would provide substantial redevelopment credits. In return, AWD agreed to rent the building's 17 apartments at affordable rates to low-income tenants. - See more at: http://www.artworksdowntown.org/history/our-history#sthash.kg4zj37N.dpuf 1325-1337 Fourth Street was built in 1878 as Gordon’s Opera House. By 1997 this historic building had been in decline for generations. But seeing its potential as a future art center, Thelen and several friends pooled $60,000 to lease part of the structure. At the same time, they founded Art Works Downtown (AWD) as a non-profit organization. - See more at: http://www.artworksdowntown.org/history/our-history#sthash.kg4zj37N.dpuf       Classes + Workshops at Art Works Downtown:   Featured Art Classes Photography    info> Glen Graves, Art Works Downtown classroom March 2  •  2pm - 4pm T-shirt Design  info> Stephanie Jucker, Studio 35 at Art Works Downtown March 3  • 11pm - 4pm Paper Marbling   info> Vesna Vuksanovic, Art Works Downtown classroom March 9  • 10am - 1pm Ongoing Classes Ceramics Classes! for adults and kids • Sweet Spirit Ceramics Center Download the Class flyer>  Take an adult ceramics class with Barbara Andino-Stevenson, book a Birthday Party in the Ceramics Center, or plan after-school classes for kids info>   Art Explorers!  Creativity for ages 9-12   info> Fridays after school  • Susan Ticken, Studio 21 at Art Works Downtown Painting in Pastel, Oil or Acrylic   info> Barbara Lawrence, Studio 2 at Art Works Downtown Wednesday Evenings • 6-9pm   see our CLASS > page for more classes   view 2013 SUMMER ART + CERAMICS CAMPS >>       Opportunities for Artists + Community:     Rent a Gallery at Art Works Downtown • Underground Gallery info> • Founders Gallery info > View all our rental spaces at AWD info >       Rent a Studio  at Art Works Downtown   Studio 25 on the lower level is now available for $350 a month, including utilities.  It is a large studio space adjoining the Underground Gallery and has great exposure during Art Walk events.  Please get your paper work in immediately if you are interested.  This is a juried process.  We have a few applications in at this time, so hurry up and get yours in today to be considered!  All qualified working artist applications will be considered for the space. for information and do download an application>>   Volunteer at Art Works Downtown! Gallery Sitters Needed! Tuesdays - Saturdays 11am - 2pm especially, but other times available Please call (415) 451-8119 or email info@artworksdowntown.org       Events:   • 2nd Fridays Art Walk   2nd Fridays Art Walk in downtown San Rafael   art + wine + entertainment downtown Fourth Street   Friday March 8 • 5-8pm CLICK FOR MAP + LISTINGS >     AWD events during 2nd Fridays Art Walk:   1337 Gallery Shadows Kay Russell • Patricia Ancona • Claudia Tarantino art exploring our past, memories and the layers of our psyche second reception: March 8 • 5-8pm info> Odalisque Café & Grille Reserve now for Art Walk Dinner! widely praised by Bay Area critics, Odalisque Café at Art Works Downtown celebrates seasonal + local food, wine, and art. Opening for lunch, mid-February! experience Odalisque> Marin Jewelers Guild Local jewelry artisans + AWD artists Friday, March 8 • 5-8:30pm 10 local artisans share their latest works in jewelry + 2d art by AWD artists on the walls.  Refreshments + wine served. info>   Founders Gallery (below Jewelers Guild) art by AWD artists + AWD staff exhibit of RED art curated by Marin Jewelers Guild Friday, March 8 • 5-8:30pm  info> Underground Gallery Dixie School 3rd Grade Annual Exhibit Friday, March 8 • 5-8:30pm info> • Art Talks + Book Signings   Wed April 3 • 5-7:30pm • Julia Butterfly Hill Inventing a New Story Together To Help End Homelessness Among Youth Odalisque Cafe + 1337 Gallery at AWD Wine & Appetizers  *TIX $50* more info > A fundraiser for Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity*, HPO will share + discuss their murals in our 1337 Gallery. (*AHO has served over 950 Marin County homeless & at-risk youth since 2005). Sat  April 6 • 11am  • Foad Satterfield Art Talk + Book Signing with Professor of Art, Dominican University Foad has a new book, "Toward Insight"  to share with the public. Join us in the main gallery to view Foad's paintings in our exhibit featuring his work.  This event is free; books may be purchased online here, or during the event. Learn more about the exhibit> view our "Events" page for additional details >    view 2nd Fridays Art Walk online for all events on 4th Street >   AWD News:       AWD Studio Artist, Milla Ruane: Studio #10.... is moving!   After 7 wonderful years at Art Works Downtown, Milla is moving to a private studio, but she will continue to be part of the Art Works Downtown community of artists as an Associate Artist. Milla has some special events to announce:   Friday, March 8 • 6-8 pm 2nd Fridays Art Walk and MOVING SALE! Milla Ruane: Studio #10 1331 4th Street (behind Jewelers Guild) All prints and some paintings will be deeply discounted.   Tuesday, March 5 • 6-8 pm 1st Tuesday Mill Valley Art Walk New Beginnings: Spring Forward Limited Edition Prints and Mixed Media Paintings Alain Pinel Realtors • 32 Miller Avenue • Mill Valley phone:  384-1111   Best of luck to you, Milla! See you around for Associate Artist events.         We Depend On You Art Works Downtown is registered as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. We rely on funding from the public, including individuals and businesses, as well as charitable foundations. Donations are tax-deductible. to support our work!                   Follow us!            please do not respond to this email for inquiries, please email info@artworksdowntown.org

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