News from John Vias, artist and night photographer. Announcements of exhibits, new work, etc. http://www.johnvias.com en-us Copyright (C) 2007-2008, John Vias http://www.johnvias.com/images/rsssiteicon.gif http://www.johnvias.com artists fine art fine artists photos photography photographers night photography night photographers art/photography/night photography artists/photographers/night photographers art photography art art and photography photo photos photography My night photograph titled "Shiny Door" earned a Juror Award and was selected for the Joyce Gordon Gallery's "Glimpses of Time" exhibit. This is the second time in a row my work has been juried into this show and won an award. Stephen Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Stephen Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, was the juror. The show, which is a tribute to the late James Van Der Zee, runs the month of August, with a reception Friday, Aug 1, 2008, 5:30-8:30 p.m. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGGlimpses2008 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGGlimpses2008 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:00:00 PST Come see the work of seven East Bay night photographers at the LightRoom in Berkeley. We are all members of The Nocturnes, a Bay Area night photography collective. There's some fantastic work in the show; please come see it. The exhibition opens with a reception Saturday afternoon, July 19, 2008, 2:00-6:00 and runs through August 22, 2008. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#NocturnesInBerkeley http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#NocturnesInBerkeley Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST I'm excited to be showing again at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland. The exhibition showcases the work of eight emerging photographers from the Bay Area and abroad. It opens with a reception Friday night, June 6th, at 5:30 and runs through July 18th, 2008. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGEmerg http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGEmerg Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00:00 PST Come to my Berkeley studio and see my night photography the first two weekends in June. I'll have work to fit every wall. And there are over 400 other artists, working in every media, in this East Bay Open Studios event, so pick up a directory when you stop by. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#EBOS2008 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#EBOS2008 Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 PST For the second consecutive year, an image of mine was selected for the Juried Annual exhibition at Pro Arts. Come to the reception Thursday, Jan 31, at Pro Arts in Oakland. An artist talk is scheduled for February 16. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JuriedAnnual2008 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JuriedAnnual2008 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:00:00 PST Come to my studio and see my colorful night photography during Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. My prints are sized for every wall and they unique gifts for friends--or you. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#BAHOS2007 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#BAHOS2007 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:00:00 PST I'm pleased to announce that some of my images are now being represented by the Joyce Gordon Gallery. See them by going to the gallery, then downstairs to the new photography space. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGGallery http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGGallery Fri, 2 Nov 2007 19:00:00 PST I'll again participate in Studio Nocturne, an exhibition of work by ten night photographers, and part of San Francisco Open Studios. There will be dozens of other artists there at Fort Mason, too, so stop by and say hello. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#SN2007 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#SN2007 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PST This preview show to Studio Nocturne runs until September 29 upstairs at Calumet Photographic in San Francisco. There are dozens of night photos for your enjoyment, so have a look. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#Calumet http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#Calumet Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:00:00 PST My night photograph titled "Large Boat Winch" earned a Juror Award and was selected for the Joyce Gordon Gallery's "Glimpses of Time" exhibit. Stephen Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Stephen Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, was the juror. The show, which is a tribute to the late Gordon Parks, runs the month of August, with a reception Friday, Aug 3, 2007, 4:00-8:30 p.m. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGGdnParks http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JGGdnParks Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:00:00 PST Treat yourself to a cultural experience. Come to my Berkeley studio and see my night photography. For info about other artists in this East Bay Open Studios, look for the Directory of East Bay Arts with my "Slow Down" photo on the cover. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#EBOS2007 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#EBOS2007 Sat, 26 May 2007 09:00:00 PST I'll give a free talk about night photography, how other night photographers are using the genre, and even some tips for how you, too, can photograph after the sun goes down. Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#Elephant http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#Elephant Wed, 09 May 2007 09:00:00 PST Come see my work, and that of other artists, at a free reception at MobiTV, at 6425 Christie Ave, Emeryville, Calif., on Friday, March 16, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We'll enjoy good food, drinks, live music, and spectacular bay views. All of us artists will give short talks about our work. Come on out and join the fun! http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#MobiTV http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#MobiTV Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST I'll be speaking about my art, as will many of the other artists represented in the "Juried Annual 2007" show. This is an ideal opportunity to see the show, meet the artists, and hear how we were inspired to create our work. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JuriedAnnual2007 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JuriedAnnual2007Talk Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:00:00 PST My image "Fairy Tale Benches" was selected to be included in this year's Juried Annual exhibition at Pro Arts. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JuriedAnnual2007 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#JuriedAnnual2007 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:00:00 PST I'll again be participating in this year's Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#BAHOS2006 http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#BAHOS2006 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 19:00:00 PST Transmissions Gallery in Berkeley is holding its first annual holiday sale and exhibition through Christmas Eve. http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#TransmissionsGallery http://www.johnvias.com/news.php#TransmissionsGallery Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:00:00 PST