Location: 1532 19th st., Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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“Artuary” at The Basement is HERE!
(SCROLL DOWN FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!)
By Jen Raven, Bakotopia.com contributor
Photos by Todd Powers / Foxglove Photography

"Artuary" will be a kick-off event to introduce our local arts scene to BECA (Bakersfield Emerging Contemporary Artists) on Feb. 7, at The Basement Gallery, 1532 19th St., starting at noon.



The Artuary event will be a full day of classes, networking and entertainment provided FREE of charge by the members of BECA and by The Basement.  All local visual artists are encouraged to participate.


Above: Jen Raven at left & Basement owner Deon Bell.

Artuary, like BECA, is geared toward helping adult emerging artists. However, if mature teens are interested, and they have the permission of their parents, they are also welcome to attend the Artuary event.

The mission of BECA is to promote emerging visual artists in Bakersfield. By offering seminars, classes, group exhibitions and quarterly trips to contemporary galleries, we hope to both inspire the creation of art and advance the careers of local artists. BECA will serve as a stepping stone between the small-town art community within Bakersfield and the contemporary scene in California and beyond.

 Read about The Basement
(click pic below)


Artuary classes will include how-tos on framing, hanging hardware, putting together a portfolio, artist's statements, resumes, self promotions and much, much more. Networking opportunities will include information on upcoming events around town, where emerging artists can strut their stuff and get noticed!


Claire Moles

Todd Powers (Foxglove Photography) will be offering a one-day special to Artuary participants who need professional photographs of their artwork.  If you'd like to get some killer photos of your art for your portfolio, bring your work with you to The Basement on February 7. Throughout the day, Todd will be working with artists: only $5.00 for up to five pieces of artwork and you get a disk of your final photos to take with you.


Nyoka
 
As if all of this weren't enough, an evening of entertainment is being planned to round out the event. We encourage all Artuary participants to stick around, enjoy the live entertainment and further network with their fellow artists.


Anyone interested in volunteering, donating, or contributing is encouraged to contact Jen Raven ... the more, the merrier!

The Basement Gallery
859 - 1904
Nyoka Jameson, President, BECA
204 - 1342
Jen Raven, Artuary Coordinator
735 - 3648

"Artuary", February 7th: Schedule of Events

10:00 am - 12 pm: Wayne Cook of CAC speaking @ Kern Arts Council, (KAC, 2000 K Street, Suite 110 Bakersfield 93301)

 @ The Basement; in the Classroom Area:

(The Basement, 1532 19th & Eye Streets Bakersfield 93301)

12:00 - 12:45 pm Framing, Hanging Hardware, Canvas Building w/Robyn Olague

12:50 - 1:10 pm The Basement introduction w/Deon Bell

BECA introduction w/Nyoka Jameson

1:15 - 1:30 pm First Friday w/Don Martin

1:35 - 1:55 pm Promote with Bakotopia Magazine! w/Matt Munoz

2:00 - 2:20 pm Submitting to a Gallery 101 w/Nicole Garvin

2:25 - 2:45 pm The Artist's Portfolio w/Shyanne Mongold

2:50 - 3:10 pm The Artist's Statement w/Christina McKee

3:15 - 3:35 pm break for goodies and networking

3:40 - 4:00 pm A Career in Graphic Art w/Nano Rubio

4:05 - 4:25 pm Submitting your work out of town! w/ Susan Roussel

4:30 - 4:50 pm Toss a Killer Gig! w/ Jen Raven

4:55 - 5:15 pm Opportunities at TES w/ Guinevere Park-Hall Dethlefson

5:20 - 5:35 pm Costuming Arts in Bakersfield w/ Christina Martinez

5:40 - 6:00 pm Burn the Witch 2009! w/Nyoka Jameson

@ The Basement; in the Gallery Area:

11:00 - 12:00 pm Mixer, Meet and Greet

12:00 - 5:00 pm:
-Foxglove Photography Portfolio Promotion: five pieces of artwork for five dollars!
-Watermarking with Serena Victoria for two dollar suggested donation (all proceeds to benefit BECA)
-Painting and Sidewalk Art Demonstrations

7:00 pm: Official After-Party $5.00 Fundraiser; The Silence Club will perform

9:00 pm: After- After- After- Party w/Mento Buru & Modern Jazz Trio at Fishlips, 1517 18th st., 9pm, $5, 21+



Also printed in Bakotopia magazine, issue 46, 1-22-09



Jen Raven!