Design Guild San Francisco

:: Events :: February 2009

	2.19.2009 - 3.14.09 Abandoned Objects A presentation of new works by three Bay Area emerging artists exploring the Abandoned Object. Torreya Cummings (interdisciplinary artist) explores the intricate vagaries of communication and relating though repurposed abandoned materials. Jody Medich (painting) focuses on the beauty and solitude of abandoned spaces. And Eve Morgenstern (photography) explores the current foreclosure crises across the country. This is the first show in a series curated by Jody Medich in the DGSF Gallery space. The show will be on view from February 19 - March 14th. Opening Receptionr: Thursday, February 19th 5 pm-7:30pm Design Guild SF Gallery 427 Bryant Street @ 2nd San Francisco, CA

	2.5.2009 - 2.14.09 Alexander Warnow - I Love You Because... Introducing Alexander Warnow, an urban lifestyle photographer who has shot the likes of The Coup, The Arcade Fire, and DJ Shadow. You may already know Alexander as the midtempo DJ Alxndr or perhaps he has led you on a fantastic voyage into the night on the TransportedSF bus, a truly unique San Francisco phenomenon. If you have not yet had a chance to meet this multi-talented DJ, event producer, and professional photographer, this February 5th through the 15th is your chance to view his newest project, a collection of work close to his heart, as well as mine, yours, and everyone we know. Missing Piece Productions and the Design Guild SF Gallery are delighted to present the gallery exhibition I Love You Because... This emotional, inspiring, and at times heart-wrenching collaborative photography project asks photo subjects to visually answer the question why they love who they do. Please join us in celebrating that crazy thing called love: Opening Receptionr: Thursday, February 5th 6pm-9pm i love you because... photography book goes on sale. A great gift for your special someone. Valentines's Day Party Saturday, February 14th 8pm-Midnight i love you because... DIY photo booth, DJs, cash bar, and the sweetest Valentine's Day gallery art party in San Francisco. music by: The Genie Ganucheau Cohen (http://myspace.com/newsuperheros) and more TBA $10 cover Design Guild SF Gallery 427 Bryant Street @ 2nd San Francisco, CA For more information about I Love You Because... please visit the website: www.ilyb.org

:: Events :: October 2008

	10.17.2008 Paule Dubois Dupuis - Moments Oil on Canvas reception friday, October 17, 6-9pm As an artist, Dubois Dupuis follows the thinking of DaVinci, preferring the learning experiences derived from direct observation and experience of life. Her paintings are non-representational, but she gains her inspiration from the people and events of daily life. More than traditional abstract formal concerns, she is interested in the emotion contained in each piece, for herself and the viewer. Her work has been shown in exhibits worldwide including solo shows with the Paula Barr Gallery New York City this year in April 2008, Quebec, Salon des Artisans in Ottawa, Ontario 1990 and has been in group shows at the Florence Bienniale 2005, and finally, has had both group and solo shows with the Pamela Skinner Art Gallery in Sacramento and in numerous Bay Area exhibitions including Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco, “Visionary Woman Exhibition” March 2005, curated by Patricia Rodriguez.

:: Events :: September 2008

ŠJohn Spanier	09.12.2008 4 Artists Paintings, Objects, Photographs reception friday, september 12, 6-10pm "4 Artists" is a show for artists by artists. Paintings, objects, and photographs collectively selected by the artists challenge, irritate, and please. Abstaining from a unifying theme, pieces have been selected to better represent the evocative character of each artist's individual work. Participating artists: Natasha Gronski \| Antonio Sindorf \| John Spanier \| Stephen Stout

:: Events :: August 2008

	08.22.2008 ...one down We hope you will join us to meet our members as we celebrate our one year anniversary! party friday, august 22, 6-10pm Special thanks to: Distillery No.209 \| Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker \| Floramor Music by: DJ Diet Snaks Participating artists: Design Guild SF Members

:: Events :: July 2008
	07.17.2008 Americana a Group Photography Exhibit reception thursday, july 17, 6-9pm exhibition dates july 10 – august 8, 2008 Americana is a photography exhibit opening in July that explores what this word signifies to a selection of Bay Area photographers. At times, it may carry a sense of nostalgia, a regard for a design period, or something as tangible as a visited landscape. Please join us in discovering an array of visual impact that this idea opens itself to. Participating artists: Alex Farnum \| Brian Holliday \| Drew Kelly \| Linda Kramer \| Nicole Loverso \| Adi Nevo \| Kristopher Parra \| Jenny Pfeiffer \| Charles Phillips \| Emily Polar \| Kate Webber \| Justin Wilson \| Kara Wood

:: Events :: April 2008

	04.18.2008 Econnovation \| Bay Area Green Design opening reception, "Get Fried Up!" friday, april 18, 7-11pm exhibition dates april 18–june 19, 2008 Knoend is proud to present a multidisciplinary showcase of innovative sustainable design projects pioneered in the San Francisco Bay Area at the Design Guild SF Gallery. The exhibition's goal is to inspire our community's creativity about how everyone -- from professional designers to your neighbor on the street -- are (at heart) designers, with the imagination to design a more sustainable world. The show officially opens its doors at 7pm. 'Teacher With a Bus' founder Jens-Peter Jungclaussen will be presenting his vegetable-oil fueled bus and speaking on the latest news and controversies on biodiesel and alternative fuels. Delicious finger foods fried in organic olive oil (later to be fuel for the bus) will be served throughout the evening along with cocktails from our sponsor Veev. Knoend will begin taking patients in their ReLife Clinic - a special clinic that designs the next lifecycles for objects. Show-goers are encouraged to bring photographs of personal objects that need a new life. Participating individuals, companies, and organizations: Adrien Segal \| Ahmed Khouja \| Chambers Design \| Grace Street \| Han Pham \| Jeremy Faludi \| Josh Jakus \| Joui Turnadot/Vagadu \| Knoend/ReLife Clinic \| Leilani Nisperos \| Lynda Grose/CCA Fashion Student Designers \| Project Frog \| Public Architecture \| Mike Ricca \| Miranda Caroligne \| Modern Slant \| MK Think \| New Leaf Paper \| O2 Bay Area \| Sustainable Energy Partners \| Teacher with a Bus \| Valerie Casey/Designer's Accord www.econnovation.org

:: Events :: March 2008

	03.21.2008 Paintings by Jag The art of Jesse Gestal opening reception thursday, march 21, 6-9pm exhibition dates march 21– april 10, 2007 jagsf.com

:: Events :: January 2008
	01.24.2008 Bohemian Studio Cathy Gamlen's Photography Show opening reception thursday, january 24, 6-9pm exhibition dates j anuary 24– feburary 17, 2008 bohemianstudio.com

:: Events :: November 2007

	11.28.2007 Intersection Dinner Intersection Cuisine is an exploration in creating a new food culture inspired by an intersection of cultures and dining and palette traditions from a variety of cultures are melded into one experience that promotes food appreciation, dialogue, and connectedness among the participants. intersectioncuisine.com
	11.16.2007 Knoend 2008 Preview Party Knoend invites you to preview our products in our gallery friday evening. Come give us your thoughts on our ideas and prototypes. Enjoy cocktails while listening to the musical tastings of DJ Snaks! knoend.com

:: Events :: October 2007
	10.17.2007 Ecodesign workshop The econnovation ecodesign workshop is an interactive forum to discuss, debate and hypothesize possible solutions to a greener future vision of the world. The event moderators will present unique design challenges in the context of environmentally conscious design and the participants will work together to identify innovative solutions to the problems. For more information, and to RVSP, please email: ivy@knoend.com or mike@scully-design.com econnovation.org
© Kate Webber	*10.11.2007* Photographs by Kate Webber opening reception thursday, october 11, 6-9pm exhibition dates october 1 – october 26, 2007 katewebber.com

:: Events :: September 2007
	*9.28.2007* Sentient Salon In Sentient’s first show, artists Heather Brubaker, Peter Samuels, and Nate Pagel explore the theme of consciousness through different media: paint, photography, and video. The varying forms of media take on distinct voices of expression. Each respectively transcends the mundane nature of every day objects and suggests the possibility of latent consciousness. sentientsalon.com

:: Events :: August 2007
	*8.9.2007* Open House August 9, 2007 was the Design Guild SF official studio opening. Clients, friends and neighbors gathered to visit our studios and view showcased work from Guild members.