Sculpture Is: 2017 In the Garden
Jul 1, 2017 – Oct 31, 2017
@ Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens
My studio neighbor Jamie Abbott and I did a collaborative piece for this wonderful exhibit. 90-plus sculptures in a variety of media are exhibited in the 11th annual show at the beautiful two-acre gardens of Sierra Azul nursery. Our piece, which is actually five pieces all exhibited as a unit, is reminiscent of pod forms or perhaps chrysalises, and is made from cement and vermiculite, burlap, and paint. Come see!
Art in the Arboretum: Environmental Installations
May 20, 2017 – Nov 17, 2017
Reception: Saturday, May 20, 3-6pm,
@ UCSC Arboretum
This is an amazing show in a beautiful space! I was part of a collaborative effort, with Jamie Abbott and Roy Holmberg, and we created a large-scale steel-and-concrete sculpture based on a eucalyptus branch with leaves and pods. Come see the show, and visit us at the reception if you can!
Admission $5. Members and students free.
Spring Studio Sale at Mission Industrial Studios
May 7, 2017 – May 7, 2017
@ Barbara Downs studio
We’re having a Spring Studio Sale at Mission Industrial Studios! Many of you have visited me at Open Studios, but this is not the same sort of event. My studio is currently very much in a working state, with plastic sheeting on my working walls and projects in progress (in other words, I’m not exactly cleaning up!). I have pieces in progress, projects that I’m contemplating, and plenty of finished work, both old and new. I’m offering discounts on some pieces, hoping to find the right home for them. And ten of my neighbors are also open, so it is a big event for us. Stop in for a visit!
take aways Art To Go
Feb 8, 2017 – Mar 19, 2017
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 12, 2:00pm-4:00pm.
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
This annual invitational exhibit features 66 of the county's most notable artists. As a fundraising event these artists are presenting works that fit into many budgets. Several donated pieces will be part of a raffle drawing during the closing reception on March 19.
Closing Reception and Raffle: Sunday, March 19, 2:00pm-4:00pm
A Figurative Affair 2017
Feb 3, 2017 – Feb 27, 2017
Reception: Friday, February 3rd, 5-9pm
@ R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
A Figurative Affair 2017 brings together some of Santa Cruz's finest figurative artists. These local artists reflect and speak to collective emotions using the human form, reminding us of our shared humanity.
stARTup Fair LA
Jan 27, 2017 – Jan 29, 2017
@ Highland Gardens Hotel
Los Angeles' contemporary art fair for independent artists. You can find me in Room 127.
Friday, January 27: Noon - 10:00 PM Saturday, January 28: Noon - 9:00 PM Sunday, January 29: Noon - 7:00 PM
12×12: An Open Invitational
Nov 7, 2016 – Dec 9, 2016
@ Cabrillo Gallery, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
Cabrillo Gallery, Reception: Saturday, November 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Art in the Arboretum: Color
Oct 15, 2016 – Jan 10, 2017
@ UCSC Arboretum
This is a wonderful group sculpture exhibit in a gorgeous garden setting. Definitely not to be missed!
Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2016
Oct 8, 2016 – Oct 9, 2016
@ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA
I'm participating in the Open Studios this year; please visit me in my studio to see my newest work and something of my process. This engaging event is sponsored by Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
Sculpture Is — Indoor at the Gallery
May 4, 2016 – Jun 19, 2016
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Reception: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Demos: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Beasts on Broadway
Oct 24, 2015 – Nov 15, 2015
@ Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA
Juror: Melissa R. Pickford, Art Gallery Direction, Monterey Peninsula College Reception: Sunday, November 1, 2015, 3-5pm
Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2015
Oct 3, 2015 – Oct 3, 2015
@ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA
I'm participating in the Open Studios this year, so come visit me in my studio. I'll be showing my newest work as well as some of my processes. This engaging event is sponsored by Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
Freehand: A Drawing Show
May 6, 2015 – Jun 21, 2015
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Reception: Sunday, May 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
A Figurative Affair 2015
Apr 3, 2015 – May 14, 2015
@ R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Blitzer Gallery, First Friday Opening Reception: April 3, 5-9 p.m., First Friday Second Reception: May 1, 5-9 p.m.
12×12 (x12): An Open Invitational 2014
Oct 6, 2014 – Oct 31, 2014
@ Cabrillo Gallery, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
Cabrillo Gallery, Reception: Saturday, October 4, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Stars Auction and Exhibit – Live Auction
Dec 7, 2013 – Dec 7, 2013
@ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
Museum of Art and History, Gala event and auction: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
Triton 2013 Statewide Painting Competition and Exhibition
Dec 7, 2013 – Feb 2, 2014
@ Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA
Triton Museum of Art, Reception: Friday, December 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2013
Oct 5, 2013 – Oct 6, 2013
@ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA
Come see me in my studio: 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA at Mission Industrial Studios. Sponsored by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.
Canvas for a Community
Apr 26, 2013 – Jun 1, 2013
@ The Feldner Project, Santa Cruz, CA
The Feldner Project, Last Friday Eastside Reception: Friday, April 26th, 4-8 p.m.
A Figurative Affair 2013
Mar 1, 2013 – Apr 20, 2013
@ R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Blitzer Gallery, First Friday Opening Reception: March 1, 5-9 p.m., First Friday Second Reception: April 5, 5-9 p.m.
The Drawing Salon
Jan 20, 2013 – Mar 10, 2013
@ Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery, Cowell College, Santa Cruz, CA
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery, Reception: Sunday, February 10th, 3-5 p.m.
Sleight of Hand
Jan 16, 2013 – Feb 17, 2013
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Reception: January 20, 2-4 p.m.
Monterey Bay: Land, Air & Sea
Aug 30, 2012 – Oct 7, 2012
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Reception: Sunday,September 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
WAX: Contemporary Encaustic Works
Mar 1, 2012 – Apr 15, 2012
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Reception: Sunday, March 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Solo Show: Vinocruz
Mar 1, 2012 – Mar 30, 2012
@ Vinocruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Vinocruz, First Friday Reception: Friday, March 2, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
A Figurative Affair
Feb 3, 2012 – Feb 25, 2012
@ R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Blitzer Gallery, First Friday Opening Reception: February 3, 5-9 p.m.
Stars Auction and Exhibit
Nov 20, 2011 – Dec 10, 2011
@ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
Museum of Art and History, Gala event and auction: Saturday, December 10, 5:30 p.m.
Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2011
Oct 1, 2011 – Oct 1, 2011
@ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA
Come see me in my studio: 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA at Mission Industrial Studios. Sponsored by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.
Summer Gallery Invitational
Aug 5, 2011 – Sep 23, 2011
@ R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Blitzer Gallery, First Friday Wine Walk: August 5, 6-9 p.m., First Friday September: September 2, 6-9 p.m.
Mix It Up! National Mixed-Media Exhibit
Aug 5, 2011 – Sep 4, 2011
@ Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Art League, Reception: August 13, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
EDGE: Art on the Westside
May 6, 2011 – May 29, 2011
@ R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Blitzer Gallery, Opening Reception: First Friday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., Artists' Reception: Saturday, May 21, 4-8 p.m.
Solo Exhibition
Apr 18, 2011 – Jun 19, 2011
@ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
Lulu's at the Octagon, Museum of Art and History
Figuratively Speaking
Feb 7, 2011 – Feb 27, 2011
@ Davenport Gallery, Davenport, CA
Davenport Gallery, Reception: Saturday, February 12, 3-6 p.m.
Stars Auction and Exhibit – Live Auction
Dec 11, 2010 – Dec 11, 2010
@ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
Museum of Art and History, Gala event and auction: Saturday, December 11, 5:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Artists Look at Human Rights
Nov 30, 2010 – Dec 17, 2010
@ Louden Nelson Community Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Opening Reception: Friday, December 3, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Search for Self, Figurative Paintings by Barbara Downs, Sefla Joseph, Ursula O’Farrell
Nov 16, 2010 – Dec 17, 2010
@ Monterey Peninsula College Gallery, Monterey, CA
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 16, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Go Figure! National Figurative Exhibit
Oct 23, 2010 – Nov 21, 2010
@ Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Art League, Reception: October 30, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2010
Oct 9, 2010 – Oct 9, 2010
@ ArtWorkSpace, 511-E Swift St., Santa Cruz, CA,
Come see my work in my studio! Sponsored by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.
three painters: figure + form
Oct 1, 2010 – Oct 29, 2010
@ Michaelangelo Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
Michaelangelo Gallery, First Friday Reception: October 1, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Los Pájaros
Sep 2, 2010 – Oct 10, 2010
@ Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery, Reception: Sunday, September 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
California
Aug 30, 2010 – Sep 24, 2010
@ Cabrillo Gallery, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
Cabrillo Gallery, Reception: Sunday, September 12, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
50-50 II Show
Jul 30, 2010 – Aug 29, 2010
@ Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA
Sanchez Art Center I did 50 birds in 50 days!
