Brent SRC Slab Roller For ASale
It good working order. These sell for $1500 new, I would like $500 OBO
email me at jtceramics@mindspring,com
Startup Art Fair: Created for Artists by Artists
I first heard about the Startup Art Fair in 2017. I don’t know when it started—possibly in 2015, but since then, the fair has expanded from San Francisco to Houston and Los Angeles. I didn’t know much about it, only that artists took over the Hotel del Sol in San Francisco and transformed their rooms into their own personal gallery spaces. I applied in 2020 but a week after being accepted, the country went into lockdown and the fair was cancelled. In early 2025 I was excited to learn of the fair’s return to San Francisco in April. I applied and was accepted.
The Startup Art Fair was developed by Artist Ray Beldner to give independent artists the opportunity to take control of their careers and connect directly with collectors and curators in an intimate boutique hotel setting. The three day event, running concurrently with the San Francisco Art Fair, attracts visitors already in the area who are interested in art.
Upon acceptance, each artist selects a room (at varying rates) which will become their exhibit space. All existing furniture in the room must remain. Some artists choose to flip up their beds, buttressing them against the wall, and store other furniture in the bathroom or closet. These are good options if you don’t plan on spending the nights in the space. I brought in ProPanel walls to display my work, since the recommended 3M Command strips would not support my ceramic wall sculptures.
There is a food and a drink vendor on-site for the duration of the fair, along with various performances, including music and dance. This helps create a festive environment, which encourages visitors to stay and see all 60+ artists.
The fair is a ticketed event, limiting the amount of walk-in visitors, but it is marketed to art professionals attending the San Francisco Art Fair to discover and buy art. I found a wide variety of visitors including art students, families, and many representing industries that support the arts.
Ray uses his experience as an artist to lead his team to organize and facilitate the process for participants. They are available prior to the fair if any questions or concerns arise. Helpful emails go out to artists alerting them of timelines and other pertinent information for a successful event. If you are considering this as a selling option, its a good idea to visit the actual event. Look for announcements near at the beginning of the year or go to startupartfair.com and get on their mailing list.
Yountville Art, Sip & Stroll
May 17, 2025
11 am to 5 pm
ART: Enjoy over 70 juried Artists, including four ACGA Artists; Leo Peck, Karen Winograde, Daniel Wooddell, and Emil Yanos; proudly showcasing their fine art, sculptures, ceramics, photography, jewelry, live music, and more at this free art event.
SIP: Taste wines from over 20 of our fantastic local Wineries and Tasting Rooms with the purchase of a Tasting Package.
STROLL: The event is spread out between two sites in the center of Town. While you saunter, local food vendors will be located throughout the event with delicious food available for purchase or make reservations to dine at one of our fabulous Yountville restaurants.
The 2025 National Feats of Clay Art Show and Competition
Art League of Lincoln
April 25th – June 29th
580 Sixth Street, Lincoln CA
The internationally renowned clay competition was founded by local ceramicist Ray Gonzales in 1987 and was held annually through 2011 at the Gladding McBean Clay Factory. In 2024 the exhibit was rekindled regionally, and in 2025 the competition is now national.
Rhonda Willers, juror, renowned ceramic visual artist, educator, and author selected 48 out of 330 works. ACGA artists included in the selection are Pierre Bounaud, Deborah Bridges, Diana Greenleaf, Susie Rubenstein, and Emil Yanos.
First Place went to Kansas City artist Casey Whittier for “year After Year”. She formed beads using clay sourced from her backyard. Using weaving techniques she created a “tapestry”.
A merit award was given to Deborah Bridges for “Such a Graceless Age”.
The Art of Form: Perspectives from the West
May 17 – June 15, 2025
Sausalito Center for the Arts
750 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
Opening reception Saturday May 17th, 5 – 7:30.
The Sausalito Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the National Sculpture Society (NSS), presents The Art of Form: Perspectives from The West, a juried sculpture exhibition showcasing contemporary works from 40 accomplished sculptors across the western United States, features 57 works selected from over 100 submissions includes ACGA artists Jane Grimm and Emil Yanos.
This dynamic exhibition celebrates the power and presence of sculpture—its dimensionality, tactile appeal, and ability to transform space. Jurors include celebrated sculptors Paige Bradley and Rod Zullo, both NSS Fellows, along with SCA Executive Director Shiva Pakdel. The exhibit emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and natural inspiration, a hallmark of NSS’s 130-year mission to promote excellence in sculpture.
A $1,000 Best of Show award, sponsored by the Fantasy Fountain Fund, will be granted to one artist during the run of the show.
Set against the scenic backdrop of the San Francisco Bay, Sausalito offers the perfect setting for this immersive art experience. The Sausalito Center for the Arts provides an expansive, accessible venue where form and creativity come to life.
Visitors are invited to explore sculpture in its fullest expression—from classical techniques to bold contemporary statements—in this landmark West Coast exhibit.
ACGA Board Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2025 via Zoom
Present: Mari Emori, Sally Jackson, Julie Taber, April Zilber, Piper Christine, Jan Schachter, Lee Middleman, Scott Jennings, Barbara Prodaniuk, Susie Rubenstein, Cheryl Costantini, Iver Hennig, Ren Lee, Vicki Gunter, Chris Johnson, Sean Free Alcala, Tamara Danoyan, Emil Yanos
Welcome (Mari)
Mari reported that in March the Board voted via emails to contribute $500 to Stewards of the Coast Redwoods to sponsor their inaugural fundraising event at Pond Farm Pottery in Guerneville. An anonymous donor matched our donation for a total of $1000. The event will take place on April 27th and is part of an ongoing effort to restore and use this historic property.
ACGA Merchandise at the Clay and Glass Festival (Cheryl)
Cheryl has been investigating the cost of ACGA-branded items that could be made available at the festival, either as gifts or for sale. Aprons and water bottles were two that she presented to the Board. T-shirts were also proposed. After some discussion, the Board decided that this type of sale is not a priority for ACGA, whereas gifts for, e.g., new artists and throwdown contestants are. Sean proposed handmade gifts with the ACGA logo. Cheryl will pursue this idea with a subset of Board members who are interested in helping. The Board approved a $600 budget for this.
Festival Report (April)
There are 144 artists signed up for the 2025 Festival, with a short waitlist. Twenty-one of those who’ve registered are first-time participants. Annie at Messenger Events is working to ensure that she has enough staff for this larger festival. April has spent a great deal of time investigating the regulations and insurance requirements if we want to sell wine and beer at the festival. The costs will be significant and logistics complex. After discussion, the Board voted unanimously to forgo alcohol sales at the festival for at least the next two years (18 yes).
Orientation on Zoom for Festival Artists (Cheryl)
Cheryl and Susie are creating a document for festival artists, particularly first-timers, that will help them prepare for the weekend. They will also conduct an open Orientation on Zoom on Sunday, May 4, at 10 a.m. All artists are invited.
Corporate Sponsorship (Lee)
Lee proposed that ACGA pursue more corporate sponsorship and that we could offer free ad space for sponsors in return. Ren countered that while she is in favor of ACGA seeking contributions, she does not recommend that we take on any model that requires someone with expertise to solicit funds, design ads, and update them regularly.
“Arts of Fire” in Benicia: Exhibition Update (Vicki)
The “Arts of Fire” call has received several entries and will remain open until May 21. Vicki has had postcards printed and is distributing them widely in an effort to encourage more entries. She will also send out an email to our members. The clay juror is Lisa Reinertson and the glass juror is Demetra Theofanous.
Santa Cruz: Exhibition Update (Iver)
Iver and fellow ceramicist Carlos Dye have been working with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History to organize a four-month-long exhibition of clay and glass work. The museum’s deputy director, Marla Novo, is enthusiastic. This show could take place possibly as early as fall of 2026 in the museum’s main gallery.
Jury Report (Chris)
The six jurors for the March jurying met twice and accepted 25 out of 44 applicants for festival eligibility. Of 33 clay applicants, 18 were accepted. Of 11 glass applicants, 7 were accepted. A Jury Committee will convene soon to discuss best practices for future juries. Jan suggested limiting future juries to a more manageable number of applicants. Chris feels that the large number was not an issue.
Financial Report (Julie)
Julie reported that we have $171,000 in assets, held in our bank accounts and PayPal. She is working with the bank to get account access for Piper, our festival treasurer.
Guest Artist Talk/Presentation on April 5th (Mari)
On April 5, ACGA hosted a well-attended event featuring visiting artist Adil Writer from India. The event was live-streamed on Instagram and Facebook. Mari expressed her appreciation for all who helped make this possible: Guangzhen “Po” Zhou, Lee Middleman, Iver Hennig, Ren Lee, Sally Jackson, and the Palo Alto Art Center.
The meeting ended at 6:30 p.m.
Next Meeting: Monday, May 19, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom