FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

111 MINNA GALLERY presents

FIRST THINGS FIRST: A GROUP SHOW January 8-31; Opening Reception Thurs, January 8th, 6pm-late

San Francisco— 111 Minna Gallery is proud to present “First Things First”, an exhibition showcasing both well established and emerging talents.The gallery will be hosting an opening reception on Thursday, January 8, 2009 with many of the artists in attendance. The opening is free and open to members of the public 21 and over. Minna Gallery is located at the corner of Minna and 2nd Streets in SOMA, San Francisco’s vibrant arts and nightlife district.

The exhibition will run from January 8 - 31, 2009. Our aim is to present a number of promising young artists side by side with established talent that have both been underexposed in the Bay Area. The collection has been assembled by 111 Minna Gallery Curator Gabe Scott, 111 Minna Associate Curator Jay Howell and former Upper Playground Associate Curator Lainya Magana. A fresh perspective on two-dimensional creations will be represented from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Slovenia and Australia and will encompass painting, collage, architectural design as well as street installations.

 

FEATURED ARTISTS

Consisting of a provocative collection of new works by local and international artists.

 

Robert Hardgrave (Seattle, WA)

Clynton Lowry (San Francisco, CA)

Nicole Hagen (San Francisco,CA)

James Blagdon (New York, NY)

Taska Cleveland ( Los Angeles, CA)

Kelly Ording (San Francisco, CA)

Mario Wagner (Cologne, Germany)

Rafael Sliks (Sao Paolo, Brazil)

Sarah Spitler (San Francisco, CA)

Jacob Magraw (Los Angeles, CA)

Yellana James (Portland, OR)

Ryan Bubnis (Portland, OR)

Rene Almanza (Oaxaca, Mexico)

 

###Established in 1993 in downtown San Francisco 111 Minna Gallery is in the business of Art & Leisure. The gallery showcases a unique blend of local and international artists, world class DJ’s, live performance, and film screenings in an elegantly urban and ever-changing 4,000 square foot space. Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat, 12pm-5pm, Saturday, 1pm-5pm and viewing by appointment. 111 Minna Gallery is located at the corner of Minna and 2nd Street in downtown San Francisco. The Gallery offers a full bar and welcomes ages 21 and over. For more information go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.111minnagallery.com/” \n _blankwww.111minnagallery.com 

Curator Contact: Gabe Scott,   HYPERLINK “mailto:” \n _blank

 

 

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