The 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Regrow June 9, 2012

The 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Regrow
Art Show
Show Runs: June 9 – August 31, 2012
Expressions Gallery
A Fine Arts Gallery in the Ashby Arts District in Berkeley, CA.
2035 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, California

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 9, 6-8 PM.
Join us and the Artists for our Art show opening with music by LaWanda and Greg and
others on Guitar, Banjo, Uke, Washboard, Cigar Box Base, and Gut Bucket. Refreshments served.

The current show entitled: “The 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Regrow,” has amazing artwork by artists who are conscious of the 4 R’s and through their work focus attention on our need to incorporate the 4 R’s in the routine of our daily lives to avoid the possibility of: global warming; glacial melts; pollution of the waters; loss of needed resources, animals and plant life. Much of the artwork in this show uses recycled materials to create the artworks. Various forms of art are in this show: Paintings, Photography, Collage, Printmaking, Sculpture, Crafts, Garden Art, Jewelry, Fiber Arts, Gift Art, Wearable Art, Weavings, Masks, Glass Art, Assemblage, and more.

In addition there is a special exhibit by Berkeley High School Students. All are Students of Annie Chang, Teacher

Featured throughout this show are a number of Free Events:
The Third Friday of each month from 7-9 PM we have Literature and Poetry Readings and Open Mike:

June 15, 2011
Featuring: Connie Beachler and Q. R, Hand

July 20, 2012
Featuring: Bruce Isaacson and Allen Isaacson

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July 27, 2012
Special Book Party and Poetry Reading by Louis Cuneo

August 17, 2011
Featuring: Marvin Hiemstra and Al Auerbach

Other Special Events:
Saturday, July 14, 2012 4 – 7:30 PM– Community Women’s Orchestra will perform in small groups and there will be a wine tasting, cheese and Art Show and sale.

Sunday, August 12, 2012 –Movie Day from 2 PM – 5:30. Come view recently released: “Dancing on A Volcano, The story of Nadja Merino” and her strong family who escaped Nazi internment and came to the US and flourished as Artists.

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Off-Site Shows
“Looking Back and Then Into the Future” through September 19, 2012, Mondays – Thursdays from 9 – 5 PM except on holidays at:
City of Berkeley, Planning and Development Dept, 2nd and 3rd Floor 2010 Milvia St.

“Public Works Month” Show: May 20 – June 14, 2012
1947 Center Street Lobby Gallery, Berkeley, Ca. Open Mon -Thurs 9-4 PM

“People, Places and Things” works by Berkeley Artist, Lawanda Ultan, 1947 Center Street Lobby Gallery, Berkeley, Ca. June 18 – August 2, 2012. Mon – Thus. 9-4 PM except Holidays.

Art Classes for Children and Adults
We offer classes for children and adults in your home, your school, your organization or senior center, at the artist’s studios or here at the gallery. See our flyer for more info (click here) about classes and to sign up. Contact our Educational Coordinator, Marge Essel at 510-548-2617 for more information. We also offer seminars by accomplished teachers and artists in the field and classes for Artists, who need to learn how to take, process, size, attach and send digital images of their artwork. We have classes and equipment for your use through or non-profit Arts and Educational Center. www.expressionsartsandedcenter.com. Care to support our Educational Center, you can make a tax deductible donation or shop for goods you would normally buy on line at www.optoshopdiscounts.com. All proceeds go to support Expressions Gallery Arts and Educational Center: www.expressionsartsandedcenter.com.

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Whether you are a serious collector, someone interested in learning more about art, or just browsing, you are sure to find something of interest at Expressions Gallery.
Expressions Gallery is more than a gallery, it strives to be an integral part of the community and an arts center dedicated to supporting all forms of art.