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John Vias

Jun 01 2013

East Bay Open Studios 2013

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For the 10th year, I’ll participate in Pro Arts’ East Bay Open Studios. I’ll have some new prints and old favorites, plus my book of night photography.

Again this year, I’ll join around 40 other artists in Jack London Square’s Pavilion (the former Barnes & Noble bookstore space). Plus, there will be at least two dozen more artists in Market Hall nearby. Lots to see. So please stop by this weekend or next between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and say hello. If my work moves you, inspires you, or delights your senses in any way, please take some home.

East Bay Open Studios is produced by Pro Arts, an Oakland-based nonprofit that supports the arts within communities by serving the ongoing needs of artists. Open Studios connects the public with over 400 regional artists and is accompanied by the Directory of East Bay Arts. More information and online gallery at proartsgallery.org.

Dec 08 2012

Winter Open Studio 2012

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Ah, fall, my favorite season. On this weekend and next, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., I’ll once again open my studio to the frenzied art-buying public.

Take some of these items home with you to treat yourself or someone you love:

  • Matted prints, framed prints, and even unmounted prints you can present however you like. They come in sizes from 8″×10″ to 32″×40″ and beyond.
  • My first book of night photos, Good Night, Ocean View, in softcover or hardcover

Don’t worry, you’ll have an opportunity during the show to order prints in time for whatever holiday you celebrate. Plus, there are lots of prints on hand to take home with you. And I even ship!

All the best this holiday season. Hope to see you at my studio soon.

Jun 02 2012

East Bay Open Studios 2012

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For the ninth year, I’ll be pleased to participate in Pro Arts’ East Bay Open Studios. I’ll have some new prints and old favorites, plus my book of night photography.

Big news: This year, I’ll join around 40 other artists in the former Barnes & Noble bookstore in Jack London Square. Plus, there will be at least two dozen more artists in Market Hall nearby. Lots to see. So please stop by this weekend or next between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and say hello. If my work moves you, please take some home so you can be inspired by it every day.

East Bay Open Studios is produced by Pro Arts, an Oakland-based nonprofit that supports the arts within communities by serving the ongoing needs of artists. Open Studios connects the public with over 400 regional artists and is accompanied by the Directory of East Bay Arts. More information and online gallery at proartsgallery.org.

Mar 22 2012

“Spring Forward with Art” Group Show

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Five artists—Deb Sibony, Elaine Gerber, Kathleen King, Ellen Markoff, and I—will host a one-weekend show, March 24 and 25, at Studio 1509 (Deb’s studio) in Berkeley, on San Pablo Ave. at Cedar St. Besides my award-winning night photography prints and my book, there will be prints, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and much, much more.

On Thursday, March 22, we’ll host a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. We’ll have food and wine and fun, so come out and join in!

Mar 06 2012

Exhibit at Collector Art Shop

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I’m very pleased to be included in Collector’s group show. Collector is an art shop in Berkeley’s Elmwood neighborhood, on College at Ashby. They carry all kinds of gorgeous 2D wall art, cards, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Really nice stuff. The show runs through April 9.

Dec 10 2011

Winter Open Studio 2011

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I hope you’re enjoying fall and the holiday season. For two weekends in December, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., I’ll once again open my studio to the frenzied art-buying public.

Here are some of the items you can take home with you to treat yourself or someone you love:

  • My first book of night photos, Good Night, Ocean View, in softcover and hardcover
  • Matted prints, framed prints, and even unmounted prints you can present however you like. They come in sizes from 8″×10″ to 32″×40″ and beyond.
  • My Night Photos screensaver is only $20 and makes a unique stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift. Kwanzaa? Solstice? Hey, I’m an equal opportunity gift supplier.

There will still be time during the show to order most prints in time for whatever holiday you celebrate. And there are lots of prints on-hand to take home with you. Plus, I offer domestic and international shipping.

Whew! I better get busy. All the best this holiday season. Hope to see you at my studio soon.

Oct 22 2011

Exhibit and Reception at Domain

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My work has been chosen by a trio of Bay Area art consultants for a three-month exhibition at Domain, a luxury apartment building at 1389 Jefferson St. (at 14th St.) in Downtown Oakland. The exhibit runs through January 22, 2012. Join me for a reception on Thursday evening, December 15, 5–8 p.m. There will be food and drink and merriment. Come out and meet other art lovers, and be sure to say hello.

Jul 26 2011

Excellent Use of Government Funds

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I must say, Alameda County has extraordinary taste in art. For the second time, my work was chosen from a slew of work submitted.

Already, you can experience a huge 32″×40″ print of Overpass 1 in the county recorder’s office in Oakland. This time around, two pieces, Tracks in Field and Silos, were chosen from among 2,300 pieces submitted for consideration. Hmm, does that make me a one-in-a-thousand artist?

Anyway, thank you, selection panel! And congratulations to the other 31 artists whose work was chosen.

Jun 04 2011

East Bay Open Studios 2011

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For the eighth year, I’m happy to be participating in Pro Arts’ East Bay Open Studios. I’ll have some new prints and old favorites. My book of night photography is only $50, and my Night Photos screensaver is $20.

East Bay Open Studios is produced by Pro Arts, an Oakland-based nonprofit that supports the arts within communities by serving the ongoing needs of artists. Open Studios connects the public with over 400 regional artists and is accompanied by the Directory of East Bay Arts. More information and online gallery at proartsgallery.org.

So please stop by my studio between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., say hello, check out my work, and tell me what you think. If it moves you, please take some home so you can be inspired every day.