Cutism @ Grayspace

[announcement from Grayspace below. CCAI extends best wishes to CCAI alumna Sara Gray!]

"There are two major announcements from Grayspace: Moving to cyber space and Cutism Opening Reception, the last exhibition at Grayspace on 26 Cheney Street, May 8 5:30-8:30pm. Don't miss this show!

Due to financial difficulties, the gallery will be closing from our space on Cheney Street at the end of May. Grayspace will become a cyber art space till further notice. I would like to thank everyone who has supported Grayspace in every way from their time, donations, artwork, advice, audience, and sharing in the experience of Grayspace. Also a special thank you to the Reno News and Review for all their coverage on events at Grayspace. Thank you!

This has been an amazing year and I look forward to the future of Grayspace. I will keep the community of Reno informed about the next steps for Grayspace via our website, www.grayspacegallery.com, and email.

Last exhibition at Grayspace at 26 Cheney Street!

Cutism

Grayspace is excited to announce a group exhibition with artists Rebekah Bogard, Ahren Hertel, Jason Huff, and Melissa Jones

Creating cute works of art has been viewed as taboo to some in art culture. This "cute" art creates specific emotional reactions, sweet, colorful, playful, yet at times quite disturbing and stereotypical. Generally we all know what cute is when we see it, however the meaning of cute is different for each person.

Cutism will feature four artists who deal with cuteness in their work. Each artist's work initially draws the viewer in with its cuteness, but as one looks more closely, there either is a disturbing, humorous, or surprising aspect to the piece.

This exhibition will be fun and playful for the viewer, but may shock, surprise, and tickle.

Exhibition Dates: May 8–May 29, 2008

Reception: Thursday May 8, 5:30-8:30pm, come meet the artists!

Gallery Hours: To be announced. Please check website for hours

Location: Grayspace is located at 26 Cheney Street"

The Reno Bike Project

Grayspace Gallery and Holland HQ
We he(ART) Bikes Art Show

The Reno Bike Project presents its second annual bike art show and fund-raiser. Join us at Grayspace Gallery and Holland HQ and enjoy a variety of bike-themed art. Purchase paintings, photos and multi-media pieces from artists such as Ahren Hertel, Chris Carnel, Candace Nicol and many more. Profits help support Grayspace, The Holland Project and the Reno Bike Project, a nonprofit group that encourages cycling in the Truckee Meadows. We will be auctioning off a bicycle rack made by Anthony Alston out of an organ. Support provided by the Sierra Arts Foundation, the Nevada Arts Council and New Belgium Brewing.

When: 6 p.m. Sat., April 26.

Where: 26 Cheney St. Turn east at Recycled Furniture on South Virginia Street; next door to Salon 7.

Details: 786-2346 or 846-0664.

John Yoyogi Fortes at Grayspace

Grayspace
26 Cheney Street
Reno
John Yoyogi Fortes
through April 18

"John Yoyogi Fortes is in a period of transition with his art, questioning both his painting and thought process. In his past work, subject matter drove the content in turn affecting his process.

With this exhibit at Grayspace, Fortes decided to reevaluate the process that has led him further away from his intuitive side. Fortes is now working towards reconnecting with his inner sensibilities as a painter, how he lays images down, how he responds intuitively to the process and where it takes him. Acting on impulse will no longer be diluted or redefined by questioning or making reference to old work."


[image from Grayspace Web site.]