Introductions 2008
A Baker's Dozen of Bay Area Emerging Artists

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, 7-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: September 10 – 27, 2008
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays- Saturdays, 12-4 pm (or by appointment)

ROOT DIVISION
3175 17th Street (at South Van Ness & Shotwell)
San Francisco, CA 94110
www.rootdivision.org
415.863.7668

This exhibition features painting, drawing, photography, prints, sculpture, video, & film by 13 emerging artists living and/or working in the Bay Area. Chosen from over 165 submissions, jurors Kate Eilertsen, Amy Ellingson, & Jack Fischer decided on each artist for both the formal and conceptual strength of the work presented. The goal of Introductions 2008 is to create exposure for emerging artists in San Francisco by showcasing their artwork. This exhibition is part of Root Division’s ongoing Second Saturday Exhibitions Series in which we present a unique event or exhibition opening on the second Saturday of each month. The goal of the series is to present engaging and high quality artwork, thereby nurturing the accessibility & appreciation of Bay Area visuals arts & artists.

Preview the Artwork

Artists:
Joshua Aaron
Mel Davis
Shayla Dopp
Kelly Falzone
Bradley Hyppa
Claire Jackel
Ryan Jones
Dori Latman
Vanessa Marsh
Carson Murdach
Michael Namkung
John Stewart
Ethan Worden

Jurors:
Kate Eilertsen: Acting Director of Visual Arts, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Amy Ellingson: Artist & Professor of Painting, SFAI
Jack Fischer: Owner, Jack Fischer Gallery

ABOUT ROOT DIVISION:
Root Division is an arts and arts education non-profit located in the Mission District of San Francisco. Root Division acts as an ecosystem for artists in that we provide subsidized studio space to working artists in exchange for their service in the organization. While creating opportunities for individuals to develop both creatively & professionally, Root Division promotes creative expression and builds community through having these artists teach art in after school programs, lead adult education classes, and produce special events that showcase local emerging artists. It is in these connections between artistic exploration and public engagement that we spark the powerful synergy between personal inspiration and social change.

Root Division is supported in part by grants from The San Francisco Foundation, Walter & Elise Haas Fund, Potrero Nuevo Fund. The Second Saturday Exhibition Series is sponsored by grants from the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, San Francisco Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund, and the Zellerbach Family Foundation.

For further information regarding events and/or press materials, please do not hesitate to contact Selene Foster at 415.863.7668 or events@rootdivision.org.