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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Art Review Board 2025-10-15 Agenda Packet1 Attachment A PUBLIC ART REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 15, 2025 AT 6:00PM In-Person: SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER LOUNGE 618 B STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA AGENDA Participate Virtually: Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/PARB-10-15-2025 Listen by phone: (669) 444-9171 ID: 814 5896 7407# CALL TO ORDER MINUTES 1. a. Approve regular meeting minutes of April 30, 2025 Recommended Action – Approve as submitted OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION The public is welcome to address the Commission at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within its jurisdiction. Comments may be no longer than three minutes and should be respectful to the community. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2. Special Presentations: NA OTHER AGENDA ITEMS If necessary to ensure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits for the presentations by individual speakers. 3. Other Agenda Items: a. ‘Our Community, Our Story’ mural at the Pickleweed Library Children’s Room Recommended Action: Recommend Approval and advance the proposal to City Council for final review b. Falkirk 2026 Exhibit Schedule Recommended Action: Approve 2026 Falkirk Exhibit Schedule STAFF LIAISON REPORT 4. Staff Liaison Report BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by the Commission members ADJOURNMENT Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Commission less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection online and in the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael, CA 94901 placed with other agenda-related materials on the table in front of the San Rafael Community Center prior to the meeting. 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Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD April 20, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES __________________________________________________________________ Watch the meeting on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kpuu6hx_peg?si=HhrJxaUtesTa0_2z CALL TO ORDER Chair Schauffler called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Merritt Member Sandoval Member Skinner Member Schauffler (arrived at 6:17) Member Zhao Absent: Member Kovalsky Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant Stacey Laumann, Economic Development Program Manager AGENDA AMENDMENTS None. MINUTES 1. a. Approve regular meeting minutes of October 16, 2024. Member Sandoval motioned to approve the minutes, and Member Zhao seconded the approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 16, 2024. AYES: Members: Merritt, Sandoval, Skinner, Zhao NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Schauffler ABSTAINED: Members: Minutes approved as submitted. 2 OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2. Special Presentations: Downtown San Rafael Art District (DSRAD) Update Mr. Veramay introduced Stacey Laumann who presented the Downtown San Rafael Art District update. Staff responded to questions from the Board. Public Comment: None OTHER PRESENTATIONS 3. Other Agenda Items: a. Approval of Future Flow temporary mural at C St. Garage. Jodi Roberts, with Marin MOCA, presented the Future Flow the temporary mural at C St. Garage proposal Staff responded to questions from the Board. Public Comment: None Member Schauffler moved to approve the Approval of Future Flow temporary mural at C St. Garage with a caveat on safety measures, and Member Sandoval seconded the motion. AYES: Members: Merritt, Sandoval, Schauffler, Skinner, Zhao NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None ABSTAINED: Members: None Motion passes. b. Approval of Marin Ventures temporary exhibit at the Al Boro Community Center 3 Craig Veramay introduced Tim Park, with Marin Ventures, who presented the Marin Ventures temporary exhibit at the Al Boro Community Center. Staff responded to questions from the Board. Public Comment: None Member Schauffler moved to approve the Marin Ventures temporary exhibit at the Al Boro Community Center, and Member Skinner seconded the motion. AYES: Members: Merritt, Sandoval, Schauffler, Skinner, Zhao NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None ABSTAINED: Members: None Motion passes. STAFF LIAISON REPORT 4. Mr. Veramay shared that the library renovation is almost complete, and the temporary library is scheduled to move back to the Carnage in July. There will be a celebration on the library lawn on August 1st. The celebration will include the re-opening of the library and 150 years for the City of San Rafael. The Pickleweed Park enhancement project is underway. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony in mid-July. The next meeting is planned for July. As of now there are a couple of tentative projects, but nothing specific currently. Public Comment: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 5. Member Schauffler encouraged everyone to attend the C St. celebration on May 17th. There will also be school performances and a chalk painting related to the mural on the street. She also attended an art advocacy conference in Sacramento. She shared that there is a lot of excitement around art for health. She also went to advocate at the capital and spoke about the art districts and funding. ADJOURNMENT Chair Schauffler adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. 4 ___________________________________________ BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2024 ___________________________________________ CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director PUBLIC ART REVIEW BOARD AGENDA REPORT October 15, 2025 Item #3a TITLE: PROPOSAL TO INSTALL A MURAL IN THE PICKLEWEED LIBRARY’S NEW CHILDREN’S ROOM AT 50 CANAL STREET RECOMMENDATION That the Public Art Review Board recommend approval of the Youth in Arts public art proposal for the installation of a mural in the new Children’s Room at the Pickleweed Library, located at 50 Canal Street. BACKGROUND The City of San Rafael welcomes proposals for the creation and display of public artworks and exhibitions on property that is owned, occupied, or managed by the City. In 2022, the San Rafael City Council approved the formation of the Public Art Review Board (Board). The Board’s responsibilities include providing recommendations to the City Council regarding long-term (greater than one year) public art installations and for approving applications for temporary (one year or less) public art exhibitions. The Public Art Review Board is responsible for reviewing proposals in alignment with the City’s Public Art Review Guidelines, which were established as part of the Public Art Review Process. The Public Art Review Board guidelines include: • Project Readiness • Qualifications • Funding • Community Engagement • Maintenance • Design • Diversity Page 2 of 10 If the Public Art Review Board recommends approval of this proposal, it will be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval. DISCUSSION In January 2025, the City issued a call for applications for organizations to design a mural for the Pickleweed Library Children’s Room (Attachment 1). This mural was intended to be installed as part of the interior renovation of the branch library, which is estimated to be complete in Spring/Summer 2026. Youth in Arts (YIA) was selected to collaborate with youth from the Canal neighborhood to design a mural for the project. The mural, titled "Our Community, Our Story," has been designed and will be printed on vinyl and installed in the library once renovations are complete. The final piece is a collage that integrates acrylic paint, watercolor, colored pencil, and pen. Each artist contributed individual statement pieces, such as the birds, people, and play structure, which were then pasted onto the mural to create a unified design. This process allowed each teen artist to express their unique perspective while contributing to a shared community narrative. For nearly 54 years, Youth in Arts has provided high-quality arts education to students of all backgrounds and abilities. YIA’s mission is to foster creativity and confidence among youth, particularly through their I AM program, which supports emerging artists by providing them with opportunities to work alongside professional artists and engage in community-based public art projects. Through I AM, young artists from Marin, ages 14 to 19, are selected to design and create public art installations that contribute to the aesthetic and cultural vibrancy of their communities. The mural design is complete, and has been reviewed by the Pickleweed Advisory Committee, enabling it to move forward to the Public Art Review Board for review. Pickleweed Advisory Committee members responded with enthusiasm, expressing strong support for the project and appreciation that the artists had personal ties to the Canal neighborhood and were encouraged to incorporate their own ideas into the design. While a couple members asked questions on specific elements, such as the single DNA strand and the airplane, Youth in Arts staff provided helpful clarification on the artistic choices and their connection to the mural’s themes. Overall, the Committee’s feedback was overwhelmingly positive and affirmed the mural’s reflection of community identity and youth creativity. The mural designed by YIA students reflects their collaboration with the Canal neighborhood community and exemplifies the program’s goals of enhancing local spaces while promoting youth voices and creativity. Page 3 of 10 Image: Mural - Our Community, Our Story Process for Developing the Artwork The mural, titled "Our Community, Our Story," was developed through an extensive and thoughtful community engagement process. The Youth in Arts (YIA) team interviews with library staff, local designers, and community members to better understand the role of the Pickleweed Library in the lives of its users. Conversations with librarians focused on how the space has historically been used and how it is expected to function following the upcoming renovation. To further inform the project, the YIA team spent time at the nearby Pickleweed Park, engaging directly with families and children who frequently visit the library. These interactions provided insight into the community’s values, aspirations, and cultural identity. In addition, the team studied nearby public art installations, including murals at Bahia Vista Elementary School and on the exterior of the Pickleweed Community Center. These references helped inspire the mural’s direction and ensure it aligned with the visual language of the surrounding area. About the Artists The mural design was led by YIA’s Visual Arts Teaching Artist, Ali Vaughan, who worked closely with a core group of five teen artists. Four of these artists are San Rafael High School students and past participants of YIA’s Intensive Arts Mentorship Program (I AM). Several of these artists have strong personal ties to the Canal neighborhood, having grown up visiting the center and playing in the park. The design process reflected their lived experiences and their deep connection to the community, ensuring that the mural would resonate with local residents and visitors alike. Project Readiness and Timeline: If approved by the Public Art Review Board, the mural will be reproduced on vinyl and installed in the Children’s Room at the Pickleweed Library (Attachment 3) following the completion of the library’s renovation, expected in the spring or summer of 2026. Page 4 of 10 Project Funding: The City allocated $12,500 for the design and development of the mural. The estimated cost for production and installation at the Pickleweed Library is an additional $2,500. Community Engagement: This project is the culmination of a collaborative partnership between Youth In Arts and the City of San Rafael’s Library and Recreation Department. Maintenance: No maintenance needs or expenses are anticipated for the duration of the installation. Design: The final mural design was crafted to reflect the culture, values, and lived experiences of the Pickleweed community. It incorporates culturally significant symbols, themes of learning and growth, and locally recognizable features to foster a sense of belonging and connection for visitors. Elements such as California poppies, native birds, and illustrations of nearby landmarks, including Pickleweed Park and the Community Center, ground the mural in its physical and cultural context. Imaginative and symbolic motifs are also woven throughout the design. A quetzal, a bird native to Central America, are included to honor the area's significant Guatemalan population. The mural unfolds from a large storybook, symbolizing the role of storytelling and education in shaping vibrant, resilient communities. The narrative flows from left to right, illustrating children in various stages of development, ultimately culminating in the image of a high school graduate walking confidently toward a bright future, represented by the rising sun. Diversity: The mural "Our Community, Our Story" aligns with Diversity guidelines by highlighting the unique, multifaceted identities of community members who engage with the Pickleweed Library. Through extensive community engagement, the mural’s design reflects cultural symbols and local traditions, ensuring that diverse voices are represented. By incorporating elements that acknowledge the area’s culture, as well as local landmarks, flora, and fauna, the artwork fosters a sense of belonging and celebrates the cultural richness of the community. This inclusive approach not only honors diversity but also reinforces the value of education and imagination in shaping a brighter future for all. FISCAL IMPACT None ALTERNATIVE ACTION 1. The Board may request modifications or changes to the proposal. 2. The Board may recommend that the proposal not be approved. Page 5 of 10 Submitted by: Daniel Avalos Assistant Library and Recreation Director Attachments: 1. Call for Proposals 2. YIA Mural Design – Our Community, Our Story 3. Children’s Room Rendering – Mural Location Page 6 of 10 Attachment 1: Call for Applications Call for Applications Pickleweed Branch Library Children’s Room Mural Application Due Date: February 28, 2025 at 5:00pm Page 7 of 10 Overview The City of San Rafael is seeking applications from qualified organizations to develop youth-led artwork for a mural in the Pickleweed Branch Library Children’s Room. Pickleweed Library is located in the Canal neighborhood, a vibrant and diverse area that has traditionally been marked by socio-economic disparities compared to the rest of San Rafael. Pickleweed Library is 2,000 square feet, co-located with the Albert J. Boro Community Center and within Pickleweed Community Park, and serves a local community of over 12,000 residents. The facility is heavily utilized and is an important resource for a predominantly Spanish-speaking community. Project Description Pickleweed Library is scheduled for renovation starting Summer 2025 through Spring 2026. The renovation will include a complete interior re-design of the space to better meet community needs, improve the patron experience, and maximize space. An important component of the project is creating a dedicated children’s room, that includes space for a community mural. The mural will be on a curved wall that is approximately 5’8½” high and 10’ 9½” wide. The artwork will be installed on printed vinyl so that it could easily be updated and refreshed over time. The exact specifications of the installation will be determined in collaboration with the successful applicant. The goal of the mural is to engage and represent the local community and its youth. The City is seeking an organization to lead a collaborative process with Canal resident youth to create the proposed artwork. While the applicant will be responsible for proposing a process to develop the artwork, the City will prioritize applications that engage greater numbers of Canal resident youth, provide for a range of participation opportunities, and a propose a final product developed by youth artists. Project Budget The City has identified a maximum of $10,000 in total project funding, inclusive of the fabrication and installation of the mural. Project Timeline - January 17, 2025: Call for Applications released - February 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm: Pre-application question and answer session (join using this Teams link) - February 28, 2025 by 5:00 pm: Applications due - March 17, 2025: Selected organization announced - August 29, 2025: Proposed artwork due to the City - October 2025: Proposed artwork presented to the Public Art Review Board - November 2025: Proposed artwork considered by City Council - March 2026: Artwork installed Application Process All interested organizations should complete the application form (Attachment 1) and submit it to publicart@cityofsanrafael.org by February 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The applications will be reviewed by Library and Recreation staff and scored based on the following criteria: - Complete and accurate application form (10 points) Page 8 of 10 - Organization qualifications and experience with similar youth-led projects (30 points) - Proposed process and level of engagement with Canal resident youth (45 points) - Proposed project budget (15 points) The City will hold a virtual session to respond to any applicant questions on Wednesday, February 12 at 1:00 pm. To participate, please use this Teams link: Join the meeting now Page 9 of 10 Attachment 2: YIA Mural Design – Our Community, Our Story Page 10 of 10 Attachment 3: Children’s Room Rendering – Mural Location PUBLIC ART REVIEW BOARD AGENDA REPORT October 15, 2025 Item #3b TITLE: 2026 ART EXHIBITOR PROPOSALS FOR FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER RECOMMENDATION: That the Board review art exhibition proposals and allocate Falkirk Exhibit space to selected artists for the 2026 Exhibit season. BACKGROUND: The City of San Rafael operates the Falkirk Cultural Center (Falkirk), located at 1408 Mission Avenue at E Street. The Center is an 11.2-acre property, comprised of an elegant three-story California Victorian historic home, park grounds, and gardens maintained by the Marin Master Gardeners. Falkirk serves as a site of historical heritage, listed on the National Historic Register, and for many, Falkirk Cultural Center plays a unique role within the community of San Rafael. Falkirk programs are coordinated by a City of San Rafael Program Coordinator through the Library & Recreation Department. The City has an agreement with the Marin Master Gardeners through the University of California Regents Marin County Cooperative Extension to operate the Falkirk Greenhouse and maintain several garden plots on the grounds. Falkirk serves as a desirable venue for weddings and other life events and offers a variety of contract classes such as Plein Air painting, watercolors, and other art focused programs and activities. In addition to the previously mentioned programs, Falkirk houses a contemporary art gallery and an educational center for cultural arts. Art Exhibits at Falkirk are popular and an important part of the City of San Rafael’s Public Art Program. Falkirk has exhibited the work of Bay Area collective groups such as the California Watercolor Association, California Society of Printmakers, BayWood Artists, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists, Guerrilla Girls, Terra Linda Ceramic Artists, and many more. The gallery is open to the public during regular hours Tuesday-Friday from 1:00pm-4:30pm, Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm, and during the Downtown San Rafael Second Friday Art Walks. Exhibit hours may be modified due to holidays and/or private event rentals. Most art exhibits include an opening reception that coincides with one of Downtown’s Second Friday Art Walks. Falkirk Art Exhibitions typically attract an average of 200 visitors over the duration of each exhibit. Staff are available during exhibit hours to answer questions, show the facility and grounds, and make the rooms available during art exhibits. Falkirk typically hosts five or six art exhibits each year, depending on availability, size of show, rental schedules, and seasonal schedules. Page 2 of 5 Artist and Exhibit Selection Process The City allocates exhibit space through open Calls For Artists and plans several juried exhibits each calendar year. Juried Shows are curated by City staff and other local artists in the community. City staff reserve the right to finalize all installation decisions including final curatorial decisions, exhibit layout, displays, labeling, confirming required insurance coverage, appropriate security, lighting, staffing during hours of operation, artwork sales, and marketing plans, based on program needs. Historically, Falkirk welcomed exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis throughout the year and didn’t receive a high volume of proposals. Beginning in 2023, the City began an annual Call For Artists and planned exhibits on a calendar year basis. This process has led to an increased volume of proposals and artist engagement. In 2025, the City received 19 proposals for a ‘Call for Artists’ to assign exhibit space. City staff selected two exhibits based on program need, and four exhibits were allocated to eleven (11) different artists or collectives through the PARB process. The Winter Juried Exhibition received 219 entries from 93 Bay Area artists and the exhibition included 99 pieces from 67 artists. Forty-seven students from the Terra Linda Ceramic Artists program exhibited in the spring. 2025 Falkirk Exhibit Schedule • Jan 10-Feb 21 o Winter Juried Exhibition “Memories” • March 14 - April 25 o Terra Linda Ceramics “What Dreams Are Made Of” • May 9 - June 20 o Judith Selby “You Go Girl” o Crash Des Rosiers “Beautiful Heretical” o Mariann Kiraly “Ocean in a Drop” • July 11 – August 22 o GGMA “Women’s Voices” o Patricia Conelly, Marc Marvin & Carolyn Jones “A Pastel Vision-The Bay and Beyond” • September 12 – October 24 o Becky Jaffe “Frozen Impermanence” o Tosya Shore & Pamela Moulton “A Perfect Pairing: San Rafael Through Lens & Brush o Michelle Derviss “Biophilia” • November 7 – December 16 o Chris Mosley “Reflections in Bloom: Glass & Nature Intertwined” o Jean-Marc Brugeilles “Enchanted Universe’’ o Gerald Huth ‘’Hearing the Music” DISCUSSION For 2026, staff have pre-selected three exhibit blocks based on program needs. Three exhibit blocks are available for allocation through the PARB selection process. To fill the Page 3 of 5 available exhibit dates, City staff released a ‘Call For Artists’ in August 2025 which was sent to hundreds of artists, community groups, and organizations, with a deadline of September 22, 2025. The 2026 exhibit schedule of availability is shown below. Table 1 – Falkirk Cultural Center Art Exhibit Schedule 2026 Falkirk Cultural Center Art Exhibit Schedule 2026 Name of Exhibit Opening Reception Date Exhibit End Date Winter Juried Show Group Exhibit Friday, January 9 February 20 Terra Linda Ceramics Group Exhibit Friday, March 13 April 24 TBD Friday, May 8 June 19 TBD Friday, July 10 August 21 Fall Juried Show Group Exhibit Friday, September 11 October 23 TBD Friday, November 6 December 15 Artists were asked to submit a brief application which included examples of the artwork, a description of the exhibit proposal, and bios with any relevant information about the artist(s) or the group they represent. Additionally, artists were asked some supplemental questions about whether they reside or work in San Rafael or Marin County, whether they are willing to comply with the Falkirk Cultural Center Art Exhibit Guidelines (Attachment 1), and whether they would be willing to share exhibit space. The City received 15 high-quality proposals. Because there is limited space available, staff assigned weighted point values to each of the criteria below to assess eligibility and rank proposals: 1. Is the artist willing to comply with Falkirk Exhibit Guidelines? (Required) 2. Is the artist available during at least one of the available exhibit blocks? (Required) 3. Did the artist submit a complete and thorough proposal, including all requested information? (40 pts) 4. Does the artist(s) reside in or create their work in the City of San Rafael? (15 pts) 5. Do staff feel the proposal is logistically feasible? (10 pts) 6. Does the artist(s) reside in Marin County? (10 pts) 7. Is the proposal a group exhibit showcasing multiple artists? (10 pts) 8. Is the artist willing to share the three available rooms during an exhibit block? If so, how many rooms will the exhibit require? (Up to 10 pts) 9. Has the artist or group exhibited at Falkirk in the last three years? (5 pts if no) Based on these criteria, staff determined that all the proposals met initial eligibility requirements. Staff have assigned a score to each proposal but recommend the Public Art Review Board consider all 15 proposals for possible exhibit space during one of the three available blocks of time. Criteria for Proposal Evaluation The artists’ proposals (Attachment 1) demonstrate varying availability, artistic mediums, and room space requirements. To help Staff recommend the Board review the proposals and make a recommendation to City staff to allocate 1 or more rooms to the exhibitors Page 4 of 5 that best utilize the Falkirk exhibit space, best meet community needs, and best align with the Public Art Review Guidelines. Three artists expressed exclusive use of all three galleries and would not want to share the space. All the other artists expressed a willingness to share exhibit space, however, some proposals indicated they may prefer more than 1 room. There are three rooms at Falkirk that could be allocated individually, or artists could be allocated up to all three rooms at the discretion of the Board. The rooms are all located on the second floor of the facility. The East Room is approximately 71 square feet, the Tamalpais Room is approximately 123 square feet, and the West Room is approximately 60 square feet. The size of these rooms is approximate as there is a fireplace in each room, multiple windows, and the rooms are irregularly shaped. Falkirk has 20 pedestals of various sizes for exhibition use. Table 2 – Artist Exhibit Proposal Rankings – Falkirk 2026 Total RFP Points Artist Name # of artist s Proposal Name Primary Medium Galleries requested OK w/ 1 gallery ? Dates of Availability 5/8- 6/19 7/10- 8/21 11/6- 12/15 90 Nikki Contini 1 Illuminated Hearts: Glassworks of Healing and Hope Fused Glass 1 YES X X X 90 Maura Harvey and Family (Father & Grandkids) 7 Paintings & Progeny Father’s artwork, her artwork and explorations of grandchildren 3 YES X X 90 Marin 6 Artists 6 Untitled Painting 3 YES or 2 X X 90 Gail Caulfield, Kay Russell, Rainey Straus 3 Reverie Ceramics, Watercolor, Gouache, Paper, Multimedia 3 NO X 88 New Moon Artists 9 The Color of Her-Story Painting 1 YES X X X 85 Spence Snyder, Hansen, Leib, Abbey, Nguyen, Keller, Burke 7 SPACES: A Shared Perspective Oil, Acrylic 2 YES X X 85 *Second Friday Art Salon 9 Thresholds Mixed media, oil, acrylic colored pencil 1 YES X 85 Adrienne Biggs 1 Untitled Bookagami Sculpture X 78 Bill Russell, John Hersey, Lance Jackson 3 Narratives in Black and White Scratchboard, Plein air landscapes watercolor, digital prints 3 NO X X 70 Ruan Hoe 1 Untitled Oil Painting 2 YES X X X 70 *Marie Krajan 1 Deep Secrets Painting 1 YES X 65 Tiffany Bozic 1 The Fragile Key Acrylic 3 NO X 65 Peter Moen 1 Ordinary People Painting 1 YES X X X 65 John McDonald 1 Untitled Oil Painting 1 YES X 65 Grace Lihn 1 Love Letters to the Ocean Watercolor 1 YES X Preferred date X X *Artist(s) exhibited at Falkirk in 2024 Page 5 of 5 FISCAL IMPACT: Artists are allowed to sell artwork on display at Falkirk, and a ll sales of Artists' work on display at the Falkirk Cultural Center are handled by the City. The City retains a list of the artists’ works and sales prices, along with artist contact information to share with the public and interested buyers. The City will collect and retain gross sales price per piece on display and retain 30% of the gross sales price. The City will remit 70% of the gross sale price per each piece to the Organizer. For exhibits that are conducted virtually only, the City will retain 10% of the gross sales price and remit 90% to the organizer. The Organizer will be responsible for paying the artist's individual commissions from Organizer’s percentage of the gross sale price and is responsible for any sales tax collecting and reporting, retaining a business license, if required, and adhering to all State and Federal laws. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Any other action as determined by the Public Art Review Board Submitted by: Patty McCulley Falkirk Program Coordinator Attachment 1: Falkirk Cultural Center Art Exhibit Guidelines Attachment 2: Artist Proposals #1-#15 Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Nikki Nikki Contini Nikki Contini Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Maura Harvey & Family Maura Harvey and Family Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Marin 6 Artists Marin 6 Artists Marin 6 Artists Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Name/Proposal Contact: Rainey Straus Email: Rainey@raineystraus.net Phone Number: 415-823-3297 Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐ May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐ July 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ✓ November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2026 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? all/3 If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? NO Artist Portfolio Websites Gail Caulfield (https://www.gailcaulfieldart.com/) Kay Russell (https://kayrussell.com/index.html) Rainey Straus (https://www.raineystraus.net/) Art Exhibitions – Proposal for November 2026 Show Title: Reverie We propose an exhibition by three San Rafael-based artists, Gail Caulfield, Kay Russell, and Rainey Straus, whose practices cultivate deep relationships with the natural world. Through painting, sculpture, and installation, our work reflects ongoing dialogue with the ecosystems of Northern California, places we know through close observation and lived experience. Our artmaking honors intimate dialogue with place, the smooth bark of a madrone tree, a waterfall rushing over worn rocks, or the renewal of a fire-scarred trail in Point Reyes translating them into visual form. In times of ecological uncertainty, we are mindful of the solace nature provides and the fragility of these bonds. The philosopher Glenn Albrecht names this experience solastalgia: the grief of witnessing the loss of beloved environments. Our work acknowledges that grief while affirming the wonder and reciprocity still possible in relationship with place. Each artist grounds her practice in place. Caulfield’s ceramic wall reliefs draw from her reverence for trees, their endurance, resilience, and vulnerability. Russell’s layered watercolor paintings and collages emerge from her long connection with the Sierra, combining recollection with evolving observations of familiar landscapes. Straus’s interdisciplinary practice engages Marin and Point Reyes, where she collaborates with ecological processes to create biodegradable installations exploring time, decay, and renewal. Installed throughout Falkirk’s historic galleries, the exhibition will feature paintings, wall-mounted ceramic reliefs, and sculptural installations suspended from the ceiling and arranged on the floor. Together, these works create a relationship between interior and exterior, human-made and natural, fragile and enduring. By sharing what has enriched our lives, we hope to inspire viewers to rediscover their connections to Northern California's forests, waters, and wild places—finding beauty, renewal, and reverence for the living world. Sample Images (See artist websites for additional images) Gail Caulfield (https://www.gailcaulfieldart.com/) Ode to Madrone, hand-built glazed ceramic wall sculpture with wood frame, 49” H x 49” W x 2” D Tree Bark Meditations, hand-built, glazed ceramic wall sculptural tiles 49 H x 49” H x 2” D Detail, Tree Bark Meditations 6” H x 6" H x 2” D Kay Russel (https://kayrussell.com/index.html) Cedar Point Ranch/ 4 Waterfalls Watercolor and gouache 30” H x 18” W Cedar Point Ranch/ Vortex Watercolor and gouache 14” H x 18” W Cedar Point Ranch/ Moss Watercolor, gouache, snakeskin, and thread 18” H x 25” W Rainey Straus (https://www.raineystraus.net/) Spinning Time into Form: Mattering. Cast paper and bioplastic Installation size variable, as shown approximately 6’ H x 7’ W X 24” D Spinning Time into Form: Treeing Bioplastic Installation size variable, as shown approximately 6’ H x 4’ W X 4’ D Spiraling: Spinning Time Papier-mâché Installation size variable, as shown approximately 2’ H x 5’ W X 1’ D Artist Bios Gail Caulfield is a Bay Area artist whose practice explores the intelligence, resilience, and fragility of trees through ceramic sculpture and watercolor. Working primarily with clay, she creates wall reliefs and sculptural forms that honor the tactile beauty of bark and the life-giving presence of forests. Her watercolors extend this inquiry into close-up studies of the natural world, moving between representation and abstraction. Her connection to trees deepened after she encountered the exhibition Trees at Fondation Cartier in Paris where the video of Stefano Mancuso, Italian botanist, awakened her to the sentience and interdependence of forest systems. Since then, Caulfield’s work has focused on translating this awareness into visual form, creating pieces that invite reflection on both kinship and vulnerability in human–nature relations. Caulfield has exhibited her work in group shows throughout Northern California, and in 2023, shifted her professional focus from a long career as a psychotherapist and art therapist to dedicate more time to her studio practice. Earlier in her career, she taught ceramics at San Francisco State University, College of Marin, and the Academy of Art in San Francisco, and was artist-in-residence at the San Francisco Art Institute, Artpark in New York, and at San Quentin Prison through a grant from the California Arts Council. She holds graduate degrees in both art and psychology and is also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Kay Russell is a painter who works with watercolor, gouache, monotype, collage, and thread. Her images are a combination of representation entwined with interpretation. Watercolors are used additively and subtractively, with liberal use of gouache. This painting process allows a conversation between subject and artist, a banter allowing the artist to participate with nature in decisions about line, shape, color, texture, and pattern. Her practice reflects a long relationship with the Sierra Nevada, where she draws observations of rock, water, and light for inspiration. Russell has exhibited widely in local and national venues, including the Triton Museum of Art, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Bolinas Museum, the Crocker Art Museum, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Works Downtown, Falkirk Cultural Center, and the San Francisco International Airport. She has also curated exhibitions and worked in curatorial roles at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the San Francisco International Airport. In addition to her studio practice, Russell has had an extensive teaching career. She is a tenured professor at City College of San Francisco. She has taught at California College of the Arts, UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, the de Young Museum Art School, and Wright State University. She holds an MFA in Painting. Rainey Straus is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice centers on cultivating kinship with the more-than-human world through painting, photography, sculpture, and installation. Her recent series, The Old Growth Project, was exhibited at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and featured in Forest Unseen at the Petaluma Arts Center, The New Geologic Epoch with Ecoartspace, and Art & Ecology at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts. Her upcoming project, Spinning Time into Form, will be presented at Gallery Route One in Point Reyes Station in spring 2026. Straus recently returned from the BigCi Environmental Residency in New South Wales, Australia, and was an artist-in-residence at the Morris Graves Foundation and the Lucid Art Foundation in 2024. Earlier work has been shown at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the San Jose Museum of Art, and the Design Exchange Museum in Toronto. Her practice has been featured in Dark Mountain Journal, Sculpture Magazine, Rhizome, Videogames and Art (edited by Andy Clarke and Grethe Mitchell), the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Jose Mercury News. She holds a BFA in Painting from SUNY Purchase and an MFA in Sculpture from California College of the Arts. GAIL CAULFIELD 132 Woodland Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 846-4452 caulfieldmft@gmail.com www.gailcaulfieldart.com EDUCATION 1980 M.A. San Francisco State University, emphasis in Ceramics. SELECTED ONE PERSON SHOWS 2004 Wiegand Gallery, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA., featured artist. 1990 Lite Rail Gallery, Sacramento, CA. 1988 Claudia Chapline Gallery, Stinson Beach, CA. 1985 Artisans Gallery, Mill Valley, CA. SELECTED GROUP SHOWS 2025 Sausalito Art Center, group exhibit. “Off Center”, Blue Line Arts Gallery, Roseville, CA, juried group exhibit. Marin Coomunity Foundation, Novato, CA, juried group exhibit. Arts Benecia, juried group show. 2024 Belvedere/Tiburon Library, juried group show Transmission Gallery, Oakland, juried group show. Art Works Downtown juried show and members’ show. 2023 Artworks Downtown, juried show and members show. 2022 Art Works Downtown, members’ show and juried show 50:50, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica 2021 Art Works Downtown, members show and juried show. 50:50, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, juried summer art show. Blue Line Arts, International Ceramics Competition. 2020 O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, “Panic”, juried online art exhibit. 2019 Berkeley Art Center, juried annual exhibit. Art Works Downtown, “Small Works Exhibition””, juried exhibit. 2018 Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, “Ingenuity”, juried exhibit. Arts Guild of Sonoma, “Art in the Age of Anxiety”. juried exhibit. Petaluma Art Center, “Art Around Town Exhibit at Petaluma Valley Hospital. 2007 Art Works Downtown, San Rafael. 2005 City Art Gallery, City College of San Francisco, invitational group show. 2003 University of San Francisco, invitational outdoor sculpure show. 2002 Sight and Insight Art Center, Mill Valley, Invitational Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. 1975 to 2001 extensive exhibit information available on request. AWARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1997 Community Arts Grant, Marin Arts Council to create and install a mural at Juvenile Hall, San Rafael, CA. 2024 Wiegand Gallery, Notre Dame deNamur University, Belmont, CA 1993 Graduate endowment Scholarship, College of Notre Dame, Belmont. 1991 to 1993 “Avenue of the Arts”, Belmont, outdoor sculpture installation. 1990 California Clay competition, Artery Gallery, Davis, Best in Show Award. 1989 La Casa del Zorro Hotel, Borrego Springs, CA, permanent installation of life-sized figurative sculpture. 1987 Marin Arts Council Individual Artist’s Grant. Artists Society International Art Competition, San Francisco, two awards of excellence. 1986 Berkeley Art Center, jurors award of excellence. 1980 California Arts Council, Artist in Residence, San Quentin Prison. 1979 San Francisco State Student Art Show, award of excellence. TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE 1989 San Francisco Art Institute, Artist in Residence, Fall semester. 1988 to 1989 San Francisco State University, ceramics instructor. 1987 to 1990. Academy of Art, San Francisco, ceramics instructor. 1987 Art park, Lewiston, NY, Artist in Residence, created and installed life-size Ceramic sculpture 1983 to 1995. Led various ceramics workshops, juror for local exhibits, Slide lecture presentations. 1981 to 1985. College of Marin at Indian Valley College, Novato, ceramics Instructor. 1980 San Quentin Prison, Artist in Residence through a grant from the California Arts Council, taught ceramics classes for inmates. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS 2023 11/15 and 12/20, photos. 2021 11/24, photo. 1992 Sculpting Clay, by Leon Nigrosh, photo and text. 1991 American Ceramics, vol. 9, review by Ken Magri. 1991 Marin Independent Journal, 12/15/91, review by Dan Frost. 1990 Ceramics Monthly, November, article and photo. 1985 to 1990 available on request. KAY RUSSELL kayrus@comcast.net www.kayrussell.com. 278 Bungalow Ave. 17 Woodland Ave., #2 -studio San Rafael, CA., 94901 San Rafael, CA., 94901 415-302-2066 Current position- Artist, instructor of private classes, Kay Russell Studio, 1986-present. Education •M.F.A., majoring in painting and drawing, June 1974, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio •B.S., majoring in art, 1968, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Previous Teaching Experience •Professor: Watercolor, drawing, City College of SF, San Francisco, CA., 1988-2012 •Instructor: Watercolor, University of California, Berkeley Extension, San Francisco, 1986-98 •Instructor: Watercolor, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, Ca., 1986-7. •Instructor: Figure Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, de Young Museum Art School, de Young Museum, San Francisco, Ca., 1979-87. •Instructor: Drawing, Design, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 1976-79. Curatorial Experience •Associate Curator, Art Exhibition Program, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, Ca., 1980-82. •Curatorial Assistant, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1978-80. •Gallery Director, City College of San Francisco, 1998- 2006. Selected Exhibitions •Throckmorton Theater, one person show, Mill Valley, CA. 2025 • Memories, Fallkirk Cultural Center, Juried Exhibition. San Rafael, CA., 2025 • California Watercolor Association, 55th Annual International Juried Exhibition, merit award, Lafayette, CA.. 2025 •California Dreamin’, juried exhibition, Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, CA., 2024 •Accessories, Juried Exhibition, Sebastopol Art Center, Sebastopol, CA., 2023 •Harmonic Materials, Juried Exhibition, Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA., 94901, 2023 •Falkirk, juried winter exhibition, San Rafael, CA.,2021 •Marin Open Studios, pop-up center, Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, CA., 2021,2023, 2024 •Harmony, San Anselmo Cultural Center, San Anselmo, CA., 2021 •Falkirk Winter Annual, juried exhibition, San Rafael, CA., 2021 •Crossing the Divide, juried exhibition, Gallery Route 1, Point Reyes Station, 2020 •Expressions, juried exhibition, Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, CA. 2020 •Sense of Place, juried exhibition, Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA., 2019 •Wall, national juried exhibition, Petaluma Art Center, Petaluma, CA., 2019 •Bartolini Gallery, Marin Civic Center, One person show, Marin County, CA., 2019 •Marin Community Foundation, Juried 25th Anniversary of Open Studio, San Rafael, CA . 2018 • California Watercolor Association, national juried show, merit award, San Rafael, CA . 2017 •Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, one-person show, Mill Valley ,CA. 2017. • Zeitgeist, juried exhibition, Petaluma Art Center, Petaluma, CA., 2017 •Open Studios,1995-2025, Marin County Fair.San Rafael,CA 2016. •Marin County Fair, 1995- 2023 Watermedia.Special Award, San Rafael, CA.,2016 •Camel Cans Chrome Architecture, one person show, San Rafael, ,CA., 2015 • Fire and Water, ArtWorks Downtown, juried exhibition San Rafael, CA.2015 •Recollections,Triton Museum, one-person exhibition, Santa Clara, CA., 2014. •Lakes Basin Review, one person show, ArtWorks Downtown, San Rafael, Ca., 2014. • Shadows, 3-person show with Patricia Ancona , ClaudisTarantino, ArtWorksDowntown, San Rafael, CA., 2013 •Morris Graves/ Kay Russell,Reﬂections from the Lake, Bolinas Museum, Bolinas, CA.. 2012 • Elements, Art Works Downtown, juried exhibition,San Rafael, CA., 2012. •Retrospective/Introspective, Kay Russell, Helen Stanley, and Rodger Jacobsen City Arts Gallery, San Francisco, 2012 •Falkirk Annual Juried Exhibition, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA. ,2012. • Asia Observed, juried exhibition, Marin Art Council, San Rafael, CA, 2011 • Landscape Abstracted, Marin Art Council, San Rafael, CA., 2011 * Geography of Hope, Art at the Cheese Factory, invitational, Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station, CA. 2011. • Small Works, juried exhibition, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA., 2010 •Private Eyes, Artist’s Visions, juried exhibition, Marin MOCA, Novato, CA., 2010 •Falkirk Auction Exhibition, Fallkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, Ca., 2010, 2011, 2012 •Marin County Fair, merit awards, 1st place, 1st in category- San Rafael,1995-2019 •Five Bay Area Painters, invitational exhibition, Bolinas Museum, Bolinas. CA., 2010 •Ways of Seeing, juried group exhibition, Marin Art Council Gallery, San Rafael, Ca., 2010 • Kay Russell, Helen Stanley, Patricia Ancona. three person exhibition, Fallkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA.., 2010   Rainey Straus rainey@raineystraus.net | www.raineystraus.net | 415-823-3297 Education MFA Sculpture, California College of Arts, San Francisco, CA BFA Painting & Sculpture, (SUNY) State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY Selected Exhibitions 2026 (Upcoming Solo) Spinning Time into Form, Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station, CA 2025 Bodies and Borders: Ecologies of Consent, Wead Artists, Online On Land and Longing, Create Magazine Online Exhibition and Catalog Field Notes: Gestures of Becoming, The Thompson Dorfman Invitational, Mill Valley, CA Forest Unseen, Petaluma Arts Center, Petaluma, CA 2024 The Northern California Open, Marin MOCA, Novato, CA, Jurors: Facundo Arganaraz, Mariah Nielson, Lawrence Rinder, Mari Robles, and Donna Seager. The Old Growth Project, Solo Showcase, Marin MOCA, San Rafael, CA 2023 The New Geologic Epoch, Ecoarts Space online exhibition and publication, Juror: Mary Mattingly New Painting, Site Brooklyn Online, Brooklyn, NY, Juror: Rachel Gugelberger Art and Ecology, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA., Juror: Obi Kaufmann, Artist/Author, California Field Atlas and The Coasts of California Alternative Process, The Image Flow, San Anselmo, CA., Juried by Brenton Hamilton, Diane Chung, and Zack Sumner Schomp Some Kind of Nature, Ecoarts Space at FOMA, Santa Fe, NM 2022 Cornucopia, Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA. Small Works, Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA, Juror: Emebet Korn, Director Desta Gallery Out of the Blue: Experiments with Cyanotypes, ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA. Contemporary Botanicals, Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA., Juror: Vanessa Indies, Hashimoto Contemporary 2006-2002 SimVeillance, Edge Conditions, The San Jose Museum of Art, ISEA 2006, San Jose, CA Digifest, The Design Exchange Museum, Toronto, Canada Bang the Machine, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA (Solo) Aphasia, Gallery 364 Hayes, San Francisco, CA Residencies 2025, BigCi, New South Wales, Australia 2024, Morris Graves Foundation, Fortuna, CA 2024, Lucid Arts Foundation, Inverness, CA 1999, The Vermont Studio Center, Johnston, VT 1 Selected Press/Publications 2025 - 2022 Templeton, Petaluma Art Show Inspired By California’s Forest Ecosystems, Petaluma Argus-Courier, Jan 23, 2025 Willis, Barry, A Compelling Group Exhibit at Marin MOCA, Marin Independent Journal, May 13, 2024 Dark Mountain Journal: Issue 22 - Ark and Issue 24 - Eight Fires Unpsychology Magazine: Warm Data Issue 8 (cover and feature) and Imaginings, Issue 9.1 WEAD Magazine Online: Issue No. 13 - The Politics of Empathy Aeonian Magazine, Experimental and Alternative Photography, Online - Issue 6 2012 - 2003 Ho, Yin, “Speaking in Blobjects: A Conversation,” Rhizome Online, February 13, 2012 Clarke, Andy and Mitchell, Grethe, “Videogames and Art,” Intellect Books, 2007 Antonucci, Mike, “San Jose meets the Sims, San Jose Mercury News,” August 5, 2006 Winn, Steven, “It’s Hard to Tell Where Pixels End and Reality Begins,” SF Chronicle, Sept. 6, 2006 Casolari, Pierluigi, “Interview with Rainey Straus and Katherine Isbister,” Videolugica.com Casolari, Pierluigi, “Vista la SimGallery,” Glamour Magazine (Italian edition), Dec. 2004 Cohn, Terri, “Rainey Straus,” Sculpture Magazine, October 2003 Talks 2024, Thinking and Moving with Trees, artist talk and movement practices with Aline Wachsmuth at Marin MOCA, Novato, CA 2021, Dance, Design, and Healing, Dominican College, San Rafael, CA 2005, From Crackers to Culture: Contemporary Game Art, Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA 2004, Panel Discussion, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA 2004, Critical Studies in New Media, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 2004, Digifest, Design Exchange Museum, Toronto, Canada 2004, Games Younger People Play, Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA Grants + Awards 2006, Electronic Arts Project Support Grant 2004, New Voices Winner, Digifest 2004, Honorable Mention, Adobe Emerging Artists Award, Zero One/ISEA: Global Festival of Art on the Edge 2004 1999, Artist Grant Recipient, Vermont Studio Center 2 Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. New Moon Artists New Moon Artists Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals September 22, 2025, for 2026 a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one- 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.B 4. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 July 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026 November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, _________________________ this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. 2 Yes (either of the 2 larger ones) Spence Snyder spencesnyder@gmail.com 415 690 5916 1.A brief, one-peage description of the exhibition explainting the overall theme and scope. This show, "SPACES: A Shared Perspective," expands upon my ongoing body of work, "SPACES." This series explores the intimate and varied environments where art is born, from traditional studios to the more unconventional spaces artists carve out for themselves. This exhibition, however, is a collaboration. I’ve invited the artists featured in my studio portraits to join me, and their work will hang alongside my paintings, creating a dynamic dialogue between our creations. This show is a testament to the rich diversity of artistic practice in the Bay Area. My "studio portraits" reveal the unique, often personal, environments that nurture creativity, while the accompanying artwork offers a glimpse into the diverse styles and subjects these spaces produce. It's a look behind the curtain, showcasing the vast range of work being made here and the equally diverse places where it comes to life. My inspiration for this work is a lineage of artists who have focused on the spaces of creation, most famously Diego Velazquez’s “Las Meninas” which depicts himself in his studio, Rembrandt’s introspective self-portraits within his studio and Van Gogh’s vibrant depictions of his living and working quarters. I am also interested in the interiors painted by more recent artists Antonio Lopez Garcia, Peter Van Dyck, and Carlos San Millan. I aim to continue this tradition in a contemporary context, highlighting the vital role these environments play in the artistic journey. A core intention of this exhibition is to foster a spirit of mutual support rather than competition. The art world can often feel like a zero-sum game, with artists vying for gallery representation, studio space, and recognition. With this show, my hope is to model a different way forward. By coming together and sharing our work, we can support each other's growth, and rise together. The show is a visual representation of how cooperation, not competition, is the path to building a more resilient and supportive ecosystem for all artists. Currently I'm planning this show to be myself and 6 other artists, The number of artists and/or pieces that can be displayed will be affected by the space given. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include Sample images in digital form. Please see my website for the “SPACES” series: www.ArtOfSpence.com and see the work of the other artists on their websites listed on the bios page. Here are a couple of sample pairings of my work with the artist whose space I painted. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposal for 2026 Spence Snyder “Kelly’s Space”, Oil Paint, 24x48”, 2025 Kelly Burke “Ursla”, Oil Paint, 7x5”, 2023 . Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposal for 2026 Spence Snyder “Shannon’s Space”, Oil Paint, 36x24”, 2025 Shannon Abbey “Swainson’s Thrush”, Acrylic, 10x40”, 2025 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or group submitting the proposal. Spence Snyder is a Bay Area native who has been exhibiting work since 2013 in both solo and group shows. His show "Our Nature", shown virtually during the pandemic, was featured in the Marin IJ and spolighted the wild spaces outside his window – paintings of various birds, plants and rocks. The show questioned humankinds’ predilection toward control of the natural world and our stewardship abilities. His 2025 show “Spaces” is a collection of "studio portraits" exploring the diverse environments where artists create and highlights the critical need for affordable Bay Area artist spaces. His painting "Kelly's Space" was named "Curators Choice" in the 2025 Salon at the Triton exhibit at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara. www.ArtOfSpence.com Kirstine Reiner Hansen, originally from Denmark, shows regularly at the Jack Fischer Gallery in San Francisco. In 2012 she received the Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant and was twice a semi-finalist for the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. She has been featured in Juxtapoz Magazine, BloPop Magazine and the Asian Curator as well as in the book ‘Distrupted Realism’ by John Seed, 2019. www.reinerhansen.com Chris Leib is an anthropology graduate that went on to become a fine artist renowned for his depictions of Bonobo chimps, astronauts, cosmonauts and royalty. His paintings are laden with meaning, humor and premonitions of the future while looking to the past. www.chrisleib.com Shannon Abbey is a painter based in Sonoma County where she paints colorful landscapes and wildlife in her backyard studio alongside her trusty companion Mollie. She is inspired by the natural world of the North Bay, combining representation with abstraction. www.shannonabbey.com Cuong Nguyen who started his training as a portrait artist in Vietnam at age 10, creates realistic and moody paintings by expertly using light and shadow. He believes a painting is only successful if he first connects emotionally with the subject, which then allows the viewer to connect with the work. Cuong has been invited to teach around the globe, in places such as China, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Argentina and Mexico and has won many awards for his paintings, including Prix de Pastel at the IAPS’s 2011 Master Circle Exhibition and Grand Prize Award 2010 Pastel Journal Magazine. www.icuong.com Kathyrn Keller is an artist who moves between various styles and mediums, from semi-realism to abstraction. She uses layers of paint and intricate color transitions to create a sense of depth and visual interest, exposing the history of the works' creation. www.kathrynkellerartist.com Kelly Burke is a multidisciplinary artist with a strong design sense, known for her heartfelt self-portraits and a long-standing history of creating evocative cat portraits. Her diverse practice includes oil painting, printmaking, knitting, and ink drawings. www.instagram.com/kmbcinq Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history www.ArtOfSpence.com www.instagram.com/artofspence/ Spence Snyder is a Bay Area native who has been double-dipping in the art world for years. He successfully juggles a thriving commercial illustration and design career with a passionate affair with fine art. Spence has lent his visual wizardry to the likes of EA Games, Intuit, and Yahoo! He has been exhibiting his oil paintings since 2013. Exhibition History 2025 “Spaces” at the Corte Madera Public Library, Solo Show, Corte Madera, CA 2025 Salon at the Triton: 2D Art Exhibition, Juried Selection, “Curator’s Choice”, TritonMuseum, Santa Clara, CA 2024 Northern California Open, Juried Selection, Marin MOCA, Novato, CA 2023 The de Young Open, Juried Selection, de Young Museum, San Francisco CA 2022 Pictures of People, Online Show at the DeYoung Museum, San Francisco CA 2021 Sbragia Tasting Lounge, Solo Show, Sonoma CA 2021 McVarish Gallery “Cat & Bird Show”, group show, Astoria OR 2021 Art on the Avenue, San Anselmo Arts Commission, Solo Show, San Anselmo CA 2021 Triton Museum of Art, Featured Artists Group Show, Santa Clara, CA 2021 Sebastopol Center for the Arts “Black/White and Shades of Grey”, Sebastopol, CA 2021 Villa Marin “Call of the Wild”, 2 person show, San Rafael CA 2020 Hickory Playground “Quarantine Diaries”, Catawba NC 2020 Petaluma Arts Association “Virtual Art In The Park”, Petaluma CA 2020 Art Museum of South Texas “Creative Distancing: An Exhibition of Community Creativity”, video presentation, juried selection, Corpus Christi TX 2020 “Our Nature - A Virtual Show in a Time of Sheltering”, solo exhibition, Mill Valley, CA 2020 Marin MOCA “Left Coast”, juried selection, First Place Award, Novato, CA 2019 Marin MOCA “Content Matters”, juried selection, Novato CA 2019 Art Attack SF “Make Your Mark”, juried selection, San Francisco CA 2018 Marin MOCA “Make Your Mark”, juried selection, Novato CA 2018 “New Paintings of Marin” Group Show at Katy Birds Shop, San Rafael, CA 2018 Marin County Fair, juried selection, San Rafael, CA, Honorable Mention 2018 College of Marin Gallery, “A Case fo r the Figure”, Kentfield, CA 2018 The Cove Magazine “Fire”, juried selection, online show, San Francisco, CA 2017 Marin MOCA “Contemporary Landscape”, juried selection, Novato, CA 2017 Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce “Sticks and Stones” Solo Show, Mill Valley, CA 2017 Marin County Fair, juried selection, San Rafael, CA, 3rd place for Drawing 2017 Gallery Route One “Beginnings”, juried selection, Point Reyes, CA 2016 ICB Artist Residency, Sausalito CA 2016 Marin County Fair, juried selection, San Rafael, CA 2016 Marin Magazine Cover Finalist, San Rafael, CA 2015 O’Hanlon Center for the Arts “Composing Chaos”, juried selection, Mill Valley, CA 2015 Studio Gallery “Tiny Show”, San Francisco, CA 2015 Chroma Gallery "Small Works Show”, Santa Rosa, CA 2014 Marin County Fair, juried selection, San Rafael, CA, Honorable Mention 2014 College of Marin Juried Show, Kentfield, CA 2013 Falkirk Spring Annual, juried selection, San Rafael, CA Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposal for 2026 Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Spence Snyder Group Spence Snyder Group Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. SECOND FRIDAY SALON BIOS & EXHIBITIONS Cathy Bowman cathybowman.com catbow.art@gmail.com Cathy Bowman is an award-winning cartoonist and writer. Her paintings have been shown at the de Young Museum (de Young Open 2023), the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, the Falkirk Cultural Center and other venues. Her painting Queen for a Day is part of the Marin County Library’s art lending program. She has performed her own stories on stage at the Moth, the Marsh Theater and Studio 64 Marin. In addition to the 2nd Friday salon, Cathy is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. To see more of her work visit www.cathybowman.com Exhibitions 2025 Cage Free, Corte Madera Library, Corte Madera, CA (solo show) Student Art Show, College of Marin Fine Arts Gallery, Kentfield, CA 2024 Beauty and Her Shadow, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA (Curated by Craig Coss and Colleen Yee) 2023 de Young Open, de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA (museum curatorial jury led by Timothy Anglin Burgard; Emma Acker, Natasha Becker, Claudia Schmuckli, Laura Camerlengo, Christina Hellmich, Janna Keegan and Hillary Olcott. Artist jurors: Clare Rojas, Stephanie Syjuco, Sunny A, Smith and Xiaoze Xie). Dreams and Nightmares, Marin Society of Artists gallery, San Rafael, CA. (Juror: The Artist Hines) On The Wall, Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael, CA. Inspire, YIA Gallery, San Rafael, CA 2021, 2022 Inspire, YIA Gallery, San Rafael, CA 2019 Walls, Petaluma Art Center, Petaluma CA (juror: Chester Arnold) Inspire, YIA Gallery, San Rafael, CA 2018 The Box Show, Gallery Route One, Point Reyes, CA Inspire, YIA Gallery, San Rafael, CA 2017 Tell Me a Story, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA (juror: Chester Arnold) Annual Student Show, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA (juried exhibition) Fine Arts, Crafts and Photography Show, Marin County Fair (juried exhibition) 2016 Annual Student Show, College of Marin, Kentfield (juried exhibition) Inspire, YIA Gallery, San Rafael, CA. 2015 Inspire, YIA Gallery, San Rafael, CA 2014 25th Annual Children’s Book Illustrators Exhibition, Sun Gallery, Hayward, CA (juried exhibition) 2002 Marin Society of Artists Exhibition, Marin Art and Garden Center, Kentfield, CA (juried exhibition) Heather J. Chamberlain 619-892-0219 h.chamber@hotmail.com Hjchamberlain.com 2024 Beauty and her Shadow, the Second Friday salon, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA Curators: Craig Coss & Coleen Yee Fiber Arts, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA. Juror: Carol Beadle Sculpture and Assemblage: An Exploration, Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, CA. Juror: Jeff Owen 2023 19th Annual Wabi-Sabi Exibit, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA. Jurors: Suzie Buchholz & Yoshi Tome 2017 Solo Exhibition. Around the World: A photographic journey. Back in Action Massage Therapy, Oakland, CA. Education PsyD 2007 Alliant International University (California School of Professional Psychology), Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Father’s Resilience in the Face of Their Child’s Leukemia: A qualitative study BA 2003 Willamette University, Major in Psychology, Minor in Music Select Art Education 2025 Fiber Sculpture, College of Marin 2024 Sculpture II, College of Marin 2024 Beginning Welding, College of Marin 2024 Fiber Sculpture I, College of Marin 2024 Figure sculpture I, College of Marin 2023 Sculpture 1, College of Marin 2023 History &Appreciation of Ancient Mediterranean Art, Santa Rosa College 2023 History of European Art: Medieval to Rococo, Santa Rosa College 2023 Critique and the Creative Process, Berkeley Community College Susan Daniels, Ph.D. Susan has been a K-8 teacher, a camp director, and a professor of education and psychology. The favorite class she taught was “Psychology of Creativity” for teachers and school psychologists. She is particularly interested in creating creative spaces and helping others develop expressions of their own “personal creativity.” As a mixed media artist, Susan’s favorite art language is the language of color, and she enjoys layering, textures, text, and patterns to evoke personal expression of the creative process - spanning thresholds in the process. Susan has exhibited twice at the Falkirk - most recently with the Second Friday Art Salon’s exploration of “Beauty and Her Shadow.” She has had an individual mixed media exhibit at the Loggia Gallery at the Berkeley City Club on “A Muse in the Garden.” She will have her second individual exhibit at the Loggia Gallery with a working title of “Oh, Flower, What Message Do You Hold?” - a mixed media exploration of design, patter, color and text. Nicole Grace Forestier Nicole Grace Forestier is an artist working and living in the Bay Area, California. Born in San Francisco and growing up in the countryside of Napa Valley, she started creating art as soon as she could hold a crayon in her hand. Her earliest memories consist of holding a paintbrush, the smell of Elmer's glue in the air, and the floor covered in glitter. At a young age she was captivated by storytelling and creating fictional worlds, then bringing them to fruition through her art. She uses mixed media, including different types of painting and drawing, to create her art. She continued her practice through High School in Mill Valley and later at College of Marin, where she gained her Associate’s degree in Fine Art. While at College of Marin, she participated in exhibitions and publications. She went on to UC Berkeley, where she earned an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree, designing a course of study that combined the studies of politics and philosophy with art history. During this time, she was a part of a group exhibition at the Falkirk Gallery. As of late, her artistic attention is focused on themes related to identity, memory, and as always, nature and the mystical. Overall, the goal is always to create art that will make the viewer feel something. Going forward, she is excited to be included in the ‘Emerging Artists’ program at the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival and have her art in a booth this Fall. Shows: ● Future: Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, ‘Emerging Artists’. September 20-21 2025. ● ‘Beauty and Her Shadow’ Exhibition, November 8–December 13 2024. Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA. ● Published in the College of Marin Literary Magazine, Spring 2023. ● Student Show, College of Marin Gallery. Spring 2023. ● Fairfax Library Exhibition, September 2022. Organized by the College of Marin Art Club. ● Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival. Volunteered every year from 2017 to 2019, then 2021-2023. Showed my art from 2017-2019. Maeve O’Sullivan Maeve is an artist living and working in the Bay Area. She has studied at San Francisco State, Université Aix Marseille, and College of Marin graduating with degrees in Sociology, French, and Fine Art. Working primarily in figurative oil painting, her portraits express human feelings that encourage the viewer to understand and connect from a place of depth within themself. She is especially interested in confronting depictions of women-as-muse in the history of European oil paintings. Through her work, she examines the effects of these images on the female psyche and challenges cultural understandings of femininity. Unlike traditional depictions of the objectified nude, her portraits of women meet the viewer’s gaze with awareness—expressive, self-possessed, and resistant to being reduced or projected upon. Exhibitions 2025 Waste, Marin Theatre, Mill Valley, CA 2024 Beauty & Her Shadow, The Falkirk Cultural Center, Tamalpais Gallery, San Rafael, CA Private Showing, Fine Arts Gallery, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA 2023 The de Young Open, de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA (museum curatorial jury led by Timothy Anglin Burgard; Emma Acker, Natasha Becker, Claudia Schmuckli, Laura Camerlengo, Christina Hellmich, Janna Keegan and Hillary Olcott. Artist jurors: Clare Rojas, Stephanie Syjuco, Sunny A. Smith, and Xiaoze Xie) 2022 Paintings on Found Stone, Plaster, and True Gesso, College of Marin Fine Arts Art Club Show, Fine Arts Gallery, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA All About Dogs, Cass Ceramics Studio, Albany, CA Physical and Emotional Form, Fine Arts Gallery, College of Marin, CA Publications 2022 Open Ceilings Magazine, Winter 2023: After Hours Esther Riesenberg 510-688-7865 estherrye@gmail.com 2024 Beauty and her Shadow, the Second Friday salon, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA Curators: Craig Coss; Coleen Yee 2023 Pulse of painting, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA Curators: Craig Coss Education: BA Occupational therapy, Melbourne Australia Select Art Education 2025 Painting, College of Marin 2024 Painting, College of Marin 2023 Life Drawing, College of Marin 2023 Water color, College of Marin 2023 History of European Art: Medieval to Rococo, College of Marin 2020 Water Color III, College of Marin 2017 Drawing and Composition II, College of Marin 2017 Water Color II, College of Marin 2016 Drawing and Composition I , College of Marin 2016 Water Color I, College of Marin Sarah Shockley shockleynlp@gmail.com 415-521-8408 Sarah worked in watercolor earlier in her life, but had to stop painting due to a very painful, debilitating condition that restricted the use of her hands and fingers. After a number of years, she slowly return to art as an avenue of self-discovery and healing. She started with Drawing and Composition in 2017, then took her first painting class with Chester Arnold in 2018 and fell in love with oil painting. She went on to complete her AA in Art at College of Marin in 2023. Exhibitions 2024 Beauty and her Shadow, the Second Friday salon, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA Curators: Craig Coss; Coleen Yee 2023 Pulse of painting, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA Curator: Craig Coss Wendy Walter Painter (707) 685-2821 wendywalterstudio.com At the heart of my work lies a deep-seated fascination with the beauty of nature. I am constantly inspired by the world around us. My paintings are influenced by nature, her emotions, and inner thoughts that are continually growing and evolving. Motivation stems from continued exploration, observing the multifaceted aspect of nature and life. My current artistic expression in painting represents the culmination of my diverse life experiences. This journey has taken me from studying at the American Academy of Art to traveling across Europe, Mexico, and the Far East. Additionally, my professional endeavors as a stylist in the film and print industries, alongside my work as an interior designer, have profoundly influenced my creative vision. Art is more than just a medium for self-expression; it’s a way of seeing and experiencing nature, it’s universal creation and a way of connecting with others on a deep, personal, meaningful level. Experience 2019-present, Artist, painter 2007-2022 Interior Designer, principal 1985-1999 Stylist, film industry Education 2025 Richard Blades, Painting, instructional course, Atmospheres (online course) 2023 Gordon Studer, Abstract painting workshop 2022/23 Nicholas Wilton, Creative Visionary Program, Painting (online course) 2021 Ken Elliott, Private painting lessons (online) 2020 Stanford University, continuing education (online course) Painting 2019 College of Marin, Painting, Craig Coss, professor 2005-2007 Santa Rosa JC Interior design studies 2001-2005 Santa Rosa JC Art and design certification 1987-1989 American Academy of Art, Fundamentals of Design Exhibitions 2025 ParkPoint Athletics, solo show, Sonoma, CA Vintage House, Sonoma, CA 2024 Beauty And Her Shadow, Falkirk, San Rafael, CA Gehricke Winery (3 Badge), solo show, Sonoma, CA Glimpse, Art Guild, Sonoma, CA -Juried show A Gathering of Color, Falkirk, San Rafael, CA -Juried show Napa Art Walk, Napa, CA Sonoma Art Walk, M.Lowe, Sonoma, CA 2023 Parkpoint Athletics, solo show, Sonoma, CA 2022 Sonoma Inspired, Sonoma CA 2022, CAKE, Cami Vineyards, Calistoga, CA Colleen Yee 35 Truman Drive, Novato, CA 94947 Cell: 510 377 5150 cyee625@gmail.com OBJECTIVE Enter artwork into Falkirk 2026 show Education College of Marin - 2016 – 2023 Associates of Art Automotive Technology Certificates Laney College – Continuing Education: 1990 - 1992 Diablo Valley College – Construction Management: 1987 - 1989 Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo – Graphic Communication: 1983 - 1987 UC Davis – Graphic Arts: 1980 - 1983 Work Experience College Of Marin Art Gallery Fall 2023 09/01/202 – Fall 2024 05/31/2024 Gallery Assistant Property Manager - Tricon Development Oakland CA - 2000 - 2016 Property development, bookkeeping, rental management, coordinator with city, state and county and utility companies. Managed Homeowners’ Associations: Tennyson Homes, St. Anton Homes, and Park Blvd Facility Management Assistant BPS – Blueprint Services Oakland CA - 1996 – 2000 Take orders, coordinate pick up, production and delivery of orders. Submit billings, order materials. Studio Blue - 1988 – 1996 Large and small document printing, photo technician, driver and logistical coordinator. Oakland Museum -1983 Summer Internship Internship in graphics department – Display, preparation of stands, office work Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Second Friday Art Salon Second Friday Art Salon Second Friday Art Salon Second Friday Art Salon Falkirk Exhibit Proposal Adrienne Biggs, BOOKAGAMI (preferred exhibit dates November – December 2025) Link to my submission: https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/sanrafaelca/2025/0 7/RFP-2026-Art-Exhibitions-FILLABLE.pdf Overall Theme & Scope: This unique exhibit will feature dozens of hand-folded book sculptures created by longtime San Rafael resident Adrienne Biggs, who calls her creations Bookagami. Her inventive and meditative practice of folding books repurposes forgotten or discarded pages into whimsical three-dimensional masterpieces that offers books a renewed relevancy with an aspirational nod toward sustainability and the Circular Economy movement. Adrienne has hand-folded more than 600 Bookgami, the majority of them right here in San Rafael. Her Atlas, 1963: You Are Here won First Place Blue Ribbon at the 2024 Marin County Fair, and her Bug-a-Gami totem won Third Place in 2025. Her first two- month public art show was in 2024 at Town Books in San Anselmo and her two- month show at Marelli's in downtown San Rafael runs through October, 2025. She was interviewed about her background, life and Bookagami work for a two- page feature article in the September 11, 2025 issue of the Pacific Sun, the nation's longest running weekly newspaper with a 20,000 circulation throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. Article is here: https://pacificsun.com/into-the-fold- bookagami-transforms-pages-into-sculpture/ If chosen for an exhibit at Falkirk in November and December 2025, it would be very easy to transport and transition the artworks from their current exhibit at Marelli's on Fourth Street (which ends October 31) to Falkirk! Samples in Digital Form: I will attach images to an email and send it to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org, as instructed above. You can also see many Bookagami images on Instagram @IntoTheFoldBookagami. Artist Bio: San Rafael resident ADRIENNE BIGGS is a second-generation Californian, lifelong violinist, and former book publishing professional. She holds a BA in Humanities and Violin Performance from Pepperdine University and has lived in Marin since 1995. She has always been in love with books, especially when re- envisioned as literary artwork. After raising her daughter and while continuing to build multiple successful small businesses in Marin, since Spring 2024 Adrienne has created more than 600 unique “Bookagami” (as she calls them). Her Atlas, 1963: You Are Here won First Place Blue Ribbon at the 2024 Marin County Fair, and her Bug-a-Gami totem won Third Place in 2025. Her first two-month public art show was in 2024 at Town Books in San Anselmo and her two-month show at Marelli's in downtown San Rafael runs through October, 2025. Adrienne has hosted multiple public and private Bookagami Social Events and Workshops in Marin since 2024, with the goal of fostering artistic inclinations within this community while rescuing books from landfill by repurposing these common two-dimensional objects into three-dimensional works of art that people of all ages can enjoy, create, and share. Media: https://pacificsun.com/into-the-fold-bookagami-transforms-pages-into-sculpture/ Contact: IG @IntoTheFoldBookagami AdrienneBiggs.com/art adybiggs@gmail.com Txt 415-987-2559 BOOKAGAMI! Hand-folded altered books by Adrienne Biggs San Rafael resident ADRIENNE BIGGS is a second-generation Californian, former book publishing professional, and lifelong violinist. She holds a BA in Humanities and Violin Performance from Pepperdine University and has lived in Marin County since 1995. She has always been in love with books, especially when re-envisioned as literary artwork. After raising her daughter and while continuing to build multiple successful small businesses in Marin, Adrienne has created more than 600 unique “Bookagami” (as she calls them). In 2024, her Atlas, 1963: You Are Here won First Place Blue Ribbon and in 2025 her Bug-a-Gami totem won Third Place at the Marin County Fair. Her first two-month public art show was in 2024 at Town Books in San Anselmo, and a semi-permanent installation can be seen at Pint Size Lounge, 1615 Fourth Street (at G Street), in downtown San Rafael’s vibrant West End. Adrienne offers public and private Bookagami Social Events in Marin, with the goal of fostering community while also rescuing books from landfill by repurposing these common two-dimensional objects into three-dimensional works of art that people of all ages can enjoy, create, and share. www.AdrienneBiggs.com/art IG @IntoTheFoldBookagami Txt 415-987-2559 adybiggs@gmail.com WHAT IS BOOKAGAMI? Book Folding is a global art genre. I call my creations “Bookagami”. No glue, no scissors, no stress. Every piece takes up to three hours to complete (I’ve folded nearly 700 so far). Each one is hand-folded here in Marin. Most of the books are rescued from local free boxes and landfill. Making Bookagami makes me happy. Instagram: @IntoTheFoldBookagami #Bookagami Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Adrienne Biggs Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Bill Russell Bill Russell John Hersey Lance Jackson Ruan Hoe, A San Rafael Based Artist 1. Artist Portfolio: Instagram: Ruan Hoe 2. Description of the Theme and Scope of the Exhibit: In this exhibit, I am sharing my work from recent years. As a representational landscape and figurative painter, I made efforts along the traditions of Realism to present intimate connection I made with the land I live on and the people I surround myself with. The more I look around, the more I find what a fortune and what a privilege I have to live on this land. For me, making art from her is my way of paying tribute to the land and her people. The exhibit also includes work inspired by my domestic and foreign travels. From my view, many of the compositions were from the scenes so beautifully presented themselves that begged for being painted. Many times I found myself not up to the tasks. But I cannot help but giving my voice (my brushes) a best try! Any outcome from the effort is a personal statement! 3. Bio: Drawing and painting was part of his formative years in life, Ruan started his art career as a watercolorist 20 years ago. Since then he has won top prizes in juried shows. Many of his works are privately collected. Ruan has since broadened his horizon by painting in other medium. With solid foundation in draftsmanship and composition, now his main media is oil with landscape and figurative work. Ruan was juried exhibiting artist member of California Art Club, California Art League and Valley Watercolor Society. 4. Resume/Art History: Juried Membership: California Art Club; California Art League; Valley Watercolor Society Selective Exhibits and Prizes Solo Exhibit at Corte Madera Public Library, March 7 – April 18, 2024 “Tuscany Village View from Top of the Hill” in 6” Square On-line Exhibit at Randy Highbee Galllery, November 2022-January 2023 Solo Exhibit at Aroma Cafe, San Rafael, March 20 – May 5, 2022 'Dosing Off – a Self Portrait' and 'Trail Head to Sun Valley' with Pulse of Painting Exhibition at College of Marin, California, January 30 – Feb 28, 2022 'Watermelon Stand on High Desert' Art Matters Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, California, March-April, 2020 “Getting Ready for Another Day” Watercolor, Monthly Exhibit at Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, California, November 2019 “A North Bay View from Robert Dollar Trail“ and “Bikers at Presidio” Bay Area Parks, Outdoor Treasures at Firehouse Arts Center, July 2019 'Blue House on Pacific Ave' California Art Club's City by Bay Exhibit, Studio Gallery, SF, March 18-April 5, 2019 'Golden Glow at Joshua Tree' California Art Club, Art Between the Lines Exhibit, Peninsula Museum of Art, April 29-July 8, 2018; ‘Lazy Afternoon in Venice’, First Place Prize, (cash prize $300). California Art League ‘Glow’ Gold Medal Exhibit, October 2017; ‘The Yellow House in Venice’, Special Honor, Valley Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit, April 2017; ‘La Solute’, Honorable Mention, Valley Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit, March 2016; ‘High Noon Under the Bridge’ Honorable Mention, Valley Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit, 2015; ‘The Village Up the Hill’, Top Honor (Cash prize $150), Valley Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit, April 2014; 'The End of the Russian River', Honorable Mention; Valley Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit, April 2013; ‘Looking Back at the Road’, Top Honor, Valley Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit, April 2012 Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Ruan Hoe Ruan Hoe Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 202 6 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com Falkirk Application 2026 www.mariekrajan.com Deep Secrets 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com Creative Concept: Deep Secrets My latest collection of paintings was born out of my love and admiration of the Pacific Ocean. Coral reefs are among the greatest natural wonders of the world. They come in a seemingly infinite array of shapes and colors and teem with life. These qualities gave me the freedom to experiment with abstract graphic elements and a strong color palette helped me capture their amazing beauty. About coral reefs... Coral reefs are fragile ecosystems, and even a slight change in their marine habitat could drastically impact the corals, and other marine life too. One of the main threats to the reefs is climate change. As global warming occurs through out the world, the ocean waters will also start to get warmer. Even 2 degrees Celsius change in the water can have a massive impact on the corals. The corals can feel this slight change and will start to feel stressed, and their first natural reaction is to expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae since this algae is not a part of them. The corals at this stage are now hopeless without their symbiotic partner, and will not be able to survive without our intervention. Around 30 – 40 % of all corals reefs have been destroyed in the past fifty years due to human activity, and unless we change, the reefs will continually get damaged, until they cannot recover anymore. But of course, humans are not the only threat to the reef (even if they are the biggest threat), nature also has ways that it damages the reefs. Powerful winds from hurricanes and cyclones can smash corals, and extremely intense storms can also break them down. But all these natural disasters only last for so long, and corals will soon be able to recover and grow back once more. However, if the human activity doesn’t change its course, the fantastic beauty of coral reefs and thousands of species will be lost forever to future generations. We need to remind the public daily of this danger and possible tragic loss. Background I’m a graduate of School of Art and Design in Uherske Hradiste, Czechoslovakia, where I studied painting. I continued my studies at University of F. Palacky in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia, where I studied Art and Czech literature. I graduated with Masters’ Degrees in both, Art and Literature. After the graduation I left Czechoslovalia and emigrated to United States. I was extremely lucky that I could apply my art education to a professional career in this country. For 38 years, I worked for several great NYC advertising agencies as an art director. I started to paint again about 20 years ago. I participated in many group exhibitions, but I also had solo shows. I moved to California in 2016 when joined Marin MOCA and Art Works Downtown. MARIE KRAJAN Art Resume I spent my formative years in the former Czechoslovakia and studied painting at the School of Art and Design in Uherske Hradiste. Upon graduating, I continued my studies at the University of F. Palacky in Olomouc where I majored in Art and Czech literature. I emigrated to the U.S. in 1972. Here, I built a career in advertising as an art director at various well known New York City ad agencies. While in New York, I painted portraits but preferred landscapes and floral still lives. Several years ago, I moved to California where I’m endlessly inspired by the sun, landscape and lively art scene. Recently, I’ve embarked on a new path of greater creative freedom through abstract expression. I’ve participated in numerous exhibitions in New York and now in California, centered in Marin County. In 2019, I created the Deep Secrets Series, celebrating coral reef habitats. With their seemingly infinite array of shapes and colors, teeming with life, the beauty and diversity of the coral reefs provided me with the freedom to experiment with abstract graphic elements and a strong color palette. In 2020, I was working on a series of paintings originally inspired by the Northern Lights, nature’s light show and a beautiful display of colors and shapes. These paintings represent an important step towards abstract expressionism. I hope the viewers will be excited by the selection of colors and drawn in by the free-flowing shapes and overall harmony. In 2021, I began work on a series using geometric shapes and water-based acrylic sprays, with various shapes cut out of paper. Going back to basics! As a designer, I enjoy composing the image shape by shape, adding one color at a time without feeling the need for a clear vision of the final result. It’s great fun! 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com EXHIBITIONS RED, YELLOW AND BLUE, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA, May-June 2025 THE SMALL WORKS, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA, December-January 2024-5 FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER, Dreams, solo show, San Rafael, CA, November-December MOS HOLIDAY SHOWCASE, San Rafael, CA, November-December MOS AUTUMN SHOWCASE, San Rafael, CA, October-November MARIN OPEN STUDIOS 2024, April 30 - May 8 PASTEL PANACHE ART WORKS DOWNTOWN, San Rafael, CA, April-May 2024 GALLERIUM: WAR AND PEACE, online and publication, May 2024 GALLERIUM: CIRCLES, SQUARES, TRIANGLES, online and publication, December 2023 BEYOND-ART WORKS DOWNTOW, Aug. 4-ASept. 18, 2023. Bay Area artists TERAVARNA (Art Show International, online exhibition) ABSTRACT 9, June 2023 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and magazine, June 2023 GALLERIUM: GARDENIA, online and publication, May 2023 GALLERIUM: WINGS, online and publication, May 2023 LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, Gone Wild, April 2023, online exhibition GALLERIUM: EXTINCTION, online and publication, April 2023 GALLERIUM: KINGDOM ANIMALIA, online and publication, February 2023 COLORIUM INTERNATIONAL Online Group Exhibition, April-May 2023 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and magazine 2022 issues: May, October, December 2022 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and magazine 2023 issues,February-March TERAVARNA (Art Show International, online exhibition) COLOR 5, March 2023 GALLERIUM: SHAPES AND COLORS, online and publication, February 2023 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- WATER-online exhibition, winner, January 2023 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- COLOR 4-online exhibition, winner, November 2022 DIVERSIA - SCENIC 22 - Landscape, Magazine Fall 2022 AROMA CAFE, San Rafael, CA, October-December 2022 Solo show LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, ABSTRACT ART, October 2022, online exhibition ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- PORTRETS-online exhibition, winner, October 2022 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- ABSTRACT-online exhibition, winner, July 2022 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- LANDSCAPE-online exhibition, June 2022 KINGDOM ANIMALIA - Diversia, 2022 exhibition, June 2022 LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, WOMEN IN ART, JULY 2022, online exhibition DIVERSIA - UN CALENDAR - MAY 2022, online EXHIBIZONE SOLOS, International online exhibition, COLORS OF FALL, May 2022 MARIN OPEN STUDIOS 2022, April 30 - May 8. My art featured on cover of all advertising LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach, CA, LANDSCAPES AND SEASCAPES, 2022 online gallery how CABRILLO GALLERY, NATURAL HABITATS, online gallery show, Jan–Feb, 2022 EXHIBIZONE SCENIC, International online exhibition - Dec. 2021-Jan. 2022 FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER, San Rafael - National Winter Jurried Show, Jan. 2022- Feb.2022 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and print - June, August, October 2021 issues I WANT TO BELIEVE (BIAFARIN online group exhibition and print), Nov-Dec. 2021 DIVERSIA: PEACE International online group exhibition, Sept. 10-Oct.15, 2021 ABSTRACTED, ART-FLUENT, International competition, online exhibit, September 2021 CONNECTION, ART-FLUENT, International competition, online exhibit, August 2021 LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, TEXTURES 2021, online exhibit, August‘21 2021 DIVERSIA: NATURE, International online group exhibition and print, June 2021 CALLING OF BIRDS, The Elisabeth Jones Art Center, Portland, Oregon, May 6th - July 25, 2021. National competition. OF THE EARTH, ART-FLUENT, International competition, online and print, 2021 DEEP SECRETS, MARIN MOCA Solo show, Feb.- April, 2020 DEEP SECRETS, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, Solo show, March 2019 Member of Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA, since 2018 Member of Marin Museum of Modern Art since 2016 (Member exhibitions 2017-2023) Marin MOCA Juried exhibitions (Light, Color Works, Transcend, Winter Solstice) 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com NEW YORK Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY, Winds of the Hudson, Solo show, 5/2014 The Back Room Gallery, Beacon, NY, 2010- 2014 Galerie Zlin, Zlin, Czech Republic, Solo show, May 2013 Piermont Flywheel Gallery, Piermont, NY , Attitude–Group show, December 2012 Ossining Free Library, Ossining, NY, Manhattan theme, Group show, Sept. 2012 Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY, Sessions with Vivaldi, Solo show, June 2012 The Back Room Gallery, Beacon, NY, 2007- 2012 Artists in the Kitchen, New York, NY, May 2010 Marion Royael Gallery, Beacon, NY, May 2010 The Driftwood Gallery, Peekskill, NY, 2005-8 The Sunflower Show, The Flatiron Gallery, Peekskill, NY, Winter 2006 4th Annual Women Artists of the Hudson Valley, April 2005 The Spirit of the Hudson Valley, Museum of the Hudson Highlands, November 2004 22nd Annual Exhibit, Photographers of Northern Westchester, April 2004 Third Annual Women Artists of the Hudson Valley, Museum of the Hudson Highlands, April 2004 New Castle Art Gallery, New Castle, Pennsylvania, May 1997 Bruised Apple Gallery, Peekskill, New York, September 1996 Marsh Gallery in Mount Kisco, New York, June 1996 Cold Spring Art Festival, Cold Spring, New York, April 1996 American Lung Association, Greenwich, Connecticut, November 1988 Theatre of Musical Arts, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia, 1970 and 1971 Published author of 2 children’s books (Czech Republic, 1998) 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com EXHIBITIONS RED, YELLOW AND BLUE, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA, May-June 2025 THE SMALL WORKS, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA, December-January 2024-5 FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER, Dreams, solo show, San Rafael, CA, November-December MOS HOLIDAY SHOWCASE, San Rafael, CA, November-December MOS AUTUMN SHOWCASE, San Rafael, CA, October-November MARIN OPEN STUDIOS 2024, April 30 - May 8 PASTEL PANACHE ART WORKS DOWNTOWN, San Rafael, CA, April-May 2024 GALLERIUM: WAR AND PEACE, online and publication, May 2024 GALLERIUM: CIRCLES, SQUARES, TRIANGLES, online and publication, December 2023 BEYOND-ART WORKS DOWNTOW, Aug. 4-ASept. 18, 2023. Bay Area artists TERAVARNA (Art Show International, online exhibition) ABSTRACT 9, June 2023 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and magazine, June 2023 GALLERIUM: GARDENIA, online and publication, May 2023 GALLERIUM: WINGS, online and publication, May 2023 LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, Gone Wild, April 2023, online exhibition GALLERIUM: EXTINCTION, online and publication, April 2023 GALLERIUM: KINGDOM ANIMALIA, online and publication, February 2023 COLORIUM INTERNATIONAL Online Group Exhibition, April-May 2023 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and magazine 2022 issues: May, October, December 2022 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and magazine 2023 issues,February-March TERAVARNA (Art Show International, online exhibition) COLOR 5, March 2023 GALLERIUM: SHAPES AND COLORS, online and publication, February 2023 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- WATER-online exhibition, winner, January 2023 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- COLOR 4-online exhibition, winner, November 2022 DIVERSIA - SCENIC 22 - Landscape, Magazine Fall 2022 AROMA CAFE, San Rafael, CA, October-December 2022 Solo show LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, ABSTRACT ART, October 2022, online exhibition ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- PORTRETS-online exhibition, winner, October 2022 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- ABSTRACT-online exhibition, winner, July 2022 ART SHOW INTERNATIIONAL- LANDSCAPE-online exhibition, June 2022 KINGDOM ANIMALIA - Diversia, 2022 exhibition, June 2022 LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, WOMEN IN ART, JULY 2022, online exhibition DIVERSIA - UN CALENDAR - MAY 2022, online EXHIBIZONE SOLOS, International online exhibition, COLORS OF FALL, May 2022 MARIN OPEN STUDIOS 2022, April 30 - May 8. My art featured on cover of all advertising LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach, CA, LANDSCAPES AND SEASCAPES, 2022 online gallery how CABRILLO GALLERY, NATURAL HABITATS, online gallery show, Jan–Feb, 2022 EXHIBIZONE SCENIC, International online exhibition - Dec. 2021-Jan. 2022 FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER, San Rafael - National Winter Jurried Show, Jan. 2022- Feb.2022 ARTISTONISH MAGAZINE online exhibition and print - June, August, October 2021 issues I WANT TO BELIEVE (BIAFARIN online group exhibition and print), Nov-Dec. 2021 DIVERSIA: PEACE International online group exhibition, Sept. 10-Oct.15, 2021 ABSTRACTED, ART-FLUENT, International competition, online exhibit, September 2021 CONNECTION, ART-FLUENT, International competition, online exhibit, August 2021 LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY, Laguna Beach CA, TEXTURES 2021, online exhibit, August‘21 2021 DIVERSIA: NATURE, International online group exhibition and print, June 2021 CALLING OF BIRDS, The Elisabeth Jones Art Center, Portland, Oregon, May 6th - July 25, 2021. National competition. OF THE EARTH, ART-FLUENT, International competition, online and print, 2021 DEEP SECRETS, MARIN MOCA Solo show, Feb.- April, 2020 DEEP SECRETS, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, Solo show, March 2019 Member of Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA, since 2018 Member of Marin Museum of Modern Art since 2016 (Member exhibitions 2017-2023) Marin MOCA Juried exhibitions (Light, Color Works, Transcend, Winter Solstice) 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com NEW YORK Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY, Winds of the Hudson, Solo show, 5/2014 The Back Room Gallery, Beacon, NY, 2010- 2014 Galerie Zlin, Zlin, Czech Republic, Solo show, May 2013 Piermont Flywheel Gallery, Piermont, NY , Attitude–Group show, December 2012 Ossining Free Library, Ossining, NY, Manhattan theme, Group show, Sept. 2012 Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY, Sessions with Vivaldi, Solo show, June 2012 The Back Room Gallery, Beacon, NY, 2007- 2012 Artists in the Kitchen, New York, NY, May 2010 Marion Royael Gallery, Beacon, NY, May 2010 The Driftwood Gallery, Peekskill, NY, 2005-8 The Sunflower Show, The Flatiron Gallery, Peekskill, NY, Winter 2006 4th Annual Women Artists of the Hudson Valley, April 2005 The Spirit of the Hudson Valley, Museum of the Hudson Highlands, November 2004 22nd Annual Exhibit, Photographers of Northern Westchester, April 2004 Third Annual Women Artists of the Hudson Valley, Museum of the Hudson Highlands, April 2004 New Castle Art Gallery, New Castle, Pennsylvania, May 1997 Bruised Apple Gallery, Peekskill, New York, September 1996 Marsh Gallery in Mount Kisco, New York, June 1996 Cold Spring Art Festival, Cold Spring, New York, April 1996 American Lung Association, Greenwich, Connecticut, November 1988 Theatre of Musical Arts, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia, 1970 and 1971 Published author of 2 children’s books (Czech Republic, 1998) 518 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (914) 439-0902 mariekrajan@gmail.com www.mariekrajan.com Paintings Deep Waters 3 Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 24” x 24” Poseidon’s Blooms Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 24” x 24” Color Attraction Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 20” x 20” Hidden Treasures Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Eruption Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Bright Star Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Mysteries of Earth Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Deep Secrets Deep Sea Creatures 1 Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Deep Sea Creatures 2 Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Deep Waters Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 20” x 20” Pacific Sunrise Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 18” x 24” Rapture Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 20” x 16” Dark Blue World Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 24” x 18” Rising Abstract expression of coral reefs Acrylic on canvas 24” x 18” Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Marie Krajan Marie Krajan Marie Krajan Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Tiffany Bozic Tiffany Bozic Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Peter Moen Peter Moen Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Proposed artworks for Solo exhibition by John Q McDonald Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. John Q McDonald 1897 Tanglewood Way jqmcd@sonic.net Pleasanton, CA 94566 www.JQMcDonaldArt.com (510)501-5849 SOLO/DUO EXHIBITIONS ⬥ Something About the Light Piedmont Center for the Arts, Piedmont, CA 1-9 October 2022 ⬥ Ask of Light Walnut Creek Community Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA 19 December 2019 - 10 February 2020 GROUP EXHIBITIONS ⬥ Lotus & Lion Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, Rollinsville, CO 24 May – 2 September 2025 ⬥ How is the Weather? ⬥ Memories Orange Co. Center for Contemporary Art, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA Santa Ana, CA 10 January – 21 February 2025 5 July – 23 August 2025 ⬥ Blackout ⬥ Rails Connect Ashton Gallery, San Diego, CA Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, CA 9 November – 6 December 2024 8 August – 5 October 2024 ⬥ Fresh Works XII ⬥ A Moment in Time Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, CA Coastal Arts League, Half Moon Bay, CA 23 March – 18 May 2024 29 February – 7 April 2024 ⬥ Illuminating Perspectives ⬥ Primal III: The Sacred Triangle Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA Vestige Concept Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA 1 January – 4 February 2024 7 October – 12 November 2023 ⬥ Secret & Sacred ⬥ Adapting to Wildfire Coastal Arts League, Half Moon Bay, CA Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael, CA 31 August – 1 October 2023 24 May – 30 August 2023 ⬥ Companions & Locales ⬥ Seen & Imagined Coastal Arts League, Half Moon Bay, CA Gallery Route One, Pt Reyes Station, CA 30 March – 15 May 2023 18 February – 18 March 2023 ⬥ Architecture in Contemporary Art ⬥ In My Backyard Orange Co. Center for Contemporary Art, Gearbox Gallery, Oakland, CA Santa Ana, CA 19 August – 10 September 2022 4 February – 18 March 2023 ⬥ Slopes of Diablo 2022 ⬥ Reverberations:two Valley Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA 14 May – 25 June 2022 9 April – 15 May 2022 ⬥ For the Seventh Generation ⬥ Slice: A Juried Exhibition of Regional Art Lincoln City Cultural Center, Lincoln City, OR Pence Gallery, Davis, CA 21-24 July 2021 6 July - 15 August 2021 ⬥ Take Me There ⬥ Home: Juried Exhibition Bankhead Theater Gallery, Livermore, CA Arc Gallery and Studios, San Francisco, CA 1 July - 29 August 2021 15 May - 12 June 2021 ⬥ Winter Small Works Exhibition ⬥ Small Works Alex Ferrone Gallery, Cutchogue, NY Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA 5 December 2020 - 28 March 2021 13 November - 27 December 2020 ⬥ For the Seventh Generation ⬥ August Group Art Show Elisabeth Jones Art Center, Portland, OR Jones Gallery, Kansas City, MO 1 October - 20 December 2020 5-27 August 2020 ⬥ Life in the City ⬥ Fresh Works IX Front Street Gallery, Dayton, OH Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, CA 1-18 August 2019 27 April – 1 June 2019 ⬥ Small Works ⬥ Brushstrokes 2018 Artworks Downtown, San Rafael, CA Art Center Morro Bay, Morro Bay, CA 16 November – 22 December 2018 17 May – 25 June 2018 ⬥ 5th Annual Juried Art Exhibition ⬥ Vision and Light Piedmont Center for the Arts, Piedmont, CA University of California, Berkeley, CA 12 January – 11 February 2018 28 – 29 October 2017 ⬥ The Golden State ⬥ The Left Coast Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, CA Marin Society of Artists, Ross, CA 14 September – 14 October 2017 19 September – 24 October 2015 ⬥ Wetlands ⬥ Plein-Air Art Competition Sebastopol Center for the Arts Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, CA Sebastopol, CA 26 June – 6 July 2014 15 January – 21 February 2015 ⬥ Slice of Life ⬥ 2012 Left Coast Annual Linus Galleries, Pasadena, CA Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA 27 April – 5 May 2013 13 April – 20 May 2012 ⬥ Hawaii Photo Expo 2002 ⬥ All Hawaii Juried Art Exhibition Lyman Museum, Hilo, HI East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, HI 10 May – 24 July 2002 3 – 24 May 2002 ⬥ Arts Pacifica, Hawaii Island Juried Invitational ⬥ Arts Pacifica, Hawaii Island Juried Invitational Linekona Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts and Hawaii Island Juried Art Competition Honolulu, HI Wailoa Center Gallery, Hilo, HI 9 – 27 January 2002 5 – 31 May 2001 ⬥ Big Island Art Guild, 28th Spring Arts Festival ⬥ Yosemite Renaissance XIV Wailoa Center Gallery, Hilo, HI Yosemite Museum Gallery 6 – 30 May 2000 Yosemite Valley, CA 26 February – 9 May 1999 PUBLICATIONS ⬥ Pensive Journal, January 2025, painting ⬥ Isotope Journal, January 2005, photograph and painting ⬥ Proceedings of Astronomical Society of the Pacific, October 2000, cover art EDUCATION San Diego State University MS, 1995 Astronomy University of California, Santa Cruz BA, 1988 Physics Other Solo Shows: 1994, Recent Work, The Living Room, San Diego, CA 1986, Usuality, photographs, Stevenson College, UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. John McDonald John McDonald John McDonald Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415.485.3328 Email: falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 Proposals are being accepted until September 22, 2025, for 2026 art exhibitions. Please review Art Exhibit guidelines before submitting a proposal. Proposals should include the following: 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. 2.Include sample images in digital form. 3.Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. 4.Please include a resume and/or artist history. Name: Email: Phone Number: Please select the date(s) you are interested in exhibiting: ☐May 8, 2026 – June 19, 2026 ☐July 1 0, 2026 – August 21, 2026 ☐November 6, 2025 – December 15, 2025 How many galleries do you require for your exhibit? ______ If only 1 gallery is available, would you still be interested in exhibiting? _________________________ Provide your portfolio website address. If you do not have an online portfolio, please include in this document, or e-mail example pieces to falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org. ■ ■ ■ Grace Lihn lihn.grace@gmail.com 408-981-9029 1 Yes Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 1.A brief, one-page description of the exhibition explaining its overall theme and scope. “Love Letters to the Ocean” presents a collection of watercolor paintings that celebrate the artist's deep emotional connection to coastal landscapes around the world. Artistic Vision and Theme: Just as love letters capture ﬂeeting emotions and preserve precious moments, these watercolors freeze ephemeral coastal scenes in time: the golden hour light dancing across Maui's shores, the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur meeting endless blue, the serene morning mist over the Santa Cruz Mountains. Each piece is both a documentation of place and an expression of reverence for the natural world. The choice of watercolor as the primary medium is intentional and symbolic. Like the ocean itself, watercolor is ﬂuid, unpredictable, and luminous. The medium's inherent transparency mirrors the way light moves through water, while its spontaneous ﬂowing qualities echo the organic movement of waves and tides. Geographic Scope and Artistic Journey: The exhibition encompasses twelve years of artistic exploration across diverse coastal landscapes. From the volcanic shores of Hawaii's Oahu and Maui to the windswept beaches of Northern California – including Big Sur, San Gregorio, and San Francisco – each location has contributed unique lessons in light, color, and atmosphere. The collection also features works inspired by Japan's Shimanami Kaido. The Hawaiian pieces capture the brilliant turquoise and sapphire hues of tropical waters, while the California works explore the rugged beauty of the Paciﬁc Coast's fog-shrouded mystery. Environmental Consciousness and Contemporary Relevance: "Love Letters to the Ocean" arrives at a crucial moment in our planet's environmental history. As climate change threatens coastal ecosystems worldwide, these paintings serve as both celebration and elegy – honoring the beauty that exists while acknowledging its fragility. Visual Impact and Emotional Resonance: The collected works create an immersive environment where turquoise waters, golden sunrises, and lush coastal mountains transport viewers beyond the gallery walls. The paintings' luminous quality – achieved through careful layering of transparent watercolor washes – captures the ethereal beauty of light on water that draws millions to coastlines worldwide. Each piece functions independently as a window to a speciﬁc moment and place, while collectively they create a meditation on the universal human need for beauty, wonder, and connection to nature. The exhibition invites viewers to see through the artist's eyes and perhaps write their own love letters to the places that move them. In our increasingly digital world, these analog expressions of wonder offer a necessary pause – a moment to remember that our most profound relationships often exist not with technology, but with the elemental forces that sustain all life. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ 1YUfwdFSHvRq7R_wuK8Tbu82wLQrbcENV?usp=drive_link Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 3. Bios and relevant information about the artist(s) or the group submitting the proposal. Grace Lihn has been painting watercolors for over 12 years, traveling the world with brush in hand to capture the luminous beauty of coastal landscapes. From California's rugged coastline to Hawaii's sandy shores, she paints turquoise waters, lush mountains, and golden sunsets that bring joy and color into viewers’ lives. Her work has been exhibited at The Yard in Redwood City, where her paintings were well-received by the local community. In addition to her watercolor practice, Grace creates ceramics that bring the same attention to natural beauty into three-dimensional form. Based in Mountain View, California, she is currently pursuing an MBA in Sustainability at the University of Redlands Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions while continuing to create art that celebrates our natural world. Art Exhibitions – Request for Proposal for 2026 4. Please include a resume and/or artist history. Exhibition History: • “Love Letters to the Ocean" solo exhibition, The Yard Coffee, Redwood City, CA (2025) • “Making the Most of It" group exhibition, Gem Studio, Oakland, CA (2023), Featured work: “Oh How I Miss Bars..." embroidery series Education: • MBA in Sustainability, University of Redlands Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions, 2026 (expected) • UX Design & Research Certiﬁcate, Designlab, 2019 • BSc Conservation & Resource Studies, Minor in Education, University of California, Berkeley, 2017 Professional Practice: • 12+ years watercolor painting practice • 3 years ceramics practice • 7 years digital product design work Collections/Sales: • Work in private collections • Recent exhibition loans from private collectors • Ceramics and watercolor commissions and sales • Online ﬁne art print shop Travel/Artistic Development: • Plein air painting around the world, including in Hawaii, Japan, Taiwan, and California Art Exhibitions - Request for Proposals for 2026 2. Include sample images in digital form. Grace Lihn Grace Lihn Grace Lihn Lance Jackson