Lottery Exhibit Opens September 1st

Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

NEWS ALERT

Media Contacts:

Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

rosecurator@surewest.net, rosearts@surewest.net (916) 783-4117

LOTTERY FOR THE ARTS—EVERYBODY WINS

EXHIBITION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1^ST WITH EXCEPTIONAL SELECTION OF ART!

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 24, 2009—Roseville Arts announced that more than 100 pieces of art valued at over $36,000 has been received from contributing artists to be included in its “Lottery for the Arts—Everybody Wins” event to take place on September 11, 2009. The art has been delivered to the Blue Line Gallery and will be on view beginning September 1 through September 10. "It's so exciting to see the depth of the selection of work artists delivered to the gallery for this event," said curator Beth Rohlfes, "You really can't lose in this Lottery. There is something here for everyone!"

During the exhibit, visitors will vote for their favorite piece—the largest vote getter will receive the “People’s Choice Award” and a cash prize.

Art selected for inclusion in the lottery represents a wide range of media and subject matter and may be viewed on Roseville Arts’ website: www.rosevillearts.org Along with each piece is a link to the artist’s website or Facebook page and a brief statement that provides the inspiration behind the art. Roseville Arts executive director, Barbara Dolder extended an invitation to visit the website to see the fabulous art, however “you don’t fully appreciate the impact of the piece without observing it in person. Visit the Blue Line, vote for your favorite piece, and at the same time purchase your Lottery ticket—remember EVERYBODY WINS!”

Who: Roseville Arts at the Blue Line Gallery

What: An art lottery – the first of its kind for the Sacramento Region - An exciting evening of food, wine, fine art – everyone goes home with a piece of original art!

When: Preview Exhibition opens September 1-10; Gallery Hours—Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturdays, 1-8pm; Gala Lottery for the Arts Event: September 11, 2009; Beginning at 6:30 pm

Where: Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville, California

Why: To celebrate the generosity of more than 100 local artists who are supporting community arts programs through their donations of fine art

Cost: Ticket Cost: $175 per ticket which admits 2 guests to the Lottery party and ensures that the holder will “win” a piece of fine art. Proceeds benefit children and family arts programs presented by Roseville Arts in support of its mission: “Creating a vibrant community through the arts.”

Visit Roseville Arts website: www.rosevillearts.org for breaking news of the event, view art available to win, and to purchase a lottery ticket. All proceeds from the event will benefit Roseville Arts family-oriented programs and services available in its Blue Line Gallery.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS! 2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA A-LIST

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: http://www.rosevillearts.org/ or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

For further information contact Roseville Arts, 916-783-4117.

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Absolutely Abstract Exhibit

Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts:

Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

rosecurator@surewest.net, roseart@surewest.net

(916) 783-4117

Absolutely Abstract

Five member artists featured at Blue Line Gallery

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 21, 2009—“Absolutely Abstract” will open at the Blue Line Gallery’s WestPark Gallery during 3^rd Saturday Art Walk on September 19.

The show brings together abstractions painted in contrasting styles and medium by five member artists who live locally but whose credentials boast local to international recognition. Artists Elma Jella, Nancy Langhorn, Gregory Morss, Gayle Rappaport-Weiland and Michael Smith were juried into this member exhibit by a panel of their peers.

A public reception with live music, refreshments and demonstrations by the featured artists will celebrate the exhibit’s opening on September 19, 6:30-9pm, at the Blue Line Gallery. All artwork is available for purchase, with a portion of funds supporting the programs and services of the non-profit Roseville Arts.

WHO: Roseville Arts

WHAT: “Absolutely Abstract” Art Show

WHEN: September 19 – October 13, 2009. Opening reception September 19, 6:30-9pm.

WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY: To introduce the community to the abstract art of local artists

COST: FREE

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Information for each of the featured artists can be found on the Roseville Arts Directory of Artists at http://www.rosevillearts.org/directory.html.

ALSO SHOWING

Also opening September 19, “The Art of the Pop-Up Book: The Red Dot Series by David A. Carter” in the Coker Family Gallery. “The Colors of Culture,” Roseville Arts’ 7^th Annual Children’s Open Show continues in the Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS! 2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA A-LIST

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net .

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Internationally acclaimed artist from Japan . . .

Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

NEWS ALERT

Media Contacts:

Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST TO TRAVEL FROM JAPAN TO ROSEVILLE FOR ROSEVILLE ARTS’ LOTTERY FOR THE ARTS EVENT!

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 19, 2009—Roseville Arts announced that internationally acclaimed artist, NORIKO OKI of Tokyo, Japan, not only has submitted a piece for its upcoming LOTTERY FOR THE ARTS, but will be making a special trip to Roseville to attend the private Artists’ reception prior to the event to be held on September 11, 2009. Of her trip, Oki stated, “I have just started my journey as a single mother, and this trip to the U.S. means a lot for me to regain my true self as an independent person, an artist, a free soul, however responsible as a parent.” Oki previously lived in Oakland while attending the California College of Arts and Crafts for two semesters and loves Northern California.

Ms Oki will join the more than 100 other acclaimed regional and national artists who to date have contributed nearly $35,000 in original art. Art selected for inclusion in the lottery represents a wide range of media and subject matter and may be viewed on Roseville Arts’ website: www.rosevillearts.org Along with each piece is a link to the artist’s website or Facebook page and a brief statement that provides the inspiration behind the art. Selected art will be included in the preview exhibition, September 1-10 at the Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street in downtown Roseville. During the exhibit, visitors will vote for their favorite piece—the largest vote getter will receive the “People’s Choice Award” and a cash prize.

Each art work is valued at a minimum of $175 and ranges up to over $1,000. The cost of one ticket is $175, which admits TWO guests to the Lottery party. Tickets sold will be limited in number to no more than the number of art pieces included in the lottery. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.rosevillearts.org , by phone 916-783-4117, or at the Blue Line Gallery.

Who: Roseville Arts at the Blue Line Gallery

What: An art lottery – the first of its kind for the Sacramento Region - An exciting evening of food, wine, fine art – everyone goes home with a piece of original art!

When: Preview Exhibition opens September 1-10; Gala Lottery for the Arts Event: September 11, 2009; Beginning at 6:30 pm

Where: Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville, California

Why: To celebrate the generosity of more than 100 local artists who are supporting community arts programs through their donations of fine art

Cost: Ticket Cost: $175 per ticket which admits 2 guests to the Lottery party and ensures that the holder will “win” a piece of fine art. Proceeds benefit children and family arts programs presented by Roseville Arts in support of its mission: “Creating a vibrant community through the arts.”

Visit Roseville Arts website: www.rosevillearts.org for breaking news of the event, view art available to win, and to purchase a lottery ticket. All proceeds from the event will benefit Roseville Arts family-oriented programs and services available in its Blue Line Gallery.

ABOUT NORIKO OKI http://www.norioxster.com email: norioxters@gmail.com

Noriko Oki was born in Tokyo, Japan. After graduating with a BA in English & American Literature at Gakushuin Univ., she moved to California in pursuit of Art and Design, and graduated from Otis/Parsons (currently Otis College of Art and Design) in 1992 with a BFA in Illustration. She has been involved in a broad range of creative fields, including film production, computer animation, graphic design, editorial illustration, and toy design.
Since 2000, Noriko has been living in Tokyo and Kobe, Japan, where she paints and enjoys being a mother. Most recently, she received a Special Recognition Merit Award for her artwork in the "8th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition” hosted by Upstream People Gallery. This international exhibition received approximately 600 entries from around the world by 156 artists which were selected by the juror Larry Bradshaw, Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, U. S. A. Oki’s work submitted for the Roseville Arts Lottery entitled “Seasons” , is an acrylic and oil combination painted on canvas board. Of her piece, Oki states, “In this artwork I want to express oneness in cycle of life. Each season / state in life is equally valuable and blessed as long as we are aware of love underneath.”

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS! 2009 VOTED #1 ART GALLERY IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION—KCRA A-LIST

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

For further information contact Roseville Arts, 916-783-4117.

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YOUNG ARTISTS TAKE AWARDS

Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts:

Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

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(916) 783-4117

YOUNG ARTISTS TAKE AWARDS

7^th Annual Exhibit Showcases Kids’ Art Celebrating Cultural Diversity

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 18, 2009—Scores of excited young artists and their families filled the Blue Line Gallery’s exhibition halls on Saturday evening in anticipation of an awards presentation and the opening of “The Colors of Culture,” Roseville Arts’ annual Children’s Open Show.

Guests arrived early to view the exhibit and to enjoy reception fare including artistically displayed fruit contributed by Edible Arrangements of Roseville. Local artist, teacher and the award juror, Melanie Slade Haas, selected nine young artists to receive awards during the event, including 1^st and 2^nd place awards in four age categories and one Best of Show: Ryan Fang, age 9, from Roseville. First Place award winners are Alecia Clark, Roseville; Cheyenne Owens, Auburn; Reesa Eliza Artz, Sacramento; and Kieran Taber, Granite Bay. Second Place winners are Shane Ures, Sacramento; Ivy Tillich, Sacramento; Tate Tillich, Sacramento; and Zachery Whitehead, Rocklin. All participating artists received ribbons, and award winners received gift certificates for art supplies.

“The Colors of Culture” features the work of 36 young artists, ages 5-12, each responding to the theme of cultural diversity in their own unique paintings, drawings and sculpture. The public is invited to view the exhibit for free at the Blue Line Gallery through November 14. This exhibition is generously supported by NEC Electronics America, Inc. and the Union Pacific Foundation.

WHO: Roseville Arts

WHAT: “The Colors of Culture” 7^th Annual Children’s Open Art Show

WHEN: Exhibiting August 15 – November 14; T-F, 10-5; Sat 1-8; 3^rd Sat until 9pm

WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY: To showcase the work of young artists celebrating cultural diversity in our communities

COST: FREE

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS! blue line gallery

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net .

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The Art of the Pop-Up Book

Roseville Arts

405 Vernon Street, Ste 100

Roseville, CA, 95678

916.783.4117

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts:

Beth Rohlfes or Barbara Dolder

rosecurator@surewest.net, roseart@surewest.net

(916) 783-4117

The Art of the Pop-Up Book

Blue Line Gallery Introduces David A. Carter’s Red Dot Book Series

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 18, 2009— “The Art of the Pop-Up Book: The Red Dot Series by David A. Carter,” featuring 60 of the artist’s free-form kinetic paper sculptures, will open at the Blue Line Gallery on September 19.

Paper pop-up images from the five books in David A. Carter’s newly completed The Red Dot Series (Simon & Schuster) are expected to delight visitors to this exhibit with mind-tickling displays of color and form, movement and sound, even the challenge of a scavenger hunt. Since an integral part of experiencing Carter’s art form is tactile, visitors will be invited to touch elements of the exhibit as well. Large renditions of the paper sculptures will also be introduced, including an original piece the artist created specifically for this show.

Opening day, September 19, will offer hands-on activities for children, 1-4pm, and a public reception from 6:30-9pm. The artist will be available to sign books during these hours. His five volumes from The Red Dot Series and souvenir pop-up note cards will be available to purchase in the gift gallery during the exhibit, which will continue at the Blue Line Gallery through January 9, 2010.

WHO: Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery

WHAT: The Art of the Pop-Up Book: The Red Dot Series by David A. Carter

WHEN: September 19, 2009 - January 9, 2010; Hours—Tues-Fri, 10-5; Sat, 1-8; 3^rd Sat, 1-9

WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY: To tickle minds and senses with the kinetic pop-up sculpture of David A. Carter

COST: FREE

ABOUT DAVE CARTER

Born and educated in Utah, David A. Carter moved to California and began his career here as a graphic designer and advertising illustrator in the 1970’s. Employment with Intervisual Communications, Inc., introduced him to paper engineering and book design, and by 1987 he was working freelance as a popular author and illustrator of children's books. Carter has more than 80 published pop-up books including a popular children’s collection on bugs (Simon & Schuster) and Horton Hears a Who Pop-Up! (Random House). Carter considers The Red Dot Series to be his greatest artistic accomplishment in the field of pop-up engineering. The series resulted from a dozen years of experimenting with pop-up structures that evolved into non-representative, spontaneous Modern Art forms—the minimalist sculptures in these five books. More information about Carter and his pop-up books is available online at http://www.popupbooks.com/.

ALSO SHOWING AT THE BLUE LINE GALLERY

“The Colors of Culture” Children’s Open Show “ in the Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery; and “Absolutely Abstract, ” an exhibit of paintings by member artists Elma Jella, Nancy Langhorn, Gregory Morss, Gayle Rappaport-Weiland and Michael Smith in the WestPark Gallery.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net

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