South of Market party draws artists anxious for exposure
SOUTH OF MARKET — Art Now San Francisco and Juxtapoz Magazine combined fantastic beats with an artistic setting to host their monthly Get Exposed Party at 111 Minna Gallery on Saturday, June 9th. The party provided an inviting social setting for local artists to submit their artwork on disc to be featured in the art and culture magazine Juxtapoz.
Ert O’Hara, web director for Juxtapoz, said the idea for the event came from the many emails the magazine receives to feature up-and-coming artists’ work. “A lot of people email us on how they can get into the magazine, so we thought we’d organize an event for art submissions to spotlight people who are emerging artists or diamonds in the rough,” she said.
Although artists were eager to submit their works, O’Hara said that a few were a bit jittery handing over their digital portfolios. “I understand where they’re coming from,” she said. “Their work is their love, their baby.”
Artist Gabriel Castellanos, myspace.com/gmcmp, discovered the monthly Get Exposed Party through MySpace. Castellanos, who has previously exhibited his alternative paintings at the 111 Minna Gallery Space, said that the Get Exposed Party was a new way to expand his artistic presence. “I just thought it was one of those opportunities that arise,” he said. “I’m not expecting anything, but it’s a good way to get yourself out there and have fun doing it.”
The Get Exposed June party also celebrated DJ Zita’s new mixCD release of “TOOOOO FUNKY! Old School Funk Mix”, myspace.com/djzita. DJ Zita spun a variety of musical styles for a crowd of nearly 70 people, including true school hip-hop, classic old school joints, and sexy chilled-out downtempo and R&B beats.
The event also hosted beats from DNZ (Amazing Zoo Crew) and mash-ups from DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders) and DJ Centipede (Mophono).
The party also presented a stylized setting where couples were anxious to begin their weekend on a romantic note. Treating Arts Extra! to a sparkling wine, Annica Carlin and Peter Sherman confided in me how this particular night scene was just the venue to get reacquainted. “It’s the end of the week, and there’s artwork at the event,” said Annica. “What better way to catch up?”
Art Now San Francisco founder Joseph Gross, , began ArtNowSF in 2005 to combine his passion for unique artwork with a love of urban fashion and the ability to throw an engaging party in a city of endless creative talent.
111 Minna Gallery is at 111 Minna. Visit them online at 111minnagallery.com. For more information about the monthly Get Exposed Party, visit ArtNowSF at artnowsf.com and Juxtapoz at juxtapoz.com.
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