Joanna Crawshaw

Unfortunately we must bid farewell to one of my favorite galleries: The Main ARTery Gallery. Rob and Lorri-Marie are closing the gallery doors, and are holding a closing reception on October 11 from 2pm-5pm . Stop by and thank them for supporting so many local artists. The Main ARTery Gallery 453 West J Street Benicia, CA

Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center is proud to present ArtWalk 2008! This year the outdoor arts festival will benefit the Bothwell Arts Center . Join us for a local tradition loved by the community. This is a unique event, transforming downtown Livermore into an exciting visual arts district for the day. Instead of a traditional street festival, ArtWalk offers a more engaging arts experience, allowing artists to set up exhibits inside and directly in front of downtown businesses, and creating a cross between an art exhibition and a festival. ArtWalk 2008 Saturday, October 11, 11am-5pm Downtown Livermore I will be displaying my work at Ultra-Spective Photography 2074 Second Street, Livermore

ADAS and the Town of Danville present the 10th Annual Art in the Park Fine Arts Festival October 4-5 10:00am - 5:00pm Front Street in Danville, CA Enjoy live music, great food, and many local artists! I will be displaying some new paintings in booth #41

I was just accepted to the "Whatever" show in Benecia! Stop by to see a variety of peices by fabulous local artists. Whatever July 29 - October 11 Opening reception August 2, 2pm - 5pm The Main ARTery Gallery 453 West J Street Benicia, California 94510

The Main ARTery Gallery "Under The Big Top" Closing ReceptionJuly 12th, 2008, 2-5 p.m. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday10-5 p.m. (usually) 453 West J StreetBenicia, Ca. 94510 Over 25 artists are showing their artwork in this heart tickling exhibit! Mixed media, oil, water colors and acrylic paintings, photography, glass work and more is waiting to entertain you. Everything from clowns to bare breasted women..."Under the Big Top" promises to entertain you! The closing reception on July 12th, from 2-5 will give you an opportunity to drink wine, eat appetizers, chat with artists and support the ARTS!! Come and enjoy!

14th Annual San Ramon Valley Open Studios Tour Opening Gala June 6, 6:30pm - 9pm Danville Community Center 420 Front Street, Danville, CA Please join us for the region's biggest bash for the arts! Enjoy premium food, wine and live music to celebrate the 14th Annual Open Studios Tour, plus the unveiling of the preview exhibit. Admission is free, and we welcome any associates, friends and family that you would like to bring as guests. Preview Exhibit June 7-8, 10am-5pm Danville Community Center 420 Front Street, Danville, CA Open Studios Tour June 7 - 8, 10am - 5pm San Ramon Community Center, Alcosta Room 12501 Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon, CA (you can find me and my work at this location) Self-guided tour of artists and studios in Alamo, Danville and San Ramon. Enjoy demonstrations and collect great works directly from artists! Plan your route with a tour map or browse the Preview Exhibit. Need a tour map or more information? Visit the Opens Studios Tour website at http://www.openst...

During the month of May, my husband will have some work in the Las Positas College Photography Exhibit. Livermore Public Library 1188 South Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94588 Monday-Thursday 10:00am-9:00pm Friday 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00am Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm Check out more of his work: Jonathon L. Miller

I recently signed up for the San Ramon Valley Open Studios! I will be displaying my work at the San Ramon Community Center on Saturday and Sunday June 7-8. As of today, there are 83 artists confirmed, at 24 locations along the map More details to come! Alamo Danville Artists Society

April 26 - July 18 Opening Reception: Saturday May 3, 2 - 5pm The Main ARTery Gallery 453 West J Street Benicia, CA 94510 Over 25 artists are showing their artwork in this heart tickling exhibit! In the historical, downtown district of Benicia, Rob and Lorri-Marie Jenkins have converted the front of their 1940's art deco home into an Art Gallery. Their love for the arts and the artists is evident in this playful show. Mixed media, oil, water colors and acrylic paintings, photography, glass work and more is waiting to entertain you. Everything from clowns to bare breasted women..."Under the Big Top" promises to entertain you! The opening reception will give you an opportunity to drink wine, chat with the artists and vote on your favorite pieces. Come and enjoy!

Come down this weekend and support your local artists! I will have a few peices in this show: Spring Art Show 2008 Presented by the Livermore Art Association at the Barn 3131 Pacific Avenue Livemore, California April 5 & 6, 10:00am - 4:00pm Reception: Saturday, April 5, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Presentation of Awards: 7:30pm Music by the Gary Chulla Trio

Can't get enough Mardi Gras? Join the revelry in a "French Quarter" atmosphere at the Bothwell Center's 1st annual New Orleans Bash! Tickets are $15, $10 in advance All proceeds benefit the Bothwell Arts Center Saturday, February 9, 2008 Party begins at 6pm The Bothwell Arts Center 2466 8th Street, Livermore, CA (I will be displaying my art at this great party!)

It is a new year! Time to regroup and make a list of all the changes we want to accomplish by December 31st. This year I am actually making a resolution for the first time: I will get my websites in order and keep on top of them. I am moving my old blog here, so there will be changes coming. I will actually list merchandize in my Etsy store. And of course, I will paint a lot! So bear with me; things may look funny for a while.