For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Timothy Buckwalter at (510) 620-0290 x.102
In The Main Gallery // Deck The Walls 2: Our Super-Affordable Exhibition
In The Annex // The Geometry Of Cats: Recent Work From Ann Meade
In The Storefront // The Holiday Lounge
November 10 – December 23, 2014
Opening Reception // Saturday November 15 12:30 – 3:00 pm
NIAD Art Center 551 23rd Street in Richmond California
NIAD Art Center is pleased to present Deck The Walls 2: Our Super-Affordable Exhibition, a
group show, in the main gallery. On view in the annex space is The Geometry Of Cats: Recent
Work From Ann Meade, pieces on paper and in clay from the NIAD artist. And in the Art Center
storefront is the return of our most popular pop-up shop, The Holiday Lounge, bigger and better
than last year’s with loads of Christmas gifts and goodies.
All exhibitions are on view November 10 through December 23, 2014 at NIAD’s galleries, 551
23rd Street in Richmond. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am-4:00
pm, Saturdays from 11:00 am–3:00 pm.
Opening reception is Saturday, November 15 from 12:30-3:00 pm. Yes, at the opening we will
again have loads of holiday treats including our famous artist-made Christmas cookies). So plan
on hanging out and share the holiday cheer as we celebrate another successful year. For more
information please telephone (510) 620-0290 or visit www.niadart.org.
Deck The Walls 2: Our Super-Affordable Exhibition
You know we make amazing work at the Art Center. You know we make a lot of it. You know
there is probably a lot of our work you haven’t seen before. So, we are packing the gallery full of
works on paper – hundreds of drawings -- from most of our artists. All drawings (regardless of
size, medium or artist) will be only $40.
At a price like this, you’ll be able to cross off most everyone on your holiday shopping list and
grab lots of art for yourself. Plus, you’ll be a better person for doing it. Why? Like any other
commercial gallery, our artists get half of every sale. Oh yeah, one other thing, this is the kind of
exhibition where you take what you buy with you. No waiting until the show comes down. Don’t
worry, we’ll replace your piece with another fabulous work.
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Deck The Walls Release – page two
The Geometry Of Cats: Recent Work From Ann Meade
Ann Meade has been creating work at NIAD since 2010. Her drawings are partly Surreal –
featuring seemingly random images of people and landmarks – and partly a celebration of
geometry – colorful grids are awash in the background and tie the images down. Ann also builds
free-standing cats out of clay, which often sport decorative lines and grids on their fronts. The
Geometry Of Cats is a delightful selection of her recent work.
The Holiday Lounge Returns
Once again, we are filling the storefront with seasonal items and unique gifts: quilts, jewelry,
clothing, baskets, wall hangings, sculptures, dinnerware and more. The comfy chairs will be
back, so will the hot chocolate and record player spinning Christmas albums.
And we’ve added two new products this year: An amazing limited edition print portfolio of floral
still lifes from NIAD master printmaker Shana Harper. Featuring more than a dozen different
prints, the portfolio is the perfectly unique gift for any art lover.
Also in the Lounge, you’ll be able to pick up a delightfully glazed soup bowl, salad bowl or
platter for only $20-30. These objects are part of NIAD’s new community-assistance program
“Super Bowls.” When you buy one of these special bowls or platters, we will donate (in your
name or whomever you designate) $5 from our share to the West County Food Bank or Meals
On Wheels. Pretty super, right?
About NIAD Art Center
NIAD’s visual art program promotes meaningful independent living by artists with disabilities—
while its artists create remarkable contemporary art. In a unique open studio environment, and
with the guidance of qualified staff, NIAD artists acquire new skills in artistic practice and in
independent living. As artists paint, build sculpture, mold clay, or work with textiles, their skills of
observation and project management improve. As they explore and express their creativity,
exhibit artwork in professional-quality galleries, participate in the community, and occasionally
earn money from selling art, their feelings of independence and self-esteem increase. Each
NIAD artwork is an original piece of contemporary art that tells an individual story from the
perspective of an artist with disabilities. Frequently remarkable, surprising, and engaging, NIAD
artwork has become a highlight of the Richmond art scene and has received recognition from
the national artistic community. For more information, head to niadart.org.
General Information
Deck The Walls 2: Our Super-Affordable Exhibition, The Geometry Of Cats: Recent Work From
Ann Meade, and The Holiday Lounge are on view November 10 through December 23, 2014 at
NIAD’s galleries, 551 23rd Street in Richmond. Opening reception for all three shows is
Saturday, November 15 from 12:30-3:00 pm. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday,
from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturdays from 11:00 am–3:00 pm. For more information please
telephone (510) 620-0260 or visit www.niadart.org.
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High-resolution jpegs of much of the exhibited work are available.