LA PAINT
Oct 4, 2008–Mar 15, 2009

Don Suggs, Two Fridas (Matrimony Series), 2006. Courtesy LA Louver Venice CA.

A survey of 60 works by 11 artists who reflect the diversity of style, medium, and content in current SoCal painting. Chief Curator of Art Philip Linhares traveled 1500 miles through the Southland, finally choosing Linda Stark, Brian Fahlstrom, Steve Galloway, Loren Holland, Hyesook Park, Steve Roden, Don Suggs, Esther Pearl Watson, Robert Williams, and Lerma and Carlos Ramirez (who collaborate as The Date Farmers).

15th Annual Días de los Muertos/Days of the Dead
Oct 8–Dec 2, 2008

Oakland Museum of California

The museum’s popular tribute to the Mexican/Central American tradition of honoring the dead. Altars (ofrendas) and installations by local artists, schools, and community organizations. Hayward artist and educator Fernando Hernandez is guest curator.

Fungus Fair
Sat & Sun, Dec 6–7, 2008

Gymnopilus spectabilis.. Photo: Michael Wood

The return of the multi-tasking mushroom: from delicacy and dye to medicine and environmental ally. A weekend of displays, demonstrations, talks, chefs, vendors, and kids’ activities. Sponsored with the Mycological Society of San Francisco. Included with museum admission.