14th Annual 50|50 Show Opens Sept 9, 2022

Sanchez Art Center is looking ahead to the most wonderful time of year… the Annual 50|50 Show, Sept 9–Oct 9.

Participating California artists create 50 small artworks within a time span of 50 days, an artistic journey requiring daring, creativity, and perseverance to undertake.  The result of the 50+ artists accomplishment is a dazzling array of original art, that along with the affordability of the small (6” x 6”)  artworks, makes the 50|50 Show, now in its 14^th year, the most highly anticipated exhibition at Sanchez Art Center that has grown in acclaim throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Julie McCray, SHOH Gallery, Berkeley, took on the stimulating challenge of selecting just over 50 artists from the pool of 160 entrants, after reviewing each artist’s submitted images of past works along with their medium and proposed theme. The resulting show contains over 2,700 original artworks—paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic; mixed media pieces; clay; glass; photographs; cyanotypes; and more.

For the artists, part of the challenge is developing their overall theme, and succinctly describing it in ten words or less.  Story-telling, the natural habitat, and re-grounding and connecting in these times are themes that weave their way through the show. Sanchez Studio Artist Susan Friedman, working in mixed media, has developed her artworks with the idea of “artistic inspiration from my childhood impressions of birds”.  Beth Fein, Berkeley, found motivation in a quote by artist Georgia O’Keefe, “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I had no words for”.  Based in San Francisco, Bruce Hallman, created gypsum castings and developed “19^th Century Tingit Totemic Face Paint Crest Designs, a study”.    A color story in acrylic, “Fifty Not So Gold Goldfish” has been playfully produced by Ryan Martin, Richmond.  Archival pigment prints on vellum, backed with 24k gold leaf, by Anne LeMay Burke, San Jose, are “Unearthing the Deep Divide Along the San Andreas Fault”.   Incorporating the local environment, Oscar Lopez, Pacifica, worked in oil to create “Paintings of Pacifica Landscape Encapsulating Memories of Time”.

Sanchez Art Center will hold a two-day Opening Fundraiser on Friday, Sept 9 and Saturday, Sept 10. Ticketed and timed entries will allow supporters to safely and comfortably see the show in its entirety and make purchases. There will also be the opportunity to talk with the many 50|50 artists who will be in attendance, and to enjoy the live music and a beverage (for donation).

Tickets are limited, so secure yours early at Eventbrite.com.

After the fundraiser, Sanchez Art Center will welcome visitors at no cost for extended hours on Sunday Sept 11, Noon–6 pm, and thereafter galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 pm, through Oct 9.

Beginning on Sunday, Sept 11, art buyers get to immediately take purchases home with them. Art enthusiasts often visit multiple times to take it all in, and we welcome you to return again and again. Facemasks will be required indoors, and we ask visitors to remain mindful as to personal space. Visit our website, SanchezArtCenter.org, for updates.

Proceeds from the 50|50 Show support Sanchez Art Center’s programs that, for 25 years, have created community through art. Special thanks to exhibition sponsors: Art Guild of Pacifica, Bleyle Elevator, and Shelldance Orchid Garden.

Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of art and artists! Order your ticket to the Opening  Fundraiser at Eventbrite.com. Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd in Pacifica, about a mile east of Highway 1. For more information: info@SanchezArtCenter.org, SanchezArtCenter.org.

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Over 50 California artists were selected by juror Julie McCray, SHOH Gallery, Berkeley, for the the 2022 50|50 Show. Beginning in June, each has been immersed in creating 50 small works over 50 days. Sanchez Art Center is delighted to bring you their works that can be viewed in person and in their entirety during our opening fundraising event. (See below for the full list of participating artists!)

Sanchez Art Center recognizes that we need to continue to be mindful and respectful for all as health circumstances are an ongoing concern. This year’s fundraiser — that supports Sanchez Art Center — will for the third year take place at timed intervals Friday, Sept. 9 to Saturday, Sept. 10.

Reimagining the opening – we’re delighted to provide you with the opportunity to enjoy the show with limited attendance per ticketed time. PLUS, you’ll be able to engage with some of the artists in the show over a leisurely 1 hr and 45 minute period, while you view the art and purchase these small treasures. (Total capacity during the opening ticketed events will not exceed 110 people throughout the three galleries including art lovers, artists, volunteers/staff.) Click on the “Select a Date” box to see the days and times available for you to attend the opening.

We’ll have LIVE music during all timed entry periods, beverages for a donation, and lite snacks for you to enjoy while in the galleries and making your purchases.

All purchases made during the opening fundraiser will REMAIN ON THE WALLS for the duration of the the fundraising event (Fri, Sept 9 & Sat, Sept 10). Pick up or shipping of works will take place the week following the opening.

Sanchez Art Center safety protocols align with CDC recommendations that face masks are the best way to stay healthy. A face mask will be required by all when indoors in the galleries. Visit our website, SanchezArtCenter.org for updates.

Note: As this event is a fundraiser for Sanchez Art Center and our exhibitions and community engagement programs, no refunds will be offered.