The “Project Room” will feature an installation by Artist Kira Vollman. Vollman's installation will take you on
a sonic and scenic journey. In her visual art as in her sonic art, she creates imaginary landscapes that are
sculptural, structural. atmospheric and multi-dimensional. For the SOPA Project Room Vollman brings all of
these together with inter-active sound sculptures, re-purposed scrap metal and paintings.
Additional space within the painting studio will be dedicated as “Sketchbook Hall,” intended as a space for
works that typically would not find their way to exhibition. Sketchbook Hall provides artists much latitude in
playing with possibilities for showing their work. Submissions include drawings, sketches, sculptures, collages,
prints, books, experimental work or other pieces demonstrating the creative process. Alternatively, artists
have submitted highly finished works that they wish to make available at an affordable price. The Hall thus
presents an opportunity for studio patrons to encounter work that is both accessible and affordable.
SOPA Studios is a shared work-space housing the studios of ten resident artists. The SOPA Collective extends
this network to include local artists who do not maintain studios at SOPA but participate in its endeavor to
connect and promote artistic development through feature exhibitions, workshops, speaker events and other
activities.
Exhibitions and other activities of SOPA Studios offer unique opportunities for networking and creative
exchange among the large number of artists living and working in South Pasadena and surrounding areas. With
its focus on broadening the accessibility of local artists to each other and to the resources and arts patronage
available in the area, the SOPA Collective reflects a local effort to support and nurture both established and
emerging artists.
SOPA Studios is located at 1025 Hope Street in South Pasadena. The full-day South Pasadena Eclectic Arts
Fest event will run from 3-10pm on May 9. Following the May 9 event, SOPA exhibitions will remain on view
Sunday May 10 from 2-6pm as well as during regular Open Studio hours on Thursday evenings from 6-8:30pm
through May 21.
Artists seeking information about the SOPA Collective are encouraged to visit the SOPA website at www.
sopastudios.com. The SOPA website also features an artist directory, permitting view of biographies and
sample works by members of the SOPA Collective.
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a sonic and scenic journey. In her visual art as in her sonic art, she creates imaginary landscapes that are
sculptural, structural. atmospheric and multi-dimensional. For the SOPA Project Room Vollman brings all of
these together with inter-active sound sculptures, re-purposed scrap metal and paintings.
Additional space within the painting studio will be dedicated as “Sketchbook Hall,” intended as a space for
works that typically would not find their way to exhibition. Sketchbook Hall provides artists much latitude in
playing with possibilities for showing their work. Submissions include drawings, sketches, sculptures, collages,
prints, books, experimental work or other pieces demonstrating the creative process. Alternatively, artists
have submitted highly finished works that they wish to make available at an affordable price. The Hall thus
presents an opportunity for studio patrons to encounter work that is both accessible and affordable.
SOPA Studios is a shared work-space housing the studios of ten resident artists. The SOPA Collective extends
this network to include local artists who do not maintain studios at SOPA but participate in its endeavor to
connect and promote artistic development through feature exhibitions, workshops, speaker events and other
activities.
Exhibitions and other activities of SOPA Studios offer unique opportunities for networking and creative
exchange among the large number of artists living and working in South Pasadena and surrounding areas. With
its focus on broadening the accessibility of local artists to each other and to the resources and arts patronage
available in the area, the SOPA Collective reflects a local effort to support and nurture both established and
emerging artists.
SOPA Studios is located at 1025 Hope Street in South Pasadena. The full-day South Pasadena Eclectic Arts
Fest event will run from 3-10pm on May 9. Following the May 9 event, SOPA exhibitions will remain on view
Sunday May 10 from 2-6pm as well as during regular Open Studio hours on Thursday evenings from 6-8:30pm
through May 21.
Artists seeking information about the SOPA Collective are encouraged to visit the SOPA website at www.
sopastudios.com. The SOPA website also features an artist directory, permitting view of biographies and
sample works by members of the SOPA Collective.
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PRESS RELEASE
April 17, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lisa Marsh, 626.354.1063, lisa@sopastudios.com
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April 17, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lisa Marsh, 626.354.1063, lisa@sopastudios.com
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| SOPA Studios to participate in South Pasadena Eclectic Arts Fest Saturday, May 9, 3-10pm Post-Event Open Hours: Sunday May 10 (2-6p) Thurs May 14 (6-8:30p) Thurs May 21 (6-8:30p) |
SOPA Studios will participate in the 2009 South Pasadena Eclectic Arts Fest with multiple exhibitions in its
gallery and studio spaces. SOPA Studios, located in the heart of the South Pasadena Mission District, is a
work-studio space and Artist Collective. The growing Collective of more than twenty-five members at SOPA
signals continuing establishment of a supportive community for artists in the area.
For the May 9 Arts Fest event, DJ Ryan will host a music stage with live performances by singer/songwriter
Ben Ramos. Featured in SOPA’s gallery will be a group show of works by SOPA’s artists-in-residence as well
as members of the SOPA Collective. With twenty artists participating, a diverse collection of paintings,
prints, photography, sculpture and ceramics will be on view.
Studio spaces at SOPA include an 1100 square foot painting studio that will serve as exhibition space for this
event.
gallery and studio spaces. SOPA Studios, located in the heart of the South Pasadena Mission District, is a
work-studio space and Artist Collective. The growing Collective of more than twenty-five members at SOPA
signals continuing establishment of a supportive community for artists in the area.
For the May 9 Arts Fest event, DJ Ryan will host a music stage with live performances by singer/songwriter
Ben Ramos. Featured in SOPA’s gallery will be a group show of works by SOPA’s artists-in-residence as well
as members of the SOPA Collective. With twenty artists participating, a diverse collection of paintings,
prints, photography, sculpture and ceramics will be on view.
Studio spaces at SOPA include an 1100 square foot painting studio that will serve as exhibition space for this
event.
www.sopastudios.com
| Event Hours: 3pm - 10pm Parking: Street SOPA Contact: 626.644.8730 SOPA Studios 1025 Hope Street (between Fairview & Meridian) South Pasadena CA 91030 Directions: From Downtown: 110 Freeway North to Orange Grove Exit -- Follow Map to 1025 Hope From Pasadena: Fair Oaks Avenue South, cross 110 Frwy -- Follow Map to 1025 Hope |
