The 6th Annual 3-Minute Film Festival Black Tie Gala & Film Screening

Date/Time: Saturday, August 9th, 7-11 pm

With DJ Swayzee, Three Angles, Paintings by Holly Coley, & Guest Host, Jeff Cleary

What happens when both professional and first time filmmakers pledge to spend 30 days creating 3-Minute masterpieces? Find out at the 6th Annual 3-Minute Film Festival Black Tie Gala and Film Screening, the August edition of Root Division's monthly Second Saturday Series.

In addition to creative and hilarious cinematic feats, this year's DIY event features paintings by 2007 festival award winner Holly Coley and Three Angles: Paintings by Root Division Resident Artists Joshua Aaron, Jon Casey Clary, and Kevin E. Taylor. Stick around after the screening for the sweet beats of DJ Swayzee, the tearful audience choice awards, and the first ever 3-Minute Raffle of Fabulous Prizes. And YES, it's really black tie... more info



Introductions 2008
A Baker’s Dozen of Bay Area Emerging Artists

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, 7-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: September 10 - 27, 2008
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 pm (or by appointment)

This exhibition features painting, drawing, photography, prints, sculpture, video, & film by 13 emerging artists living and/or working in the Bay Area. Chosen from over 165 submissions, jurors Kate Eilertsen, Amy Ellingson, & Jack Fischer decided on each artist for both the formal and conceptual strength of the work presented. The goal of Introductions 2008 is to create exposure for emerging artists in San Francisco by showcasing their artwork. more info

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