What's Happening

“Friday Night Liberty”

FREE Open Artist Studios,NTC at Liberty Station
Galleries and Performances
Every First Friday - Starting at 5pm
NTC @ Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur Road,
San Diego 92106

Friday Night Liberty is a monthly first Friday evening of FREE open artist studios, galleries and events throughout NTC at Liberty Station's Arts & Cultural District.  Free parking. Free Admission.  The Freedom to explore, wander and enjoy our growing cultural campus.

Schedule for June 7th

 

Friday Night Liberty-Celebrate Art

Barracks 14:

    PLT
    A Perfect Pairing
    Point Loma Tea
    at Barracks 14

  • Ballast Point Gallery — San Diego is full of treasures... and you don't have to sail around the world to find them. Juan Cabrillo would have loved all the discoveries you will find just by walking into the Gallery. See "San Diego Jewels" from above, below and through the artistic eye, at this month's exhibition of original art ~ we offer hourly guided tours that you won't even need hiking boots for!

  • Point Loma Tea -We offer traditional favorites as well as whimsical, imaginative blends. Our passion is it to bring you the freshest best-tasting teas! Tea is the perfect gift for all occasions!  Don't forget Father's Day, June 16th!

  • The Hot Spot - Will feature local artist Brett Al-Azzawi. Brett is a local artist with an eye for dogs of all breeds...A self described "pop-artist", Brett employs a balance of color, light, texture and attitude in all of his acrylic works.  Come to The Hot Spot to check out his work and meet the artist!  He just needs a photo of your canine friend to create a custom portrait. When he's not working on custom commissions, Brett also spends time doing mural work in homes and businesses throughout San Diego and Orange County. For more info please visit: Zaw Studio

    • Barracks 15:

    • The Art of Tesa —Showcase the fine art of artist Tesa Micaels. Tesa works primarily in oils, painting realistic landscapes and abstracts that bring in the elements of the earth. Her landscapes are vibrant; encompass rich colors with strong values bringing depth and emotion into each painting. Her abstracts focus on bringing elements of the earth into her paintings such as sea shells and semi-precious stones.Meet the Artist!

      • Kmen FNL
      Communion by
      Laurie Kmen-Barracks 15

    • Outside the Lens — Boost your creative energy at our digital media event, featuring a student push pin exhibition and interactive tech stations.  Capture an image in our photo booth, chat with OTL media teachers and learn the latest tech skills from our talented teen pros.  Stop by all night to receive a special Friday Night Liberty discount for upcoming photography and video workshops (3rd grade-adult).

    • Laurie Kmen Studio — Will present a mix of old and new mixed media pieces that use handmade paper, collage techniques and water media. For this night only a 20 percent discount will be given for in-studio purchases of selected pieces. 

    • Ron’s Shop — See the artisan Ron Slayen at work with the "chevalet de marqueterie," a hand tool that allows for extremely precise and delicate cutting of 'veneer packs.’ The carriage, which guides the hand-operated saw frame, keeps the blade perpendicular with the lines of the design about a tenth of a millimeter wide.  The results are mini works of art.

    • Studio E — My paintings are comprised of dreamlike compositions which map my inner world. They are a diary of fragments from dreams, incidents from daily life, and internal monologues that ground the work in a personal mythology. The main source of the work is drawn from opening the locked door of the unconscious through processes inspired by Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung and Surrealism. My intent is to create work which acts as a springboard for the viewer's own imagination — Emily Halpern

    • Yellow Book Road> — The book is Paper Son by Helen Foster James and Virginia Loh. Virginia Loh will be here to discuss her book and do a reading and book signing. This is an immigration story through Angel Island and is for elementary aged children.

      • Also at Barracks 15: Anneville Studios* Atelier de Voyages* Brandiose* FlightPath Intaglio Studios* Jeweliany Jewelry

    Barracks 16:

    • Casa Valencia Galeria Baja —Presents Trapped , a solo show of artist Aida Valencia; an innovative visual artist whose works is characterized by her use of intense colors, reflecting her Mexican roots, that she interprets in a contemporary form.

    • Women’s Museum of California — Presents Wonder Women:On Paper and Off,Featuring contemporary comic art and Trina Robbins' historical collection. Show Run June 7- Sept 2.

      Inspirations Gallery — Presents a New Solo Show-Spring Fever, floral & fauna paintings by Lauren Carrera.  

      • Also at Barracks 16: Beauty Hive Studios

    Barracks 19 – Café – Retail – Art & Design Studios

    Straub
    Gone to Market
    by Monique Straub at
    Monique Straub Studio/Gallery

    • Monique Straub Studio/Gallery — New Exhibit! Vegging Out Recent works in pastel and oil, inspired by a trip to the farmers market. Meet the Artist!

    • M Fischbeck Studio/Gallery — Presents How does your garden grow?- florals, fruits and vegetables. Floral designs by Petals on the Point, Pam Robinson. Cards by Claire Rule.

    • June Rubin Studio/Gallery — Presents June in June colorful watercolors and collages inspired by the beauty of San Diego and beyond. Meet the Artist for her Grand Opening.

    • Recycled Art A Go-Go - Award winning 5th grade art students from Old Town Academy join LonackSignature and local artists in a up-cycled, recycled art show  for one night only.  Come see these creative, whimsical and inspiring works and join in some group sculpture activities. This is a memorable event you won't want to miss!

    • Chi Chocolat – A “sweet” little secret. Enjoy the best artisan chocolates, pastries, espressos and other delectable offerings.

      • Also at Barracks 19: *Bravo School of Art* Swann Soirees * F/X Dojo Animation Design *Karen Kohlberg Art * Pantaleoni Photography

      Barracks 26

      • California State Parks –California State Parks — California is home to more than 270 State Parks and many of them have special projects being developed by the Southern Service Center located at Liberty Station. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of our Southern Service Center to learn about new exhibits, visitor centers, resource studies, and other park projects.! Light refreshments and lively conversation will be served.

    Building 201:

    • Martha Pace Swift Gallery — Presents The Art of Helpers: works from the graduating class of the Expressive Arts Institute, curated by Wes Chester, Co-Director of the Institute. In the adjoining studio, participate in Community Art facilitated by graduates from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

    • Solare Ristorante – Enjoy drinks & dinner before or after Friday Night Liberty.

    The Gallery Building 202

    SophiesGallery
    Mom and Dad by
    Ted Meyer at
    Sophie's Gallery-Building 202

    • Sophie’s Gallery - Opens Family Plans, by artist Ted Meyer. Ted began painting at the early age of six, is currently the Artist in Residence at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and a Visiting Scholar at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Maryland. Sophie’s hosts his opening reception during Friday Night Liberty; enjoy refreshment and live music by Stage 4!

    • Visions Art Museum - Images of Time Opens three concurrent exhibitions, Second Time Around: Fashion Recycled, an exhibition featuring fashions from 25 southern California designers who create new styles using only one segment of recycled clothing such as sleeves, collars, or cuffs.  Also on view, Supporting Roles: Fiber & Photography by Ann L. Scott and Cameron B. Scott which suspends a photograph above an art quilt merging the two images as one. A Visions Art Museum members challenge presents small art quilts on the theme Fashion Tops & Bottoms.  

    • PULSE Gallery -Presents Fragmented Journeys, works by Mee Shim and Xiaoye Sun.  Through painting and sculpture, both artists explore a fragmentation and blending of cultural differences and personal experiences.  Mee, a Korean painter whos journey brought her to the United States at 30 and Xiaoye, a Chinese Master Sculptor, who’s recent works have brought him to the west, can attest to the difficulties associated with the journey and do so through their often introspective works.

    • San Diego Watercolor Society - Presents Wet and Wild. A juried show, featuring extraordinary works in water media. .

    Building 175: Dance Place

    • Theatre Arts School of San Diego - Theatre Arts School of San Diego — Where CREATIVITY takes CENTER STAGE - is hosting an evening of FREE puppet making for kids of all ages.  Come get creative and check out our great studio.  Meet the Director, Courtney Corey (from Broadway's WICKED and RENT, San Diego Magazine's "50 People To Watch 2013"). This is a fantastic opportunity to see all that TAS+SD has to offer!

    • Mandell Weiss Gallery - Presents Let’s Dance, paintings, drawings and prints by San Diego artist Julie Warren. A study of movement, capturing the essence of dance in works large and small. Inspired by the fluid motion of the body in performance of dance and song. The images vary in style and palette while capturing the spirit of music’s physical rhythms.

 

Friday Night Liberty Annual Sponsor:
The Irving Group

Vibrant Culture Vibrant City

Financial support for Friday Night Liberty is provided in part to the NTC Foundation by The Irving Group, the City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, the County of San Diego and The Heller Foundation of San Diego

Next Friday Night Liberty – July 5th