First Friday

An ever increasing local art tradition spreading throughout towns across the country is the "First Friday Gallery Walk." In a word: on the first Friday evening of each month, art galleries hold opening receptions of their newest exhibits (or just keep their doors open later into the evening). With a number of galleries collectively doing this, it increases the general public turnout as people get to take in a number of exhibits in one fell swoop. Migration was a regular participant and always got sizeable crowds at its First Friday receptions.

Without actually exhibiting, I thought I would bring to you a First Friday reception here at artPark a la the web.

Recently, Arturo Mallmann (a Migration and personal favorite artist) opened a show of his newest paintings at Art Cube Gallery in Laguna Beach, California. The show is called "Contemplation" (those familiar with Arturo's meditative work can appreciate the title). Luckily for us, the opening reception was beautifully videoed by Andrew J. Whittaker. I hope you enjoy it.

Arturo also has an opening tomorrow night in New Orleans at Gallery Bienvenu. Here is a nicely done promo for it.

Comments

[Maureen E. Doallas]

I love the idea of gallery walks via the Web, as I just can't get to everything I'd like to see. Thank you for sharing these videos, Rob.

(Part 2 of interview with Randall is live.)

[Rob Jones]

I'm reading part 2 of Randall's interview now!

[John Grant]

Hey Rob, thanks for posting this. Mallmann is really happening isn't he? I'm blown away with how prolific he is. Especially now that I know what goes into the resin process. He must order it in 40 gallon drums!

Stacey and I visited Gallery Bienvenu when we were last in N.O. Very impressive space and we loved the gallery director as well.

[Rob Jones]

Hi, John. Yes, Arturo does have it all goin' on. He is a man who loves to paint. The best part is seeing how many shows he is having - recession be damned.