The past is prelude in our efforts to stop the migration of artists who are leaving San Francisco at unprecedented rates. In collaboration with these dynamic local artists and through all forms of classic arts – classical as well as Balkan and Hungarian music, culinary arts, dance, film, painting, projection mapping, sculpting, etc. – we hope to create multiple themed salons in the city and want to bring increased access to the Arts. It’s time the artists of this city built by creatives and entrepreneurs felt supported again; in fact, it’s the 24th hour.
“I believe that creativity will be the currency of the 21st century.”
— Gerald Gordon, Ph.D., Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Rudi Amedeus Blondia: Traditional Photography
Composer, digital artist, fine art and commercial photographer – specializing in artistic portraiture, he utilizes both dark room processing and digital post-production.“His work, saturated with emotion and wonder, documents each subject's beauty, complexity, uniqueness, and intimacy.” — Michael Behlen, Pryme Magazine ::see some of his photos:: |
Andy Lesko: Painting and Sculpture
Chiropractor by trade, multi-talented artist at heart, and healer through both.“There are pockets of magic: the lighting changes, there is frisson in the air, the contrast is profound from where you were. That is Dr. Lesko’s chiropractic clinic [with] wall-to-wall paintings and sculptures.” — James Elmore, Canopy Gallery ::see some of his paintings:: |
A.J. Lovewins: Photography and Homeless Awareness
Community activist, social artist, and founder of Harmonic Humanity – empowering those experiencing homelessness to help themselves by selling uplifting music as street vendors.AJ’s “hope is that he can help others think in new ways that help them to live lives they truly love.” — Mindy Sullivan, Landmark News ::read some of his blog posts:: |
Morgan Nilsen: Clarinet and Balkan Music
Teacher at The San Francisco School, member of Inspector Gadje Balkan Brass, and founding member of Cradle Duende.“The Classical Revolution String Quartet and clarinetist Morgan Nilsen played voraciously, bringing extreme excitement to the Klezmer-infused harmonies and spiraling melodic lines.” — Chloe Veltman, Arts Journal ::watch one of her performances:: |
Solenn Séguillon-Dye: Violin
Soloist, chamber music and orchestral musician, member of The Hurd Ensemble, and founding member of Aleron Trio.“Séguillon held the audience rapt as she unfurled the lush, rising lines of the lark's theme with exquisite grace and power. Even in the highest register, her tone was warm and musical.” — Peter Jaret, Classical Sonoma ::watch some of her performances:: |
Holly Shaw: Flamenco Dance and Creativity
Dancer, choreographer, and creativity coach – specializing in Flamenco, her teaching incorporates modern dance as well as other ethnic dances.Holly “possesses the ability to take people on a journey that is very genuine.” — Hannah Romanowsky, Moving Towards Your Desires ::watch some of her choreography:: |
Sandro Szabo: Violin and Martial Arts
Graduate of Galileo Academy of Science and Technology, classically-trained musician, and champion fight team member of Fight and Fitness.While still a teenager, Sandro is a “top-rate martial artist and classical musician.” — Tibor Szabo, Tibor Szabo Photography ::watch one of his amateur fights:: |
Juliana Urban: Baroque and Early Music
Soprano, singer with Marin Baroque Chamber Choir and the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, and member of Vajra Voices.“Juliana Urban is at the start of a promising career as a soloist.” — Steven Ziegler, San Francisco Symphony ::watch one of her performances:: |
Jessaiah Zure: Ethnic Dance and Culture
Dancer, choreographer, and producer of Mermaid Rebellion Splash Mob – specializing in belly-dancing and Turkish Roma culture.
::watch one of her dance classes:: |
