Manager’s Special @ Mini Mart
FRIDAY, February 10th, 5-8PM!
Mini Mart is hosting our second group exhibition, “Manager’s Special!”
This group exhibition features artwork from your favorite local artists, all priced at $99. That’s right, $99 – it’s the Manager’s Special! We’re excited to showcase these amazing, fun, and creative original artworks priced at an accessible $99. Each artist has worked intentionally to create something unique and meaningful to meet this price point. This is your chance to snag an original piece of artwork at a special price. We hope that something catches your eye!
Paintings at Transmission Oakland
Opening Saturday, January 14, 1-4pm, 2023
I have some composite paintings on view at Transmission Gallery in Oakland.
510 All Stars Show
I’m be participating along with my wife, artist Mary Kalin-Casey, and 68 other local Bay Area artists.
Nielsen Arts in Berkeley, CA issues each artist the same 10″ x 10″ birch wood panel created by the good folks at Faultline Art Space and lets them create without any rules or theme.
Eye Spy @ Transmission SF
I installed a fun installation at Transmission Gallery in San Francisco at 35 Bartlett Street. I really appreciate the eye as a symbol of artist observation and thought it would be cool to have the art look back at the observer. ????
Monster Drawing Rally @ SOEX
Monster Drawing Rally at Southern Exposure
Mary and I will be drawing during the 6:30-7:30pm shift.
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 3:00-9:00 PM
Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Mary and I had loads of fun at this year’s Monster Drawing Rally. Made some cool drawings for the good folks at Southern Exposure. Lots of fun art and talented artists. Good times!
Drawn Together @ Fairyland
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Children’s Fairyland
TIX: General Admission tickets are $30 (beer and wine included).
Adults only (21+)
WHAT: Adult art lovers are invited to enjoy a magical evening at the park as 50 local artists create Fairyland-inspired artwork. At the end of the evening, guests will have a chance to buy the artwork for $50 at a live art sale in Aesop’s Theater. It’s a raucous and competitive good time.
Fairyland opened in 1950, five years before Disneyland, and it’s been a regional favorite ever since. Walt Disney himself visited the park and found inspiration there for his own famed family attraction. Children’s Fairyland has been non-profit since 1994. Proceeds from Drawn Together will support the people, programs, and spaces that make Children’s Fairyland magic possible all year long. For more on its history, check out the Fairyland website: https://www.fairyland.org/all-about-fairyland/history-of-the-park
Mushi Mushi @ Helvella Art
August 6 – September 10, 2022
Opening reception Saturday, August 6, 6-9pm
Helvella Art in Oakland, CA presents “Mushi Mushi”, a mushroom themed exhibition featuring 30+ artists celebrating the glorious world of mushrooms. The gallery name Helvella is taken from a genus of mushrooms that is endemic here in California, and they draw a lot of inspiration from the spunky, indomitable and magical spirit of
mushrooms.
The Pigeon Show @ Bench Gallery
August 1-31, 2022
You love to hate them! The Bench Gallery in San Francisco, CA presents “The Pigeon Show” from August 1-31, 2022. The show will feature pigeon art from a number of Bay Area artists. Curated by Michael McConnell, the gallery is located at Fayes Coffee, 3614 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110. This show also features a spectacular painting by my wife, artist Mary Kalin-Casey.
Drawings at Transmission
I’m showing 14 unframed drawings at Oakland’s Transmission Gallery with an opening on Saturday, June 8th, 1pm-4pm. There will also be an opening on First Friday, July 1.
Transmission Gallery
770 W Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
SFMOMA Soapbox Derby
Sunday, April 10, 2022
I had so much fun at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Soapbox Derby event at McLaren Park in San Francisco on Sunday, 4/10. Many (57) amazing derby cars made by local Bay Area artists competed for trophies made by local artists. Thanks to my awesome pit crew Mary Kalin-Casey, John C. Rogers, Stephanie Silk, Brett Durrett, and Tangee Boyce! And of course all the awesome SFMOMA folks and volunteers who made it all come together. Thanks to my friends who came out to show support as well. I was so surprised and happy to get the Fastest Car trophy made by the legendary Wanxin Zhang!
Untamed Splendor @ Antler
10th Anniversary Group Exhibition
February 27 – March 17, 2022
Antler Gallery is thrilled to share the online preview for this incredible exhibition with you! To view original works by 60+ internationally renowned artists please follow the link below:
Online Preview: Untamed Splendor
Group Exhibition Featuring:
Steve Martinez • Katy Harrald • Allison Sommers • Danny Samuels • Rialenga • Erika Sanada • Julian Callos • Jp Neang • Josh Keyes • Andie Taylor • Leon Keer • Regan Johnston/Christa Rijneveld • Nikoo Bafti • Amory Abbott • Michelle Melcher • Jeremy Nichols • Frau Isa • Matt Linares • Win Wallace • Rebecca Luncan • Matthew Rucker • Brad Woodfin • Morgaine Faye • Christina Mrozik • David Rice • Juliet Schreckinger • London James • Stacey Rozich • Alex Kuno • Vanessa Foley • Lindsey Carr • Justin Santora • JAW Cooper • Sean Mahan • Joseph Renda Jr • Stephanie Inagaki • Dominic De Venuta • Michael McConnell • Vasilisa Romanenko • 3rd Version • Tripper Dungan • Bagger43 • Amy Ruppel • Joe Vollan • Roos Van Der Vliet • Jessica So Ren Tang • Cayl Austin • Syd Bee • Dave Pollot • Ferris Plock • Alexis Trice • Kelly Tunstall • Brin Levinson • Keith Carter • John Casey • Jason Borders • VR Rivera • Peter Bakacs • Drew Leshko • Anthony Solano • Kristin Bell • Rachel Sabin • Zoe Keller • Neil Perry • Susannah Kelly • Josie Morway • Thomas Jackson • Rebecca Mason Adams • Brian Mashburn • Pizza In The Rain • Kane Kokaris • Lorren Lowrey • Crystal Morey
Softer Solstice @ Rolodex Gallery
December 4 – 22, 2021
Rolodex Gallery is pleased to present “Softer Solstice,” a small works exhibition featuring work from 20 local and national artists. This exhibition will be on-view from December 4th through December 22nd, 2021. Artists and curators will be in attendance at the December 4th opening reception from 5pm to 10pm.
As the days get shorter and a year filled with new beginnings slows down, Rolodex Gallery’s “Softer Solstice” ushers us into the winter season with a cozy group exhibition of over 30 8″x10″ or smaller artworks, plus two pop-up events featuring Bay Area makers. The collection of works for this exhibition range from mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, and painting from emerging and seasoned artists alike in the spirit of making art accessible to all.
Artists participating in “Softer Solstice” include:
BLANE ASRAT| SASHA B. | ARI BIRD | JON BLYTHE | DK BYRD | JOHN CASEY | DEB | RICARDO DISEÑO | GIRLONBUS | KIDTOFER | MADDIE LINER (LINER POSTER) | M.CHILADAS | MONI | AUSTIN ELFIO MONTANARI | MRFESTIN | DANIELLE O’MALLEY | DARYLL PEIRCE | R6D4 | BUD SNOW | JULIANNE MARELLA VILLEGA
“Softer Solstice” and it’s corresponding events will be free and open to the public beginning Saturday, December 4th from 5pm to 10pm and by appointment thereafter through December 22nd. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided during the opening reception. Masks and social distancing will be enforced throughout the opening event.
Rolodex Gallery is located at 1075 Dwight Way in West Berkeley, off San Pablo Avenue. To schedule an appointment or for additional information including purchasing and media inquiries, please contact rolodexgallery@gmail.com.
Monster Drawing Rally 2021
LIVE DRAWING EVENT & FUNDRAISER
Monster Drawing Rally 2021
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 2-6:30 PM
OUTDOORS: Alabama Street between 19th Street and 20th Street in San Francisco
Combining the energy of a monster truck rally with the creativity and brilliance of the Bay Area art community, Southern Exposure’s annual Monster Drawing Rally is a can’t-miss event. And this year it’s back to being in person Saturday, October 9, 2-6:30 PM.
The Monster Drawing Rally is an incredible afternoon of artmaking and fundraising where over 100 artists create brand new work right before your eyes in a frantic race against the clock. As you spy on the creative process, you’ll see sketches morph into full-fledged artworks – immediately available for just $100 each.
As part of our commitment to support artists during these challenging times, all participating artists have the option to receive up to a 50% commission of the sale, with remaining proceeds going directly to further our work at Southern Exposure.
Ethereal Folk @ RPS
October 1 – October 30, 2021
RPS Collective in Oakland, CA, is honored to host artists working to visually interpret depths of spooky folklore. Across the world stories are traded, fables shared and expanded, in myth, magic, mysticism, and ominous lore.
Art by: Allegra Rush, Aydan Donato, Chris Granillo, Daryll Peirce, Eduardo Valadez, Felicia Ann, Gata Lata, John Casey, Kristina Eng, Kristine Holohan, Liliana Herrera, LuxMan Jhula, Pancho Pescador, Peter Pendergrass, Sasha Laurel, Sloan Paige, Suzie Ferras, and Zachary Sweets.
Rock Paper Scissors Collective
2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Hours: Wed 4-7 / Thu 2-7 / Fri 2-7 / Sat 1-5
Svane Family Foundation
SEPTEMBER 16 – 30, 2021
San Francisco Art Institute, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Boulevard
Excited to be part of the @svanefoudnation Ark exhibition and benefit auction, opening September 16th! Commissioned at the height of the pandemic, the 100 works included represent the diversity and brilliance of Bay Area artists, reflect on this historic era, and share visions of what to carry into the future. All auction proceeds go back into the local arts community via @artspansf.
Art makes the Bay Area the vibrant, creative, and innovative place we love to call home. Don’t miss this exhibition, spread the word, and plan your bids today—register to receive the auction preview at svaneff.org.
The foundation committee asked grant artists to use the theme of the Ark as a way of navigating through difficult times (pandemic, social unrest, political chaos, etc.) and create a work of art to reflect that idea. My work is “Safety Cage,” a mixed media piece that conveys the following:
“’Safety Cage’ is a kind of pandemic self-portrait. I envisioned humanity traversing the dark land in dark times, each individual isolated in their own safety cage. This cage is personal ark, mobile but contained. And contained inside is human hope, in the form of an awkward and fragile golden flower, waiting to be released once the dark times have passed, to grow and thrive again. Through this isolation comes self discovery, contemplation, and the desire to be delivered and to emerge stronger and more golden.”
Ark Exhibitions artists include Aaron De La Cruz, Adam 5100, Adreinne Waheed, Adrian Burrell, Alicia McCarthy, Amy Palms, Amy X Neuburg, Andy Vogt, Angela Hennessy, Anna Valdez, Antonio Vidal, Asma Kazmi, Barry McGee, Brett Amory, Brian Singer, Butterfly Williams, Camila Magrane, Casey Gray, Cate White, Chad Hasegawa, Chanell Stone, Chelsea Wong, Chris Duncan, Chris Johanson, Christopher Martin, Cliff Hengst, Courtney Desiree Morris, Dana Dart-McLean, Dana King, Davina Semo, Dionne Lee, Dohee Lee, Donna Personna, Eli Thorne, Ellen Bruno, Emilio Villalba, Eric Johnston, Erica Deeman, Esther Elia, GATS, Gina M. Contreras, HP Mendoza, J. John Priola, J.L. King, Jake Ricker, Jeffrey Cheung, Jeremy Fish, Jessica Hess, John Casey, Justin Hoover, Katie Gong, Kelly Tunstall , Ferris Plock , Kevin Earl Taylor, Kindah Khalidy, Klea McKenna, Kristin Farr, Kristine Mays, Lady Henze, Lauren Elder, Linda Connor, Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Madeleine Tonzi, Marcus Shelby, Maria Guzmán Capron, Mark Garrett, Mary Joy, Mary D. Watkins, Melanie DeMore, Meryl Pataky, Michelle Pred, Monica Denevan , Muzae, Nina Wise, Oliver DiCicco, Paul Madonna Studio, Peter Cordova, Rabbit Garcia, Rachel Lena Esterline, Robert Bowen, Ruby Neri, Sam Vernon, Sarah Hotchkiss, Seth Eisen, Sheila Ghidini, Steve Ferrera, Sydney Cain, tamara suarez porras, Tammy Rae Carland, Tan Sirinumas, Terri Loewenthal, Terry Furry, Tess Davis, Tosha Stimage, Trevor Ewald, t.w.five, Kyle Lypka and Tyler Cross, Val Britton, Yarrow Slaps, Yétundé Olagbaju, and Zac Scheinbaum.
Posies: a Pocketful @ Gearbox Gallery
Aug 26 – Oct 2, 2021
Opening Reception on Saturday, August 28th, from 1-3pm
Curated By Ruth Santee
Throughout history, flowers have commanded human attention. Our relationship with flowers is special. In many ways it is symbiotic. Most flowers are cultivated and require human care, wild flowers being the exception. In return, flowers provide us with a rich cultural, and sensory experience. There are countless cultural and scientific references to flowers throughout history. Humans have designated the flower as a symbol of birth, death, love and honor. We adorn our bodies, our homes, our churches and our graveyards with them. We pick them, plant them, buy them, pollenate with them, draw them, sculpt them, dry them, eat them, preserve them and heal with them. For most people flowers carry enormous symbolism, provide soothing sympathy and are an integral part of many of cultural ceremonies. Flowers heighten our awareness. By using all of our senses, our continued relationship with flowers connects us to each other and the environment.
This exhibit promises more than mere reverence for the “flower”. Posies: A Pocketful explores the unique interpretations 11 established artists have with this subject matter. Posies in this exhibit include: Bronze, steel Ikebana, abstracted zip tie flowers, ceramic blossoms, dancing paper mache flowers, illuminated neon flora, floral assemblage of found objects, paper flowers, and flowers on paper.
The exhibiting artists are: David Kimball Anderson, Jerry Barrish, Lynn Beldner, John Casey, Cheryl Coons, Roger Daniells, Vicki Gunter, Carrie Lederer, Ruth Santee, Tiffanie Turner, and Franca Van Allen.
Gearbox Gallery
770 West Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
510-271-0822
info@gearboxgallery.com
The Art of Art @ Modern Eden
Curated by Michael Cuffe of Warholian
August 14–September 1, 2021
Modern Eden is pleased to present the latest group exhibition curated by Michael Cuffe of Warholian. The Art of Art focuses on works that explore the tools and imagery of the visual arts. From paintbrushes to color wheels, this immersive show celebrates the artist in the studio and the world of the painter, the sculptor, and beyond. The Art of Art turns the mirror on the artist, exploring the very foundations of what has made the visual medium succeed for centuries. This exhibition features over 100 artists celebrating the rebirth of the arts in San Francisco.
Featuring works by:
Adam Caldwell, Adam Ziskie, aica, Alec Huxley, Allison Reimold, Amandalynn, Andrea Guzzetta, Arik Ehle, Aunia Kahn, CHIACHEN, Caia Koopman, Carly Janine Mazur, Catherine Moore, Charles Keiger, Cody Seekins, Cucueco, Daniel Chen, Daniel Valadez, Daryll Peirce, David Natale, D Young V, Diana Ormanzhi, Emily Fromm, Fafi Birtak, Felicia Ann, Gigi Chen, Gina Altadonna, Glenn Arthur, Grace Wang, Happy D, Helice Wen, Holly Matthews, Howard Lyon, Isabel Samaras, Jaclyn Alderete, Jana Brike, Jane Lee, Jessica Sillus, Jessica So Ren Tang, Jodie Herrera, John Casey, John Osgood, John Walker, Joseph Lorusso, Josh Thurman, Joshua Coffy, Joshua Lawyer, Julie Filipenko, Juliet Schreckinger, Kelly McKernan, Kelsey Bowen, Kierstin Young, Kim Leutwyler, Kremena Chipilova, Lacey Bryant, Lana Kohn, Lara Dann, Laura Colors, Lauren Saxton, Leilani Bustamante, MJ Lindo-Lawyer, Mandy Tsung, Mara Bubblegum, Marcos Lafarga, Margaret Morales, Maria Carmela, Marie-Eve Proteau, Mark Bryan, Maryam Gohar, Michael Camarra, Olympia Altimir, PX Miranda, Ransom & Mitchell, Raul D’Mauries, Raúl Guerra, Regina Sattarova, Richard Ahnert, Ricky Watts, Robin Galante, Sarah McCloskey, Skye Becker, Sofia Venegas, Spencer Keeton Cunningham, Stacy Ransom, Steve Hughes, Steve Javiel, Steven Kenny, Sybiline, Sylvia Ji, Terry Ribera, Thomas Ascott, Tosin Kalejaye, The Obanoth, The Tracy Piper, V R Rivera, Valeriya Volkova, Xhanthi, Yamakawa, Young Ji Cha, Zarina Situmorang, Zelyss, and more.
Modern Eden Gallery
1100 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 956-3303
info@moderneden.com
Interview with Not Real Art
Morgan Laurens interviewed me for the website Not Real Art. Lots of good questions!
Oakland-based artist John Casey began life on the unluckiest day of the year, in an unlucky place. Born on Friday 13 in Salem, Massachusetts, the multidisciplinary artist now gleefully channels his unusual origins into awkward portraits of peculiar creatures.
Growing up, Casey spent his time building monster models and watching horror films. His early drawings reveal a preoccupation with the physical aberrations commonly found in offbeat midnight movies. “The figures in [my] drawings show not only the distorted perceptions of a child, but my fascination with skulls, teeth, spirographic eyes, and invented body parts,” Casey writes in his bio.
In today’s Q+Art interview, John Casey discusses the uncomfortable narratives of Phillip Guston, the role of dystopian fiction in a post-pandemic world, and the false lure of artistic exposure. Read his interview here.
Round & Round @ Faultline
May 21 – July 10, 2021
Faultline Artspace is pleased to have John Casey take over our gallery yet again. This time he will be presenting, yup, you guessed it, round artwork! Painted on primed 12” vinyl records and wood panels of varying sizes and featuring raccoons, spiders, flowers, sheep, and skulls.
Online sales and 360 degree virtual gallery here.
Discolandia @ 111 Minna Gallery
Show dates: December 1, 2020 – February, 14 2021
111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, CA presents Discolandia. Not since the invention of the gramophone and the talking machine has art and invention come together so perfectly. We are showing over 100 artists that have drawn, painted, and collaged on 12 inches of beautiful Vinyl.
