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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
October 2021 This October, we are excited to share with you some of the amazing achievements of our Lucas Artists Program Alumni—featuring exhibitions, performance pieces, albums, awards, and more! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
September 2021 As September comes to a close, we are excited to share with you some of the significant achievements of our Lucas Artists Program Alumni—featuring exhibitions, magazine features, a public health campaign, and much more! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
August 2021 This August, we are excited to share with you and celebrate some of the significant achievements of our Lucas Artists Program alumni, which include projects, exhibitions, performances, and awards. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
June 2021 This June, we celebrate the varied achievements of Lucas Artists Program alumni which include new projects, exhibitions, performances and awards as we wish you all a happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month and celebrate the national recognition of Juneteenth. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
May 2021 In recognition of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and the unacceptable increase in hate crimes targeting this community, we celebrate the important creative voices and recent successes of some of our Lucas Artists Program AAPI alumni—including new exhibitions, public art projects, books and albums. Read More >> |
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Art Fairs Online: Art Basel June 2020
Congratulations to our 14 LAP Fellows who have work featured in Art Basel's June 2020 online viewing rooms! Learn more about the artists and see their exhibited work through the link below. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
March 1, 2019 For this month's Fellows in the News, we feature: three of our LAP Fellows are scheduled to perform in the New York Philharmonic 2019-2020 Project 19 program, Sita Bhaumik was mentioned in a Vogue article, Ry Rocklen premiered his food-themed exhibition at Honor Fraser, Leah Rosenberg opened her colorful new exhibition at LegionSF, and Chris Fraser transformed the Royal NoneSuch Gallery into a camera obscura. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
February 1, 2019 Since we missed our January Fellows in the News, we've compiled all of our great news stories into this month's post! So for this edition of Fellows in the news, we feature: a PBS opera premiere, a large-scale sequin sculpture, narrative-rich paintings in Oakland, a Chinese-Jewish musical performance, a San Francisco Public Library commission, an Art Basel write-up, and a composer of the year award! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
December 19, 2018 December has been such an astonishing month for our Lucas Artists Fellows and Guest Artists, we had to assemble a second Fellows in the News post! In this edition, we celebrate accolades garnered by Lucas Artists Fellows in music/composition, visual arts, and literary arts in the form of a major grant, a performance festival, coverage in the New York Times Style Magazine, and an article appearing in the New York Times Magazine. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
December 1, 2018 For this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Henry Threadgill is lauded by The New York Times for having released one of the best jazz albums of the year, Cal Peternell's latest cookbook is Bon Appetit's November 2018 Cookbook Club pick, María Magdalena Campos-Pons hosts a sociopolitical art lecture series at Frist Museum, Sandow Birk has an historical architectural drawing solo exhibition at Catherine Clark Galley, Stephanie Syjuco's a large-scale banner is installed at the Cantor Arts Center, Daniel Canogar's flexible digital sculptures are showcased in a solo exhibition, and Carl Pope Jr. was interviewed about his return to the art world by Hyperallergic. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
November 1, 2018 For this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Lordy Rodriguez unveils a new mural for the newly remodeled Hayward Library, Zeyn Joukhadar's book The Map of Salt and Stars is nominated for two 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards, Douglas Cuomo premieres his contemporary opera in the 2018 Next Wave Festival, Christine Wong Yap is awarded the first Artist-in-Residence at the Haas Institute, Kara Maria has work featured in a group show at the Nevada Museum of Art, and Ava Roy (of We Players) won a TBA Award for their production of Mother Lear. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
October 1, 2018 For this Fellows in the News, we feature: Carl Pope and Gregory Sale are featured at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Miya Masaoka performs at Roulette, Ava Roy and Courtney Walsh of We Players are Theatre Bay Area finalists, Cassils makes the cover of After Modern Art (1945-2017), Carl Pope had artwork featured in a Whitney exhibition as well as in a new book, Dafna Naphtali premieres an immersive GPS sound-walk, Leah Rosenberg's Color Factory is written about in Modern Magazine, and Cal Peternell has a cooking-based podcast! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
September 1, 2018 In this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Neil Leonard collaborates with visual artist Fujiko Nakaya in an immersive outdoor sound installation, Monica Lundy premieres new paintings, Máximo González's installations visit Canada, Rebecca Chesney creates a dandelion-based exhibition, Andrea Blum's cookbook is reviewed by the NY Times, Eric Moe releases a new music album, and LAP Fellows Nelly Ben Hayoun and RADIOEE.net are featured in the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
August 1, 2018 For this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Stephanie Syjuco is showcased in the ninth season of PBS's Art21 series, the People's Kitchen Collective is featured in the SF Chronicle's 2018 Rising Star Chefs, Jonas Becker has artwork in the MoCP's latest exhibition, three LAP Fellows will perform at Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours, and streetwear brand 3 Shibuya sat down with LAP Fellow Mario Ybarra Jr. for a studio visit. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
July 1, 2018 For this Fellows in the News, we feature: L.A. Weekly recently wrote an article about Gregory Sale's latest project, two LAP fellows showcase work in the Made in L.A. show at the Hammer Museum, Walter Kitundu’s sound piece makes another appearance in Caramoor’s summer exhibition, The People’s Kitchen Collective holds a feast on the streets of Oakland, and LAP Fellow Sita Bhaumik was chosen for the YBCA’s triennial Bay Area Now exhibition. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
June 1, 2018 For this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: three LAP Fellows are featured in a performative two-day event at LACE, Dario Robleto premiers some of his latest pieces in a solo exhibition at Inman Gallery, Wu Fei is the 2018 MAP Fund recipient, Cassils is one of 14 artists chosen to receive a City of Los Angeles fellowship grant, and Jen Shyu's We Have a Voice Collective creates a Code of Conduct for the performing arts. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
May 1, 2018 In this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Dohee Lee and Robert Lobe receive a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, Michael Rakowitz recreates a destroyed sculpture, Gregory Sale receives an ABOG Fellowship, and Stephanie Syjuco is featured on the cover of the Art in America magazine. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
April 1, 2018 In this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Anya Gallaccio showcases here three year project at the Biennale of Sydney, Kara Maria had a solo exhibition at the Catherine Clark Gallery, Scott L. Miller released his new CD Raba, Michael David Lukas debuts his newest book, and Bobby Previte performs a commissioned piece at the Hermitage Artists Retreat. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
March 1, 2018 In this edition of Fellows in the News, we feature: Marcus Shelby composes and stars in HBO's film adaption of Notes From the Field, Leah Rosenberg releases her newest interactive book, Mario Ybarra Jr. showcases work at the CSUDH art gallery, and Lesley Dill has her first solo exhibition since 2014! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
February 1, 2018 In this edition of Fellows in the News: Stephen Vitiello has several east coast performances this month, Kija Lucas showcased work at Root Division for their anniversary show, Mario Ybarra Jr. collaborated with 3 Shibuya on a t-shirt design, Michael Arcega and Julia Goodman feature work at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, and Cassils is a recipient of the United States Artists 2018 Fellowship. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
January 1, 2018 In this edition of Fellows in the News: Carmina Escobar collaborates with PST LA/LA, Eric Moe performs at Pomona College, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe has work in a traveling exhibition, and Jen Shyu's latest album makes the New York Times's list of top jazz albums for 2017. Read More >> |
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Miami Art Week 2017
We are thrilled to announce that six of out LAP Fellows showcased artwork at various art venues during the 2017 Miami Art Week. Read more to see the participating artists and galleries. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
December 1, 2017 In this edition's line-up: Dohee Lee is a recipient of the Hewlett 50 Arts Commission, Tiffany Singh is a recipient of the New Generation award with a solo show in the works, Dahlak Brathwaite premiers his latest work Spiritrials, and Kija Lucas is featured in a new exhibition, Love & Longing. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
November 1, 2017 In this edition of Fellows in the News: Rebecca Chesney is featured in a new exhibition, Stephen Vitiello performs at the YBCA and the Center for the New Music , Máximo González creates a new light installation for InLight Richmond, William Cordova exhibits a solo show at the Marfa Contemporary, and Howard Hersh is featured on a local radio show. Read more to find out the details of these events. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
October 1, 2017 In this edition's round-up : Cassils opens their second solo exhibition, Henry Threadgill describes his typical Sunday, and LAP fellow Bill Kelley, Jr. curates a new exhibition in partnership with Pacific Standard Times: LA/LA. Read more to see where these events are happening. Read More >> |
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NOW HEAR THIS! An exercise in listening at Montalvo Arts Center
San Jose Mercury News observed first hand the intersection between sound, listening, and artistry in Montalvo’s outdoor art exhibit, “Now Hear This! An Exercise in Listening.” Read More >> |
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SOUNDINGS @ Montalvo Arts Center
By David M. Roth, Squarecylinder Squarecylinder shared their experience of the five site-specific works that were commissioned to be heard at select locations on the Montalvo grounds. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
December 2, 2016 In this edition's round-up: it's a last call for events featuring work by two of our former Artist Fellows taking place this weekend: first, Mary Kouyoumdjian's work Paper Cranes receives its West Coast premiere at UC Berkeley, performed by the Kronos Quartet. And second, Máximo González's work will be featured at Art Miami. Come read more! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
October 20, 2016 In this edition's round-up: two of our former Artist Fellows are doing exciting things on social media: Jessica Theroux is taking over Sur La Table's Instagram, and Aaditi Joshi is featured in not one but two videos by the MFA Boston. Follow along and enjoy! Read More >> |
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Sita Bhaumik: We are Against the Wall
On September 9, a new exhibition project by Lucas Artists Fellow Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik, in collaboration with Piñatas Las Morenitas Martínez, Little Piñata Maker, Cece Carpio (Trust Your Struggle), Iván Padilla Mónico, La Pelanga, People’s Kitchen Collective, and Norma Listman, opened at the San Francisco art space Southern Exposure, entitled Estamos contra el muro | We Are Against the Wall. In association with the project, Southern Exposure commissioned an interview between Bhaumik and Los Angeles-based scholar and Lucas Program Curatorial Fellow Bill Kelley Jr. Read More >> |
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Karen Finley Debuts Unicorn Gratitude Mystery
Last month, Montalvo Visiting Artist Karen Finley debuted Unicorn Gratitude Mystery, an experimental Off-Broadway performance. The show has garnered enthusiastic acclaim from New York critics! Over the past three years, Finley and her creative collaborator Bruce Yonemoto have been engaged as Visiting Artists at Montalvo's Lucas Artists Residency Program. Their recent commissioned film project, Far East of Eden, will premiere at Montalvo in late September. Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
May 13, 2016 In this edition's round-up, we feature some of the latest accomplishments—new publications, press coverage, and developing projects—of Artist Fellows Cassils, Wade Graham, Fritz Haeg, and Niki Ford. Happy reading! Read More >> |
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FELLOWS IN THE NEWS
May 6, 2016 In the spring of 2016, our former and incoming Artist Fellows have been making headlines as the recipients of a number of the art world's most prestigious prizes, including a Pulitzer Prize, three Doris Duke Artist Awards, a Herb Alpert Award in the Arts, and two Guggenheim Fellowships. We are tremendously proud and thrilled to congratulate each and every one of them! Read More >> |
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Together at last: Sandow Birk's American Qur'an
American Qur'an is an entirely hand-lettered and illustrated multi-panel manuscript of an English translation of the Holy Qur’an, based on traditional models, but illustrated with scenes from contemporary American life. Painstakingly transcribing over one hundred chapters–or suras–it took artist Sandow Birk more than nine years to complete this monumental work. Read More >> |
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Intelligence Starts on a Small Scale
In November and December 2015, the Lucas Artists Program (LAP) hosted a think tank of artists and scientists to consider intelligence from non-anthropocentric perspectives. This think tank, called “Intelligence Moves,” took place at the LAP from November 29-December 12, convened by the SETI Institute Artist-in-Residence Program and Montalvo Arts Center. Read More >> |
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Oprah.com Is Dazzled by Christine Wong Yap
In the summer of 2014, Christine Wong Yap's work was featured on Oprah.com's Inspiration section, with the instruction to "Challenge yourself and change your perspective with these creative pieces of advice." If, after you view the slideshow on Oprah.com, you want to see more examples of the artist's work, you can also check out Yap's website. Read More >> |
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48 Hours to Catch Miguel Arzabe
Congratulations to former LAP Fellow Miguel Arzabe whose exhibition /*Reject Algorithms*/ was given a rave review in SFgate's Arts & Not Blog by Art critic Kenneth Baker! Baker explains, "During his residency at Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, Arzabe found himself assigned a former dance studio as work space. He took that as a prompting to integrate his work as a painter with the video and performance aspects of his output. His exhibition animates the remnants and record of the thinking and actions he carried on at Montalvo." Read More >> |
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LAP Artists on the Move
We are pleased to announce Montalvo’s contribution to BAN7 was Finding the Center, an installation by LAP Artists-in-Residence Leah Rosenberg and Susan O’Malley, which grew out of work they developed for the Project Space Gallery exhibition Happiness Is... . “It truly is an honor for Montalvo to have been named a BAN7 Partner,” said Kelly Sicat, Director of the Lucas Artists Residency Program. Read More >> |
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20 Days to Raise $10K for "the ear goes to the sound"
We were excited to hear today that Oakland-based visual artist and graphic designer Renetta Sitoy has been on a documentary for the past few years about a former LAP Artist-in-Residence, Laetitia Sonami. "I hope that this film will contribute to a more nuanced understanding of women working at the intersection of technology and art. This documentary offers an intimate look at one of the most extraordinary, yet under-appreciated electronic sound artists of today, and is structured around an intricate combination of performance and in-studio demonstration," says Sitoy. Read More >> |
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In Memoriam: The Passing of Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris
We join with other members of the musical community to mourn the death of a legendary composer and musical innovator, Butch Morris. Morris, passed away on Tuesday after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65 years old. His work has been described as standing at the “confluence of jazz, new music, improvisation and contemporary classical music." Read More >> |
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Laurie Rubin in the San Francisco Classical Voice
Earlier this week, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin began her tenure as a Montalvo Artist-in-Residence. Just prior to arriving in Saratoga, she made headlines at her performance opening the 10th season of Music at Meyer, the concert series at Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco, a program inspired by her recently published memoir: Do you Dream in Color?: Insights from a Girl Without Sight, which details her career as an international opera singer…who happens to be blind. Read More >> |
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Culinary Artist-in-Residence Niki Ford's Big Move
It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks, Niki Ford will conclude her term as Montalvo’s 2012 Culinary Artist-in-Residence. Her residency will end on December 31. Though we will be sorry to say goodbye, we wish her well at her exciting new position as Culinary Director at the Healdsburg SHED. The SHED is the subject of this in-depth article in the North Bay Business Journal. Read More >> |
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LAP Artists Awarded Creative Capital Grants
We are pleased to congratulate two artists, Quintan Ana Wikswo and Dohee Lee, associated with the LAP residency program on a major achievement: they are both among the Creative Capital Grant recipients of 2013. Multidisciplinary artist Quintan Ana Wikswo has been awarded a grant in the area of Emerging Fields for her project problemkinder / Mercy Killing Aktion. Composer/performance artist Dohee Lee will be coming to the LAP residency in the summer of 2013. She has been awarded a grant in the area of Performing Arts to continue work on her piece The Mago Project. Read More >> |
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Former Artist-in-Residence in the New York Times
Artist Hemali Bhuta's work, who was an artist-in-residence at Montalvo in 2010, has an extensive write-up in today’s New York Times. Congratulations, Hemali! Read More >> |
