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2009

Friends of Hospice: 26th Annual Oktoberfest, donated works
October 4, 2009, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Santa Cruz Elks Lodge
150 Jewell Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060-1718
(831) 423-8240
Please visit Friends of Hospice for more information

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz: Authentic Thai Cuisine Restaurant, solo show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Valri Peyser
May to June 2009
(Note: There will be a temporary student art show June 2-4)
1319 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Please visit Pacific Thai Santa Cruz for hours, menu, and questions or call 831-420-1700

2008

Children's Mental Health, artists' reception
Friday, September 12, 2008, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Contact Children's Mental Health at 831-454-4900

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz: Authentic Thai Cuisine Restaurant, artist reception
Friday, September 5, 2008, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
1319 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Refreshments served
Please visit Pacific Thai Santa Cruz for hours, menu, and questions or call 831-420-1700

Cantaloop OC: Art Show @ The 'Loop, opening reception
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:30 PM
Cantaloop OC
1935 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, California 92705
RSVP required, $10 admission includes a free yogurt (spiked or non-spiked) and other refreshments
Please visit Cantaloop OC for hours, reviews, and questions or call 714-564-0255

Cantaloop OC: Art Show @ The 'Loop, group show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Steven Chao & Leonard Chan
August 22 to September 22, 2008

Cantaloop OC
1935 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, California 92705
Please visit Cantaloop OC for hours, reviews, and questions or call 714-564-0255

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz: Authentic Thai Cuisine Restaurant, solo show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Valri Peyser
June 2 to September 27, 2008

1319 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Please visit Pacific Thai Santa Cruz for hours, menu, and questions or call 831-420-1700

Heaven & Earth, group show, exhibit of selected works
May 31, 2008, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Art Center
1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Sponsored by Cornucopia Real Estate
Tea service provided by Chaikhana Tea Culture and The Empty Boat Tea Salon
Live music offering from Jorge Castro, acoustic guitarist
Hors d'oeuvres by Center Street Grill
Contact Judy Ziegler at Cornucuopia Real Estate or call 831-429-8080
See pics in my Insight blog entry, Heaven & Earth Event Photos

The R. Duck Show, Radio Interview
May 30, 2008, 9:00 PM PST
101.1 FM (Santa Cruz, CA) or Free Radio Santa Cruz (Internet)
Download the file and a media player, and then open the file with the media player to begin streaming live radio

Listen to the recorded interview courtesy of The R. Duck Show archives
Contact Free Radio Santa Cruz or call 831-427-4523 (voicemail) or 831-427-3772 (studio line)

Children's Mental Health, Front Lobby and Reception Area, group show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Holly Heath & Paul Vitali
May 5 to September 18, 2008, 9:00-5:00 PM weekdays

1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Contact Children's Mental Health at 831-454-4900

First Annual Monte Carlo Unmasked, donated works
May 3, 2008, 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos, California 95003
Contact Victoria George at BALANCE4Kids by email or call 831-464-8669

Second Annual Community Advisory Committee Art Competition & BALANCE4Kids Art Exhibition, judge
February 27, 2008, 5:00-6:00 PM
County Office of Education
809 H Bay Avenue, Capitola, California 9501
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Reception with catering by Chef Andrea Batteast and music by cellist Patrice Wallace
Contact Victoria George at BALANCE4Kids by email or call 831-464-8669

2007

Doorways & Dharma, group show
October 21, 2007, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Art Center
1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Sponsored by Cornucopia Real Estate
Tea service provided by Chaikhana Tea Culture and The Empty Boat Tea Salon

Live music offering from Mark Malone, guitarist
Hors d'oeuvres by Center Street Grill
Kimonos presented by Pat Moore of Rivendell on Squid Row Alley, 831-425-8522, open Thursday through Sunday
Contact Judy Ziegler at Cornucuopia Real Estate or call 831-429-8080

Bids for Kids II 2007, featured artist
September 16, 2007, 1:00-4:00 PM
Daubenbiss House
4500 Soquel Drive, Soquel, California 95073
Parking across the street in the lower lot of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
4525 Soquel Drive, Soquel, California 95073
Contact Victoria George at BALANCE4Kids by email or call 831-464-8669

Kresege Presents Pride 2007, group show, featured artist, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Nico Archer
June 2, 2007
University of California, Santa Cruz
Kresge College, (artwork from Owl's Nest moves to) Kresge Seminar Room
Information on Kresge Presents Pride 2007

Map and directions
Contact Joao Simas of Housing and Student Life at 831-459-1934

The Mill Gallery, closing reception
May 26, 2007, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Mill
131 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831) 539-6310

Public Art Box Dedication
May 16, 2007, 4:30 PM
Mount Hermon Road at King's Village Center
Scotts Valley, California 95066

The Beauty of Us, solo show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Nico Archer
May 4 to June 13, 2007
University of California, Santa Cruz
Kresge College, Owl's Nest restaurant: May 4 to June 1, June 3 to June 16, 2007
Mon-Thu 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
600 Kresge Court, Santa Cruz, California 95064
Map and directions
(831) 459-1934

The Mill Gallery, group show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Brinton Everett
April 6 to May 31, 2007
The Mill
131 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831) 539-6310

The Silver Lining Boutique, solo show, exhibit of selected works
Curated by Lara Swain
March 19 to April 30, 2007

Sun-Tue 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Wed-Sat 10:30 AM-7:00 PM
719 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831) 457-9999 or email The Silver Lining

Scotts Valley Arts Commission Award Ceremony
March 7, 2007, 6:00-6:30 PM
Scotts Valley City Council Chambers
1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, California 95066

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2009

Turquoise Star Achievement Award
December 17, 2009
eBay award for sellers who achieve 100 positive feedback comments
Read the post, "New Star on the Rise"

2008

Auctionbytes-Update, Number 222, First Item Sold Online: Portrait of a Hippo
September 7, 2008
Read the feature, First Item Sold Online: Portrait of a Hippo
See the artwork, Portrait of a Hippo

Yeti featured on I Love the Yeti
August 25, 2008
See the post, "Chan Yeti "
See the Original Finger Painting, Yeti

Wrestling the Light featured on Mark David Gerson's New Earth Chronicles
July 7, 2008
Read the article, "Cosmic Puberty, or Living Radical Evolution"
See the Original Finger Painting, Wrestling the Light

Arte y Pico Award
Read the post, "Creativity is Contagious"

The R. Duck Show, Radio Interview
May 30, 2008, 9:00 PM PST
101.1 FM (Santa Cruz, CA) or Free Radio Santa Cruz (Internet)
Download the file and a media player, and then open the file with the media player to begin streaming live radio.

Listen to the recorded interview courtesy of The R. Duck Show archives
Contact Free Radio Santa Cruz or call 831-427-4523 (voicemail) or 831-427-3772 (studio line)

Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Poster Contest 2008, Juror

Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 2008, Juror

Inspirational Quotes, Art, and Music
Released April 5, 2008
Solo Featured Artist in video by The Creation of Dreams

Artists' Choice Award 2007
Artists who sell on eBay nominate and vote for their favorite artists.
Honorable mention in the category of Best Inspirational/Spiritual/Religious.

Picture Salon, Featured Artist
February through October 2008
Featured Artist on the home page of Picture Salon
See the Original Finger Painting, Meow & Zen

Second Annual Community Advisory Committee Art Competition & BALANCE4Kids Art Exhibition, judge

The Indie Path, Indieview
February 15, 2008
Interview with The Indie Path
Read the interview, Indieview with Ivan Chan Studio #39

2007

Crafts of Texture, Spotlight Feature
December 10, 2007
Interview by British fashion and textile designer, Sara Mills
Read the interview, Spotlight Feature #18 - Ivan Chan

Bids 4 Kids II 2007, Featured Artist
September 16, 2007
Annual charity auction to support Balance 4 Kids
Artwork chosen for the official invitation cards and promotion
See the painting, Flying Tangerines with the Stars as Blossoms

Blue Star Achievement Award
July 30, 2007
eBay award for sellers who achieve 50 positive feedback comments
Read the post, "Stars on Thars"

Kresege Presents Pride 2007, Featured Artist
June 2, 2007
University of California, Santa Cruz
Kresge College, Kresge Seminar Room

The Boys of Ebay, YouTube video
A video created by the talented artist, Deborah Company, spotlighting five of eBay's popular male artists.
Watch the video, "The Boys of eBay"

Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 2007, Juror

2006

Scotts Valley Arts Commission
Public arts project, 2006-2008 display at the intersection of Mt. Hermon Rd and Glen Canyon
See the painting, See and You Shall Find

Artists' Choice Award 2006
Artists who sell on eBay nominate and vote for their favorite artists.
Honorable mention in the category of Spiritual/Inspirational/Religious Favorite Overall.



 

 

 

 

 

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