Member News

Sally Ault, woodturner, and Lynn Render, potter, have pieces on display at the 37th annual Small Image Show at Gallery 21 in Spanish Village, Balboa Park.  The exhibit is open from 11-4pm January 25 - February 28, 2012. Reception is January 28, 4 -8 pm.

Dave Ness was awarded a third place ribbon for his piece "Resting Giants" at the Gallery 4311 at the San Diego Hospice.  The showing was of roughly fifteen artists and hundreds of pieces for the months of September and October.

Beverly Brady has been commissioned to paint a patriotic portrait on an outside wall of Gus' on Rosecrans in Pt. Loma.  She plans to use real military people as models and represent all branches of military service.

During the month of May, Pat Flanigan has a display of her family photography work at Nelsons Photo, 7720 Fay Street, La Jolla.  The large window display has gallery wraps and framed pieces representing her family photography business: http://photobooksbypat.com

Bradley Fine Art Gallery at 2168 Chatsworth Blvd. in Pt. Loma is showing several pieces of Bill's sculpture.

At Gallery 21 in Balboa Park's Spanish Village Art Center, there is a Small Image Show from Jan. 28-Feb. 21.  Lynn's piece, which is called Green Carved Vase, was juried in to the show and has won 3rd place in the 12 inch category.  Congratulations, Lynn!  You can see a photo of Lynn's Green Carved Vase if you click on her name in the artist list. 

Lynn will be participating in the Empty Bowls project on May 7 to benefit  Third Avenue Charitable Organization  (T.A.C.O.) which aids the homeless and the elderly in San Diego.

A photograph by PLAA member Pat Flanigan has been juried into this prestigious exhibit.  The exhibit will be at the museum from Nov. 13 - January 30, 2011.


The Painter's Perspective at Spanish Village, Balboa Park

The Painter's Perspective,a showcase of paintings by a group of artists who meet under the direction of Linda Doll, is currently on display in Gallery 21 in Balboa Park's Spanish Village.  The show includes paintings by Suzanne Stofer and Julie Anderson, which depict creative solutions to challenges given.  The exhibit runs from July 21 to August 7 from 10 am to 4 pm daily.


Art Gallery at Gary Gilmore Goldsmith Jewelry Store

Dave Ness has been invited to display his work for sale on the walls of Gary Gilmore's well-known GOLDSMITH shop on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach.  As of July 2010, the Gilmores have made space for eighteen of Dave's gorgeous fine art landscape images.  Two sold the first day, and that's not surprising because this is a fabulous exhibit.


Belle Maison Seacoast Interiors

Paintings by Roberta Dyer and Julie Anderson are available for purchase at Belle Maison, 4896 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach.  "When a client commissions a painting, Roberta Dyer is the artist I turn to," says Carolyn Stankaitis, creative director at Belle Maison. "I love her work."


San Diego Sculptors' Guild - September 2010

Bill Riley will be the Featured Artist at the San Diego Sculptors' Guild located at Studio of Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. A reception will take place Sunday, September 19, 5 - 8 pm.  This is a great opportunity to meet the artist and enjoy his work.  There will be refreshments too.


California Surf Museum

"Duke," a piece by sculptor Bill Riley, is on display at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside. www.surfmuseum.org


Surfindian Gallery

Bill Riley has two of his unique surf sculptures on display at the Surfindian Gallery in Pacific Beach.  The two on display are "Kahuna Paddle Out" and "Surf Indian."    www.surfindian.com


Future Exhibit at San Diego Hospice and Institute of Palliative Medicine - Fall 2011

One of only six artists recently chosen for next year, Dave Ness will have a solo show of his fine art landscape photography during September and October 2011.  A percentage of the proceeds from sales goes to SDHIPM.


San Diego County Fair 2010

Pat Flanigan's three entries were accepted for the fair's annual photography  exhibit.  Pat won a 2nd place ribbon and cash award in the Nature (color) category for a photo posted on this website.  It was taken in Africa and shows baboons being scared off by an elephant emerging from the bush.  Pat also won an honorable mention for a photo about present day tomato farming in Cuba.


San Diego Watercolor Society

On October 1, 2010, Roberta Dyer became President of this active organization of over 700 artists worldwide.  She took over from the previous President, PLAA member Julie Anderson. 

Besides offering juried art exhibits and workshops open to the public for children and adults, there is a monthly First Friday reception from 5 - 8 pm.  SDWC is located in the NTC Promenade in Pt. Loma's Liberty Station, open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 - 4. www.sdws.org


Mission Federal Annual ArtWalk June 2010

Jane Riles and Dave Ness participated in the 2010 Mission Federal Art Walk in "Little Italy."  At least 120,000 people visited the two day event. 

"I shared a booth with some of my students and all of the work was very well received," commented Jane Riles.  Jane is an experienced painter and teacher who has won many awards and exhibited her work in countless shows, including a solo exhibition at the San Diego Art Institute.

"My booth was packed and much of the time people were standing outside waiting to get in," says Dave Ness, a fine art landscape photographer.   He displayed most of his images printed on canvas and stretched "gallery wrap" style - ready for immediate hanging. 

Three PLAA members were juried into this show at Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.  Lorraine Klotz, Bill Riley and Lynn Render have their work on display.  Gallery 21 is open seven days a week from 11 am - 4 pm.