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The motley crew of pumpkins glowing in the Ramon’s Tailor window.
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Carve It
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Art Can Feed Opening
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November 3, 2011
5:30 to 8:00pm
At Ramon’s TailorJoin us for the opening of “Art Can Feed”. The show where selected artists have created installations using only food cans as a medium. It’s an impressive and creative feat and one that benefits the great folks and amazing pantry at the St. Anthony’s Foundation. Come see the work and help support a great cause.
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4 Ideas: Art Can Feed
Artist: Illegal Art
Artist: Streetcolor
Artist: Jay Patrick Dion
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We’re excited about our Art Can Feed call for entries deadline, which is Friday, October 21. 5:30pm. In the artist salon, we were talking about ideas and thought we’d share some in the hopes it inspires you (and you inspire us!).
Repetition
This simple “To Do” type-based graphic was created from two colors of 3×3 post-it notes by the collective “Illegal Art.”
Packaging
Guilty as charged—we absolutely love well-designed labels. So we’re intrigued by redesigning, embroidering or knitting a series labels. While the can labels can’t be permanently altered, that doesn’t mean they can’t be wrapped or sleeved. Local artist Streetcolor is a yarn bomber who has covered bike racks, street poles and even a BART seat with knitted creations.
Using Magnets
There are some pretty powerful magnets, which opens a range of possibility for assembly and placement—hanging from the ceiling or attached to the wall.Sculpture
Building with cans is intriguing, whether it’s beautiful in form or function. We’re blown away by these ceramic cans and the resulting sculpture by artist Jay Patrick Dion.
Have fun, we can’t wait to see your submissions. Read about the entry requirements here.
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Call For Entries: Art Can Feed
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Have your work showcased in the “Art Can Feed” installation at Ramon’s Tailor in November and help feed the 197,000 people in San Francisco who struggle each day to feed themselves and their families. After the show the art will be deconstructed and all of the food will be donated to the St. Anthony’s Foundation.
Things to know:
- Proposal must use at least one nonperishable food can or package which will be donated to St. Anthony’s after the show.
- Any can/package labels must be unaltered/legible in order for donated items to be placed on pantry shelves within the St. Anthony’s, Social Work Center Pantry.
- Email a PDF of your idea (including dimensions and media) to hello@ramonstailor.com.
- Top foods in need are canned meats like tuna, chicken, ham and spam; peanut butter; canned soups; canned fruits; and top ramen.
- Entry fee: None
Deadline for Proposals: Friday, October 21, 2011, 5:30pm.
Selected entrants will be announced on Tuesday, October 25th.
Proposal/Artwork selected for exhibition is to be dropped off Sunday, October 30 from 3-5pm (site-specific installations may be given special days and times)
Show opens Thursday, November 3rd and runs through Sunday, November 27.Reference:
The St. Anthony’s Foundation is celebrating 60 years of feeding, healing, sheltering and clothing San Franciscans in need. Their supplemental pantry is unique in that it is set up like grocery store and eligible residents of the Tenderloin and South of Market can pick items directly from the shelves versus getting a pre-packed bag of food. Those eligible include families with at least 1 child under 18 living with them; individuals with a nutritionally related illness (diabetes, cancer, HIV, AIDS, etc.) pregnant women, and seniors 60+. If eligible, clients are able to shop 6 times a year. Learn more about the St. Anthony’s Foundation at: www.stanthonysf.org -
Closing Reception
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Closing Reception for Radka Pulliam
Saturday, October 1st
5-9:00pmJoin us for the celebration and grand reveal of an artist’s one-month residency in the Ramon’s Tailor space. Radka Pulliam has spent all of September documenting and revealing beauty in the ordinary. We couldn’t be more excited to share her hard work with you. Come see for yourself and meet the artist this Saturday.
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In the Window
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Here’s what we saw in the Ramon’s Tailor window last night. If you haven’t stopped by to check out what our artist-in-residence Radka Pulliam is up to, you certainly should. The stitched drawings that were on display last night were quite lovely. Pop by the window all month long and sneak a peek of the work (and possibly the artist at work).
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Meet September’s Artist
© Radka Pulliam
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We were so excited to help our newest artist in residence move in today. Her name is Radka Pulliam and she’ll be working at Ramon’s Tailor during the month of September. Expect to see delightful things happening through our window and mark your calendar for a closing reception on Saturday, October 1.
We were first introduced to Radka’s work at the MFA show at CCA (California College of the Arts) in May. Her graduate show comprised a series of about 50 framed abstract mappings, stitched onto vellum. They were beautifully composed and yet evoked a certain textural rawness. When we read the descriptions we found out that these were mappings of San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. Radka had spent months walking the neighborhood and documenting everything from mailboxes to strong smells. Turns out that Radka, who was born in the Czech Republic, also lives in the neighborhood. We finally met her a few months later and knew she’d be a perfect artist for Ramon’s Tailor.
Radka Pulliam imbues drawings, environments, photos and embroidery with social stratifications. Her practice occurs in the space between art and everyday life, and between the private and the public.
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Farewell to a Storied Show
The inaugural exhibit of Ramon’s Tailor honored our namesake who occupied this fine space for 40 years (wow!). Members of the Mrs. Robinson Society thoughtfully assembled a selection of garments that celebrated the man who had finely tailored and improved the wardrobes of so many people over the years. We’re happy to share photos of the installation along with the stories of each garment that elude to Ramon’s colorful clientele. Enjoy!
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Write What You Love
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Our Love Letter Writing Salon hosted by the Mrs. Robinson Society was rich with both conversation and contemplation; providing laughter and admiration for various objects of affection. We were especially impressed by the six word love letters that many in the group had written as part of the pre-salon assignment.
After enjoying some fun exercises, like attempting to write a letter of only questions, we all took to the typewriters and continued to compose affectations to the people or objects that had captured our hearts — we’re talking about you Glenn Gould.
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Love Letter Salon
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August 21, 2011
3:30 to 5:00pm
At Ramon’s TailorWhen was the last time you mailed a love letter, or received one? You are invited to a love letter writing salon hosted by the Mrs. Robinson Society at Ramon’s Tailor. Mrs. Robinson thinks there is a letter you need to write and she wants to help you find the right words to do it. Whether it’s to your lover, a crush, an old flame, or someone who just needs to know how you feel. Now is the time to pick up your pen and set those words free.
Mrs. Robinson asks that you complete one of the following assignments prior to the salon.
- Bring an important letter or love letter that you received or perhaps one that you wrote but never sent.
- Or, bring a photograph, object, image or poem of someone or something that you would like to send a love letter too.
- Or, write a six-word love letter to someone. You must use six words, no more, no less.
Space is limited. If you’d like to be a part of this salon, please RSVP by email. Wine and Snacks will be served.