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brett cook
A socially engaged creator- entwines community visions, interviews and involvement in large scale pieces and projects that question the fundamentals of our social fabric.

zahava sherez
A sculptor of stone and clay. Creations that move and remind, recall and reflect.  She is my
fabulous stonecarving teacher

cesar cruz
Poetry of the soul- reminders to retrace and rethink. Clear, informed and reflective- a beautiful composer.

sarah jones
A performance artist who combines striking social commentary with a deep understanding of the human soul. Currently suing the FCC for its ban on her song "Your Revolution".

andres rojo
Fabulous leather masks- beautifully crafted,
exquisitely revealed.

keba konte
Intense, exquisitely rendered photo portraits printed and burned into found wood. Warm yet sharply inquistive pieces.

galya rosenfeld
Brilliant fashion designs that question the norms of the industry through the use of ordinary objects, such as a dress made of a long zipper.

keina davis
Bright, bold, subtly entwined forms and expressions traverse time and space through wise eyes to help
navigate the terrain.

masankho banda
A storyteller, dancer and visionary. A weaver of the past, present and future who reminds us to
imagine a world of brilliance.

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the village of art and humanities
A community based arts and neighborhood organization based in North Philadelphia that works to transform neglected property into vibrant community spaces and provide art emersion for young people. Amazing vision and action.

project row houses
A public art project that has revitalized the structures and reclaimed the histories of African American shotgun- style homes in Houston.

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sf arts
A searchable calendar of events in the bay area.

nasa image bank
Incredible images captured from space.

sinopia
Online catalog and discussion form on pigments
& raw materials.

artHouse
A clearinghouse for information about artists' studio and live/work space and cultural facilities

color matters
A website exploring the intricacies of color communication.

artist resources
Resources for Bay area artists especially.

art resource
Service that supplies images of art masterpieces.

art in context
Online reference library of artists working throughout the world.

m o r e

DollarHost.com
This is my web hosting service.  Its affordable (starts at $6.95/month, clear and  responsive tech support.  If you sign up through the link above-
I get a referral fee!

Paypal
This is my selling tool- an excellent and simple way to send or receive money. If you sign up for a Premier or Business account through this link, I get a referral fee from them too! Support the Arts!

unsworth personnel
A small bay area staffing who place people in non-profit organizations and cutting-edge for-profit companies. Wonderful people.

flowerbud
Gorgeous online flower service with great information and narratives on flowers.

e-cards
Great e-card service that promotes environmental and social consciousness.

incredible adventures
Trips to Yosemite and through Muir Woods and the Wine Country. Perfect for California visitors.

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judith baca
Deep social imagery- a brilliant muralist.

juan munoz
A sculptor with a profound sense of human form and emotion, captured simply and provocatively.

georgia o'keeffe
(This site pairs short quotes with her images.)
Her paintings are at once mysterious and warm- her skillful rendering of things lost in the desert and voluptuous examination of the smooth petals of flowers prompt pause, reflection and discovery.

jose clemente orozco
(this link shows the panels of the fresco he completed at Dartmouth College)
A profound muralist who delved into history and the present and wrenched out deeply rooted, spiritually charged visions.

brett cook-dizney
A socially engaged creator- entwines community visions, interviews and involvement in large scale pieces and projects that question the fundamentals of our social fabric.

maya lin
An exquisite designer and architect, attune to the depth of nature and power of public pieces.

kathe kollwitz
Haunting, lovingly rendered portrayals of those neglected in a socially turbulent Germany. Profound renderings of human emotion.

diego rivera
An amazing muralist, entwining history, culture and a capacity for finding beauty in the dignity of living in public pieces.

a c t i o n

amnesty international
Working to protect human rights internationally. Sign up for their simple internet activism opportunities in Take Action.

bio gems
A project that defends and acts for the preservation of fragile ecosystems in the Americas. Great e-mail action setup.

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kcsm- jazz 91.1
24-hour, commercial free jazz programming. Fabulous, intelligent, diverse programming dedicated to preserving and expanding jazz appreciation.

omar sosa
Were I ever to become a groupy, Omar Sosa is who I would follow.

sf jazz
Produces the award-winning fall and spring San Francisico international jazz festivals. Great volunteering opportunity.

ozomatli
Socially conscious music delivered through layered musical exploration.

tuck and patti
An enchanting and profoundly romantic vocal and guitar duo.

cassandra wilson
A masterful jazz vocalist who draws from the past in her unique creations.

k n o w l e d g e

activate
Great weekly international new coverage - and fantastic and peculiar documentary photographs.

ode magazine
Magazine celebrating innnovative social benefit work.

harpers magazine
Incisive cultural and political critique paired with intriguing art.

new york times
Great daily news updates through e-mail.

adbusters
Great analysis and subversion of a media saturated culture.