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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:32:03 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Past</title><link>http://creativegrowth.org/past/</link><description></description><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Constructed</title><dc:creator>CG</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 18:49:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://creativegrowth.org/past/2009/5/4/constructed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">203993:2139507:2089533</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>August 14 - Sept 12, 2008</p>
<p>Creative Growth's current exhibition is composed of three-dimensional work and the notion of the build. By hand or with established tools of the trade, Creative Growth artists are consistent in their pursuit to take the medium of ceramics, woodwork and textiles to the next level.<br /><br />Works on view by Creative Growth artists Carl Hendrickson, Nick Pagan, John Martin, Judith Scott, Louie Estape, Dan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hamilton, and more. Also featured: wood sculpture from guest artist workshop with Oakland kinetic, artist Dave Meeker.<br /><br /><br />Exhibition Opening:<br />Thursday, August 14, 2008<br />Members Opening: 11a-2p<br />Public Evening Opening: 5-8p<br />w/sets from DJ Cool Hand<br /><br />Also open Saturday, August 16, 11a-4p</p>
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<p>Join us for <strong>ALTARED</strong> as we honor Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween, Creative Growth style. Find original artwork inspired by the Fall celebrations, bring a photo or offering to add to the gallery altar, dress up, eat way too much candy and dance to the seasonal sounds of DJ Fingerlust (Julio Cesar Morales). Also, don't miss the premiere of the newest Creative Growth video project.</p>
<p>Exhibition Opening:<br />Thursday, October 30<br /><br />5 to 8p (please note: no daytime opening for this event) <br />Way too much candy...tricks and treats!<br />Music by DJ Fingerlust<br /><br />Also open Saturday November 1<br />11-4p</p>
<p>Creative Growth Art Center<br />355 24th Street, Oakland<br />www.creativegrowth.org<br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://creativegrowth.org/storage/images/exhibition-images/30.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1224772966349" alt="" /></span></span><br /><br />355 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612<br />510.836.2340 x 15<br />www.creativegrowth.org<br />(near 19th st. BART)</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://creativegrowth.org/past/rss-comments-entry-2460154.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Creative Growth New Exhibition: Location-Location-Location and Summer Scholarship 2008 show runs through Oct. 24</title><dc:creator>CG</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:29:50 +0000</pubDate><link>http://creativegrowth.org/past/2008/9/24/creative-growth-new-exhibition-location-location-location-an.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">203993:2139507:2326520</guid><description><![CDATA[<br><p><span class="full-image-block"><span><img  style="width: 324px; height: 447px;" src="http://creativegrowth.org/storage/images/exhibition-images/locationFRONTweb.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1222292449833"></span></span></p><br><p>An exhibition of artwork featuring the detailed, narrative map drawings of Creative Growth artists Merritt Wallace and Jacob Sockness, alongside the "stream-of-consciousness diagrammatic explorations" of Oakland artist and poet, Zach Houston. <br><br>Exhibition Opening:<br>Thursday, September 18, 2008<br><br>Members Opening: 11a - 2p<br>Public Evening Opening: 5 - 8 p<br>w/steel guitar music by David Scully<br><br>Also open Saturday, September 20, 11a - 4p<br><br><br>Creative Growth Art Center<br>355 24th Street, Oakland<br>www.creativegrowth.org<br></p><p><span class="full-image-block"><span><img  style="width: 259px; height: 102px;" src="http://creativegrowth.org/storage/images/exhibition-images/30.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1222292029065"></span></span><br><br>355 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612<br>510.836.2340 x 15<br>www.creativegrowth.org<br>(near 19th st. BART)<br><br></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://creativegrowth.org/past/rss-comments-entry-2326520.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Multiplicity at Creative Growth</title><dc:creator>CG</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:29:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://creativegrowth.org/past/2008/4/11/multiplicity-at-creative-growth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">203993:2139507:1753550</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-none"><img id="multiplicity" src="http://creativegrowth.org/storage/images/front-main-image/multiplicityFRONT4.jpg" alt="multiplicityFRONT4.jpg" style="width: 336px; height: 466px;" /></span>&nbsp;</p>   <p>Join us as we take a playful look at the theme of repetition and obsession in the work of Creative Growth artists.<br />  <br />  Featuring the work of Gerone Spruill, Terri Bowden, Jay Daley, William Scott, Dinah Shapiro and more...artwork in wood, ceramic, textiles, painting and drawing, along with limited edition artist inspired merchandise.<br />  </p>   <p class="bold"><strong>Multiplicity:<br />  Thursday, June 26<br />  11-2 pm (members opening)<br />  5-8 pm (public evening opening)<br />  Music by BOON</strong><br />  </p>   <p> Creative Growth Art Center<br />  355 24th Street, Oakland<br /> <a href="http://www.creativegrowth.org">www.creativegrowth.org</a> <br />  <br />  Also open: Saturday, June 28, 11-4pm<br />  <br />  </p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://creativegrowth.org/past/rss-comments-entry-1753550.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>