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Artist on the Alameda: Lisanne Eng
of Makana Arts As part of the School of Visual Philosophy's Safely Social San Jose campaign, we have paired 10 artists with 10 businesses...
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Mar 20, 20212 min read
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Craft is a four letter word
- Yori Seeger In the world of fine art, craft has become a four-letter word; a curse; a signifier; a stigma of low work. Craft is the...
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Feb 18, 20213 min read
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Discussing the Dialects in Depth
Is that too much alliteration? How about Dana Discusses the Dialects in Depth (with Yori)? Lately Yori and I have been sitting down every...
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Oct 9, 20201 min read
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Artist In Residence
Prints for sale at the Art Auction Benefit! Here I am packaging up the prints created by our first Artist in Residence Clark Gussin! It...
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Oct 5, 20202 min read
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Save the Date!
Our Annual Fundraiser is coming! Save the date for November 7, 5-6pm for our first ever VIRTUAL Art Auction Benefit. There is nothing...
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Sep 28, 20201 min read
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Re-opening SVP
Dana here to update our community on the re-opening status of SVP. Whew, where do I start? It's been a roller coaster ride as we navigate...
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Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Art as a Universal Language
"Art is a universal language, and through it each nation makes its own unique contribution to the culture of mankind." - Dwight D....
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Sep 21, 20202 min read
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A fresh approach to education at Visual Philosophy
During these times of Shelter in Place, limited group gatherings and ever changing access to indoor activities, Visual Philosophy as...
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Sep 14, 20201 min read
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Artist Profile: Yori Seeger
The last artist in our Open Studios series is our co-creator Yori Seeger! Yori is a sculptor working in media and equipment that range...
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Aug 14, 20201 min read
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Artist Profile: Dana Harris Seeger
The next artist in our Open Studios Series is none other than Dana Harris Seeger, Visual Philosophy co-creator, and SVCreates Artist...
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Aug 12, 20202 min read
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Artist Profile: Matthew Courtney
Introducing Matt Courtney, the next artist in our Open Studios Series. Matt Courtney showed an early interest in art. But, he followed...
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Aug 11, 20201 min read
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Artist Profile: Jaya Griscom
Introducing Jaya Griscom, the next artist in our Open Studios Series. This is the second year Jaya has participated in our Open Studios...
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Aug 8, 20202 min read
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Artist Profile: Lisa Pelgrim
Introducing Lisa Pelgrim, the next artist in our Open Studios Series. Lisa has worn a lot of hats at Visual Philosophy over the years....
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Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Artist Profile: Julie Bovee
Dana here to introduce Julie Bovee, another artist in our Open Studios Series. Julie is a San Jose, California painter whose acrylic...
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Aug 3, 20202 min read
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Artist Profile: Katie Peck
Dana here to introduce Katie Peck, the second artist in our Open Studios Series. Katie Peck was born in San Jose, CA where she grew her...
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Jul 31, 20202 min read
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Artist Profile: Jemal Diamond
Dana here to introduce the first artist in our Open Studios profile series: Jemal Diamond. Jemal has been a very active studio member for...
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Jul 29, 20202 min read
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First Fresco Painting Attempt
So, my lime putty came in! Hooray! I got to work right away mixing it up (it was a little chunky) with an electric drill mixer (already I...
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Jul 18, 20202 min read
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Creating the Cartoon
Dana here to continue the saga of the Bayeux Tapestry Fresco at Casa Seeger.
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Jun 1, 20202 min read
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My Wife, the Laureate
It is with great pleasure that I have the chance to announce that my wife and business partner Dana Harris Seeger has been awarded the...
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May 19, 20203 min read
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Our community carries on...
Dana here, with a weekly update. SVP is incorporating live streaming into our class schedule starting with our artist Critique Group led...
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May 1, 20201 min read
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