Art Under Ground Studio**
826 West 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211 410 390-6599
on the AVENUE in Hampden
OPEN Fridays 4:00 - 7:00 and Saturdays 11:00 - 6:00 with First Each Friday Celebrations
Directions: Studio Map and Location
February 2010 - Show #26, Friends with Benefits ver. 3
Featuring just turned 77 years young, Baltimore Icon Paul Mintz, Rick Santiago, and others...
Paul Mintz will be exhibiting his very distinct Watercolor Nudes. Recently, Paul exhibited 2 pieces at the Baltimore Musuem of Art "Edgar Allen Poe" show. At 77, Paul still finds the need. Meet Paul and the other artists at the reception...
Show runs from First Friday February 5 through February 26th! more to follow...
Artists' Reception Saturday August 13, 2010 Always Casual Starts at 6:00PM through the Evening art - food - drink
August 2009 - Show #25, Wiggle Your Little Toe Art Show
Featuring Artists Debbie Manville, New Jersey and Sarah Elek, Florida.
Large-scale Acrylic Paintings by Miss Dabree. 40’s- 50’s collage pieces brought to life in large-scale painting format.
New Works including Collage and Paintings by recent MICA Graduate Sarah Elek.
Exhibit runs from August 15 through September 12, 2009! more to follow...
Artists' Reception Saturday August 15, 2009 Always Casual Starts at 7:00PM through the Evening art - food - drink
Sacred to the Memory of, a prevailing tombstone inscription from the Victorian Period, is an exhibtion of diverse domestic and international cemetery photography seeking to question one´s perceptions of death, dying, and the hereafter. You are most welcome to attend, while time remains, Show Details. This exhibit features the works of Ryan Coffman and Thomas Izaguirre, free and open to the puiblic. Exhibit runs from July 11 through August 8, 2009! more to follow...
Artists' Reception Friday July 17, 2009 Always Casual Starts at 7:00PM through the Evening art - food - drink
April 2009 - Show #22, Steel Images Paintings and Sculpture by Jason Witte, Marina Windsor and Renee Tantillo. Opens Saturday May 9, 2009, Reception 7:00 - 10:00PM... Show Details
Live Art Demonstration
Currently at Studio, through Saturday May 2, 2009, a group exhibition with Cheryl Moulton, Mike Wiggs, Jason Witte, Renee Tantillo, Rick Santiago, Paul Mintz, Daniel Houck, Bonnie Cunningham, Amy Beard, Ephrem Kouakou, Chris Moore, Matt Muirhead, Norma Kramer, Dave Kendall, Philip Rink Jr and others.
* a LIVE Art Event! Matt Muirhead and others demonstrate painting and silk screening techniques, creating from start to finish one of a kind originals, illustrations and mono prints. Visit Our Blog for Details
Live Art Event/Party Saturday May 2, 2009 Always Casual Starts at 5:00PM through the Evening art - food - drink
*Bring in a blank t-shirt, and we'll screen print a piece of art work! ($5)
Look Back to See Forward... A Studio Not Just Politics As Usual Exhibit featuring M.S. Wiggs, Liz Kitchens, and introducing Martin Weishaar. (opening reception 6-10 p.m. Nov. 1)
Read our Newsletter to find out more!
November 1 Through December 1, 2008
Art/Poliitical Party and Reception
Saturday November 1, 2008
Starting at 6:00PM art - food - drink
Featuring Che' Smith, Jeremy Crawford and Rick Santiago. C'mon Hon, Take a Walk on the Wild Side. It's THE show to kickoff our fall season. Best of all, we've already sold a couple of paintings and the show hasn't even opened! You can visit Che' Smith, Jeremy Crawford and Rick Santiago online. Read our Newsletter to find out more!
September 5 through October 10,, 2008
Art Party and Reception
Saturday September 20, 2008
Starting at 6:00PM art - food - drink
Out August show features works by Samantha Sittle (Washington DC) and Michael Wiggs (Baltimore) concentrating their efforts on natural resources, conservation and the greening of our environment. Above - "Trees" by Samantha Sittle - Created from 100% Recycled materials including news and magazine print and cardboard, AWESOME!
August 1 through August 31, 2008
Art Party and Reception
Saturday August 2, 2008
Starting at 6:00PM art - food - drink
Featuring the works of artists Katie Vota and Carrie Tuccio, both BFA Candidates at the Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore Mayland (MICA). Show OPENS 1st Friday May 2, 2008...
Artist's Reception
Saturday May 3, 2008
6:00 - 10:00PM
art - food - drink
Not only is the Studio celebrating the arrival of Spring 2008, but what can be done with the 12 Hours given to us? A Studio Group Exhibit with guest artist Matt Muirhead and Liz Wilson.
Opens 1st Friday March 7 through April 15, 2008
First Friday Celebration 4:00 till late, please join us!
Artist's Reception
Saturday March 22, 2008
5:00 - 9:00PM
art - food - drink
Great show on tap for the love month of February. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day. This show is all about remembering that without LOVE there would never be Broken Heart, how boring would that be. It's the Studio's answer to the "Hall Mark" type of Valentine... it's always been better to feel that angst than to feel nothing at all, isn't it?
Opens First Friday February 1 through March 1, 2008
First Friday Celebration 4:00 till late, please join us!
Artist's Reception
Saturday February 9, 2008
5:00 - 9:00PM
art - food - drink
Our new slogan: "Hampden, the other Baltimore"... what do you think?
End of Year already, wow! Thanks Baltimore for making this year one to remember. We sold more art, the Studio was invited to exhibit at te XANDO Cafe and Bar in Charles Village, and made new friends.
New artists at the Studio this year included Sara Baicich, Sarah Magida, Kathleen Hill, Teresa Underwood, Rachel P., Greg Hey, Cheryl Moulton and Philip Rink Jr, the Studio thanks them all!
December Events:
First Friday Celebration December 7, 2007 4:30PM - 7:30PM
the Studio Holiday Party Saturday December 15, 2007 5:00PM - 9:00PM
November 2007 - This much we know so far, we will be celebrating First Friday, November 2 in the usual way the Studio celebrates most every special day... Starts at 4:00 through the evening, we may, MAY put out the Palm Tree, early birds welcome (-:
Featured works by Rick Santiago, Philip Rink Jr and David Kendall...
September 2007 - WTF, we just found out about Hampden Fest 2007 only a week or so ago, I guess maybe the Art Under Ground Studio is becoming too much of an independent space or the the Hampden Fest organizers are just doing this thing for themselves, whatever? The Hampden Fest is this Saturday, September 15, 2007, we've heard the music lineup will be in the very good range. At the Studio, we are going to try something new, you can bid on a piece of artwork, like the one below, stop by early Saturday for details. As always, we are looking for visitor participation and offering a cool drink(s) for your time and effort. Don't forget, we also have wifi, Air Conditioning and a REAL bathroom for all those comfort aficionados. Or you can just drop by for the fun of it!
July 2007 - Hot and Sultry, Currently at the Studio are featured Baltimore artists Greg Hey and Teresa Underwood. More to come a bit later, maybe a reception maybe nothing, stay tuned.
June 2007 - The Studio at the XANDO Cafe, this
exhibit runs through July 7, Reception Saturday June 9 starting at
7:00PM. We will be participating in Hon Fest 2007, the "oddly
attractive" festival in Hampden!
Or (in English) Cinco de Mayo Party, Part 2 - Open House, Art
Reception and Party. Our second Cinco de Mayo party, you can
meet the studio artists, check out some decent artwork and have a
drink or two. For the history buffs, here's a good link that
contains tons of info regarding the annnual celebration of
"Cinco de Mayo", this includes some awesome recipes for
the coooking fans out there. And to encourage your
participation, we'll be having open "MP3 - iPod" night, bring in
your favorites and we'll plug you in!
20 years have come and gone but Andy Warhol remains the
quintessential definition of What is Contemporary Art. A
group show featuring Sara Baicich,
Stephanie Sirica, Kathleen
Hill, Mic Miller, Philp Rink
Jr and Rick Santiago all vying for your 15
mintues. Show runs through May 19, 2007.
It's been 20 years and a month since the untimely death of
Andy Warhol at
the hands of the Medical Industry, likely the most influential
artist since Picasso and Matisse.
Artists' Reception
Saturday April 21, 2007
5:00 - 8:00 PM art - food - drink
February 2007 - 30 Days and Counting... or how
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can get you through the winter
blues.
A multi media Group Show counting down the days till Spring, when
skies grow brighter and you begin to feel the warmth of the Sun
touch your face. Positive Art along with guest artists, R Tantillo
(metal), Rachel P (multi media) and C Moulton (jewelry). Show runs
from February 10 through March 20, 2007... Your
Invitation
Artists' Reception Saturday February 24, 2007
Starting at 5:00 PM art - food - drink
* above - Painting, "Serendipity I" by Rick Santiago,
SOLD!
December 2006 - Show #6 absence of color
Come, rest your weary eyes.
Sit back and make yourself at home.
We'll share cup of wine or tea,
listen to night's song and
speak of magic and mystery...
Exhibition runs from December 9, 2006 through January 27,
2007, the show features Black and White Art Works including
Paintings, Photography, 3d Wall Art and more... We think the poem
above says it all, it will be a relief from the visual bombardment
we all are exposed to during the Holiday Season. For the
movie buffs, we will be showing "Casa Blanca" in Original Black and
White starting promptly at 7:00 PM. more show details HERE
November 2006 -
Show #7 - American Values American
Pride, a Pre-election Primer
Featuring a Study in American Values through a Multi Media
Series by Baltimore Artist M. Wiggs and the Urban Blight Project of
Detroit Native now at the Walters' Megan Hildebrandt. For
those attending the Reception, pick up your FREE blue dems and red
reps button to signify your participation in this, another 'most
important vote of your lifetime' election. Whether you're a Blue or
a Red make a difference by casting your vote. (see how the Blue/Red Map looks today), this and the
usual cast of suspects at the Art Under Ground Studio, Show Details Show
runs from November 4 - December 2, 2006
also attending or participating at the Big Art Show from the
Studio will be Andrea Trenbeath, Megan Hildebrandt, Amy Beard
(designated driver), Dave Kendall and yours truly, Rick Santiago,
who will try to stay a lert through all 6 hours, it'll be a
blast!
Studio artists Andrea Trenbeath, Megan Hildebrandt and Rick
Santiago will be a participating exhibitors at the Big Art Show in Baltimore being held at
the Ottobar on Howard Street, October 14 starting at 7:00PM
($5 cover) stop by and say hello...
September
2006 - Show #4 - You've Got a
Friend in Pennsylvania Time to Celebrate the "Back to
School" for all those lil' hoods. Participating artists
include, Amy and ? Beard, and Rick Santiago from the Keystone
State. Amy Beard is a Senior BFA Candidate, while sister ?
Beard is an incoming freshman at UMBC studying Film, and you all
know Rick... PLUS, guest artist Jason Witte, from Seattle WA. now
in Charm City. This and the usual cast of suspects, hope you
can make it!
Show #4 - You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania
Artist Reception Saturday September 9
2:00PM - 8:00PM
Art, Food and Drink
The Studio will be participating in the HAMPDEN FEST 2006. Please stop by
early for a free and possibly fresh cup of Joe. While at the
HamdenFest 2006, pay visit to our good friend and photographer,
artist Nicholas Reinhardt at his booth...
It was a slow month for the Studio but we made it down for
Artscape 2006, whereupon speaking to friends and artists, Artscape 2006
may have been one of the worst in recent memory. Maybe it was
Kim Domanski, the Mayor, ZAPPLICATION.ORG, NAIA, WESTAF or any
combination thereof, the only thing they can't deny is how bad
Artscape 2006 really was! It will probably be worst next year
with the same crew of people trying to organize something that is
way beyond their capacity and more importantly, their
understanding. The Artists' Market was OK, some exhibitor
seemed to have ripped off the Artguy but what the heck, it's ok,
they probably still DIDN'T sell anything AGAIN and won 'Best of
Show'. The Fine Arts displays were in one word, 'the most
awful year of repeatedly mediocre works that did not make sense',
but if it did, we would have known there was a change at the
top! And then there was the Art Cars scam by Artscape
organizers, this one made to the CityPaper, with friends of the
Artguy even mentioning it. Besides all this, they'll try to
blame it all on the weather, but it's rained on many Artscape's in
Baltimore, we will see...
The Artguy does not recommend applying to next years Artscape or
any Artscape until there is change, for now there are many
alternatives popping up everywhere. Who'd thought, that this
years Artscape may have started a whole new Anti-Artscape sentiment
by so many artists in the city I love, Baltimore.
June 2006 - TBA The Studio is planning
to particpate in the Hon Festival
it was the night before Hon this
show is extremely tentative but why not. The Hon Fest is
scheduled for Saturday June 10th and we may have a reception and
art party on June 9th, beat the traffic! details to
follow...
Hon Fest 2006 this was a very nice little festival.
Something for everybody, big big crowds and lots or Hons about...
see more of the Hon
Fest 2006
May
2006 - TBA The Studio is planning to participate in the Sowebo
Arts Festival (we need help! if you'd like to participate send me a
message at rick@theunartist.com - everything is paid, we have tent
and walls)
Show #3 - the fifth of may
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Art Under Ground Studio on Friday
May 5, 2006. Buy, Sell or Trade T-Shirts, all original art no
iron ONs! plus more... for those history buffs learn more about
Cinco de
Mayo
Food and Drink
Art Under Ground Studio
826 West 36th Street
(side entrance or through the Pearl
Gallery)
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-800-4230 or 215-896-7631
UPDATE 5/6 - a fun reception and
party with surprise artist Sara Pulver. Though Sara Pulver did not make
it in person, "Cat and Crow" did make it to the Studio
safely. Artist David Kendall and companion Kat were cooking
up a storm outside the Studio, making Taquitos etc. See the
Pictures
April
2006 - Reception and Party on Friday April 7. Show #2 -
Artsy Fartsy Featuring the Satirical Art of Tony
"baloney" Juliano from New Haven, Connecticut.
Award winning satirist artist, Tony "Baloney" Juliano is not
your normal painter. With his wacky, single, panel, lush comic like
paintings dealing with quick puns, whimsical sayings, ironic
sadness, and his penchant for parodying other famous artists, Tony
makes art laughable in colorful complimentary painted frames.
Tony is a graduate from Paier College of Art with a BFA in
Illustration and has been a successful free-lance artist since 1997
to the present.
Tony's resume includes commissioned murals, comics,
illustrations, photography, art lessons, tattoo designs, and album
covers.
Tony also sells his artwork as magnets, matted prints, and his
new comic book, Funky Garbage at a variety of art festivals, comic
cons, on-line, galleries, and stores from California to Rhode
Island.
Tony has had shows all over the US and the UK such as York
Square Gallery, John Slade Ely House, La Viande, The Art Coalition,
CB'?Ts 313 Gallery, MoCCA, DeCordova Museum, Hygienic Art Gallery,
Artescape Studios, Artists Space, Limner Gallery, The Walker and
plenty more.
March 2006 - We'll be open 10:00 AM till LATE on Saturday March 25th, stop by for food and drink. And if you're up for it, bring your painting clothes, we can use the help painting walls and ceilings!
Art Opening and Reception - #1 - It's a Group Thing is now scheduled for Friday March 10 for no earlier than 4:00PM to last no later then 12:00 Midnight Great Art and Reception, for all that stopped by a big thanks! Our surprise guest was Baltimore artist Michael
Wiggs, that's his painting to the left, "Oral
Majority"
The Studio is located right under the Pearl Gallery on the Avenue in Hampden
Alley Side Entrance
826 W 36th St
Baltimore, Maryland
410-916-7273 or 215-896-7631
Food and Drink
Friday March 10, 2006
Come anytime after 3:30PM
Stay as late as you like, sleepover, bring UR own Bedding...
REASONS TO ATTEND:
It's another Friday Night, and yes, you have nothing to do
It's another Friday Night, and every member of your 'posse' has
a date except you, Pat and Kelly
It's another Friday Night, and nobody's left in the office
It's another Friday Night, and you're on the phone with Mom and
she's got to cut you off short 'cause she's got to get ready to go
out
It's another Friday Night, and the regulars at your favorite
watering hole have a drink ready for you as you walk in
It's another Friday Night, and you're tired of talking to
yourself in the mirror and your cat is nowhere to be seen
It's another Friday Night, and you attend, you meet the artists
and afterwards, realize you felt right at home in sweat pants
It's another Friday Night, and you attend, you meet the artists
and afterwards, you feel really great about your life
It's another Friday Night, and you attend, you meet the artists
and afterwards, thank God your college degree is paying off
It's another Friday Night, and you attend, you meet the artists
and afterwards, realize you were the only one that could answer the
question, 'what do you do for a living', in 2 or less
sentences
February 2006 - the Studio will be open every Saturday in February from 11:00 to 5:00, if you see lights on or people in the Studio just come in though. The Studio is also tentatively planning a group show for Friday February 24 called #1 -
It's a Group Thing, with Reception and Party starting at 6:00PM till lights out... more on this later. Particpants include but NOT limited to Rick Santiago, Dave Kendall, Paul Mintz, Nhoj Yesdnil, Adrienne Mills (DC) and a surprise guest or 2... We're still tweaking the place here and there. Vastly improved than in November but not quite were we want the place to be.
January 2006 - the Studio will be open January 21 and 28, from 10:00AM till whenever we leave. Guest artist Adrienne Mills will have more than a handful of framed and unframed pieces on display. Also showing are Baltimore artists Paul Mintz and David 'I have one' Kendall, along with Seattle artist Nhoj Yesdnil,with yours truly the Unartist with a few things here and there. See more of the studio HERE
December 2005 - The 'GRAND OPENING' will be Friday November 25 - 26 - 27. The Studio is located right under the Pearl Gallery on the Avenue in Hampden. The address is 826 W 36th St - you can call 410-916-7273 or 215-896-7631 for questions or appointments.
the Artguy is planning to be at the studio Friday as early as 10:00 AM and on Sunday. David Kendall should be there on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you can't get in go upstairs to the Pearl Gallery and ask to be let in.
Art work by the Artguy, David Kendall, N'hoj Yesdnil and a few pieces by Diana Riukas will be at the Studio. The plan is to show case more art from featured artist at ARTBABYART.COM, including some Neon Art, photography and 3D floor pieces.
The Studio will be open December 23rd and 24th, please stop by! The Studio is thinking of having its "1st Annual Celebration before the New Years Party" party... it would be held on December 30th after hours starting at 8:00PM, more on this thought later...
