Art Gym SD 
Nature of ArtGymSD at SDAI
Do Art Daily:
ArtGymSD is a welcoming environment for artists who want to keep their artistic muscles (skills) in shape by working on a regular basis in a very large open studio space in the company of other adult artists at all different skill levels.. Life drawing models nude and costumed are an integral part of ArtGymSD. Artists also work on other projects while at the gym, doing art daily (or in our case, currently, 4 times a week)..
Students are welcome to practice their skills, underage artists working on portfolios for class or college need parental permission and usually parental accompaniment (for the first time) to participate in ArtGymSD at SDAI.
The ArtGymSD program at SDAI is looking for patrons. If you are interested in helping make the above philosophy a daily reality in San Diego please contact Richard ChauDavis or Roberta Kuntz. Currently ArtGymSD has grown from seed to sapling. Your help could make a huge difference in this growth stage.
ArtGymSD at SDAI Spring Program
In spring, ArtGymSD takes place 4 times a week amidst fine juried art on the gallery floor of the prestigious San Diego Museum of the Living Artist (SDAI) in Balboa Park. Gym hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 6-9pm and Sunday 4 to 9pm. We provide models, some easels, tables, and music (or bring your own!).
Build your work habits. It's still just $5 or now only $45 for a month pass! Bring food to share at most events; there is always a snack table. ArtGymSD (Maria ChauDavis cooking) generally provides rice, beans, cheese and some veggies.
Life Drawing
Brook Castrejón Solis has set up a wonderful life drawing program (most) Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, 6pm to 9 pm, at SDAI 'Museum of the Living Artist.' Every week talented life drawing models are available from 6 to 9pm on the floor of the SDAI gallery in Balboa Park. Models do their own special nude and/or costumed poses. See schedule on next page.
Monthly Photography Session
Jeff Brosbe is responsible for the monthly photography session. Gallery lighting, a 3 hour photo shoot, and very talented models have made this an exciting and productive event for photographers. A signed model release is included in the $20 dollar charge to participate. Monday, 6pm to 9pm, April 15th (Rob, tattooed, buff, experienced), May 20th (Josh and Bridget yoga models), June 17th (…)
Rapid Fire Modeling Fund Raiser
Brook Castrejón Solis also organizes the occasional Rapid Fire Modeling Fund Raiser where in true ArtGymSD spirit, several of San Diego's finest, talented and most creative models donate their time and pose in rapid succession on at least two model stands. The cost is just $5, monthly pass, and/or generous donation of your own choosing.
Graphite Social
Shaunna Witt and Leslie Cortez created the Graphite Social, an RSVP $15 fund raising and life drawing event complete with special models, guest artists, music, and lot of fun. Art is made... sometimes by people new to the process.
Shop Talk
There are shop talks on most Sunday's 6 to 9pm. The talks (formal and informal) are hands on demonstrations by local artists with life drawing occurring in another part of the gallery. Roberta Kuntz coordinates, sets up and facilitates the Shop Talks. Currently scheduled Shop talks are April 7th (closed), April 14th (Anna Stump - defining success as an artist), April 21st (Nancy Carp – alternative to drawing 101), April 28th (Kris Finch - portrait).
Merkabah
Come join us for a night of improvised meditation music and art! Bring your supplies and come get in that creative flow with us. A life drawing model will be provided. Please like the Merkabah FaceBook page at www.facebook.com/merkabah10. Jesus Gonzalez and Jon Sprague created and coordinate this event. The next Merkabah is April 6th, Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm.
Featherweight Bazaar
Organized by Danny Dwaine Wells II: A collaborative event between dancers, visual artists, and musicians. Come create a free and open space to explore boundless and dynamic energy. We welcome dancers of all levels, visual artists of all modalities and musicians of all instruments, including DJs. DJs please provide your own DJ equipment.
The first one is going to happen April 27th, 8 pm – 9 pm, Saturday (ArtGymSD opens up at 6pm) with guest presenter Desiree Cuizon.
Gathering
The Gathering is a social, relaxed group where artists, aficionados, and significant others, meet over potluck to discuss their latest work and adventures. Children are welcome but the work is not censored so parental discretion is strongly advised. Jonathan Williams (local artist) acts as the moderator for The Gathering. The Gathering occurs on the first Sunday of each month, 3:30 pm to 6 pm
Your Studio
Anytime ArtGymSD is open you are welcome to use the gallery floor as your own open studio, limited number of lockers are available. Bring in your own model, work on that large project, get out of the house, work in community… No maids…
Jon-Loren at work.
Updates for all programs will appear here and on the SDAI calendar (click here).
Parking at the Park for ArtGymSD at SDAI
So, the short version is to enter at Park Blvd and park at the Organ Pavilion or in the Air and Space Museum lot. Closure of the bridge will be intermittent. long term is to close bridge on weekends. best bet to stay on Park Blvd side of the park and park behind the Organ Pavillion. Alcazar Garden is subject to closure and will fill quickly with loss of plaza spots.
Upcoming Schedule for June
Jun 22 – Sat, 6-9pm |
'Your Studio,' Life Drawing, and Featherweight Bazaar* |
Jun 23 – Sun, 3:30-9pm |
'Your Studio' 3:30-9pm |
Jun 24 – Mon, 6-9pm |
'Your Studio' and Life Drawing (Models: Shondra and Cadi) |
Jun 26 – Wed, 6-9pm |
'Your Studio' and Life Drawing (Model: Tamara and Nina) |
Jun 28 (Fri) 6-8pm – SDAI Reception for Jack Wade, Regional, and One Foot Shows |
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Jun 29 – Sat, 6-9pm |
'Your Studio' and Life Drawing (Model: Shaunna) |
Jun 30 – Sun, 3:30-9pm |
'Your Studio' 3:30-9pm |
$5, as always, gets you in to draw the life models, potluck, and/or work on your art, $45.00 for a month pass. $20 for photographers when we have a photography model. $15.00 and an RSVP gets you into the Graphite Social.