TRPS Presents Rock Art By The Bay
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Faction Brewing – 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda
FREE event: 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Summertime is almost upon us, and The Rock Poster Society’s annual event Rock Art By The Bay is set to shakedown this Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Faction Brewing in Alameda, California. Last year was such a success, it returns for a second time at Faction, artisans of craft beer with a 20-barrel brewhouse including lagers, stouts, Belgian style beers, barrel-aged beers, and the occasional sour.

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet many talented artists who will be displaying their art behind an exciting backdrop of kegs, brewing tanks, and four amazing murals that simply must be seen in person. This free one-day event starts at high noon and runs until 7:00 pm.

All kind people are welcome, kids are encouraged to come, and there’s water for your dog. If you get hungry, a tasty food truck will be parked outside to get your nosh on.

Reminder, Artists LOVE Cash. They will have many posters available for purchase. More information about this event can be found at TRPS.org

✍️ Get your poster signed by the artist!

Moonalice and Doobie Decibel System Poster Artists Attending:
Chris Shaw
Alexandra Fischer
Carolyn Ferris
David Singer
Gregg Gordon
John Mavroudis
John Seabury
Lee Conklin
Mike Dolgushkin
Stanley Mouse

Social Media hashtag: #RABTB19

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If you’re located in the Bay Area, then don’t miss your chance to celebrate Detroit’s key role in the 1960’s American Counterculture when Haight Street Art Center presents Grande Ballroom From Detroit With Love Panel Discussion on April 19, 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.

Admission to this free special event includes one drink ticket for a glass of wine or beer, and a chance to win a special limited edition screen print of Gary Grimshaw‘s SEAGULL design.

“The Seagull” Screen Print

If you can’t make this event, but are interested in the new Limited Edition screen print of Gary’s iconic SEAGULL, copies will be on sale onsite and online starting at 6:00PM on April 19.

• Enjoy a glass of wine or beer viewing FROM DETROIT WITH LOVE, the definitive comprehensive poster, handbill and postcard collection from Russ Gibb’s legendary Grande Ballroom. This stellar exhibit is a must see for all poster fans.
• The Gary Grimshaw Legacy Foundation will release its new Limited Edition screen print of Gary’s iconic SEAGULL, the poster that launched the Grande Ballroom poster series. All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a free copy of this meticulously enhanced print. Copies will be on sale onsite and online starting at 6:00PM on April 19.
• 7:00pm, Guest Panel Discussion—Join GGLF’s Laura Grimshaw as she moderates the discussion. On the panel are activist and photographer Leni Sinclair, Detroit artists Carl Lundgren and Dennis Loren, poster expert Eric King and others. They will discuss the Grande, Detroit’s 60’s art scene, and its part in the City’s countercultural movement.

HSAC instructors Nat Swope and Drew Jorstad host this in-studio demonstration of screen printing, from art preparation to final print production. Open to all ages and skill levels. Attendance will be capped at 15 people per session. Reserve your spot now!

Class Dates:

Monday April 15th @ 7:00pm
Tuesday April 16th @ 7:00pm SOLD OUT
Monday April 29th @ 7:00pm
Tuesday April 30th @ 7:00pm SOLD OUT

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