The Art of Moonalice
Relix magazine just published an article by Roger McNamee about preserving poster art that’s not to be missed! In the piece Roger explains why poster art matters to Moonalice and talks about the Moonalice poster series, currently at 786 original works of art. Most exciting is a new project in the works, the Haight Street Art Center.
“How about a rock poster print shop and exhibit gallery?” – Roger McNamee
Read the full article at Relix.com.
The Rock Poster Society presents it’s annual event Festival of Rock Posters on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (also known as the Hall of Flowers), this is a must for fans of concert posters!
Attendees will find everything from vintage psychedelic treasures to modern silkscreen rock posters, and of course Moonalice posters! Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet the artists behind the poster, and get your favorites signed by them too.
This event runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm and admission will vary depending on the time you arrive, after 3:00pm the event is FREE. Complete list of artists and vendors attending at TRPS.org or join the event on Facebook for more information.
Alexandra Fischer
Carolyn Ferris
Chris Shaw
Chuck Sperry
Dave Hunter
David Singer
Gary Houston
John Seabury
Lauren Yurkovich
Lee Conklin
Stanley Mouse
Wes Wilson
County Fair Building 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco
Chuck Sperry will be making a special month long installation in San Francisco of his very newest, large-scale, screen printed wood panel works of art – as a preview for his American supporters – of the show he is making in Paris at Galerie Oberkampf. The setting for the show is Sperry’s original Firehouse studio located on Pacific Avenue between Polk Street and Van Ness in San Francisco. There will be food, beverages and music; rock posters to be acquired; and Sperry’s newest screen printed works on wood panel. This will definitely be a fun evening!
Opening: Thursday, May 1, 2014, Firehouse 8 of San Francisco will debut a special month long solo exposition of Chuck Sperry’s very newest large-scale works of art. The opening night reception and party that is free and open to the public. The show will be on view to the general public until May 31.
Join the event listing on Facebook for more details.
A preview of some of Chuck Sperry’s newest screen prints on wood panel:
See the review of Chuck Sperry’s archive of screen prints on wood panel at chucksperry.net.
Firehouse 8 – 1648 Pacific Avenue, SF
When facts and science are forced to compete with total nonsense in the marketplace of ideas, the Moonalice Legend is your friend. In this, the fifth volume of The Moonalice Legend series, we memorialize the growing nonsense in our culture. The Legend has stood the test of time, filling in the blanks of history with nuggets of information that would otherwise exist only in the minds of our tribe. The Legend goes where scholars fear to tread, from our tribe’s commitment to Pride Day, to gluten-free cannabis and to the successful pursuit of the elusive Arctic River Hippo and Fabulous Furry Frog Brothers. You’ll also learn the legends of Slugger Moonalice and the first Moonalice gold digger. You will have an opportunity to join Occupy Hemp, and to meet a bunch of great artists with whom Moonalice played this year, including U2, Jefferson Starship, the New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Grace Slick. This book will introduce you to the latest Moonalice school of poster art: Cannabism. When it comes to history, there is nothing like the Moonalice Legend.
This book also includes the best poster art of San Francisco, created for a band commited to the notion that music, art and laughing are good for the human spirit.
The legend continues…
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April 20, 2014 Slim’s, San Francisco, California
Moonalice silkscreen poster by Chuck Sperry
According to Moonalice legend, today is 4/20 … the highest of high holy days in the Moonalice tribe. It is a day for celebration with friends, music, poster art and, of course, fine cannabis. Our poster artists have outdone themselves with 21 posters – three incredible screen prints that are available for purchase and 18 offset posters that will be given to each of you as a set.
| Artist: | Chuck Sperry |
| Performers: | Moonalice |
| Venue: | Slim’s |
| City, State: | San Francisco, California |
| Date: | April 20, 2014 |
| Printer: | Hangar 18 |
| Dimensions: | 22 in. x 35 in. |
| Medium: | 6 Color Screen Print |
| Edition: | 125, Signed & Numbered |
| Paper: | Archival Cream |
| Series: | Moonalice M677 |
Special Guests:
1st Set: David Nelson from Rocky Road Blues through Rainy Day Women
2nd Set: Jason Crosby from Tell Me It’s Okay through Not Fade Away
David Nelson from C’est La View through Not Fade Away
Encore: David Nelson and Jason Crosby on Ripple
Special Thanks to the Moonalice Crew … and the team that put on this amazing show:
Dan English: production manager
Tori Hill: production
Tim Stiegler: Sound
Derek Walls: Stage
Jenna Lebowitz: Travel Manager and Strategist
Chris Shaw: Art Director
Karin Conn: Publicity
Arthur Rosato: Video
Patrick Spohrer: Satellite
Glenn Evans: Video
Joe Tang: Truck
John Rogan: Bus
Robin Gascon: Wombat Keeper
Earl Stokes: Transportation
Rory Lenny: Transportation
Diarmuid Harrington: Transportation
Gail Barnes: Facebook and Twitter
Jay Blakesburg: Photos
Bob Minkin: Photos
Sue Weiand: Photos
Ebb Eskew: Photos
Rupert Coles: Photos
Dave Nelson: Guest
Wavy Gravy: Clown
Jason Crosby: Guest
Dan Lebowitz: Jason’s Friend
Jay Lane: Jason’s Friend
Chris Crosby: Jason’s Friend
Tim McQuaid: Merch
Tham Sodsaengsuk: Merch
Cyndy Poon: Merch
Mikal Malkovich: Merch
Todd Shipley: Poster show
Sixto Mendez: Poster show
Marcelino Estrada: Poster show
Mario Mendez: Poster show
Dennis Wong: Poster show
Andrew Hart: Poster show
Jonny Hammond: Poster show
Emma Roper: Poster archivist
Mike Francis: Poster show
Kevin Philips: Poster show
Chuck Sperry: Poster artist
Darrin Brenner: Poster artist
Ron Donovan: Poster artist
Winston Smith: Poster artist
Wes Wilson: Poster artist
Gary Houston: Poster artist
John Mavroudis: Poster artist
Wendy Wright: Poster artist
George Sargent: Poster artist
Stanley Mouse: Poster artist
Carolyn Ferris: Poster artist
Dave Hunter: Poster artist
Lauren Yurkovich: Poster artist
Prairie Prince: Poster artist
Dennis Loren: Poster artist
Alexandra Fischer: Poster artist and deputy art director
David Singer: Poster artist
Dennis Larkins: Poster artist
Nick Cernak: Poster team
Stanford Hughes: Architect