Our very own Bernal Hill Players are giving a concert to benefit the Bernal Library Art Project, Phase 2. This exciting, original program will feature commissioned works by composers residing in San Francisco and Mexico City whose pieces are based on neighborhoods in these two cities.

CONCERT DATE:  October 27, 2013 @ 4:30 pm

LOCATION:  Community Music Center, 544 Capp Street

TICKETS:  $40 in advance and, unless sold out, will also be available at the door. YOU MAY BUY ADVANCE TICKETS IN TWO WAYS:  1) at Heartfelt located at 436 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights; 2) by phone at 415.695.8119.

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a unique concert and support art in the community!  See you there!!!

 

BEER FEST AT WILD SIDE WEST!

during the SUMMER SOLSTICE STROLL
Thursday, June 20
7-9 pm: 424 Cortland

The Bernal Library Artwork Project invites you to join us at Wild Side West in the garden for beer and music by Red Hill Derby Band.
$10 a mug, all you can drink!

RAFFLE!
Buy your tickets at Heartfelt
$5 a ticket, 5 for $20
Winners will be drawn for great prizes:

·        Costume worn and signed by David Byrne

·        Kid’s bike (donated by New Wheel)

·        $100 gift certificate from Heartfelt

·        Dinner for two at Vega

·        Picnic lunch from Paulie’s Pickles

·        Cruise for 2 on the Bay

·        $25 gift certificate from Avedano’s

·        And more!

                                                                                                                    

UPDATE

The Cortland and Moultrie artwork is complete! 
Visit the library -- enjoy the new works by Precita Eyes and Reuben Rude. 

The Task Force is now raising funds for Phase 2:
New art on the playground wall, created by renowned artist Johanna Poethig. Two Community Meetings are planned:

- Saturday, June 22, 2-4 pm
- Tuesday, June 25, 7-9 pm

Both will be held at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. Come meet Johanna, talk with her and your neighbors about ideas and plans, take part in bringing about the final phase of the library artwork project.

Join us for a raffle and fundraiser after the Bernal Summer Solstice Stroll, at Wild Side West (424 Cortland) -- beer and music from 7-9.

The next Q&A meeting will be September 7^th, 4:30 pm, in the community room at the library. (We are skipping the July Q&A because it follows closely on the June gatherings.)

PAST FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS

The Bernal Library Art Project Task Force sponsored a community celebration and children’s festival to mark the (near) completion of Phase I -- art on the Cortland and Moultrie sides of the Bernal Library -- and to kickoff Phase II -- art on the playground side of the library. 

WHEN:                   

March 16, 2013

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

WHERE:                  

Bernal Recreation Center and Playground (behind the library)

WHAT:                    

Music!   Jumpy house!   Face painting!   Fire truck!    Food!

SPECIAL GUESTS

and more

Additional details will be shared closer to the event.

Questions? Reply to this email.

ART FOR BERNAL:
   A PARTYTo Benefit the Bernal Library Art Project, Phase II

RAFFLE PRIZES:

$200 Gift Certificate for Heartfelt
Kingman photo
2 Night Get-a-Way in Guerneville
Painting by Reuben Rude
Vintage Talking Heads Tee Shirt, autographed by David Byrne
Dinner for Two at Hillside Dinner Club

Tickets $5.00 each, $5 for $20Guess how many pages in the books in Heartfelt’s window!

Music and special drinks at:

Wild Side West
Thursday, Dec. 6
6:00 - close

At the December 2011 Cortland Christmas walk, we held a well-attended reception at the Lucky Horseshoe and raffled off many prizes donated by local merchants.

On August 6, 2011, Joan Jeanrenaud, an acclaimed cellist and a Bernal resident, performed works of her own composition at the Bernal Library. All tickets were sold for a magical evening -- which also raised significant contributions to the Bernal Library Art Project.



 In 2010 and 2011 several house parties helped to raise funds, as well as presenting local musicians and opportunities to neighbors to gather. If you'd like to host a house party/fundraiser, let us know!

Other major funds have been raised through grants and private donations -- our gratitude to all contributors!

June 2011 Update

DESIGN NEWS
READY FOR VIEWING!!

Final designs for the first phase (Cortland and Moultrie façades) of the Bernal Library Art Project have been submitted and are being digitized and reproduced for display. Look for them at the following locations:

1)    Bernal Heights Library
2)    Good Life Grocery’s outdoor display cases
3)    Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center

Comments are invited! Each location will have a comment box and, of course, comments may always be sent to bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com.
 
TIMELINE FOR COMMISSIONS

The Bernal Library Art Project will be on the Library Commission agenda June 16th at 4:30 p.m. and July 21st. We are projecting it will be on the SF Arts Commission agenda August 1. Since the commissions sometimes cancel scheduled meetings, you may want to check their websites prior to making the trip downtown:

http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000001901 (SF Library Commission)

http://www.sfartscommission.org/public_meetings/ (SF Arts Commission)

FUND RAISING

SAVE THE DATE!!!  Renowned cellist and Bernal resident Joan Jeanrenaud has generously agreed to break a performing sabbatical to do a benefit concert for the Bernal Library Art Project on July 30th . Additional details will be provided in early July. Learn more about Joan at http://www.jjcello.org/.
As always, donations are much sought and enthusiastically received. Checks should be made payable to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library (FSFPL) and in the memo line on the check write "Bernal Library Art Project." Send checks to: Larry Cruz, c/o Heartfelt, 436 Cortland Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110




Joyce McKinney
On behalf of the Bernal Library Artwork Project

WEB:    http://bernallibraryartproject.blogspot.com/
EMAIL:    bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com

May 2011 Update

BERNAL LIBRARY ART PROJECT

update / may 2011

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DESIGN NEWS

two-phase approach

 The library artwork will be completed in two phases. Current anticipated funding allows the front façade and the side of the library facing Moultrie Street to go forward this summer. Fund raising and design planning for the back wall will commence this summer with implementation scheduled for summer 2012.

design status and timeline

Precita Eyes and Reuben Rude submitted preliminary design ideas in April and met with the Task Force to answer questions and expand on their individual visions for this project. The outcome is that Precita Eyes will take the design lead on the front façade and Reuben Rude for the Moultrie side. Deadline for final designs is May 20^th.

presenting designs to the community

Final designs will be posted in the library and on the website. The design requires the approval of the Library Commission and the Art Commission and will be an agenda item at public meetings. As soon as our project has been put on the agendas of these commissions we will let you know the dates and times.

NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY

There is an ongoing discussion about presenting key elements of the history of Bernal, including honoring individuals who have provided exemplary leadership. Ideas include a plaque inside the library or a column similar to those along the Embarcadero. Have ideas? Send them in to bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com. What and who are most significant to you?

FUND RAISING

Our Community Challenge Grant was submitted and is pending, and fund raising continues for both phases of the project. Some good ideas have emerged, and the first to be actively planned is a concert by renowned cellist, former member of the Kronos Quartet and Bernal resident Joan Jeanrenaud. Stay tuned for details!! Another is a party on the east side of the Hill. If you’d like to volunteer to help plan events, get in touch!

As mentioned in the last update, donations are much sought and enthusiastically received. Checks should be made payable to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library (FSFPL) and in the memo line on the check write "Bernal Library Art Project."Send checks to Larry Cruz, 330 Prospect Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110.

Joyce McKinney on behalf of the Bernal Library Artwork Project