Phantom Galleries

Phantom Galleries are temporary art exhibits occupying vacant storefronts. The project aims to provide local artists with an opportunity to exhibit their work, while fostering economic development by drawing attention to available retail space. Our vision is to prove the importance of collaboration between the city and local artists, creating a future of support between both.

A bi-monthly rotation of art installations will take place through June 2003, including pieces from both individuals and organizations, encompassing performing, visual and digital artists. Three to six additional locations will be added in early November.

download the Artist application form (requires Adobe's Acrobat Reader)

The public is invited to come downtown for "Third Thursdays" featuring Phantom Receptions from 7 - 9 p.m at 55 South First Street. The October reception showcases works by local artist Greg Hill and a live music performance by Lisa Dewey. Numerous downtown galleries are also participating in Third Thursdays so please stop by the spaces below before 8 p.m. Galleries include MACLA, Works, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, NewSkool gallery, Circle-A gallery and the Café Matisse XPO gallery.

download a Third Thursdays map to print out (requires Adobe's Acrobat Reader)

If you are an art space or artist that supports the creative culture in our downtown core and wish to get involved, please contact Brian Eder or Cherri Lakey of Two Fish Design at 408.271.5151 or email phantomgalleries@populuspresents.com.


Past exhibts thru December 31, 2002

55 South First Street
> Greg Hill metal sculpture
> SJSU Art-13 students 3-Dimensional Concepts

70 South First Street
> members of the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild

76 South First Street > Chris Eckert stroboscopic sculpture (view after dark)
76 South First Street > Jennifer Henderson photography

80 South First Street > Damon Belanger paintings



Past exhibts thru January 31, 2003

55 South First Street
> SAM Collective Holiday Gallery (December only)

70 South First Street
> Members of the Orchard Valley Ceramics Arts Guild;
> Erik Otto, Cultivation;
> Carol Worthington Levy, Hat Trick;
> Ellie Brown, Girl/Woman/Girl

76 South First Street > Chris Eckert stroboscopic sculpture, Infested (view after dark)
76 South First Street > Karen Carlo Salinger, Larvae

80 South First Street > Susan O'Malley, Susie's Supermart