Falling on Hard Times

Falling on Hard Times

Cover | M. Louise Stanley

Falling on Hard Times is a 2007 painting by Emeryville artist M. Louise Stanley that continues her exploration of the human condition, modern-day romance and political issues. Stanley’s recent paintings are based on research gathered during the “Art Lover’s Tours” that she organizes and leads to Italy, Spain, France and England each year. Her themes stem from an interest in the transformation myths of Ovid, sainthood, the cult of the Virgin and current events. An award-winning artist and educator, Stanley has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows and publications, and her work is in the permanent collections of many museums. Her paintings and journals can be viewed at www.lulu.artist-at-large.com. She can be contacted directly at lulu@locrian.com for information on her “Art Lover’s Tours.” Stanley is one of 91 artists featured in the 21st Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition. This juried exhibition is free to the public and open daily Oct. 6-28, 11am-6pm, at 5885 Hollis Street, EmeryStation East, Emeryville. For information call (510) 652-6122 or visit www.emeryarts.org.

Monthly publisher Karen Klaber will present awards to the three top and three honorable-mention winners on Sunday, October 7, 6 p.m. at Blick Art Materials, 811 University Avenue in Berkeley. Contact Sarah Gaiero, Blick general manager, at (510) 486-2600.

Faces of the East Bay

In the Philanthropic Swim

In the Philanthropic Swim

Rockridge residents John Bliss and Kim Thompson may live far removed the gritty flats of East and West Oakland. But this philanthropic couple see themselves as one with the citizens of Oakland, particularly those who are struggling financially, and they’re leading a campaign to get their “financially blessed” peers to invest in the community like they have by funding city programs to teach kids how to swim.