Menage No.7 Closing Reception

• • Saturday
  • 6:00pm until 10:00pm

• The Liberty Art Gallery And Performance Space

• Saturday is the day! Come out and join us for the closing reception of another beautiful gallery show.
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• Now is the time to pick up the art work you purchased and for some others of you this is your chance to make your final selections!
  
  
• See you Saturday evening!!
  

  PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE CLOSING RECEPTION OF::: Ménage No.7 featuring the return of the band: TIGER MOUTH! LOCATION: THE LIBERTY Art Gallery & Performance Space 435 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802 DATE: Saturday, June 2 from 6PM-10PM COST: $10 includes exhibit, music, appetizers and desserts DRINK: Wine, Beer, SF Monster & Water available for purchase PARKING: Off-Street Parking

PASSION AND SASSOON

With the passing of Vidal Sassoon I had feelings of nostalgia and sadness.  I was always intrigued by him and an admirer.  I was ignited and excited by the classic black and white photos of his cuts.

He was an uncompromising artist who revolutionized hair styles and he was a brilliant business man who revolutionized product and marketing.  Every hair stylist today owes him a nod for pioneering the modern salon.
 
He was a passionate genius who was completely true to himself and his vision--and God/Goddess knows how much I love and respect people who are true to themselves and their creativity.

Long Beach anniversary Art Show and Lovey

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my rescue boxer, Lovey?!  Ok, I'm mentioning it!  I am astounded every day with this amazing old girl.  She is a living, breathing, walking lesson in gratitude, forgiveness, living in the moment and LOVE.  After all the abuse she has experienced in her past she is the most gentle, sweet and trusting being....I don't know how she does it!  If I had gone through any one of the things that she had to endure I'd be at least a little bitchy!

And now I am happy to announce that I am part of another group show in Long Beach at Liberty Gallery

This actually is my one year anniversary exhibiting with the Menage Evenings of Art+Music+Women+Wine.......and Menage 7 falls on my birthday.

This is becoming a yearly event of celebrating my birthday with great artists and beautiful work-I can't think of anything better!

  

Join us for the opening reception Saturday May 12 2012 -- 5pm to 9pm 

at 435 Alamitos Long Beach  CA  90802

ART WALK LOS ANGELES APRIL 12 2012

ART WALK LOS ANGELES WITH JUDY FRANCESCONI

Thursday April 12 2012

6pm to 10pm

THE MEDALLION BLDG

4TH and MAIN

334 S MAIN ST UNIT #334-1015

This is my first Art Walk L.A. and I am thrilled to be included in the evening! The exhibit is a more inclusive showing of my work with approximately 30 images on display and I invite you all to join me this Thursday night.

Enjoy the sunset and watch the throngs below from the rooftop VIP Bar and Lounge---tickets for the VIP Lounge are $20 for the evening.

NEW GROUP GALLERY EXHIBIT

You are all invited to the opening night gallery reception Saturday February 11 2012 in Long Beach CA.

I love these exhibits! Not only is the art wonderful--it is also a fun evening of music and friends.

I am thrilled to be presenting 17x22 Giclee prints of my new works.

It's on again!!!

Ménage No. 6: An Evening of ART + MUSIC + WINE!

Please join us for a beautiful night out in Long Beach with
amazing art, tarot readings and music from the women of the GLBT community.

DATE: Saturday, February 11 from 5PM-10PM
COST: $10 includes exhibit, music, appetizers and desserts
DRINK: Wine, Beer & Water available for purchase
PARKING: Off-Street Parking

ARTISTS:
Bridget McManus
Jeanine Hill
Judy Francesconi: www.judyfrancesconi.com
Laura Stegeman
Robbie Nieto
Jaime Mulford
Margo Burgess
Mary Ann Guerra
Melanie Kirschner
Tiffany Caressi

MUSIC: Gina Villalobos

VIEW FACEBOOK INVITATION:

https://www.facebook.com/events/260672487326100/

Paige Bauer, Bridget McManus, Judy Francesconi and 8 other artists!

Saturday, February 11, 2012 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHERE: THE LIBERTY Art Gallery (Formerly 2nd City Council Art Gallery) 435 Alamitos Avenue Long Beach CA 90802

CHRISTMAS 2011

Menage a Trois Gallery Reception Nov 12th 2011

NEW WORKS BY JUDY FRANCESCONI!
UNVEILING JUDY'S 'EXPRESSION OF A WOMAN' SERIES

Time	Saturday, November 12 · 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location	2nd City Council Art Gallery 435 Alamitos Avenue Long Beach, CA
Created By	Paige Bauer
More Info	IT'S ON AGAIN... Ménage à Trois No. 5...An Evening of ART + MUSIC + WINE! Please join us for a beautiful night out in Long Beach. Amazing artists, tarot readings and music from the women of the GLBT community. Plus...Paige's Soft Gallery Opening Celebration! DATE: Saturday, November 12 from 5PM-10PM COST: $10 includes exhibit, music, appetizers and desserts DRINK: Wine, Beer & Water available for purchase PARKING: Off-Street Parking ARTISTS: Sherry Rayn Barnett: www.sherrybarnettphotography.com Tamara Carlin: www.dudiart.com Tiffany Ann Carresi Kim Chasen: www.dezartstudio.com Kemery Day: www.artbykemery.com Judy Francesconi: www.judyfrancesconi.com Jeanine Hill: www.jhillphoto.com Melanie Kirschner Marian Moiseyev: wwwmarianmoiseyev.com Roberta Nieto: www.nietoart.com Kasey Scott: YESAK Galleries on Facebook Laura Stegeman: www.laurastegemanimages.com Amy Turner: www.amyturnerstudio.com Rebekah Waites: www.rebekahwaites.com MUSIC: Corday and The Cougars: www.corday.net TAROT CARD READER: Stefanie Medina

COME ON OUT AND JOIN ME FOR A NIGHT OF FUN AND BEAUTIFUL ART FROM SOME AMAZING WOMEN!

FOR YOU--HER--EACH OTHER

Get ready to shoot with me in New York in September 2011!
I am scheduling private individual and couples portrait sessions now--for you, her, each other!
I will be in CT and NY mid September thru the end of the month.
Contact me at info@judyfrancesconi.com for details and to schedule your appt.

CASHMAN

Tribute to Cassius -- The most loving, gentle, sweet boxer boy who was a friend to everyone, especially his mommy.

I will miss this silly adorable face more than I can say.

An Evening of Art and Birthday Fun May 2011

Friday, May 20 · 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
2nd City Council Art Gallery
435 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, CA
reception 2

The group art show reception Saturday night, May 14, in Long Beach was an event to remember! Not only was the art work exceptional and all the artists incredible women, but I wore a birthday tiara!

It was the least I could do considering the awesome cake, flowers and champagne!

If you missed the fun and art on Saturday make sure you come by Friday May 20 2011!
Not only will you meet new people, see all new work by me, you will also be helping
a great foundation: Take Me Home Dog Rescue where my boxer boy found me 2 years ago.

Birthday Celebration-Group Art Show-Fundraiser

Share The Love

For My Father

Happy Holidays!

Cassius and I wish you the happiest of holidays!

Mixed in with all the parties and celebrating I hope you all find a few quiet moments between now and the new year to remember all that is right and good in your life. Cashy boy is in my top 10!!!

NOH8

Adam and his campaign to protest Prop 8 is brilliant.
I am proud to be part of it....
It is time for CA and NY to
correct themselves.

You Never Know

I want to wish you all a happy safe and meaningful Thanksgiving. Mine is quite eye opening. I have been reminded again that you just never know in life where life will take you. Last year, in September, my father's doctors did not think he would make it through the holidays. Well, here we are, one year later and he is still with us. He is almost 93 years old, and all things considered, he is doing quite well.
My mom passed unexpectedly, as many of you know, 3 years ago--- I can hardly believe it has been that long...I miss her and that will never change.
I want to share my thoughts in all of this because I think it is unique and universal at the same time...We are all here for a reason, to fulfill a destiny, make a contribution, learn lessons, and nobody else can hasten or halt that process. There is major validity to positive energy and thought work, and to our connection and relationship to whatever, whoever you consider to be a higher power.
My holiday wish for myself and for all of us is increased awareness, participation, communication, love and willingness to make a difference.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Quick Quick!

If you haven't become a Club Francesconi member yet DO IT NOW! Sign up for Club Francesconi at www.judyfrancesconi.com ASAP---hint: Friday is a big day!!!

Soulmates

I cried when I first read this. It touched me because I have said the same thing so often and it was powerful to see it in print. It is true and beautiful and I wanted to share it with all of you:

In the book EAT PRAY LOVE, Elizabeth Gilbert defines a soulmate this way: "People think a soulmate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soulmate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soulmate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. Soulmates come into your life just to reveal another level of yourself to you, and then they leave."

I'd add that a soulmate also shows you all that is good and right about you. They reflect the best of you, and I'd like to believe that sometimes they stay to grow in the journey together.

Fresh Fruit Festival Art Exhibition

I'd love to be back in N.Y. right now! I miss my friends and the energy of the city. And now that I know how beautiful it is in upstate N.Y. well well who knows....

In the meantime, I wanted to share an event with you where I will have two pieces exhibited:
Fresh Fruit Festival Art Exhibition
PASSION: Lesbian Visions 2009
July 10-25, 2009
Leslie-Lohman Gallery
26 Wooster Street (btw. Grand and Canal)

I hope you all make it to the opening night reception. When you do, please find Heidi, the brains and energy behind this festival, and give her a hug for me!

All the artists were asked to respond to the same question and here is my artist statement:

Life ignites my passion as an artist.
Real moments of love and tenderness between people ignite my passion.
Vignettes of connection that two people share and I am fortunate enough to witness
touch me artistically and emotionally.
And for me great passion is always about great emotion.
Ultimately, my heart ignites my passion as an artist.

Have a safe Happy 4th of July!

New York Trip-On The Road with Judy

I just returned from my shooting trip in New York and had a wonderful time! American Airlines was very uncooperative unfortunately--they cancelled both flights and offered no replacement plane, so I missed one full day in the city thanks to them. I did however have an exhilarating whirlwind 2 full days of shooting. One day I shot 3 models in a beautiful hotel room---something I have wanted to do for years now, and something I will be doing much more often in the future. Being out of the studio, working with available light, utilizing what is available, having no set plan, just improvising was a BLAST and the best exercise for a photographer to keep sharp. It is important to periodically get back to the basics. I will be doing a casting in the future in major cities and continuing with this 'on the road shoots with Judy'.
I had 2 beautiful women taking good care of me and making sure I got where I needed to go while there. I was born on Long Island but my family moved to California when I was three years old and yet I have always had a pull to the east coast. Even though I have visited many times, I am not as familiarized with Manhattan as I would like, so it is always fun for me to be a tourist and explore. I saw how beautiful upstate N.Y. is and was able to take a day to visit friends in New Jersey. I am really looking forward to getting back very very soon.
All in all, I had a great productive time. I always return from New York completely energized which is helpful since now I need to edit all the shoots....woohoo!