Artist Talk (DATE CHANGE)
Behind “0-Viewpoint” – Meet Artist Stella Zhang
Saturday, August 14, 2010
2-3:00pm
750 Kearny St. 3rd Floor

0-Viewpoint
Curated by Abby Chen
Opening Reception: April 22, 2010, 6-7:30pm
Exhibition Date: April 23,2010-September 5, 2010
FREE Admission
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Guided tours available for groups upon request

Stella Zhang is the featured artist of the 2010 Xian Rui (”Fresh & Sharp”) Artist Excellence Exhibition Series. The Exhibition Series is an annual solo exhibition curated by the Chinese Culture Center to showcase the work of an exceptional but under-represented Chinese artist in America. In previous years the Series has featured artists such as installation Beili Liu from Austin, and fiber artist Dora Hsiung from Boston.

Join us on August 14th for a dialogue with the artist, moderated by SFAC’s Lucy Lin, as she introduces not only the inspirations and creative process behind her 0-Viewpoint exhibit but hosts the premiere of a documentary on the artistic process behind 0-Viewpoint’s creation. While you’re here, take a tour of the gallery and help yourself to light refreshments.

The Xian Rui Artist Excellence Exhibition Series 2008-2010 was made possible by the generous support of the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation. 2008-2010.

Preview a short clip behind the making of “0-Viewpoint” and join us on August 14th for the premiere of the documentary!

Stella Zhang, 0-Viewpoint from Jim Choi on Vimeo.

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0-Viewpoint
Curated by Abby Chen
Opening Reception: April 22, 2010, 6-7:30pm
Exhibition Date: April 23,2010-September 5, 2010
FREE Admission
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Guided tours available for groups upon request

Stella Zhang is the featured artist of the 2010 Xian Rui (”Fresh & Sharp”) Artist Excellence Exhibition Series. The Exhibition Series is an annual solo exhibition curated by the Chinese Culture Center to showcase the work of exceptional but under-represented and under-recognized Chinese artist in America. In previous years the Series has featured artists such as installation artist Beili Liu from Austin, Texas and fiber Dora Hsiung from Boston, MA.

This year’s artist, Stella Zhang, was born in Beijing and studied in both China and Japan before moving to the United States where she currently lives in Palo Alto, CA. Zhang’s uniquely complex and engaging 0-Viewpoint installation explores the constantly shifting inner landscapes of self and femininity. Her latest work, 0—Viewpoint, which made the debut for Xian Rui 2010, was created to convey the idea that everything came into existence by beginning and ending at zero.

Artist Talk (DATE CHANGE)
Behind “0-Viewpoint” – Meet Artist Stella Zhang
Saturday, August 14, 2010 2-3:00pm, at 750 Kearny St. 3rd Floor

The Xian Rui Artist Excellence Exhibition Series 2008-2010 was made possible by the generous support of the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation.

Preview a short clip behind the making of “0-Viewpoint” and join us on August 14th for the premiere of the documentary!

Stella Zhang, 0-Viewpoint

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More details to come!

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
日期:星期六, 3/13/10
Time: 11am – 12noon
時間:上午十一點到十二點
Location: Chinese Culture Center Gallery, 3rd Floor
地點:舊金山中華文化中心三樓
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
FREE Admission!
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SAVE THE DATE for the debut of 2010 Xian Rui !
April 22, 2010 Opening Reception
April 23, 2010 to September 5, 2010

The new Xian Rui exhibition will feature original work by artist Stella Zhang. The exhibition will open on April 22, 2010. More information to come ! Read More »

2/27/2010, Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2/28/2010, Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Spring Festival Celebration
春節慶會

ADMISSION: FREE (免費)
LOCATION: Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny St., 3rd Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94108

The Chinese Culture Center would like to wish you and your family a very happy Chinese New Year and good health and prosperity.

We have prepared 2000 lai see/red envelopes for winners of our riddles games over the two-day celebration!!!

值此新春佳節來臨之際，中華文化中心恭祝各位春節愉快，闔家歡樂，虎年大吉！文化中心在2月27日和28日為您精心準備了大型慶祝活動，誠摯邀請您和您的家人參與！在兩天的活動中，文化中心還將為燈謎活動獲獎者發出2000份紅包！

1. Lantern Riddles

“What can you serve but not eat?” You know the answer? Bring your skills and take on the challenge of our riddle games! All around the 3rd floor foyer, lanterns will be hung with a riddle attached to each one (in Chinese or English). Try and see if yo [Edit Image] u can solve the riddle from the clues. If you can pass all three levels, you will win a red envelope!!

Our Lantern Riddle Games
Sponsored By: Bank of America

2. Performances

On each day of the Spring Festival we will begin at 12:00PM with a Lion Dance performance in the Grand Ballroom. On Saturday, February 27th, it will be performed by the National Wu Shu Team, and on Sunday, February 28th, it will be performed by the Chung Ngai Lion Dance Group. After the Lion Dance, there will be many more performances throughout the day from traditional dance teams, acrobats, traditional musicians, and even the Chinese Culture Center’s own Tai Chi class. The full schedule of performances and more information about them can be found on the website.

3. Exhibition

We encourage you to check out our latest exhibit, Master Works by Kan Kwok Fan.

Born in Zhong Shan, Canton, China, Kan Kwok Fan later moved to Hong Kong where he studied for over 20 years with Professor Chao Shao-an, the master of the Lingnan School of painting. Kan Kwok Fan’s brush skills have garnered him international recognition. Today, Kan Kwok Fan shares his artistic talents with the local community as a Chinese Art instructor for San Francisco American Asian Art Association and Asian Art Institute. The exhibition will be on view at the Chinese Culture Center’s Gallery until March 28, 2010.

Kan Kwok Fan’s works are available to be acquired for collection. Please contact our Gallery Shop Manager if you are interested.

4. Chinese Paper Cutting
The art of Chinese Paper Cutting will be shown in a demonstration by paper cut artist Yumei Hou. This intricate and delicate art is as beautiful to look at as it is to watch. There will also be paper cuts for sale (in a wide range of sizes and prices). You can also ask Yumei for a custom paper cut creation as a personal souvenir.

5. Painting / Calligraphy Demonstration

As one of the most widely-known art forms, there will be a Calligraphy demonstration by Golden Mountain Poetry Society on Saturday, February 27th, and Chinese Brush Painting Demonstration by famous artists, Madeleine Fu, on Sunday, February 28th. You will be able to watch the artists demonstrate and ask them any questions you might have. You can also purchase their artwork at the booth and register to take art classes with CCC to study with the masters.

6. Fortune Telling

Want to know your fortune for the Year of the TIGER? Come to see expert fortune-teller Mr. Y.C. Sun!

7. Chinese Puzzles

If you’d like to try something a little more challenging than riddles, try your hand at a classic Chinese Puzzle. We will have tangrams, sliding blocks, and many other puzzles for you to try. As one of our most popular events at the Spring Festival, make sure to stop by and see what all of the buzz is about. We will have a separate booth devoted to these tricky brain teasers located in the auditorium.

8. Unique New Year Gifts

Make sure to stop by our Gallery Booth at the celebration! We will have many inexpensive and interesting things to purchase for your friends and family: zodiac embroidery key chains, folk art posters, books (in both English and Chinese), cell phone charms, postcards, greeting cards… see you there!

Special Event – Intimate Dinner with Dora Hsiung, featuring special cuisine inspired by the artwork and prepared by Chef Ni of Jia Yun. Call for reservation: 415-986-1822 [$100 per person]

MEET WITH ARTIST CHEN JIANG HONG!

When: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 12:00 – 1:45 PM
Where: Chinese Culture Center Gallery (3rd Floor)
Price: Free
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On Saturday, November 14th, 2009, Chinese-French artist and author Chen Jiang Hong will honor us with his presence, to give a lecture and painting demonstration. This event will be held at the Chinese Culture Center’s gallery, from 12:00 to 1:45pm.
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CCC’s Harmony & Bliss 2009 is only A FEW DAYS away! Come wine and dine at the Chinese Culture Center’s most exciting and elegant annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 6:00 pm. The fundraising dinner features a wonderful pairing of Western wines with fine cuisine. Also, attendees will have many opportunities to bid on great items such as rare wines and a variety of gift baskets. Read More »

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Location: Chinese Culture Center Auditorium,
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108

Held in conjunction with our tea exhibition with United Commercial Bank at the Pacific Heritage Museum, this tea ceremony will bring in a different atmosphere through drinking tea. From learning to appreciate the tea cups, smelling the tea’s fragrance to tasting the tea. Like Chinese art, it combines different disciplines. In the old literati tradition, people would gather together to recite poetry, play music, and brew tea. 12 bilingual Tea Masters will present the art of tea with Guzheng and Guqin background music played by SF Gu-Zheng Music Society. Teas will include Bao-Chung cha (made by North American Asian Art & Culture Association members) and Da-Hung-Paw. Spots are limited to 96 guests! RSVP online today!

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