Joan Eyles Johnson, MA— a proud graduate of Foothill/DeAnza Colleges and San Jose State University, founded three companies: PeQuod Productions, One Small Candle, and Arrowhead Readers Theatre at City Lights,began collecting art as a student and continues today. This online blog/gallery was started as a way to divest myself of a small collection, and since artists continually tempt me to continue buying, I must sell things to make room for a piece now and then. You may know me as a travel agent, cook, pastry chef, (very briefly) or (for much longer) a professor of English and writer of poems, short stories and plays, or a television host of “Joan’s Show” in Santa Clara, California. If we have met, glad to have you drop by. Please enjoy looking at my collection of some great pictures and don’t hesitate to write me if you want more information about what you see on these pages. www.joanjohnson4@msn.com
Mariah Young, MA – is my assistant in all things technical and creative. I am proud to have her onboard to help me coordinate new exhibits on a regular basis. Mariah is a young writer who has just won the prestigious James D. Houston Award and a new book of her short stories is due for publication very soon. Grateful kudos to her for her dedication and contributions to the world of art.
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In my own words: You should know that I am not on Facebook or Twitter or any other social network. This gallery is small and private, well as private as anything can be online. I do not advertise. I like to think I have a small coterie of art collectors who watch my postings and enjoy the art displayed here. Please know that I enjoy the thought of special people, those who love the arts, checking in to take a look now and then at new additions, keeping up with me as I meander in and out of galleries, auctions and studios, meeting talented artists who I am proud to introduce to this special group of gallery guests. I hope you are one of them. You can always write to me about any art or artists on these pages –and I will answer any questions as well as I can. And if you see something you want very much, we can negotiate prices at any time.
IN MEMORIAM
On February First we learned of the death of the iconic Los Angeles artist, Mike Kelley. Surely, despite the confrontational and often disturbing works he created, there is no doubt he strengthened the image of working artists in Los Angeles. He now joins the pantheon of those who worked and practiced art in an often unfriendly town, adding to the seriousness of men and women who never shirk their calling to a life going against the grain, shaking up the satisfied museum-goers, and waking up the public to what it means to be an artist. Rest in peace, at last, Bright Star!
MIKE KELLEY
Each month’s sales include a 10% donation to a favorite charity. In addition another 5% goes to the artist whose work has sold. Please read about the chosen beneficiaries of your purchases below. Thank you.
September/October: 10% of purchase price goes to AIDS healthcare foundation (AHF) who sponsor the chain of shops, Out of the Closet, that provide healthcare and free HIV testing every minute of the day. Stop by one of the stores and pick up designer items for more than bargain prices and know that you are helping somebody else as well as clothing yourself beautifully! www.outofthecloset.org
For November 10% of all art that belongs to me personally goes to the Plymouth Art Guild, a non-profit organization to benefit the community of “America’s Home Town.”
“Our Mission
To promote the creation and appreciation of the visual and performing arts to local and worldwide visitors, nurture creativity in adults and children through education and provide venues for a range of cultural experiences. We seek to further the understanding between the creators of art and the public by engaging people in a variety of artistic endeavors. ” www.plymouthguild.org
For December the 10% of sales goes to the Salvation Army. How fitting to donate Christmas proceeds to an organization whose founder’s last word before dying was, “Others.” www.salvationarmy.org
For January 10% of proceeds goes to Doctor’s Without Borders, an organization whose intrepid expeditions to the world’s most dangerous places with medicine and aid has won them the Nobel Peace Prize.
(Nimba County, Liberia. Ivory Coast) www.medicinssansfronieres.org
For February/March 10% of all proceeds goes to Maryknoll. Please see their website for all the miracles they perform around the world.
HOW TO CONTACT THE GALLERY
you may write to us at: Joan Johnson’s Gallery P.O. Box 267 Hollywood CA 90028 or email us at joanjohnson4@msn.com
All paintings are shipped FedEx and insured for the sale price. Taxes and shipping costs are included in most sales depending on the size and destination. We try to be fair. All sales are considered final, but of course, we are open to returns if you are unhappy with the purchase. I personally will see that every customer is happy with art he or she buys from this gallery.
