Artist's Talk: Making Woodcut Multi-Block Print of "Lagunitas Creek"
Oct
11
4:00 PM16:00

Artist's Talk: Making Woodcut Multi-Block Print of "Lagunitas Creek"

Marin Society of Artists Gallery, 1515 3rd St. San Rafael

https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org

Tom Killion Artist’s Talk in Conjunction with MSA Printmaking Show

Tom will show all the woodblocks and progressive proofs that went into making his new print: “Lagunitas Creek Autumn” as he describes his printmaking techniques and answers audience questions.

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Journey to Hokusai: Film about Killion in Japan
Oct
14
6:00 PM18:00

Journey to Hokusai: Film about Killion in Japan

“Journey to Hokusai” produced and filmed by Chikara Motomura of Corte Madera, documents Killion’s 2018 journey around Japan to study traditional woodblock printing techniques in Kyoto, and visit the many sites where the great 19th century artist Katsushika Hokusai worked to produce his famous woodblock prints of Mt. Fuji and other famous artworks.

Screening at: Lark Theater, Larkspur CA: Tu. Oct. 14, 6PM — one show only. Purchase tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-of-journey-to-hokusai-at-the-lark-theatre-tickets-1470729474449?aff=oddtdtcreator

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"Trees of California": Woodcut Prints by Tom Killion
Oct
29
to Nov 9

"Trees of California": Woodcut Prints by Tom Killion

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden: “Trees of California in Woodcut Prints” by Tom Killion

https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

Julia Morgan Hall: A show of many of Tom Killion’s woodcut prints of California Trees and flowering plants, including his new multi-color print: “Dawn Redwoods, UC Botanical Garden” to be presented to the public for the first time at this show.

Artist’s Reception Sunday Nov. 2, 12-4PM: Killion will be there to discuss his work along with the carved blocks and progressive proofs for his new “Dawn Redwoods” print.

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Killion Open Studio Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov
28
to Nov 30

Killion Open Studio Thanksgiving Weekend

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Tom Killion’s annual Open Studio event: Point Reyes Open Studios Art Tour

Friday-Sunday November 28-30, 11AM-5PM daily

A complete selection of available Killion block prints, enlarged format prints, notecard sets and books. Framed and unframed art work, including some rare proofs and special editions . On Saturday and Sunday visitors will be able to print their own keepsake print on Killion’s handpress. Children welcome.

51 Laurel St., Pt. Reyes Station (Inverness Park neighborhood) for complete info visit: https://pointreyesart.com (website for Point Reyes Open Studios event)

Please follow PARKING instructions on Killion’s steep and narrow street and do not inconvenience his neighbors! Visitors unable to walk down his driveway may make special parking arrngements by emailing tom@tomkillion.com in the weeks before his event, but not on the days of the event when he will be unavailable.

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Book Passage Holiday Show
Dec
7
3:00 PM15:00

Book Passage Holiday Show

Book Passage Cafe: Killion art show, framed and unframed prints

Tom will be there to discuss his work from 3-5 PM Saturday December 7. Holiday snacks. Killion notecard boxes and books.

Book Passage Corte Madera 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA • (415) 927-0960 https://www.bookpassage.com/events-calendar

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Open Studio Thanksgiving Weekend (Copy)
Nov
29
to Dec 1

Open Studio Thanksgiving Weekend (Copy)

Tom Killion’s Thanksgiving Weekend Open Studio

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1, 11am - 5pm daily

Tom’s annual Open Studio event will take place on Thnaksgiving Weekend this year, as part of the Point Reyes Open Studios art tours. A large selection of Killion’s framed and unframed prints will be available, along with Notecard sets and Killion’s trade edition books and jigsaw puzzles. Visitors will be able to print their own keepsake print on SUNDAY only.

Parking is limited so please obey all parking instructions to avoid inconveniencing our neighbors. Be prepared to walk up and down steep hills. Persons with mobility issues please email in advance to make arrangements for special parking.

51 Laurel St., Inverness Park (Pt. Reyes Station) 415-663-1516 tom@tomkillion.com

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Nov
12
1:00 PM13:00

Bowers Museum: "Journey to Hokusai"

A Film about Tom’s journey to discover the world of 19th century Japanese master-artist Katsushika Hokusai, “Journey to Hokusai”, will be screened at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on Sunday Afternoon Nov. 12 (following Killion’s [now sold out] printmaking workshop on Saturday.) Killion will be available for Q&A after the screening. It was filmed by Chikara Motomura in 2018, and includes footage of Killion’s struggle to learn the traditional art of moku hanga woodblock printing. The Museum is located at 2002 No. Main St., 714-567-3600. Purchase tickets through the website: https://www.bowers.org/index.php/programs/films (scroll down on opening page)

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Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
Sep
23
to Sep 24

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

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Visit Tom at his Booth #62 in the redwoods of Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, Saturday Sept 23, 10-1PM (Tom will have to close early this day) and Sunday Sept. 24 10AM-5PM. Tom will be showing a wide selection of his original releif prints and enlarged format giclee prints, framed and unframed. This will be his last appearance at the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, where he started selling his art in the late 1960s as a Tam High student. His daughter, Camila, will aslo be exhibiting in the Emerging Artists booths nearby( #s138-141). To purchase discounted tickets got to: https://mvfaf.org

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May
29
7:00 PM19:00

Walking the High Sierra

Tom Killion & Gary Snyder present and Evening of Poetry and Art Inspired by Walking in Wilderness

Stanford University, CEMEX Auditorium, Wed. eve. May 29, 7:30 PM

Free Admission, come early!

Gary and Tom will discuss their many High Sierra collaborations and the importance of wilderness walking in their artistic work; Gary will read from his High Sierra poems and new and original writings, followed by a discussion of High Sierra-inspired art moderated by their friend and Sierra companion, Armando Quintero of UC Merced and the California Water Board. Booksigning will follow presentation, with their High Sierra books (and some of Tom’s original prints) for sale.

complete info at: https://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/events/detail/20183_EVT-600

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Jan
10
to May 15

Journey to Hokusai: Film Project 2019

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"Journey to Hokusai" by Chikara Motomura follows Tom Killion as he travels to Japan to study traditional hand-printing techniques in Kyoto, and visits places that inspired his artist-spirit mentor Hokusai. Chikara is currently editing the film for a Spring 2019 launch. You can view highlights from the Oct. 2018 filming in Japan at the project website: https://www.journeytohokusai.com

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