UCSC alumnus Tom Franco is co-founder of the Firehouse Art Collective, a pioneering project that is changing the arts community in the East Bay and is a compelling example of how UCSC graduates are truly original. Franco has invested in a collection of buildings and spaces that promotes collaboration and community. The collective, spread throughout the East Bay, has live-work housing, studios, cafes, galleries, and event and performance spaces. This open platform and participatory style is being adopted and practiced by galleries and museums around the world.
The exhibition will be part of a Porter College course taught by Shelby Graham with Tom Franco. The project will cultivate a creative community through collaborative exhibition format, community open mic events, performance collectives, discussions, and workshops at the Sesnon Art Gallery.
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Gallery hours:
Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm
Wednesdays 12-8 pm
Closed for all University holidays
Related events:
Opening reception: Thursday, Feb. 5, 5-7pm @ Sesnon Gallery
Tom Franco Lecture: Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:00pm at Digital Arts Research Center (UCSC)
parking permit $3
($4 when attendants are present)