This artist is visiting town and wanted to know if he could speak at Sudo
Room or give away any art. I told him that we don't have anyone dedicated
to organizing this kind of event, but that I'd ask if anyone wants to.
If you'd like to host him during November, put it on the calendar and go
for it.
*Andrew R Gross, (he/him)*
412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>
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From: Jared Sofoifa <j.a.sofoifa(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Subject: [sudo-info] An idea
To: <info(a)sudoroom.org>
Good Morning,
I am a Guatemalan Artist in Canada. I am wondering if your space would want
to be part of a project I've been Working on.
https://jaredarmandosofoifa.com/the-ocean-gives/
This is my largest painting to date. It spans roughly four feet by five
feet. I want to give it away in a raffle to anyone that shares a smile.
This year being in a position of comfort, it pained me greatly to see
everyone around me struggling with the rising costs of everything. Being
from Guatemala I have a deep knowledge of plants and how to cultivate them.
I volunteered my time at a giant garden in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
operated by the local food bank. I realized that I was focusing on the
wrong things, while it was great to feed people, as a painter I couldn't
stand by and not feed their souls. Given that fine Art is mostly out of
reach from the working class, I decided that I would rather "sell" my
painting for smiles. I want to provide people struggling for survival, to
have some kind of hope.
In our politicized world it is hard to be kind to others and not guarded.
What we need is community and unity. I feel like this project gets at the
core of what future artists will provide the world. If you would like I can
provide files for ready-to-print media including a poster with a QR code
and printable raffle tickets from anyone that does not have a 'smart'
telephone. As well as the poem about the painting.
I will be in the Bay Area during Nov.8th-Nov.23rd promoting my Art and the
seven works of writing I completed during COVID lockdowns in Canada, while
also working on my stand-up comedy and music at any open mics I can get
into.
I would be happy to give a brief Artists talk outlining the project and the
future role of Artists as we fight to stay relevant in a world where AI
threatens all our livelihoods.
Attached are some media provided to me from the Saskatoon food bank while
my painting was in their space.
It's not required, but as a working Artist I would greatly appreciate any
honorarium (if your organization can afford it) to help me with my travel
expenses and shipping cost for the painting.
Let me know your thoughts,
Sincerely,
Jared Armando Sofoifa
ps I'm the one in the pink hat. Also attached some additional paintings of
mine.
The Ocean Gives Promo 2.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgnL99us5n177f1hw0iRpcO6htjGowsC/view?usp=…>
The Ocean Gives promo 3.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uourVkx_kbk6BbkOtQfPMZFSEJx8wIND/view?usp=…>
The Ocean Gives Promo.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hC_1IlgtTLOuxK1DCyVMHUEnneJePUMp/view?usp=…>
TheOceanGives-Testimonial.docx
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkL-JIBLIpL9BuicgypxjTTw_-TXNwVR/view?usp=…>
Construct Deconstruct Adjust Readjust.png
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1comztlfaDInSj4Z-xMfLN8LRYk6yLQry/view?usp=…>
Covid and the Seven Deadly Sins.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-l_od_QFX20yZSEO91Q_jRD30CCh7fa/view?usp=…>
Our Tree of Life and Death.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZkaeA3XiO96fqsHF-vU8tnSXrCL5Ig7/view?usp=…>
PXL_20221106_164346113.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCcsE9kVE-Q4sN8cV0nJLQ7XBvAGZFt_/view?usp=…>
The birds, the lady, and the caterpillar.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z-lWY91fz3M4Nl1f1Wx-xghCDk_8OA24/view?usp=…>
The Illusive Raven.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QkI8GaT4Sh5qkacd7NThJSQwSsPsURc3/view?usp=…>
The Moon and the Sun.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tLOvcNh0YR9g9PlDEt2ZBTauxXX96G5B/view?usp=…>
The Sunken Afterlife.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUkfk34C5V-z03fiYcBwIFxeZOgUsdwf/view?usp=…>
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This looks like a cool non profit festival. i'm not sure how we handle this
- do we add them to our conference? I remember we used to put stuff from
coop conference son our caldnar
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
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From: ajay t <atallam(a)gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Subject: adding unconf to calendar?
To: Romy Ilano <romy(a)snowyla.com>
hey romy!
i saw your slack message in april about adding the unconference to the
sudo room calendar, i tried to slack you about the next one but not sure if
you saw it, would love to get the next one on the calendar!
lmk what info you need?
ttps://events.humanitix.com/fall-25-bioregional-regeneration-unconference?c…
<https://events.humanitix.com/fall-25-bioregional-regeneration-unconference?…>
tysm!
ajay
I had ag reat time at the touchdesigner workshop last night! there wasn't
time to network - i'm interested in talking to the people who weren't
involved with educating kids or women teaching kids (they ambushed me and I
didn't have time to connect with the people I was interested in)
Are any of those people on the list? next time I will set up a "free of
women working in kids education zone" so we can connect!
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
This is a bit far away (san jose) but it'd be cool to do some kind of
connect! and note with a bikeshare or bike San Jose downtown is now
reachable by BART
*Romy Mimi Ilano*
*romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>*
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From: Cherri Lakey <cherri(a)twofishdesign.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Subject: Invite to Participate in the Last Street Mrkt of the Year!
To: Cherri Lakey <cherri(a)southfirstfridays.com>
Dear Artists,
Just a reminder that it’s the *last STREET MRKT** indie urban art faire of
the year! *
Show and sell your work Friday, October 3rd during the First Fridays
ArtWalk in SoFA District, downtown San Jose.
With great new exhibitions in the SoFA District art galleries, open house
at Symphony San Jose, live performances and amazing artists already signed
up for Street Mrkt it’ll be a busy night of attendees who come out
specifically to connect with you, our hyper-local artists and our thriving
creative community.
*RSVP by email* if you’d like to help us close out the Street Mrkt season
with a strong showing of local creativity. We’ll get you back to you asap
with artist vendor rates and logistics.
*Thank you all* for being part of this incredible community of artists who
make SoFA District such a vital cultural hub!
Looking forward to seeing you and your work soon!
Cherri & Brian
*OCTOBER Participating Artists so far….*
Animate One (Isaac Bassard)
Black Lantern Tattoo & Art Collective
The Blunt Letters
Bretix Clothing
Bungalow Glow Candle Co.
Julie Cardenas
Brian Corbin
Crossroads Trading Co.
Current Tattooing
Jennifer DeChenne
Joesph Demaree
Mario Dimas
Mahsa Emoventur
Paco Exel
Force129
Betsy Fessler
Floating House Tattoo
FUSE presents
Leysar Garcia
Ground Up Music Bus
Jared Guchuico
Hand in Hand Henna
Danny Feliz Hanson
Higher Fire Clayspace
Maureen Holcomb
Inside Out Clothing
Jodi408
More Más Maram
Roger O
Palace of Fine Arts (performance)
Betty Proper
Purl Bailey (Marilyn Roaf)
Francisco Ramirez
Steven Reece
Jacob Sandoval
Anya Satysheva
Stardrop Facepaints
Sundry 3D Treasures
*DJs * Chryptic, Jswizza, Lycan Catt and Moray Rivers
*Two Fish Design*
366 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
T: 408.271.5151
IG: @Astrogirl
*Contributing writer* at KQED Arts & Culture
<https://www.kqed.org/author/clakey>
Topics are: talk about finances, strategies to raise funds, and outreach to
find new members. And as always we will go through submitted member apps.
We are projected to be about $400 short this month for rent so it is
important we do some fundraising!
Please reply to say if you are coming. The meeting will be at Sudo Room,
but we can set up the jitsi as well:
https://meet.jit.si/turtlesturtlesturtles
Thanks,
Paige