Events, Personal Appearances, and Trunk Show Schedules
June
5 - June 7, 2009 - The Contemporary Crafts Market will return to the
Santa
Monica Civic Auditorium
for its 24th season as the West Coast’s premiere event for one-of-a-kind
functional and decorative crafts. This year’s Market will showcase over 250 of
the nation’s finest artists and their distinctive works, ranging from intricate
jewelry, including distinctive fine jewelry by San
Francisco-based designer
John S. Brana, unique glassware and
ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and
much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their
exceptional quality.
March
14 -March 15, 2009 - The Contemporary Crafts Market will return to the
San Francisco's
Fort Mason
Center for its 24th season as the West Coast’s premiere event for
one-of-a-kind functional and decorative crafts. This year’s Market will showcase
over 250 of the nation’s finest artists and their distinctive works, ranging
from intricate jewelry, including distinctive fine jewelry by San
Francisco-based designer
John S. Brana, unique glassware and
ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and
much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their
exceptional quality.
December 3, 2008 -
Smythe & Cross - Purveyors of Precious Jewelry, Burlingame, CA, will be
hosting a grand opening and open house from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at their
Burlingame headquarters. Preview collections of fine and diamond jewelry,
along with selected pieces of handcrafted fine jewelry by John S. Brana.
Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP required.
Contact
Altitude Promotions for more
information.
November
13, 2008 - The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco will
be hosting a Private Members' Reception featuring
handcrafted fine jewelry by San
Francisco-based designer,
John S. Brana, and amazing photographic
abstract art and silk art wear by designer/photographer
Klaus Lange from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the
12th Floor Member's Lounge. The reception will also include wine
selections by Jessup Cellars. RSVP required.
Contact
Altitude Promotions for more
information.
November
6, 2008 - Art People Gallery will be featuring distinctive jewelry by San
Francisco-based designer,
John S. Brana, and amazing photographic
abstract art and silk art wear by designer/photographer
Klaus Lange as the Gallery's "Designer's
of the Month." The reception will be held at the
Art People Gallery located
in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, between 6 - 8 p.m. and will include
a wine tasting party. RSVP required.
Contact Art People for more
information.
October
11, 2008 - The Heritage Boutique - Dublin, CA, in celebration of Diwali "The Festival of
Lights" will be having a holiday trunk show featuring distinctive jewelry by San
Francisco-based designer,
John S. Brana, autumn and winter
clothing collections by Pria Kataria Puri, and JB Classic Labs. The event will be held at the
The Heritage Boutique, between 4 - 9 p.m.
Contact
Heritage for more
information.
August
21, 2008 - Celebrating its 12th year in production, the Designers by the Bay and
Fine Jewelry Showcase will take place once again at
Shreve & Co. in San Francisco. Presented
each year by the
Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, this showcase is
the region’s only premier fine jewelry event. Come preview collections from
local designers, including John S. Brana
and fine jewelry manufacturers and mix and mingle with people in the industry.
Enjoy an evening with beautiful jewels, cocktails, and hors d’ouevres.
June
26, 2008 - Art People Gallery hosts a wine tasting and art event
featuring additional works by John S. Brana
and photographer/designer Klaus Lange.
This event is open to the public with an entrance fee of $15. The
reception will be held at the
Art People Gallery located
in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. RSVP
required.
Contact Art People for more
information.
March13,
2008 - Appel & Frank - "Spring into Style" San Francisco - 5:00pm to 9:30pm at
the Regency Center
- Sutter Room, located at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness. Over 600
guests will shop from 65 designers, including
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry, selling everything from jewelry and
clothing, to accessories and more. In addition to the fabulous shopping, there
will be complimentary drinks, beauty services, and giveaways.
February
9, 2008 - John S. Brana Trunk Show - 10:00am to 9:00pm. Just in time for
Valetine's Day, Tahill Galleries features my exclusive premier of two new
jewelry collections for Spring '08.
Click here to watch the commercial!
January
27th, 2008 - 11:00am to 4:00pm - Bridal Faire at the
Claremont Resort &
Spa, Berkeley, CA - Join me for the premier of "Cathedral Hill" -- a
collection of one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces and earrings in 14K, 18K, and
Fine Silver perfect for bridal and elegant evening wear. In addition, you will
also be able to see the latest designer bridal apparel featured in nearly every
bridal magazine in a comfortable and elegantly designed high fashion runway
show.
December
10, 2007 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm - The National Association of Women Business Owners
(NAWBO) Annual Holiday Bazaar and Dinner at the Omni Hotel, 500 California
Street, San Francisco. Enjoy an evening of networking and business
development along with featured Artisan business owners (including John S. Brana
- Distinctive Jewelry). Cost: $40 NAWBO members, $65 guests.
Click here for more information and registration.
December
1 - 2, 2007 - The Redwood City Art Center presents "Art On Broadway." Join San
Francisco Bay Area Artisans, including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry, for
Redwood City Art Center's annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar. The show runs
from 10:30 to 5:30 on Saturday and from 11:00 to 5:00 on Sunday.
For directions,
please see the RCAC website.
September 13
- October 7, 2007 - Carlyn Galerie, (Dallas, TX) presents "Autumn Jewels", a
collection of jewelry for all tastes: Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Glass,
Semi-precious and Precious Stones, Pearls, and Mixed Metals. Along with twelve
other artists, Carlyn Galerie is featuring selected pieces from my
Monterey,
Barbary
Coast,
Pacific Heights, and
Sea Cliff
collections. A portion of all jewelry sales during this exhibit will be donated
to CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund).
September 18
- 22, 2007 - The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair has established itself as one of
The World’s Favorite Gem & Jewelry Destinations of top gem and jewelry
professionals.
As a
February 2007 featured artist by Jewellery World Review, I will be attending
seminars, networking, and sourcing gemstones for upcoming new releases.
July
6, 2007 - Grand Opening Celebration - You and your friends and
family are cordially invited to the grand opening of Lireille - Gallery of
Contemporary Jewelry and Art from 6-9 pm. Sip wine, enjoy live music from
pianist Mark Little, and chat with many other artists. I will be
featured as "New Artist" and will be holding a trunk show during the event.
May
19 - June 8, 2007 - Bid on a $150 Gift Certificate from John S. Brana -
Distinctive Jewelry and hundreds of other items. All auction proceeds
support KQED, KTEH and the programming you enjoy on Northern California Public
Broadcasting!
May
10, 2007 - Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce along with over 150
exhibitors, including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry, Chamber members,
non-profits, small business resource partners, restaurants, caterers, and
wineries for this year's Grand Expo during Small Business Week. The
Chamber's largest networking and tabletop expo will be held at Fort Mason
Center, San Francisco between 5:30 and 8:30 pm.
December
26, 2006 - The Bead Shop www.beadshop.com features former student John S
Brana.