Author: Lauren Ciborowski

  • June’s First Friday: Louis Rodriguez

    June’s First Friday: Louis Rodriguez

    The Modbo proudly presents June’s First Friday exhibit: “Experiments through Color Geometries and the Human Element,” featuring gorgeous paintings by Louis Rodriguez.  The opening reception is from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, June 4th.  Masks are no longer required for vaccinated people.  The show runs through Friday, June 25th. In addition to the […]

  • The Modbo’s Reopening in May: New Works by Lisa Deen

    The Modbo’s Reopening in May: New Works by Lisa Deen

    The Modbo is excited to reopen for May’s First Friday exhibit: New works by Lisa Deen, a beautiful show of linoleum block prints and paintings.  The opening reception is from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, May 7th.  Masks are still required.  The show runs through Friday, May 28th. In addition to the opening […]

  • The Modbo Goes on Hiatus

    I’m sorry to say that I’ve decided to close temporarily due to COVID. My current plan is to open in February, but it’s of course impossible to promise. For me, the beauty of The Modbo lies in the interaction between the patrons and the artists, the patrons and the art, the art and the artists, […]

  • A Show Featuring All of the Unclaimed Art That Has Ended up in The Modbo Closet of Shame Since 2009

    A Show Featuring All of the Unclaimed Art That Has Ended up in The Modbo Closet of Shame Since 2009

    The Modbo is not too proud to present October’s First Friday exhibit: “All of the Unclaimed Art That Has Ended up in The Modbo Closet of Shame Since 2009.”  This is a show featuring all the unclaimed art that has ended up in The Modbo closet of shame since 2009.  The opening reception is from […]

  • Poems & Fragments: Art by Margaret Kasahara in September

    Poems & Fragments: Art by Margaret Kasahara in September

    The Modbo proudly presents September’s First Friday exhibit: “Poems & Fragments” by Margaret Kasahara.  The opening reception is from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, September 4th.  During opening hours, guests must wear masks inside the space, and will only be allowed in a few people at a time.  The show runs through Friday, […]

  • Modern Storytellers by JayCee Beyale and Gregg Deal

    Modern Storytellers by JayCee Beyale and Gregg Deal

    The Modbo is excited to present a short and modified First Friday experience for August: Modern Storytellers by JayCee Beyale and Gregg Deal.  The opening reception is from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, August 7th.  During opening hours, guests must wear masks inside the space, and will only be allowed in a few […]

  • We Aren’t Closing, But We Aren’t Open

    Dear Kind (and kindof) Art Supporters, First off, I promise The Modbo isn’t closing.  But we are on an indefinite hiatus due to mandatory corona virus inspired closures.  April and May’s First Fridays are definitely postponed.  And, it’s probably obvious, we don’t have any open hours right now.  As soon as I am able to […]

  • Mrs. Gladys Merriweather’s Young Ladies’ Guide to Venereal Etiquette: A Cabaret

    Mrs. Gladys Merriweather’s Young Ladies’ Guide to Venereal Etiquette: A Cabaret

    The Modbo presents a satirical and hilarious cabaret, just in time for leap day: “Mrs. Gladys Merriweather’s Young Ladies’ Guide to Venereal Etiquette.”  You’ll have a chance to hear pearls of wisdom from Gladys Merriweather herself, as well as some appropriately dirty and funny songs from Solveig Olsen, Wendy Mike, Claire Swinford, Lauren Ciborowski, and […]

  • it’s the small things: new art by josh cantalope

    it’s the small things: new art by josh cantalope

    The Modbo presents March’s First Friday: “it’s the little things,” by josh cantalope.  Josh uses thinned acrylic paints and an abundance of tape, creating sharp, modernist lines and stark depictions.  The opening reception is from 5 pm until 11 pm on Friday, March 6th. The show runs through Friday, March 27th. In addition to the […]

  • I See London: a group show about underwear.

    I See London: a group show about underwear.

    The Modbo presents February’s First Friday: “I See London,” a group show about underwear.  Featuring art by: Brett Andrus, Riley Bratzler, Lupita Carrasco, Shannon Dunn, Phil Lear, Christian Medovich, Wendy Mike, Cymon Padilla, Jess Preble, Angie Schwickerath, and Claire Swinford.  The opening reception is from 5:00 pm until 11 pm on Friday, February 7th. The […]