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Environmental Portrait

Copyright Jeff Ball 2005

An environmental portrait is a portrait of someone that tells a story of who they are. I.E. portraits of people in their own environments.

This Portrait of artist, Brighton Daugherty in his studio at The Other Side Arts was done in 2005 . Brighton is a painter who’s work is informed by different Asian cultures.

I love shooting other artists in their creative space. Let me know if you’d like for me to do a studio visit and take some shots!

Potato Love

Copyright Jeff Ball 2008

Tonight is the opening reception for one of my favorite art openings, The Potato Show at The Other Side Arts. All of the work in the show is either made with potatoes or are inspired by potatoes. In 2002 , I conceived the show as a fun way to both create art around a common “silly” theme and break down some of the walls between the art world and the public. The artists were challenged to create work with an unusual medium or subject matter and the public felt comfortable with participating as artists and as “consumers” of the work.

This piece was from a series of photographs where I used finger potatoes and various fruits and vegetables to personify the food in a way that may suggest an intimate relationship.

Check out the details on TOSA’s website at: www.theothersidearts.org

Print Sale raises money for TOSA

copyright 2007 Jeff Ball

I am proud to announce that we were able to raise $602.78 with the “Raise the Roof” fundraiser. With your purchases, The Other Side Arts will now be able to repair their roof in their Aurora location. You were part of ensuring artists have a safe space to create for generations to come.

The most popular image was: “Fire Tree”

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I would also like to acknowledge and thank the following people for purchasing prints for the fundraiser:

Christoph Heinrich
Ivar Zeil
Pauline Herrera
Gini Mennenga
Dylan Scholinski
Martin Hammond
Dean McCready
Deana Miller
Julie Patterson
Bert Borja

Stephanie Wonser
Craig Steele
Greg Carpinello
Anna Kaye
Wendy Kenworthy
Mathew and Cara Thomas
Christine Zipps.

Thank you!

Jeff Ball

Affordable Photography Prints to Benefit TOSA

Looking for affordable holiday gifts? Give the gift of original art and help raise much needed funds for a Denver Arts Non-Profit.  Click Here to view and purchase the photographs!

Jeff Ball with high school students from Skyland Charter School

The Other Side Arts (TOSA) was my passion, my home and my life for the last 8 years. TOSA has given me more than I ever dreamed when I began this adventure. As I say goodbye, I’d like to leave TOSA with a gift befitting my love for the artists, volunteers, staff and board.

In 2005 TOSA was generously given a building in a new arts district by the City of Aurora. TOSA transformed a former police sub-station into a thriving art community of artists, students, volunteers, and arts lovers.

Unfortunately, the roof hasn’t lasted as long as predicted and TOSA had several costly water incidents that threaten artists space and work. The City of Aurora has offered a challenge grant of $30,000 to help replace the roof (Thank You!), but TOSA needs to raise over $7000 to unlock the grant. You can help

For a limited time only, I am offering prints of a select few images to raise money for something that is near and dear to my heart, The Other Side Arts. Every image has some connection to TOSA. For $20 plus $3 shipping, you can own an original piece of art and help put a roof on the Aurora location of TOSA. I’d love to leave the organization that gave so much to me with a small token of my appreciation. Help me reach my goal to sell 100 prints to help TOSA.

Click Here to view and purchase the photographs!

TOSA says good-bye to founder

Unveiling of a Rainbow Alley Mural
Unveiling of a mural at Rainbow Alley, a glbt youth center

The Other Side Arts Says Farewell to Jeff Ball

tosa logoAfter eight years with TOSA, Founder and Director of Artist Development, Jeff Ball, has made the decision to pursue other ambitions outside of the organization. Though the decision is bittersweet, Jeff is excited to begin his new endeavors while continuing to support and encourage TOSA’s mission.

During his time with TOSA, Jeff was privileged to be an advocate for artists and an ambassador for the organization. To continue his tradition of providing a voice for artists, TOSA is proud to announce two positions in its Board of Directors to be filled by one artist representative from each of the Denver and Aurora locations.

Though Jeff Ball will be missed, TOSA is grateful for his loyal years of commitment and wishes him the best as he begins his newest journey.

TOSA Board and Staff