JULIA S. RASOR / SELECTED ARTWORK / BIOGRAPHY / ARTIST STATEMENT / PAST EXHIBITIONS
Julia S. Rasor - Past Exhibitions
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Professional Memberships and Public Exhibitions
- Sparks Gallery, Gas Lamp, San Diego, CA, Consigned, Exhibiting Artist
- San Diego Botanic Garden, Exhibiting Artist, Sculpture in the Garden Exhibition “Flamboyant Voids” 2014 - 2015; "Chupacabra", "The Accuser" and "The Accused" 2015 - 2016; “She is Shotokan” 2016 – 2017; “Haute Couture III” 2017-2018
- Brandon Gallery, Fallbrook, CA, Exhibiting Artist
- Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA, Member
- Artist Alliance, Oceanside Museum of Art, Member
- San Diego Sculptors Guild (SDSG) Member Sculptor 2014, 2015, Balboa Park & Tubac AZ
- National Sculpture Society, Associate Member
- Fallbrook Art Center, Artist Guild, Member; Exhibiting Artist
- Fallbrook School of the Arts, Instructor, Figurative Sculpture
- The Studio Door, North Park, San Diego, CA, Exhibiting Artist
- North County Sculpture Salon, Member, NCSS is an organization of about 20 North San Diego regional sculpture artists with the mission to provide a professional and social forum for mutual education, connection and collaboration. A wide range of sculpture media and diverse genres are represented by this limited art group. NCSS meets bi-monthly in the work space of an inspiring artist host, to critique, share art information and sculpture work in progress. North County Sculptors Salon is associated with The Artist Alliance, a membership affiliate group dedicated to the support of the Oceanside Museum of Art.
Publications
- The Greater Fallbrook Area Sourcebook 2016 feature article: Modern-Day Renaissance Woman Julia S. Rasor
- The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, 50 TO WATCH 2016 artist online catalog
- Book presenting Sculptures by Series, Julia S. Rasor Sculpture Book 4-14-16
- “Julia Rasor in the Studio” video studio interview by Patric Stillman, Gallerist, The Studio Door for San Diego Open Studios 2015 event
- “Happy Birthday Nicole” video of a very moving husband’s commission of a horse sculpture as a surprise for his wife’s birthday in 2015 to memorialize her horse companion who had to be put down at a young age due to illness. Contains shots of horse sculpture in progress and artist
- Oceanside Museum of Art Viewpoint Newsletter, Winter/Spring 2015: Artist Spotlight and sculpture selected "Industrial Slowdown" from 40 artists’ works presented
- SeeMe published book, "Early Light" photograph, Exposure Award Collections, The Sky Collection, page 99, July 2015
- SeeMe published book, "Dawn on the Ranch" photograph, Exposure Award Collections, The Landscape Collection, page 97, July 2015
- The Monthly, online publication by The Studio Door gallery, October 2015, Artist Spotlight, pages: 2, 14, 16, 21-24
- The Monthly, online publication by The Studio Door gallery, Nov/Dec 2015, Open Studios, pages: contents, 15, back cover
- International Contemporary Artists, Vol VII, Eve Lemonidou, Publisher, Curator, I.C.A. Publishing, New York and Athens Greece, curated, juried art book Artist, sculptures selected: "With the Flow", Iron Woman", "Spike", "Tribute to Gaston", "Tribute to Gaston II"
Rasors Sculpture Figurative Sculpture Class, ceramic. Private instruction.
Exhibitions
- Mar 9 – May 4, 2017, Time and Materials – A Solo Show, Exhibition of figurative sculpture built from over a dozen different materials including found artifacts that preserve time and history, convey world events, the spiritual afterlife, abstract dancers, and strange departures into the unusual. Civic Center Gallery, City of Encinitas City Hall, 505 S Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA. Reception Friday March 31, 2017, 6-8pm
- 2017-2018, Julia's steel mesh figurative sculpture “Haute Couture III” Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Sculpture is for sale. Ask Julia about Guest passes. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- Feb 18-May 21, 2017, Edge of the Ocean exhibition, Sparks Gallery, San Diego, CA. Reception Feb 18, 2017 from 6-9pm. “Bathing Beauty” original ceramic sculpture. Curated by Sonya Sparks, Gallerist
- October 8-23, 2016, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, juried exhibition. Opening reception October 8, 2015 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. Meet the Open Studios San Diego participating artists, see their artwork, plan out a creative journey the following weekend. Sculpture sold
- October 15, 16, 2016 10am-5pm, Open Studios San Diego self-guided tours, see studio tour map.
- Aug 4-Sept 11, 2016, PHYSIQUE exhibition, Sparks Gallery, San Diego, CA. Reception Aug 4, 2016 from 7-9pm. “With the Flow” limited edition bronze, and “La Mer”, “Meditation”, “Willow Spirit” ceramic sculptures. Curated by Sonya Sparks, Gallerist
- May 22 - July 3, 2016, Julia's "Chopper Chick” Limited edition bronze, Honorable Mention, Juried Exhibition, Fallbrook Art Center's 5th Annual Juried Artists Guild Show. Opening reception Saturday May 21, 2016 5-7pm Fallbrook Art Center, 103 South Main Street, Fallbrook, CA.
- June 3 through July 4, 2016, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, 5th largest fair in North America with over 1.5 million visitors, Fine Art Juried Exhibit: FIRST PLACE Ceramics "Tribute to Vogue.
- May 17-Jun 28, 2016, City of Encinitas Library - North County Sculpture Salon group show. Reception May 21, 2016 from 1-4pm. “With the Flow” limited edition bronze and “Pied” ceramic sculptures.
- April 27-May 31, 2016, Phantom Gallery Two Artist Show. Reception May 7, 2016 from 5-8pm. “The Accused, “The Accuser”, “Chupacabra”, “Weight of the World”, “Industrial Slowdown”, “Betrayed” sculptures on exhibit. Curated by Ruth Jameson.
- April 1-May 15, 2016, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, 50 TO WATCH juried exhibition. Biennial project to promote San Diego’s contemporary artists on a national level. Over 2,000 publications will be sent directly to art galleries across the nation during this important regional exhibition. Opening reception April 2, 2016, 6-9pm; Closing Reception May 14 2016, 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. "FractAlien Agglomeration", "Tethered Spirit" and body of work selected by Jurors: Jenna S. Jacobs – Curatorial Manager of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Christine Knoke Hietbrink – Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator of Mingei Int’l Museum.
- March 25-May 24 2016, San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild 2016 ONLINE INTERNATIONAL online all media exhibition. The exhibition will be archived online after the close of the show. Juror Patric Stillman.
- March 5-27, 2016, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, International Exhibition FASHION juried exhibition. The union of art and fashion. Opening reception March 5, 2016, 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. "Haute Couture II" and "Tribute to Vogue" selected by juror Gilbert E. Meza, Indigo Salon [Previously Nordstrom Fashion Show Specialist]
- March 4-April 30, 2016, Fallbrook Public Library Solo Sculpture Exhibit. Reception March 11, 2016 6-8pm including artist lecture. Two additional lectures to UCSD art appreciation classes. Curator Larry Miller.
- 2016-2017, Julia's steel mesh figurative sculpture “She is Shotokan” Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Sculpture is for sale. Ask Julia about Guest passes. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- October 2-24, 2015, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, juried exhibition. Opening reception October 2, 2015 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. Meet the Open Studios San Diego participating artists, see their artwork, plan out a creative journey the following weekend.
- October 10, 11, 2015 10am-5pm, Open Studios San Diego self-guided tours, see studio tour map and Spotlight Artist.
- August 1, 2015, Fallbrook Artists Studio Tour sponsored by Fallbrook Art Center for Patrons and Artist Guild Members (ticket required) - a privileged look at 11 Artists working at 10 locations throughout Fallbrook, sculpture sold.
- June 5 through July 5, 2015, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, 5th largest fair in North America with over 1.5 million visitors, Fine Art Juried Exhibit: Four of Julia's fine art sculptures exhibited, award received: THIRD PLACE 3D Recycled Art "Industrial Plummet."
- May 16 2015 - June 14 2015, Julia's "Tribute to Vogue," ceramic and "Haute Couture" (formerly "She") mixed media, Juried Exhibition, Fallbrook Art Center's 4th Annual Juried Artists Guild Show. Opening reception Saturday May 16, 2015 5-7pm Fallbrook Art Center, 103 South Main Street, Fallbrook, CA.
- May 2015 through April 2016, Julia's three steel mesh figurative sculptures “Chupacabra,” "The Accuser" and "The Accused," Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Sculpture is for sale. Ask Julia about Guest passes. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- November 15, 2014, 7pm-1am, "Anchoring Roots" and "Embracing Roots," Silent Auction Exhibition at World Beat Center, Balboa Park, Synergy Art Foundation Blanks to Beauty open to all San Diego artists. Jurors, Bob Pincus and Mark E. Lugo selected 31 works by 22 artists out of over 130 submissions. "Anchoring Roots" sold at auction.
- September 26 through January 4, 2015 "Rocky," "Impact," and "Betrayed," Exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art: Artist Alliance/Escondido Arts Partnership, Juried Exhibition, OMA at Herbert B. Turner Gallery at Southfair Del Mar, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA. Opening Reception September 26 2014, 6-8pm.
- September 23 through October 12, 2014 "Carmen", La Jolla Art Association 5th Annual Black & White Juried Exhibition. La Jolla Art Association Gallery (San Diego's oldest art gallery) 8100 Paseo del Oeaso, Suite B, La Jolla, CA. Artist's Reception October 12, 2014, 5pm - 8pm.
- July 16 through Aug 26, 2014, Civic Center Gallery lobby of Encinitas City Hall, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024, City of Encinitas Arts Division and Commission for the Arts, Opening Reception at City Hall, July 25, 5-7pm. "Splash."
- June 7 through July 6, 2014, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, 5th largest fair in North America with over 1.5 million visitors, Fine Art Juried Exhibit: Four of four of Julia's fine art sculptures exhibited, awards received: FIRST PLACE, Ceramics "Weight of the World" and THIRD PLACE 3D Recycled Art "Industrial Slowdown."
- May 2014 through April 2015, Julia's over 7-foot cement sculpture “Flamboyant Voids,” Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- January 2014 through December 2014, New Gallery Exhibit: Work displayed in Tubac, AZ Gallery, San Diego Sculptors Guild Tubac, in Old Tubac.
- December 2013, Solo Featured Artist Show Opening Reception Dec 14, 5pm: “Transformation,” Julia S. Rasor SDSG Featured Artist for a month at San Diego Sculptors Guild, Studio 36, Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.
- October 12, 2013, Saturday, Art Pulse Six Year Anniversary Party, Bread and Salt - 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA, donated “Oceanic” for silent auction.
- August 31, 2013, Saturday 12-5pm: Dog Day Afternoon, San Diego Sculptors Guild, Studio 36, Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park (sculpture raffle of sculpture with a dog theme, Julia’s “Part of Me” sculpture series - proceeds go to Baja Dog Rescue).
- August 24-25, 2013, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-6pm: Artwalk San Diego @NTC Liberty Station (formerly Artwalk on the Bay), San Diego Sculptors Guild Booth, Ingram Plaza, NTC Liberty Station (annual fine art festival).
- June 30, 2013, Sunday, 1-5pm: Open Studio / Beach Party, Riviera Drive, Mission Bay, eighty of Julia S. Rasor’s sculptures on display, early and new works (free sculpture drawing); sculptures sold, commissions signed.
- May 16, 2013, Tuesday, 6-9pm: Take A Seat, up-cycled chair creatively redesigned: IFDA Chapters in San Diego, New York, and Osaka, Japan design exhibition - funds raised supported Japan Tsunami Relief, Hurricane Sandy Relief and professional development for IFDA, Planet Rooth Design Haus, San Diego; Julia mounted two rock climber sculptures on her family’s vintage chair, chair televised and sold via live auction.
- April 27, 2013, Saturday, 9pm-12:30am: Blanks to Beauty; blank canvases supplied, proceeds donated to Synergy’s arts educational program with Kimbrough School children in collaboration with Feeding America SD and Young Audiences; two of Julia’s sculptures mounted on canvases sold at silent auction “Surf Goddess” and “Sun Goddess” (representational and abstract duo).
Professional Memberships and Public Exhibitions
- Sparks Gallery, Gas Lamp, San Diego, CA, Consigned, Exhibiting Artist
- San Diego Botanic Garden, Exhibiting Artist, Sculpture in the Garden Exhibition “Flamboyant Voids” 2014 - 2015; "Chupacabra", "The Accuser" and "The Accused" 2015 - 2016; “She is Shotokan” 2016 – 2017; “Haute Couture III” 2017-2018
- Brandon Gallery, Fallbrook, CA, Exhibiting Artist
- Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA, Member
- Artist Alliance, Oceanside Museum of Art, Member
- San Diego Sculptors Guild (SDSG) Member Sculptor 2014, 2015, Balboa Park & Tubac AZ
- National Sculpture Society, Associate Member
- Fallbrook Art Center, Artist Guild, Member; Exhibiting Artist
- Fallbrook School of the Arts, Instructor, Figurative Sculpture
- The Studio Door, North Park, San Diego, CA, Exhibiting Artist
- North County Sculpture Salon, Member, NCSS is an organization of about 20 North San Diego regional sculpture artists with the mission to provide a professional and social forum for mutual education, connection and collaboration. A wide range of sculpture media and diverse genres are represented by this limited art group. NCSS meets bi-monthly in the work space of an inspiring artist host, to critique, share art information and sculpture work in progress. North County Sculptors Salon is associated with The Artist Alliance, a membership affiliate group dedicated to the support of the Oceanside Museum of Art.
Publications
- The Greater Fallbrook Area Sourcebook 2016 feature article: Modern-Day Renaissance Woman Julia S. Rasor
- The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, 50 TO WATCH 2016 artist online catalog
- Book presenting Sculptures by Series, Julia S. Rasor Sculpture Book 4-14-16
- “Julia Rasor in the Studio” video studio interview by Patric Stillman, Gallerist, The Studio Door for San Diego Open Studios 2015 event
- “Happy Birthday Nicole” video of a very moving husband’s commission of a horse sculpture as a surprise for his wife’s birthday in 2015 to memorialize her horse companion who had to be put down at a young age due to illness. Contains shots of horse sculpture in progress and artist
- Oceanside Museum of Art Viewpoint Newsletter, Winter/Spring 2015: Artist Spotlight and sculpture selected "Industrial Slowdown" from 40 artists’ works presented
- SeeMe published book, "Early Light" photograph, Exposure Award Collections, The Sky Collection, page 99, July 2015
- SeeMe published book, "Dawn on the Ranch" photograph, Exposure Award Collections, The Landscape Collection, page 97, July 2015
- The Monthly, online publication by The Studio Door gallery, October 2015, Artist Spotlight, pages: 2, 14, 16, 21-24
- The Monthly, online publication by The Studio Door gallery, Nov/Dec 2015, Open Studios, pages: contents, 15, back cover
- International Contemporary Artists, Vol VII, Eve Lemonidou, Publisher, Curator, I.C.A. Publishing, New York and Athens Greece, curated, juried art book Artist, sculptures selected: "With the Flow", Iron Woman", "Spike", "Tribute to Gaston", "Tribute to Gaston II"
Rasors Sculpture Figurative Sculpture Class, ceramic. Private instruction.
Exhibitions
- Mar 9 – May 4, 2017, Time and Materials – A Solo Show, Exhibition of figurative sculpture built from over a dozen different materials including found artifacts that preserve time and history, convey world events, the spiritual afterlife, abstract dancers, and strange departures into the unusual. Civic Center Gallery, City of Encinitas City Hall, 505 S Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA. Reception Friday March 31, 2017, 6-8pm
- 2017-2018, Julia's steel mesh figurative sculpture “Haute Couture III” Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Sculpture is for sale. Ask Julia about Guest passes. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- Feb 18-May 21, 2017, Edge of the Ocean exhibition, Sparks Gallery, San Diego, CA. Reception Feb 18, 2017 from 6-9pm. “Bathing Beauty” original ceramic sculpture. Curated by Sonya Sparks, Gallerist
- October 8-23, 2016, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, juried exhibition. Opening reception October 8, 2015 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. Meet the Open Studios San Diego participating artists, see their artwork, plan out a creative journey the following weekend. Sculpture sold
- October 15, 16, 2016 10am-5pm, Open Studios San Diego self-guided tours, see studio tour map.
- Aug 4-Sept 11, 2016, PHYSIQUE exhibition, Sparks Gallery, San Diego, CA. Reception Aug 4, 2016 from 7-9pm. “With the Flow” limited edition bronze, and “La Mer”, “Meditation”, “Willow Spirit” ceramic sculptures. Curated by Sonya Sparks, Gallerist
- May 22 - July 3, 2016, Julia's "Chopper Chick” Limited edition bronze, Honorable Mention, Juried Exhibition, Fallbrook Art Center's 5th Annual Juried Artists Guild Show. Opening reception Saturday May 21, 2016 5-7pm Fallbrook Art Center, 103 South Main Street, Fallbrook, CA.
- June 3 through July 4, 2016, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, 5th largest fair in North America with over 1.5 million visitors, Fine Art Juried Exhibit: FIRST PLACE Ceramics "Tribute to Vogue.
- May 17-Jun 28, 2016, City of Encinitas Library - North County Sculpture Salon group show. Reception May 21, 2016 from 1-4pm. “With the Flow” limited edition bronze and “Pied” ceramic sculptures.
- April 27-May 31, 2016, Phantom Gallery Two Artist Show. Reception May 7, 2016 from 5-8pm. “The Accused, “The Accuser”, “Chupacabra”, “Weight of the World”, “Industrial Slowdown”, “Betrayed” sculptures on exhibit. Curated by Ruth Jameson.
- April 1-May 15, 2016, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, 50 TO WATCH juried exhibition. Biennial project to promote San Diego’s contemporary artists on a national level. Over 2,000 publications will be sent directly to art galleries across the nation during this important regional exhibition. Opening reception April 2, 2016, 6-9pm; Closing Reception May 14 2016, 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. "FractAlien Agglomeration", "Tethered Spirit" and body of work selected by Jurors: Jenna S. Jacobs – Curatorial Manager of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Christine Knoke Hietbrink – Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator of Mingei Int’l Museum.
- March 25-May 24 2016, San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild 2016 ONLINE INTERNATIONAL online all media exhibition. The exhibition will be archived online after the close of the show. Juror Patric Stillman.
- March 5-27, 2016, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, International Exhibition FASHION juried exhibition. The union of art and fashion. Opening reception March 5, 2016, 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. "Haute Couture II" and "Tribute to Vogue" selected by juror Gilbert E. Meza, Indigo Salon [Previously Nordstrom Fashion Show Specialist]
- March 4-April 30, 2016, Fallbrook Public Library Solo Sculpture Exhibit. Reception March 11, 2016 6-8pm including artist lecture. Two additional lectures to UCSD art appreciation classes. Curator Larry Miller.
- 2016-2017, Julia's steel mesh figurative sculpture “She is Shotokan” Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Sculpture is for sale. Ask Julia about Guest passes. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- October 2-24, 2015, The Studio Door, Northpark gallery, juried exhibition. Opening reception October 2, 2015 6-9pm at The Studio Door, 3750 30th Street, San Diego, CA. Meet the Open Studios San Diego participating artists, see their artwork, plan out a creative journey the following weekend.
- October 10, 11, 2015 10am-5pm, Open Studios San Diego self-guided tours, see studio tour map and Spotlight Artist.
- August 1, 2015, Fallbrook Artists Studio Tour sponsored by Fallbrook Art Center for Patrons and Artist Guild Members (ticket required) - a privileged look at 11 Artists working at 10 locations throughout Fallbrook, sculpture sold.
- June 5 through July 5, 2015, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, 5th largest fair in North America with over 1.5 million visitors, Fine Art Juried Exhibit: Four of Julia's fine art sculptures exhibited, award received: THIRD PLACE 3D Recycled Art "Industrial Plummet."
- May 16 2015 - June 14 2015, Julia's "Tribute to Vogue," ceramic and "Haute Couture" (formerly "She") mixed media, Juried Exhibition, Fallbrook Art Center's 4th Annual Juried Artists Guild Show. Opening reception Saturday May 16, 2015 5-7pm Fallbrook Art Center, 103 South Main Street, Fallbrook, CA.
- May 2015 through April 2016, Julia's three steel mesh figurative sculptures “Chupacabra,” "The Accuser" and "The Accused," Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Sculpture is for sale. Ask Julia about Guest passes. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- November 15, 2014, 7pm-1am, "Anchoring Roots" and "Embracing Roots," Silent Auction Exhibition at World Beat Center, Balboa Park, Synergy Art Foundation Blanks to Beauty open to all San Diego artists. Jurors, Bob Pincus and Mark E. Lugo selected 31 works by 22 artists out of over 130 submissions. "Anchoring Roots" sold at auction.
- September 26 through January 4, 2015 "Rocky," "Impact," and "Betrayed," Exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art: Artist Alliance/Escondido Arts Partnership, Juried Exhibition, OMA at Herbert B. Turner Gallery at Southfair Del Mar, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA. Opening Reception September 26 2014, 6-8pm.
- September 23 through October 12, 2014 "Carmen", La Jolla Art Association 5th Annual Black & White Juried Exhibition. La Jolla Art Association Gallery (San Diego's oldest art gallery) 8100 Paseo del Oeaso, Suite B, La Jolla, CA. Artist's Reception October 12, 2014, 5pm - 8pm.
- July 16 through Aug 26, 2014, Civic Center Gallery lobby of Encinitas City Hall, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024, City of Encinitas Arts Division and Commission for the Arts, Opening Reception at City Hall, July 25, 5-7pm. "Splash."
- June 7 through July 6, 2014, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, 5th largest fair in North America with over 1.5 million visitors, Fine Art Juried Exhibit: Four of four of Julia's fine art sculptures exhibited, awards received: FIRST PLACE, Ceramics "Weight of the World" and THIRD PLACE 3D Recycled Art "Industrial Slowdown."
- May 2014 through April 2015, Julia's over 7-foot cement sculpture “Flamboyant Voids,” Juried Exhibition, Sculpture in the Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA. Curator Naomi Nussbaum.
- January 2014 through December 2014, New Gallery Exhibit: Work displayed in Tubac, AZ Gallery, San Diego Sculptors Guild Tubac, in Old Tubac.
- December 2013, Solo Featured Artist Show Opening Reception Dec 14, 5pm: “Transformation,” Julia S. Rasor SDSG Featured Artist for a month at San Diego Sculptors Guild, Studio 36, Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.
- October 12, 2013, Saturday, Art Pulse Six Year Anniversary Party, Bread and Salt - 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA, donated “Oceanic” for silent auction.
- August 31, 2013, Saturday 12-5pm: Dog Day Afternoon, San Diego Sculptors Guild, Studio 36, Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park (sculpture raffle of sculpture with a dog theme, Julia’s “Part of Me” sculpture series - proceeds go to Baja Dog Rescue).
- August 24-25, 2013, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-6pm: Artwalk San Diego @NTC Liberty Station (formerly Artwalk on the Bay), San Diego Sculptors Guild Booth, Ingram Plaza, NTC Liberty Station (annual fine art festival).
- June 30, 2013, Sunday, 1-5pm: Open Studio / Beach Party, Riviera Drive, Mission Bay, eighty of Julia S. Rasor’s sculptures on display, early and new works (free sculpture drawing); sculptures sold, commissions signed.
- May 16, 2013, Tuesday, 6-9pm: Take A Seat, up-cycled chair creatively redesigned: IFDA Chapters in San Diego, New York, and Osaka, Japan design exhibition - funds raised supported Japan Tsunami Relief, Hurricane Sandy Relief and professional development for IFDA, Planet Rooth Design Haus, San Diego; Julia mounted two rock climber sculptures on her family’s vintage chair, chair televised and sold via live auction.
- April 27, 2013, Saturday, 9pm-12:30am: Blanks to Beauty; blank canvases supplied, proceeds donated to Synergy’s arts educational program with Kimbrough School children in collaboration with Feeding America SD and Young Audiences; two of Julia’s sculptures mounted on canvases sold at silent auction “Surf Goddess” and “Sun Goddess” (representational and abstract duo).