Weekends are for rest n relaxation. Not so much. I spent the greater part of last Friday catching MFA exhibitions before they closed, seeking new blood for ArtSpace404's 2010 exhibition year. Stanford University's five MFA candidates hosted a collaborative exhibition, which was mildly disappointing for anyone expecting a show with diverse media. By contrast, I'm still revved about some of the artists and works from California College of the Arts' 2009 MFA show. A sampling of what was memorable...

Above: Annie McKnight. "Untitled", 2009. Sterling silver wire, taxidermied mouse. 15" x 15".