At the Gallery in February

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Travis Bernard

Visit the A.R.T. Gallery this February to see our most vibrant show yet.

Paintings by Alvin Dexter present cascades of Hawaiian-like blooms in neon color — and they reveal different features under different light, through black-light activated paint.

Dexter has shown his work at the Paradise Art Center, Butte County Fair, Sun County Fair, Silver Dollar Fair, and the California State Fair, the Paradise Woman’s Health Center and Cypress Acres Convalescent Hospital. He was recognized by the Paradise Post, through interviews and publication of his images, and by FOX 30, as the featured ‘Arts in the Community’ artist.

Also shown are works by Don Becktel, Jean Burg, Tammy Edwards, Lynne Rose Light, Elana Needles, Kirstan Quinn, Lynne Stefanetti, Bob Thomaston, Nelly Robilliard Vargas, Walton Walker, and Nelson Wheeler.

At the Gallery in January

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Travis Bernard

This January is our All Member Art Show at the gallery. Shown are works by Bill Abel, Jo Charleston, Julee Spohn, Bob Thomaston, Randy Wilson, and many other artists.

Laurianna Taylor

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Travis Bernard

At the Gallery in December

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Travis Bernard

Stop by our gallery and gift shop this holiday season! Send an artist-print card to your loved one this year, or consider giving an original work of art — sure to bring light to any cold living room.

The featured artist for December is Jill Farris. Jill “dabbles in” watercolor, pen and ink, acrylics and collage. “For as long as I can remember I have been intrigued by art and nature. I enjoy seeing the creativity that can bloom from the soul of expression in all art forms.”

In Oroville, she has shown at the State Theater, Raquet Ball Club, Oroville High School, Oroville Mercury-Register, OWID, and Brigadoon Antiques. She is affiliated with two horse groups: the Mounted Assistance Unit through the State Parks and Golden Feather Riders out of Yuba City. Jill has also volunteered at the Oroville Hospital for 14 years.

This set of works are on display from November 29 through December 30. Other artists shown: Bill Abel, Bud Alexander, Susan Alexander, Don Becktel, Jean Burg, John Casner, Tammy Edwards, John Holder, Lynn Rose Light, Galen Pixler, Lynne Stefanetti, Walton Walker.

At the Gallery in November

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Travis Bernard

Artists of River Town Gallery & Gifts is pleased to feature watercolorist Lynne Stefanetti at their November show.

Stefanetti has recently been honored at the Butte County Watercolor Society’s National Watercolor Exhibit displayed at 1078 Gallery in Chico. Her work “Sun Washed”, part of the Patrick Ranch tower project, received one of two Awards of Merit awarded at this exhibit.

Stefanetti’s work titled “Mysterious Women in the Mist” (shown) was selected for the “Clues & Evidence” juried show held at Artists of River Town Gallery in October and juried by Jon Cummins, Gallery Director, Chico Art Center.

Stefanetti works mostly in watercolor and mixed media. She is a member of Artists of River Town, Paradise Art Center and other local groups. Stefanetti often paints with local plein aire groups (painting outdoors to capture the light and mood). In August, Stefanetti and her plein aire partners visited Oroville to render the City’s lovely Victorian homes on paper and canvas. In November, Stefanetti will have on display a variety of her works including some of her plein aire pieces.

Additional artists on display are: Susan Alexander, Don Becktel, Jean Burg, John Casner, Machelle Conn, John Holden, Lynn Rose Light, Galen Pixler, Nancy Sowarby.

The November show runs Oct 29 – Nov 25. Artists’ Reception is Saturday, November 5th, 12 – 4pm. All are invited and light refreshments will be served.

Winners of Juried Show 2011

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Travis Bernard

Artists of River Town is proud to announce the winners of the Juried Show for 2011.

The winners for the art work portion of the exhibit are:
Best of Show, Lauralyn Lambert, “The Case of the Lavender Lipstick”
First Place 3D, Nelson Wheeler, “Exhibit A”
First Place 2D, Elana Needles, “The Case of the Lost Family Fortune”
First Place Photography, Kandis Horton, “11:44”

Fourteen stories were submitted. Winners in the writing portion of the show are:
Pamela Saraga, First Place for “Art Gallery Mystery”
Rex Burress, Honorable Mention for “I Love A Mystery”
Dawn Cozine Honorable Mention for “Uncle Joe”
Alvin Dexter (“The Trunk”) and Betty Dickison (“The Idiosyncratic Journey”) were given special notice for their mysteries.

October Newsletter

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Travis Bernard

Hi everyone,

Here is the newsletter:
October 2011 Newsletter

Portrait and Watercolor Workshops

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Travis Bernard

Sergeant Foss “About Face” Drawing Seminar

Hey budding artists! FACE problems with us. Everyone is welcome. Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. I grade on the curve. PAAAAAAAAY ATTTTTTTTENNNNTTTIONNNNN!!!

A great face portrait seminar by Larry Foss, a professional artist who has drawn thousands of faces since 1985. Lots of practical insights. We will do practice sketches and tackle “drawing problems” together. Centennial Cultural Center on Huntoon Street and Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive in Oroville (near Myers and Montgomery, and the Municipal Auditorium). Thursday, October 20th, 1PM to 4PM. Materials will be supplied. Cost is $20.00 for Artists of River Town members, $25.00 for non-members.

Watercolor Card Workshop with Julee Spohn
Learn to make your own holiday cards and cards for all occasions. Bring your watercolor paint, and brushes, paper towels, glue sticks, collage material, 140lb watercolor paper. Any paintings you want to cut up and resize for cards. We will also be using Masa paper, yupo paper, and other fun materials. If you have your own fun papers, bring them along. I will have card stock and envelopes available for a small fee. Friday Nov 4th, 1-5PM. CCC building on Huntoon St. (Arline Rhine Memorial Drive, near Myers and Montgomery, and the Municipal Auditorium). $20.00 for Artists of River Town members, $25.00 for non-members.

Chico Art Center – 2011 Open Studios Tour

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Travis Bernard

The 2011 Open Studios Tour, sponsored by Chico Art Center, will feature 101 Chico, Paradise, and Oroville artists who will open and share studios along with their works and artistic insights. Admission to the entire event is the $15 price of a beautiful color calendar, which serves as the tour guide and includes color pictures, maps, and detailed artist information. (This is a major fundraiser for the Chico Art Center.)

The exhibition opens with a reception on Saturday evening October 1 at 7 pm. This gallery show continues on for the entire month of October from 10 am until 4 pm daily. The actual self guided tour is held two weekends, those of October 22 and 23 and October 29 and 30 from 10 am to 5 pm each day.

Contact Chico Art Center for the tour guides and more information at:
895-8726 or www.chicoartcenter.com

Art Window Walk

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Travis Bernard

A variety of Oroville shops and venues are displaying art by the Artists of River Town, October 1st – 7th. To get the most out of this year’s Art Window Walk, make sure you bring one of these maps:

Art Window Walk Map