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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Map

Submit your story (with $5 entry) by Oct 18. Please fill out this entry form, and the waiver:
Writing Contest Entry Form
Waiver

Prizes for the most compelling artworks and story will be awarded at a closing reception on Oct 28 from 5 – 7pm. There will also be a special First Friday opening Oct 7 from 5-7pm. For more information, please visit contact Machelle Conn at 533-4140.