SMALL WORKS
Call for Art
This annual, jury-free community exhibit of 12x12” artworks is a celebration of tiny experiments in color, shape and materials by artists of all ages. Entry fee is $20. You may use your own materials or pick up a canvas in our gift shop.
For questions email Gallery Director, Cameron Kelly at ckelly@chicoartcenter.com .
Social justice issues arise in all aspects of society when inequality occurs as a result of unjust prejudices or policies. Chico Art Center is seeking skillfully crafted artwork that demonstrates awareness of social issues and inspires conversation. Topics may include but are not limited to human rights, gender equality, voting rights, climate justice, healthcare, income gap, racial injustice, food insecurity, LGBTQ+ rights, and housing scarcity for example.
Discovery Series is designed to encourage northern California artists in the exploration of their respective mediums and conceptual development.
Submit a minimum of 5 artworks and an artist statement, specifically about the subject matter the artwork is addressing.
Prepare a google slideshow with images, titles, medium, size and statement, with any installation specifics. Paste the share link into the submission form.
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Bootleg
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LaRocca Vineyards Tasting Room
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Mountain Sports
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Kirk's Jewelry
246 W Third St
Sweet Chico Confections
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Tomfoolery
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Collier Hardware
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Live Life Juice Company
220 Broadway St
Pita Pit
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3 Seas
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The Rawbar
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Ellis Art & Engineering Supplies
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For Elyse
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Urban Couture
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Cottonparty
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Stoble Coffee
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OM Foods
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Needham Stained Glass Studio
237 Broadway St
Birkenstock
333 Broadway St
Chico Paper Company
345 Broadway St
Nantucket Home
603 Broadway St
The Bookstore
118 Main St
Upper Crust Bakery
130 Main St
Little Red Hen Home
204 Main St
Little Red Hen Vintage
215 Main St
The Rustic Nest
232 Main St
Danceaway
228 Main St
Campus Bicycles
247 Main St
Fleet Feet
241 Main St
Melody Records
341 Main St
Northern Star Mills
510 Esplanade
Zoom Reception: May 16, 4:00 PM
Contemporary sculpture by 20 California artists, juried by Bay Area artist and educator, Linda Fleming.
Exhibitions generously sponsored by Art House
Andrea Bacigalupo
Brianne Evans
Elizabeth Folk
Tony Gangitano
David Gentry
Marissa Geoffroy
Belinda Hanson
Peter Hassen
Rae Helms
Susan Kirk
Janet Landess
Terry Mason
Vince Montague
Sheila Preston-Ford
Lauren Ruth
HyeYoon Song
Kline Swonger
Chris Thorson
Jake Weigel
Eve Werner
Virtual Exhibit Opens April 10th
In it's 17th year, this annual exhibit brings together Butte County's young, creative talent. Every year, our secondary school Art Teachers are tasked with selecting the most skillful and expressive artworks by their students and prepares them for exhibition. This is the only exhibit in our area to display the formative, 8 year span of our youth's creative development in a curated, visual environment. Please join in celebrating our best and brightest in arts education.
An exhibition of exceptional student artwork selected by their art teachers. Fresh twists on traditional assignments as well as explorations in digital media offer visitors a rare chance to see visual literacy and expression in fine art and digital art curriculum.
Come see creative minds at work. For months, students across Butte County develop their paintings, drawings, illustrations, photography, ceramics, mixed media and sculptures. Then, art instructor's top choices are framed and prepared for exhibition. This show offers very young artists the opportunity to exhibit in an art gallery and art patrons first chance to collect charming an affordable objects.
Over 150 works of art will be exhibited by Pleasant Valley, Chico and Fair View High, Inspire School for the Arts, Marsh, Bidwell and Chico Junior High and Blue Oak Junior High.
Students, teachers, parents and friends gather at the opening reception to enjoy artwork, cast their votes for People’s Choice Award and celebrate the Juror's selections for cash prizes.
This exhibition and cash prizes are sponsored by Graham Hutton of Made in Chico.
Virtual Exhibit Opens March 6th
Zoom Reception: Sunday, March 28, 4:00 PM
The Sun Dances series is based on the shadows cast by the artist’s large-leafed tropical plants. This series has been one of the major themes in Kay’s work for the past 20 years. The pieces in the series range from recognizable plant shadows to completely abstract, with most artwork styles somewhere in between.
Click on logos to read press coverage of exhibit.
To purchase artwork, please contact Gallery Director, Cameron Kelly at ckelly@chicoartcenter.com
