Cameron Kelly

June 2023 | Diurnal Journal

December 7, 2022 By Cameron Kelly

Christine Muratore Evans, "Koi Ladder", 2023, oil on canvas, 48” x 72”

Diurnal Journal
The Space Between

Paintings by Christine Muratore Evans

June 3- July 2, 2023

A solo exhibition of large paintings chronicling (diurnal means daily) the visual process through which Christine Muratore Evans explores the relationships between colors, patterns and time.

Artist Talk & Reception: Friday, June 9, 5-7PM

Enter raffle to win an original collage
Local wine by Odyssey
Free kid's coloring pages! Drawings will be shared on social media

This exhibit is generously sponsored by Ann and Tony Slocum

Artist Statement

My childhood fascination with color and pattern are visible in the structural rhythms of my paintings today. I can vividly recall the kitchen cabinet scallops, the stripes of a white picket fence and the diamonds of a chain link fence. Coming of age during the heyday of Op and Pop art and my first exposure to modern art bolstered my fascination.

I am influenced by the abstract art movements that focus on surface pattern and color placement. In my art making process, I work on merging techniques of surface iteration.

My paintings invite participation because of their patterns, form, color and texture. As a result, my paintings work like jazz, stirring feelings without narration.

Visit the Artists Website

Enter raffle to win this small, original collage by the artist! Drop your raffle ticket in the box in the gallery to win.

Kids, color a page and we'll share it on our instagram!

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May 2023 | Chico, Our Hometown

December 6, 2022 By Cameron Kelly

CHICO, OUR HOMETOWN

May 7 - 26, 2023

This community invitational for all ages celebrates this place we call home. Come view 75 artworks of representational and abstract art and design of all media.

In place of a traditional reception, we invite you to our Orange Street Community Block Party!

BLOCK PARTY

Sunday, May 7, 12:00 -5:00PM

Join the party!

Chico Art Center will host Art Market Vendors on the deck, music, and yart sale. Businesses, artists and organizations on Orange Street will also be open with special celebrations all day, including Orange Street Consignment, Idea Fab Labs, maker Radio 94.5FM, Sparkle Productions Studio and Mains'l.

ART VENDORS

Jess Cross Prints and small paintings of figures and landscapes along with stickers and keychains.

Marion Jewels Fiber Jewelry crochet bracelets with demo

Jacob Davenport stickers, prints, and tote bags

Monique Francine art prints, greeting cards & flower photography

Jalisa Souza-Silva Handmade Prints, Digital Prints, and Jewelry

Nick Knezic copper art & jewelry

Jeffrey Obser acrylic map art

Christian V. Davila Handmade paper bird sculptures and lasercut jewelry

Melinda Vasquez beaded jewelry, giclee prints and cards

Phebe Rothfeld Cards, Art Prints, Stickers, Bookmarks

Judy Kane painted panels, matted paintings, papier-mâché sculptures and sketchbooks

Britta Goldmann Small paintings, cards and painted pots with plants

Drop Off May 7

10:00am - 12:00pm

Clean out your closets and donate gently used art supplies and equipment from a forgotten hobby, shop seconds, materials, odd studio items, and all the imperfectly wonderful things that artists may find useful.

Shop May 7

12:00 - 4:30pm

Find some gems to outfit your studio. Pegboards, easels, chairs, A frames for signs, shelving unit, canvases (used and unused), matte cutter, canvas tote, display case, display folio, sling for displaying prints, carpet pieces, frames of all sizes, art books, and SUPPLIES. Come early for the best selection. Make an offer! Proceeds go to Chico Art Center.

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April 2023 | Creative Fusion

December 5, 2022 By Cameron Kelly

April 8 - 29

Reception & Award Ceremony: Friday, April 14, 5:00-7:00 PM

This annual exhibit brings together Chico's young, creative talent. Every year, our secondary school Art Teachers are tasked with selecting their student's most expressive and skillful artworks and preparing their work 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, visually literate environment. Please join in celebrating creative minds at work in arts education.

Read the Teacher's Statement

Invite Friends via Facebook

View Last Year's Exhibition

Teachers Drop Off Artwork: Friday, March 31, Saturday & Sunday, April 1-2

March 2023 | Pizza My Art

December 4, 2022 By Cameron Kelly

Alize Quintana Palafox, "Blue"

Community Art Competition & Fundraiser Auction

March 26 - 31

Pizza Party & End of Silent Auction: Friday, March 31, 5-7PM
*Auction ends at 6:00PM

This year, our third year of Pizza My Art, the entries will be on exhibit in the Chico Art Center gallery.

Bid on entries starting at $10. Invite your friends to join in the fun!

Silent Auction opens March 26 as a virtual auction. Place your bids with your smart phone, tablet or computer until Thursday, March 30. Website will be posted here!
Silent Auction will continue in person on Friday, March 31 and closes at 6PM during the Pizza Party Reception.
Over $200 in Cash Prizes + Fun Consolation Prizes. Prizes announced during the Pizza Party/Reception.
Winning bids to be picked up directly after, until 7PM or Saturday, April 1 from 10AM-4PM.
Pizza slices and soda available for $5 during the Pizza Party.
Over $200 in Cash Prizes + Fun Consolation Prizes – Competition winners announced and posted at 6PM.

Invite Friends with our Facebook Event

Click here to view the artwork

This year's juror is Lindsay Hammelspach, manager of Mountain Mike's Pizza on Mangrove. From day one, Lindsay has been super enthusiastic and a major sponsor for Pizza My Art.

Click here to learn about this fundraising exhibition

Call For Pizza Box Art

Enter your pizza box art at this fun fundraiser exhibit.

How to enter the Pizza my Art contest:

Pick Up Your Pizza Box at Chico Art Center: Starting February 15. Entry fee $5. Family rate/4 boxes for $10.
Transform a pizza box with your creativity.
Drop Off Pizza Box Art: Thursday, March 23 from Noon-4 pm.
Exhibition and Auction opens Sunday, March 26.
Pizza Party & End of Silent Auction: Friday, March 31, 5-7PM. Auction ends at 6PM.

For questions about Pizza My Art contact Chico Art Center at (530) 895-8726 or email gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com

March 2023 | Figure Group Show

December 3, 2022 By Cameron Kelly

Carolyn Cameron, Untitled, chalk on paper

25 Years of a Life Drawing Group

March 2-22, 2023

Reception: Friday, March 10, 5-7PM

This exhibit features work from an ongoing community of local artists, models and group coordinators who have continued the dedicated practice of filtering signal from noise, distinguishing their chosen forms from background. This exhibit is dedicated to the late Sal Casa, influential figure drawing instructor at CSU, Chico and Chico Art Center and a number of other talented local artists closely involved with CAC during Casa's tenure.

Join us for...

‘SIT INS’ in the Gallery

Saturdays, March 4 & 18, 1:00-3:00PM

Pose for the drawing group for 20 minutes and take home all of the drawings with a donation of any amount. Sitters may dress casual or in costumes of your choosing.

All are welcome to draw as well! Drawing materials available.

‘DRAW INS’ in Classroom #2

Wednesdays, March 8 & 22, 1:00 - 3:00PM

Try your hand at participating in a real life drawing group experience with a live model (probably 20 min. poses). Drawing materials are available. A quick 10-15 min. overview on basic proportions of the body will be given.

Exhibiting Artists

Elizabeth Kanavel

Elissa M. Bereznak

Mark S. Gailey

Jim Smyth

Geraldine Kopp

Waif Mullins

Tony Slocum

Eleonora Furst

Bobbie Rae Jones

Richard S. Balch

Garnetta Finnegan

Leslie Mahon

Carolyn Cameron

Anne Lockett

Rae Turnbull

George Turnbull

Lois Cohen

Rick Vertolli

Beth

Click here to read Dolores Mitchell's article, "Figure Drawing & Portraiture"

February 2023 | Portrait Group Show

December 2, 2022 By Cameron Kelly

Mark Gailey, "Nora as Frida", 2018, conte crayon and pastel on paper

PORTRAIT PRACTICE

10 Years of a Drawing Group

February 4-27

Reception: Friday, February 10, 5-7PM

This exhibit features work from an ongoing community of artists, models and group coordinators who have continued the dedicated practice of portraiture. The CAC Wednesday Afternoon Portrait Drawing Session was a break out group of artists from the Monday Morning Figure Drawing Session who wanted to focus on drawing the model's face in various poses.

You're welcome to join the artists in drawing the sitters. Drawing materials available.

Events

‘SIT INS’ in the Gallery

Saturdays, February 4 & 18, 1:00-3:00PM

Have your portrait drawn by a select group of artists from the portrait group (probably 20 min. poses). Sitters may take home a drawing of their choice with a suggested donation to Chico Art Center.