Cameron Kelly

February 2020 | Sal Casa

February 11, 2019 By Cameron Kelly

Sal Casa by Ron Schwager, 1992

February 8- March 1

This commemorative exhibition honors our Chico icon, featuring works on loan by Sal Casa’s collectors, an installation of his studio wall, and a weekend sale of works from Casa’s estate Feb 8-9, 10am-4pm.

Remembrance Reception:

Saturday, February 8, 5:00 pm

Please join us at the reception to share stories and memories of Sal. For questions contact gallery director, Cameron Kelly at ckelly@chicoartcenter.com

Biography by Sal's daughter, Kate Casa | Dolores Mitchell's "Art Talk"

Chico News & Review's Tribute | A Brief Bio of Sal Casa | CSU, Chico Tribute

BOOK

Hard cover, 48 page book of full color images, a biography written by daughter, Kate Casa and family pictures of Sal Casa available for $40 at the Chico Art Center Gift Shop.

T-SHIRTS

"UNBELIEVABLE" t-shirts available for $20 in the Gift Shop.

WORKS FOR EBAY AUCTION

Works listed directly below can be bid on by going to the eBay Auction Listings HERE. Auctions end Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Preview images below.

WORKS FOR SILENT AUCTION

Silent auction starts Saturday, Feb 8, 10am (open through the reception, until 8pm) - Ending Sunday, Feb 8, 4pm

Preview images below.

January 2020 | Member Showcase

January 11, 2019 By Cameron Kelly

117 artists of all media have kicked off Chico Art Center's 64th year by sharing a sample of their art practice. Whether an artist is a novice or pro, it is always a courageous and generous act to make one’s personal creation public for all to consume. Visitors have a chance to see what studio artists, both regional and national offer up.

Reception: Friday, January 10, 5-7 pm

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Cris Guenter.

Deliver artwork January 2-5, 2020 | Entry is free with $40 membership | Pick Up February 1-2

Chico Enterprise Record Article

September 2019 | On Track: Railroad Exhibit

December 20, 2018 By Cameron Kelly

September 6-27, 2019

Reception: Friday, Sept 6, 5-7 pm

In honor of California Railroad Safety month, Chico Art Center is exhibiting artwork with train and railroad subject matter in our historic, 1947 Pullman train car by all age artists and all media. Awards presented by the City of Chico Mayor, Randall Stone at the reception for:

$100 Conductors Award - Kole Korte

$50 Engineers Award - Geoffrey Bark

$25 Caboose Award - Lucas Espinoza

This exhibit was initiated and prizes generously sponsored by Sadie Card

Call for Art: Apply Online by August 23, 2019

Click here for Prospectus and Application

September 2019 | AUGMENTED

December 20, 2018 By Cameron Kelly

Experience Art & Design in Virtual Space

September 6-27, 2019

Opening Reception: Friday, Sept 6, 5-7 pm

The exhibition features art prints, graphic novel illustrations, comic books and wine labels enhanced with 3D animations and sound. Visitors use the iPads installed in our gallery to view animations and (sometimes) sound that is meant to enhance your viewing experience.

You may also use your personal smart device (iPhone, Android, iPad, etc.) to download the apps listed on the wall labels to experience the exhibition.

"By fusing two-dimensional visual art with computer-generated augmentations such as overlayed animations and audio soundtracks, the artists explore formerly flat and static imagery from varying perspectives and bring the viewer along for an interactive ride...

For an exhibit that features so many applications, Chico Art Center has delivered a very cohesive, and immersive, experience. It’s both aesthetically marvelous and educationally enlightening. Well worth the visit." Read more of the CN&R article