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OSAT 2023 Artists Portal

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OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR

2023 Weekends

October 14 -15 &  21-22
10:00AM - 5:00PM
GALLERY EXHIBITION
October 1-23

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Welcome Letter

Click here to fill out a gallery exhibit release form

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Artist registration is open from June 1 – July 15, 2023

This annual event is in its 34th year and welcomes over 1500 art patrons from across the north state. Participating artists exhibit in the Chico Art Center October gallery, are listed in the open studios guidebook, on the locater map and have a page on ChicoOSAT.com. Open Studios Art Tour is advertised in CN&R, Chico ER, on north state radio stations and across Chico Art Center’s social media platforms. If you do not have a studio, we will help place you with an artist that is open to share their space.

June 1-30: Early Bird Registration fee is $150 for individuals, $275 for two artists in the same household

July 1-15: Registration fee is $175 for individuals, $325 for two artists in the same household

For additional information contact:
Cameron Kelly, gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com
Open Studios Art Tour is produced by Chico Art Center volunteers for the benefit of cultural exchange, support of local artists, and Chico Art Center.

Grow Your Audience

Over a thousand art enthusiasts look forward to this annual event.

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24hr access for 1 year

All artists have a page on ChicoOSAT.com

Build Community

Join artists in Butte County to share your paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, glass art, textiles and more.

What you need to register:

  • A high resolution image of your artwork for the guidebook; Resolution 150-300 dpi, File Size 1 MB max, Acceptable files include png, jpg, jpeg, gif, and pdf.
  • Credit Card, PayPal, or check
Registration is closed

Sample Artist Webpage

Artists may continue to engage Patrons by updating your ChicoOSAT.com page throughout the year.

Go to ChicoOSAT.com
  1. Login to ChicoOSAT.com
  2. Go to the homepage and click on your thumbnail image to open your page
  3. Select "edit" to update your images and info
  4. Select the "Submit Listing" button to save your changes.

Images by former OSAT Artists

Waif Mullins
Annai Smith
Nancy Spinadel
Richard Balch
Barbara O'Brien
Kristen DeMartini Carlos
Tia Cronin
Sheryl Karas
Richard Whiteread
Nicolai Larsen
Annai Smith
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Classroom Rental

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INSTRUCTION

Have you ever thought of sharing your art talents with others? The Chico Art Center is now opening its two rooms to artists wishing to rent a classroom for instruction. Due to the nature of the more restrictive AB-5 laws governing casual workers, the Center has had to set up new guidelines for classroom use. The Art Center classrooms are available for rent on a monthly or hourly basis. This allows you to have a one-time workshop or an ongoing class over a number of weeks. As the instructor, you pick your schedule, the artistic talents you would like to share, and set class costs. New responsibilities for instructors include recruiting students and collecting payment. We will assist you by listing your class offerings in our monthly newsletter and on our website.

OPEN & PRIVATE GROUPS

As the contact for a group, you may rent a room for a private group of artists or for an open studio group that invites artists to join.

RATES

The following rates include an additional ½ hour before and after for set up and cleanup.

$75  1 Hour Session

$100  1½ Hour Session

$125  2 Hour Session

$150  3 Hour Session

*Add an additional $20 per month for non-members.

CONTACT

Reservations for room use are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Debra Simpson at 895-8726 or email chicoartcenter@att.net

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Classes & Studio Groups

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CLASSES

You are encouraged to register prior to the first class meeting; early sign ups indicate to instructors that they can offer the class. Registration is on a first come first served basis; no reservations without payment. All fees are due upon registration. Please use a separate check for each class payable to the instructor. Call instructors for additional information and materials lists.

Wednesdays

1:00-4:00pm

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WATERCOLOR

Wednesdays starting January 7, 2026

Cost: $165 for 4 classes

Paint a colorful Japanese woodblock print image with watercolor! This will be a relatively easy painting and shouldn't take us more than 4 weeks and is suitable for those who haven't painted with me in the past. But, If we need to add more sessions, you will be able to pay as we go.

If you have taken classes with me in the past, you should have all of the supplies needed. If you are new, you will need to meet with me prior to the class to discuss materials needed. Please contact me ASAP to set up a time for this review.

Just as a reminder, Thursdays will continue to be open for anyone needing to 'catch up' if you have missed a class or need extra help. To help cover the classroom rental fee, you pay $15 for the day.

Please call, text or email me with your desire to take the class.

I am considering Saturday or Sunday classes during 2026. If this is something that interests you, please just drop me an email.

Cynthia Sexton
email: csexton19@gmail.com
phone (530) 318-2105

April 26

12:00pm-3:00pm

GEL PRINTING WORKSHOP

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STUDIO GROUPS

Private groups that rent space from Chico Art Center. Groups meet to practice together. No instruction is given. Artists interested in joining are welcome to contact the coordinator.

Mondays

9:00am – 12:00pm
Alternating Weeks

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We meet on alternating Monday mornings in Room 2. Joining the workshop is by permission from the group, which relies upon recommendations from group members and other references. You need to be a member of the Chico Art Center to participate. Another possible limiting factor is the amount of physical space available in the classroom. For inquiries about cost or additional information please call or text Mark Gailey at (530) 966-6316

Mondays

9:00am – 3:00pm

Carol Prebil Miles, Idaho Tree Swallow, 2019, watercolor, 8” x 7”, $165, Framed

WATERCOLOR

We meet in Room 1. This group is NOT FOR BEGINNERS; it is for those who have minimum previous watercolor experience. If you took Carol Preble-Miles' Watercolor class a long time ago, and are unsure of how to proceed, or you are a bit rusty and just need a “kick start” or, if you just want to paint in a group environment, try these open “sessions”.

Space is currently available. Contact Carol Preble-Miles at cpreblemiles[at]gmail.com or 530-717-3960 for questions.

Tuesdays

9:00am – 12:00pm

Marvey Meuller, Danger Lurks, 2020, Watercolor, 10x10", $250

WATERCOLOR

We meet in Room 1. Due to space limitations the group membership is limited to 9. This group is currently full. Cost is $20 to $25 per month. You must be a member of the Chico Art Center to participate. For additional information contact Marvey Mueller at marveychap[at]gmail.com

Wednesdays

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Alternating Weeks

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PORTRAITURE

We meet in Room 2. Although a model is provided, it is not a class with an instructor. We do, however, learn from our fellow artists. You need to be a member of the Chico Art Center to participate. A possible limiting factor is the amount of physical space available in the classroom. To make inquiries about cost or additional information please call or text Mark Gailey at (530) 966-6316

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BLAST ART After School Program

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BLAST ART

Students created personal narratives in sketchbooks with images and text as they thought about what it means to live in their community and its context for their personal stories. Artist Cameron Kelly provided the driving vision for this project in collaboration with Courtney Boyden, one of the existing BLAST after school coordinators and Jennifer Spangler, Arts Education Coordinator at Butte County Office of Education (BCOE). Building on student interest for an outdoor sketching program that Boyden started, this year-long after school program helped students use art

as a way of seeing their world. This partnership between Chico Art Center, the Chico Unified School District After School Program, and the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) was funded by a Youth Arts Action Grant from California Arts Council with additional support from California County Superintendents Arts Initiative. For more images visit chicoartcenter.com

The Train Car Gallery

May 27, 2020, Chico Art Center

The Gratitude Flower

December 11, 2019, Chico State Arts Collaboration Space, Arts Building for an Honors Course Gallery Walk.

Lily Derecktor Gaul, an Honors student and Early Childhood Development Major at CSU Chico, helped conceptualize and produce this project. Students were prompted with three questions. Who and what are you thankful for? What helps your gratitude grow? What do you hope to have or achieve in your future?

Derecktor Gaul says about her motivation to teach, “Children, like flowers, are delicate and need to be watered with hope. Children’s dreams and ideas are what keep the world spinning. The art they create and the words they write are signs of development and improvement. As impressionable as they are, it is important to indulge and protect their imaginations to keep them as authentic as possible. Children are beautiful because of the authenticity of their honesty and hope which is shown in all that they create. When they come together and work on a project their art is enhanced. The Gratitude Flower is a demonstration and reminder of the hopefulness and authenticity children bring into the world.”

Dia de los Muertos Art & Altar Exhibition

November 1-22, 2019, Chico Art Center

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Art Connections for Seniors

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The Chico Art Center is revising a once very popular program by inviting Senior Citizens to the Art Center for a guided visit of our gallery exhibitions each month.

The Chico Art Center is a non-profit located in the Historic Train Depot and has been a visual art establishment for over 60 years in Chico. We display varied art in our gallery each month as well as having a Gift Shop, offering classes, and other events, all serving the community of Chico and the greater Butte County. The Center is open weekdays noon - 4pm and weekends 10am - 4pm.  The Art Center is ADA compliant, there is a ramp at the north end for the convenience of persons with handicap needs and wheelchair accessible restroom.

We will have special volunteers, knowledgeable about the current exhibition in the gallery, who will be guides for the guests so that their time at the Art Center is successful. The tour will be approximately 30- 45 minutes.

There is no fee for this outing, all the Art Center needs is a phone call to set up a date and time. To set up a date and time, call (530) 895-8726 and ask for Debra or Erin.  We would appreciate a 24-hour advance.  We will be able to accommodate up to 20 visitors including any of your staff.

Erin Wells
Art Connections for Seniors Program Coordinator
(530) 895-8726
erinw045[at]gmail.com

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November 11, 2023 | Maker Market

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MAKER MARKET

Saturday, November 11, 12-4PM

Art and design work on the deck of the Chico Train Depot. 

Posole in the train car!

Chalk art activity on the sidewalk

Vintage frames yArt Sale

 

Small Works & Community Altars on view in the gallery

  • Fee: $25
  • Set Up starts at 10:00am
  • Event runs from noon - 4:00PM
  • Artists must be equipped to make sales transactions (ie. Venmo, Square, PayPal, cash, etc.). Wifi is available.
  • Electricity is not available on the deck but is available in the classrooms.
  • There is a ramp to the deck at the north end of the depot.
  • All participants must have a valid California state seller's permit, required by state law. Applicants must provide proof when requested, no exceptions. If you don't have one and want to participate in this event, you can apply for a free seller’s permit HERE.

For questions contact gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com

All tables are reserved