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February 2021 | The Altered Book

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UNBOUND: The Altered Book

National Juried Exhibition

February 8 - 28, 2020     February 6-26, 2021

*This exhibit has been rescheduled to accommodate a memorial exhibition.

CALL FOR ART

This call for art seeks mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form by altering its state or meaning. Books from any source and media are eligible for this exhibition. $300 cash prize to Best of Show.

Book art takes many forms. Sculptural bookworks, for example, command attention so that viewers are compelled to reflect upon the issues explored in the work. Many compelling works integrate text with sculptural and material richness to create a multi-sensory reading experience.

PROSPECTUS

Apply Online by Sunday, January 10, 2021, 11:59pm
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December 2020 | The Gift Show

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Artists sell handmade goods and artwork for the holiday season.

Think global. Buy local.

November 28 - December 31, 2020

Reception: Saturday, November 28, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Meet the makers over nibbles and drinks.

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Artists: Rent a Space in the Gallery

Want to sell your wares all month but don't have the time to tend a booth? Reserve a space in our gallery! Online registration opens in July.

Rental Fee: $125, $150, $225 depending upon space location. Reserve By: Nov. 20

Space Sizes: Wall space units: approx. 48” wide from floor to ceiling with 24” floor space; Floor space units: 5’ square.

Install: Monday-Wednesday, November 23-25, during gallery hours

Take-Down: Sat-Sun, Jan. 2-3, from 10 - 4 pm

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Reservation is first-come-first-serve. Artists may share a space with an additional $25 processing fee. Docents monitor the gallery and make all sales transactions. Cash, check and credit are accepted. Artists are encouraged to gallery sit; help customers, wrap goods, etc. Space location is confirmed at end of sign up period as locations may be adjusted for optimum placement.

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November 2020 | The Art of Remembrance: Portrait & Altar Exhibit

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October 31- November 20, 2020

Those that have passed are honored in portraits, still lives and a community altar in this open call for art. This exhibition expands on the popular tradition of Dia de los Muertos by including art historical and contemporary genres of portraiture and welcomes all cultural practices of honoring the dead.  All are welcome to participate.

Read Day of The Dead Traditions Around The World
Read The History of Momento Mori Art
Reception: Friday, Nov. 6, 5-7 pm

$5 Tastings with salad & drink.

Learn about the tradition of “La Ofrenda” (the altar) at 6pm. Live music by the Trinity Accordion Group.

OPEN CALL for ART

Entry Fee: $25 Member/$35 Non-Member/$10 Students for up to 3 artworks

Drop Off: Sun, Oct. 25, 5:00 - 7:00 pm & Mon, Oct. 26, 12:00 - 4:00pm

Pick Up: Sat- Sun, Nov. 21-22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

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CHILI COOK OFF

Friday, Nov 6, 5 pm to 7 pm
During Exhibition Reception

$5 chili tastings with a side salad and drink. A variety of traditional chilies, as well as vegan, white chili and others with surprise ingredients.

Vote on these 3 chilies by assigning them with 3, 2 or 1 point.

This will be the 3rd Chili Cook Off Competition held at the Chico Art Center in conjunction with the Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibition and Community Altar. There will be a prize for every chili entered with a grand prize winner. 7 to 9 chilies will be chosen.

Each chili entered will have a name tag with the chili name, list of ingredients and a rating as the heat level. We will keep the name of the cook a secret, as not to throw the votes. The chili with the largest number of points will be the grand winner. Ballots will be accepted until 6:15pm. At 6:30 pm, we will announce the makers of the chillies, the winner of the grand prize, and distribute all the prizes.

This is a fun event. To enter, contact Marion Hunziker-Larsen at marion@jewelsinfiber.com or (530) 722-1160, and provide her with your chili name and the ingredient list.

All Chilies entered are to be brought to the Chico Art Center in a slow cooker, hot and ready to serve at 4:30 pm, Friday, Nov 1. Chico Art Center volunteers will provide the chili toppings bar, plus the side salads.

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October 2020 | Open Studios Art Tour

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Open Studios Art Tour is an annual Butte County tradition. Artists share their private studios with the public to explore. This month-long event series is produced solely by Chico Art Center (CAC) volunteers as our major fundraising project of the year. Your participation and patronage pledges your commitment to visual artists in your region and helps make CAC's programming possible all year. Many thanks to our sponsor, Heithecker Financial and local businesses advertising in the Tour Guide Booklet. We hope you'll support local artists and businesses with your patronage.

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Weekends

October 17-18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
October 24-25, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Open Studios Art Tour is a two-weekend event. Visit Artists in their environment as they share their behind the scenes, studio practice and welcome you to buy paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, jewelry, woodwork, stained glass and other handcrafts. Over 60 artists participate.

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Relax and refresh at participating Eateries and enjoy art too! Look for the FORK icons on the tour guide map.

Artist's Portal

Artists register here soon...

GALLERY EXHIBIT

October 3-25, 2020

View one artwork by each artist, buy a tour guide booklet and plan your self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout Chico and parts of Oroville. Free and open to the public.

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Chris Kaufman/Appeal-Democrat Waif Mullin, of Chico, with his bird Pappi, will have a show of his pastel work at The Theater Gallery on Plumas Street in Yuba City.

Patron's Exclusive Preview Reception

Saturday, October 3, 6:00-8:00 pm

This is the first public view of artworks by all Open Studio Artists. The $30 tickets to attend include the Open Studios Tour Guide with map and info of all of the artist's studio locations ($12).

With musical stylings, catered drinks and refreshments.

Patron of the Arts will be honored to celebrate generous community support and love of art and creativity!

Tickets Available for Purchase in September
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Guide Book with Map

Purchase for $12 at the following locations

Chico

Vagabond Rose Gallery & Framing

Ellis Art and Engineering, Downtown

Sally Dimas Gallery

Chico Paper Co.

Art Etc.

Chico Art Center

Oroville

Broken Color Gallery

Extended Hours

Friday, October 16, 5:00-7:00 pm

View OSAT Exhibit and purchase Tour Guides 

PROGRAM SPONSOR
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September 2020 | On Track: Railroad Exhibit

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September 1-25, 2020

Reception: Friday, Sept 25, 5-7 pm

In honor of California Railroad Safety month, Chico Art Center is exhibiting artwork with train and railroad subject matter in our Gift Shop by artists of all ages and all media. Cash prizes presented by the City of Chico Mayor, Randall Stone at the reception for:
$100 Conductors Award
$50 Engineers Award
$25 Caboose Award
This exhibit is generously sponsored by and initiated by Sadie Card

Call for Art: Apply online by July 26

Deliver Artwork: August 22-23

Pick up Artwork: Sept 26-27

Prospectus and Application coming soon...
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July 2020 | Flora: The Other Endangered Species

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July 5- August 7, 2020

Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-7 pm

Focusing on local, threatened, and native plants.  Biodiversity is important to the health of the region we live in.  Replanting after wildfires whether around homes, towns, parks or forests is needed.  Increasing awareness and knowledge of plants, plant life cycles and how to use them effectively in our lives.

Juried Call for Art

$25 Members/$35 Non-Members

Apply by June 5.  Online application coming soon...