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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 2023 | Call for Altars

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Do you want to exhibit a community altar?

In honor of El Dia de los Muertos, all are invited to present a community altar that honors souls effected by social issues such as housing, violence or health. Contact Gallery Director Cameron Kelly to coordinate.

Exhibit: November 4 - 26, 2023 in conjunction with the Small Works Exhibit

Reception: Saturday, November 4, 5:00 -7:00 PM

Drop Off: October 28-29 | Pick Up: November 27, 2023

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May 2023 | Our Hometown Chico

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OUR HOMETOWN CHICO

May 7 - 26, 2023

Block Party Event: Sunday, May 7, 12:00 -5:00 PM

Join the party!

Chico Art  Center will host Market Vendors on the deck, music, and yard sale. Businesses, Artists and Organizations on Orange Street will also be open with special celebrations all day.

CALL FOR ART

Entry Fee: TBD | Drop Off: May 1 | Pick Up: May 27, 2023

This is a jury-free exhibit for all ages to participate! Exhibit an artwork of your choice in celebration of community and creativity. All media welcome. Size and weight of artwork or design must be able to be moved by one person.

Details coming soon. For questions email gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com

Requirements & Terms:

  • Attach your name (and title if submitting multiple works) to the front. We use this tag to match your artwork with the wall label once it is hung. Do not attach this entry form to the artwork.
  • Artists may enter more than one artwork.
  • Framing and hanging hardwire is not required if artwork can be hung from stretcher bar.
  • A donation of 30% to CAC is suggested on all sales in this exhibit.
  • Artworks may not be removed prior to the close of the exhibition, nor will sold artworks be released early.
  • Works submitted must be completely dry.
  • Work determined by the director to be too fragile for safe handling and/or display will not be accepted.
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CALL FOR VENDORS

Fee: $25

Details coming soon.

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March 2023 | Pizza My Art

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It's a Brewtiful-Day by Patti Lloyd

Community Art Competition & 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 and closes at 6PM closes during the Pizza Party Reception on March 31.
  • 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

Call For Pizza Box Art

Enter your pizza box art at this fun fundraiser exhibit.

How to enter the Pizza my Art contest:

  1. Pick Up Your Pizza Box at Chico Art Center: Starting February 15. Entry fee $5. Family rate/4 boxes for $10.
  2. Transform a pizza box with your art.
  3. Drop Off Pizza Box Art: Thursday, March 23 from Noon-4 pm.
  4. Exhibition and Auction opens Sunday, March 26.
  5. Pizza Party & End of Silent Auction: Friday, March 31, 5-7PM. Auction ends at 6PM.
  6. If your entry receives no bid, pick it up for the $10 minimum bid. All artwork not picked up or claimed by April 1at 4PM will be recycled. 

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

Click here to view 2022 Pizza My Art
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October 2022 | Opening Doors to Art

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Students!

This is your chance to meet artists in Chico and visit their studios! Choose from over 70 artists to visit in person during the Open Studios Weekends, on October 15-16 and 22-23, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Go to Chico Art Center to pick up your free Guidebook at  450 Orange Street, Monday through Friday 12:00 -4:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Click here for instructions