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March 2023 | Figure Group Show

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Carolyn Cameron, Untitled, chalk on paper
Carolyn Cameron, Untitled, chalk on paper
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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

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February 2023 | Portrait Group Show

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

‘DRAW INS’ in Classroom #2

Wednesdays, February 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 portrait drawing proportions will be given.

Exhibiting Artists

Elizabeth Kanavel

Elissa Bereznak

Mark Gailey

Waif Mullins

Tony Slocum

Patty Baroni

Judith Croy

Eleonora Furst

Bobbie Rae Jones

Jane Swan

Geraldine Kopp

Carolyn Cameron

Thomas Sherbourne

Nancy Spinadel

Johannes Weninger

Barbara Oertli

Zigrid Vidners

 

Ruth Anne Cline

Rick Vertolli

Olive Markham

Arthur Lemner

Grizzelle Canter

Elijah Kepler

Dawn Whitaker

Savannah Takell

 

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Click here to read Dolores Mitchell's article, "Figure Drawing & Portraiture"
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January 2023 | Member Showcase

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Click here to fill out the entry form

January 7-29

Reception: Saturday, January 7, 5-7PM

Chico Art Center kicks off our 67th year by celebrating the talents of creatives that support our organization with their membership.

Become a member or renew today!

This is a no jury exhibition to showcase the artwork of our valued members. All members may display one original artwork or design. All media accepted. Questions? Contact Gallery Director gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com

Drop Off Artwork: January 2-3, 12:00 - 4:00PM

Art Entry Fee: Membership

Pick-Up Dates: Monday, Jan 30, 12:00 – 4:00 PM

 

Terms for Entry:

  • Membership must be up to date at time of drop off and current through the exhibit. Contact our office for questions.
  • 1 piece per artist, not previously shown at the CAC Gallery or Gift Shop.
  • A completed entry form.
  • Attach your name to the front. We use this tag to match your artwork with the wall label once it is hung. Do not attach entry form to the artwork.
  • Title or prices cannot change after the time of the drop-off. Artworks do not need to be for sale. All info for wall label is taken from this form.
  • Framing and hanging hardware is not required if a painting 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.
  • Work submitted must be completely dry.
  • Work must be able to me moved by one person.
  • Work determined by the Gallery Director to be too fragile for safe handling and/or display will not be accepted.
  • Works not picked up after 60 days will be considered abandoned and may become property of CAC.
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Purchase Ad Space in OSAT Guidebook & Website 2022

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Guidebook + ChicoOSAT.com AD SPACE

Deadline to receive ad images: August 31, 2022

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$100 ¼ Page 

$175 ½ Page 

$350 Full Page 

$450 Full Inside Front or Back Page

$600 Back Cover

All ads include banner ads on ChicoOSAT.com for the entire year and a link from banner ad to your Website or FB Page. Banner rotation: Ads on ChicoOSAT.com rotate throughout all of the Artist Pages.

Details:

Banner Ad Size: Top and Bottom Banner 72ppi / 468x60 pixels, no animation (OSAT Homepage not available)

Reporting is available upon request

Banner format: Standard formats accepted are JPEG. Image resolution MUST be 72 pixels per inch and RGB color. Maximum file size for all media is 25K. Ads submitted exceeding maximum file size will be adjusted (for optimum load time). Client-produced ads should be e-mailed to your advertising representative.

We can build your online banner ad for an additional $20 per design

Deadline for art submission to build your online ad is one week prior to the scheduled insertion onto the OSAT Website. You may create and e-mail us an online ad JPEG, one week prior to the scheduled run.

PARTNERSHIP LOGOS

Placed at the bottom of ChicoOSAT.com for a year (In exchange for trade sponsorship)

To purchase Ad Space:

Pay with cc via our website or call (530) 895-8726

Send check to: Chico Art Center, 450 Orange Street, Ste 6, Chico, CA 95928

Click Here Upload Ad & Make Payment

Questions? Contact Lisa Freeman-Wood at Lfreemanwood@yahoo.com or (805) 405-7902

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Artists Portal for OSAT 2022

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OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR

2022 Weekends

October 15-16 &  22-23
10:00AM - 5:00PM
GALLERY EXHIBITION
October 1-23

 

OSAT is a two-weekend event throughout Butte County. Patrons pay $15 for a Guidebook with map and contact information to visit you in your environment as you share your studio practice and welcome collectors to purchase your work. Over 60 artists participate.

Greetings Artists!

You may continue to engage OSAT 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.
Click here to fill out a gallery exhibit release form

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24hr access for 1 year

All artists have a page on ChicoOSAT.com

Grow Your Audience

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

Build Community

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

Registration is Closed

Sample Artist Webpage

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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December 2022 | Small Works

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SMALL WORKS

December 10 - 31, 2022

Reception: Saturday, December 10, 5:00 -7:00 PM

This annual community exhibit of 12x12 inch artworks is a celebration of tiny experiments in color, shape and materials by artists of all ages.

Entry Fee: $20 | Drop Off: Dec 5-6 |Pick Up: Jan 2-3, 2023

This is a jury-free exhibit of 12”x12” artworks. All skill levels are welcome to participate! Entry fee includes a 12”x12” (optional) canvas. You may use any medium you want. Collage, assemblage, textile, wire sculpture, paper clay, origami, found objects, you name it! Let your imagination run wild! Use it as a platform for a sculpture, hang it from the ceiling, make it a box, use the reverse side, stretch your favorite fabric over it, weave it, upholster it, knit over it, felt it, use encaustic wax, feather it, flock it, fleece it or frottage it!

Image:
(Left) Carolyn McLeod, Hummingbird, 2021, Photograph
(Right) Sarah Skinner, White Crowned Sparrow, 2021, Acrylic

Read Entry Info & Enter Here!