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December 2019 | The Gift Show

December 20, 2018 by Cameron Kelly

Over 20 artists sell handmade goods and artwork for the holiday season. Think global. Buy local.

November 30 - December 27, 2019

Reception: Saturday, November 30, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

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! 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. All sales money goes directly to the artists. Cash, check and credit are accepted.

Fee: $125-225 per space

Install November 25-27, 29

Take Down December 28-30

November 2019 | Dia de los Muertos Art & Altar Exhibition

December 20, 2018 by Cameron Kelly

November 1-22, 2019

Reception: Friday, November 1, 5-7 pm

This is an open call for entries. Exhibit artwork celebrating those that positively shape our lives. Consider the genres of memento mori, vanitas, or ex-votos. Invite friends to add a photo or offering to the community altar.

Open Call for Art

$25 Member/$35 Non-Member

Drop Off: Oct. 28, 5-7pm & Oct. 29, 12 - 4pm

Pick Up: Nov. 23-24

January 2020 | Member Showcase

December 20, 2018 by Cameron Kelly

Member Showcase

January 10 - 31, 2020

This annual show features artwork by our valued members.

Want to exhibit one of your artworks for our January 2020 Exhibit? Become a member and exhibit one artwork of any medium, any size.

Deliver artwork January 2-4, 2020 | Entry is free with membership

Current Exhibit | 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