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October 2019 | Open Studios Art Tour
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.
GALLERY EXHIBIT
October 6-27, 2019
Event
Patron's Exclusive Preview Reception
Saturday, October 5, 5-7 pm
$25 ticket per person
Join the artists in this celebratory evening of art, music, food and beverages. The event includes an art tour guide booklet with map, complimentary raffle ticket for a unique gift basket.
Tickets available for sale at our front desk starting in September.
Event
Kick-Off Reception
Friday, October 18, 5-7 pm
Free and open to the public
View one artwork by each artist, buy a tour guide booklet and plan your self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout Butte County. Complimentary food and beverages.
Open Studios Art Tour Weekends
October 19-20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
October 26-27, 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, blown glass, furniture, jewelry, woodwork, stained glass and other handcrafts. Over 70 artists participate.
Tour Tickets can be purchased at:
Chico Art Center
Art Etc.
Chico Paper Co.
Ellis Art and Engineering
Made in Chico
Broken Color Gallery, Oroville
Call to Artists
Register online by July 31, 2019
Registration information coming soon...
PROGRAM SPONSOR
August 2019 | Master Remix
Master Remix
August 2-30
Reception: Friday, Aug 9, 5-7 pm
Creative remakes of famous artworks by contemporary artists.
Juried Call for Art
All media accepted, including tableau to be performed at the reception.
Apply Online by July 5, 2019
$25 Member/$35 Non-Member
Application coming soon...
July 2019 | National Juried Exhibition
Master Remix
August 2-30
Reception: Friday, Aug 9, 5-7 pm
Creative remakes of famous artworks by contemporary artists.
Juried Call for Art
All media accepted, including tableau to be performed at the reception.
Apply Online by July 5, 2019
$25 Member/$35 Non-Member
Application coming soon...
March 2019 | THE PUZZLE SHOW
THE PUZZLE SHOW '19
March 15-29, 2019
Closing Reception & Silent Auction: Friday, March 29, 5-8 pm
THE PUZZLE SHOW opens March 15th, 2019. Tell all your friends about the largest participatory puzzle exhibit and start bidding on your favorite pieces!
This is a community-made installation designed by Titus Willoughby Woods, Jeb Sisk and David "Sisko" Sisk. Celebrate creative expression by over 300 people of all ages.
"This is one of the most amazing art fundraisers I have ever participated in. The giant shapes on the walls, made with pieces decorated by members of the community, is something to see. Open to all people, young and old, who have a desire to create. This is your chance to make art, no experience needed. Let's make art together!" - Titus Willoughby Woods
The Puzzle Show was first created at the 24hr Drive By Gallery by Titus, Jeb and Sisko back in 2003. They are now presenting it as a fundraiser for the Chico Art Center. All the Puzzle pieces will be silent auctioned, with the bidding ending at the closing reception.
HOW DO I MAKE A PUZZLE PIECE?
- Pick up your $20 puzzle pieces available February 1, 2019 at Chico Art Center.
- Transform! Paint, draw, collage, knit, assemblage, burn, carve, mosaic, upholster, papier mâché, sculpt, 3D print, lasercut, circuit bend... let your imagination run wild!
- Drop off your finished pieces Saturday & Sunday, March 2-3.
Sponsored by Becky Williams Team
May 2019 | DISCOVERY SERIES
Austin Cullen
DISCOVERY SERIES
May 3-31, 2019
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7 pm
The Discovery Show Series is a juried exhibition featuring bodies of work by artists that have had limited local exposure.
Sponsored by Ann & Tony Slocum
Juried Call for Art
Apply Online by March 31, 2019
