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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.
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.
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...
May 2019 | California Contemporary Sculpture
Gallery Exhibition
May 3 - 31, 2019
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7 pm
Contemporary sculpture by California artists. In conjunction with an outdoor exhibit.
Outdoor Exhibition
April 27 - October 27, 2019
12555 Meridian Road, Chico 95973
Call for Art
Apply online by March 25, 2019
Application information coming soon...
March 2019 | THE PUZZLE SHOW
THE PUZZLE SHOW '19
OPEN CALL FOR ART
This is a community-made installation designed by Titus Willoughby Woods, Jeb Sisk and David "Sisko" Sisk.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
- 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.
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 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.
Closing Reception and Silent Auction: Friday, March 29, 5-8 pm
Sponsored by Becky Williams Team
