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2010 Capitol Artists' Studio Tour

Presented by Center for Contemporary Art at Center for Contemporary Art

September 11-September 12, 2010

The fifth annual Capitol Artists' Studio Tour (CAST) is the premier September art event for Sacramento. CAST is a free, self-guided tour featuring more than 80 artists within a 4 mile radius of the Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento (midtown).

Work ranges from the very traditional to cutting-edge multimedia. In addition to being able to purchase work from many of the artists, tour goers will be able ...More

Featured Events

	Tell-a-friend “Wet into Wet” Watercolor Demo Presented by Northern California Artists at Sacramento Fine Arts Center September 8, 2010 At Northern California Arts' monthly meeting, watercolor instructor and NCA Master Painter Phyllis Eymann will present “Wet into Wet” Watercolor Demo. Phyllis ...More
	Tell-a-friend New Work by Rachel J. Miller Presented by Beatnik Studios at Beatnik Studios August 27-September 21, 2010 Beatnik Studios features all new works from Rachel J. Miller. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Joy Bertinuson: Glitter and Doom Presented by Axis Gallery at Axis Gallery September 4-September 26, 2010 Axis Gallery presents Glitter and Doom, a solo exhibition of new oil paintings by Joy Bertinuson loosely based on the Seven Deadly Sins. Sometimes referred to as the seven mortal or ...More
	Tell-a-friend Lights. Camera. Affirmative Action! Presented by Evolve the Gallery at Evolve the Gallery September 9-September 26, 2010 A fine art exploration and celebration of black cinema. A whole month's worth of celebrations including: *10+ Black Cinema Screenings every Thurs-Sun ...More
	Tell-a-friend Eyes, Nose, Mouth Presented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission at SMUD Art Gallery & Community Center August 2-September 30, 2010 Founded and co-curated by Ray Gonzalez and Ron Peetz, the show features new works from Sacramento regional artists. For the previous eight years, the group showed under the ...More
	Tell-a-friend 3rd Annual Art Bra Show Presented by Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services at 20th Street Art Gallery September 8-September 30, 2010 Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) and Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation will showcase Sacramento area artists at the 3rd annual Art Bra Show. The goal of the ...More
	Tell-a-friend "Go With the Flow 2010," a Watercolor Open Exhibition Presented by WASH Inc., at Sacramento Fine Arts Center September 7-October 2, 2010 WASH Inc., Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons, presents "Go With the Flow 2010," a Watercolor Open Exhibition. This juried open watercolor competition is a much ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Lessons From Things: 16 Artists Look at Objects Lessons From Things: 16 Artists Look at Objects Presented by Davis Art Center at Davis Art Center August 4-September 3, 2010 In this exhibit, 16 artists look at natural and manmade objects, transforming them into artwork through a variety of media (painting, collage, ceramic, printmaking, encaustic, fiber, mixed media). Participating artists are Chris Beer, Marcia Cary, Magdelena Crivelli, Barbara DeWein, Julie Haney, Hannah Hunter, Diana Jahns, Jose Moreno, Sondra Olson, Sara Post, Tomas Post, Laura Reyes, Adele Shaw, Alison Smith, Stacey Vetter and Stacey White.	Davis Art Center	08/04/10- 09/03/10	Davis
From Scratch: Artists who grind, forage, mine, dig up and mix their own medium From Scratch: Artists who grind, forage, mine, dig up and mix their own medium Presented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission June 11-September 4, 2010 This exhibition can be seen in 10 display cases throughout Terminal B (6 of which are restricted to ticketed passangers). The exhibition features the work of four Sacramento area artists who create their art with materials they make from scratch. The exhibition includes ceramic, paper, oil, encaustic, pastel, ink and egg tempera works, all of which start with handmade media from natural found items, such as earth, bark, leaves, ground rocks and minerals, wax, insects, and egg...	Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission	06/11/10- 09/04/10
Phyllis Eymann and Students Watercolor Show Phyllis Eymann and Students Watercolor Show Presented by Sacramento Fine Arts Center at Sacramento Fine Arts Center August 17-September 4, 2010 Watercolor instructor and NCA Master Painter Phyllis Eymann and her very accomplished students will be showing their beautiful watercolor paintings. Phyllis Eymann is a lifetime artist who does experimental and traditional work. Ms. Eymann states,"As an artist, when I view a painting I look for something that holds my interest. There is nothing worse than a boring painting. Some interesting elements could be a surprise color, texture, value play or composition. One should...	Sacramento Fine Arts Center	08/17/10- 09/04/10	Carmichael
Going Strong Going Strong Presented by Blue Moon Gallery at Blue Moon Gallery August 14-September 4, 2010 "Going Strong" features the artists Ann Ragland Bowns, Mimi Fogg, and Maureen Gilli. In the East Gallery is a show by the Blue Moon Collective Artists, The Cottage features works by Chris Taylor Ceramic Art, and the Patio features Garden Art. The 2nd Saturday reception will feature live music by bass guitarist Larry Mersereau.	Blue Moon Gallery	08/14/10- 09/04/10	Sacramento
Not For Sale Show Not For Sale Show Presented by Barton Art Gallery at Barton Art Gallery August 14-September 4, 2010 The Barton Gallery's private collection of local artists featured to commemorate our 15th year in mid-town. Also featuring Barton Bronzes and annual "art clearance."	Barton Art Gallery	08/14/10- 09/04/10	Sacramento
20th Annual Chalk-It-Up Festival 20th Annual Chalk-It-Up Festival at Fremont Park September 4-September 6, 2010 Chalk-It-Up! to Sacramento is a nonprofit organization created to benefit children's arts education and art activities. Funds are raised through an annual chalk art festival held each Labor Day Weekend since 1991. The festival features over 200 sidewalk paintings created at the festival by local artists who donate their time, energy, and talent. These concrete masterpieces are left on the sidewalk for the public to enjoy throughout the month of September. The pieces are done with soft...		09/04/10- 09/06/10	Sacramento
Creative Merger II: Justice & Peace Opening Night Gala Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Creative Merger II: Justice & Peace Opening Night Gala Presented by Sacramento County Public Law Library at Sacramento County Public Law Library June 9-September 9, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Join us for the Opening Gala! Art created by lawyers, therapists, mediators, musicians, and artists highlighting images related to justice, peace, and conflict resolution. A creative collaboration by California Lawyers for the Arts, Therapists for Social Responsibility, The Sacramento County Public Law Library and The Sacramento Philharmonic. An evening of original art, live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Proceeds...	Sacramento County Public Law Library	06/09/10- 09/09/10	Sacramento
Iron Man 2 Special Screening Iron Man 2 Special Screening Presented by UNIQUE programs at California State University, Sacramento- Union Serna Plaza September 9, 2010 Iron Man 2: A free outdoor movie screening of the Summer 2010 superhero film, Free!	UNIQUE programs	09/09/10	Sacramento
Camp Tangent Art Show Camp Tangent Art Show at Tangent Gallery August 10-September 9, 2010 For many of us, summer is synonymous with campfires, lanyards, night hikes, sing-a-longs, learning how to identify trees and birds, archery, poison oak, finding the big dipper, nicknames, pancakes and games of capture the flag. Do you remember summer camp and/or camping? This August, Tangent Gallery offered its own version of camp in the form of art classes for children ages 6-12. This month’s show will feature artworks created at Camp Tangent in addition to art and artifacts from...		08/10/10- 09/09/10	Sacramento
Junk 2 Genius Team Sculpture Competition Junk 2 Genius Team Sculpture Competition Presented by Davis Art Center at Davis Art Center September 10, 2010 For Junk 2 Genius, up to 15 teams of artisan gladiators compete for the coveted “Trophy du Trash” in a two-hour timed “sculpt-off” using recycled materials. All sculptures created at the event will be on display in the Davis Art Center Tsao Gallery, Sept 12-23. Other festivities include art projects for kids using a variety of cast-off materials, food, beer, wine and music. Team sponsorship levels start at $150. Current sponsors include BTV Development, Davis...	Davis Art Center	09/10/10	Davis
The Alley Arts Festival The Alley Arts Festival at U20 Artist Studio Club May 8-September 11, 2010 Bridge To Art & Doolittle Properties present: The Alley Arts Festival. The season runs from May-September every year, the 2nd Saturday of every month and will feature all art forms including: fine art, live music, film projection, performance, and installation art exhibitions. All artists are welcome to apply to participate. Call the number listed below for details. May 8th will feature...		05/08/10- 09/11/10	Sacramento
Lilliput Children's Services 30th Anniversary--Dream Big! Lilliput Children's Services 30th Anniversary--Dream Big! Presented by Lilliput Children's Services at California Museum September 11, 2010 Please join Lilliput Children's Services as they celebrate 30 years of fulfilling a foster child's most heartfelt dream--to be part of a loving family. Lilliput provides foster, adoption and kinship services throughout Northern California and has made this dream come true for over 4,500 children statewide. This special evening will be complete with local food, wine, and entertainment and is being held in conjunction with the 2nd Saturday Art Walk.	Lilliput Children's Services	09/11/10	Sacramento
2nd Saturday Tour: Bronze Sculpture 2nd Saturday Tour: Bronze Sculpture Presented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Downtown Sacramento Partnership September 11, 2010 Sculptor and Art Foundry Director, Alan Osborne, will accompany a Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Public Art Tour of bronze sculpture in the downtown area, including a bronze pouring demonstration at the nearby Art Foundry Gallery.	Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission	09/11/10
Sam Tubiolo: Sculptures and Drawings Sam Tubiolo: Sculptures and Drawings at Union Hall Gallery September 11, 2010 In his works of sculpture and drawings Sam Tubiolo displays the contrasts presented by rugged terrain, rivers, wilderness, urban architecture, and human habitation.		09/11/10	Sacramento
Bold & Beautiful: 25 Featured Artists Bold & Beautiful: 25 Featured Artists Presented by GRappaportW Fine Arts at Capital Art Center S12 June 30-September 13, 2010 “Bold and Beautiful” 25 Featured is an understatement for the work being shown at the Patris S12 Gallery in Sacramento. Gallery owner Patris and curator Gayle Rappaport-Weiland commented that it is invigorating to work with a team of artists that bring such a high level of intuitive energy to the playing field. Showcasing outstanding regional artwork and collectable works from artists all in one location during the Sacramento 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Let this creative energy...	GRappaportW Fine Arts	06/30/10- 09/13/10	Sacramento
Third Saturday Third Saturday Presented by Sacramento News & Review at Westfield Downtown Plaza September 18, 2010 Our mission is to bring people & diversity to the Downtown Sacramento region every month to participate in this unique creative event. Downtown Sacramento is made over into a burgeoning district of creativity and diversity, complete with music, fashion, and art featuring local arts/crafts vendors. People of all ages will discover some of Sacramento's greatest artists while supporting downtown businesses. This event will occur every third Saturday of the month.	Sacramento News & Review	09/18/10	Sacramento
American River Music Festival American River Music Festival Presented by American River Music September 17-September 19, 2010 The 4th Annual American River Music Festival features 32 Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Blues performances and workshops over three days in 11 locations throughout the friendly river community of Coloma in Northern California. Folks can enjoy river front camping, a guided river hike, a whitewater river trip, a wine tour, live art, an art market, great kid's activities, jams, open mic and much more. This year's lineup includes: -Jesse Winchester -Karla Bonoff -Slaid...	American River Music	09/17/10- 09/19/10
Fall Antique Market Fall Antique Market Presented by The Tattered House at The Tattered House September 19, 2010 Collectors, dealers, families and friends join us for an inspirational market and reclaim treasures from the past. View the treasures of over 50 quality hand selected vendors from across the West Coast.	The Tattered House	09/19/10	Roseville
Brilliant Earth Brilliant Earth Presented by Capital Public Radio at Capitol Public Radio July 10-September 20, 2010 Original Works by Deanna Marsh & Judi Stickney will be on display 7/10-9/20. Selections from the Brilliant Earth show will be on display at Capitol Public Radio through the summer. If you didn't get a chance to see the show, or want to give it another view, please stop by for the Artist Reception this 2nd Saturday. There will be live music, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres. As a bonus, tune in to Insight on KXJZ 90/9 FM this Thursday, July 8th, for a radio interview with...	Capital Public Radio	07/10/10- 09/20/10	Sacramento
Brown Bag Art Chat Brown Bag Art Chat Presented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Crocker Art Museum at Sacramento City Hall September 22, 2010 The Crocker Art Museum and the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission draw a spotlight on public art works by artists featured in the Crocker Art Museum collection, including the sculpture titled, Picnic by Gerald Silva.	Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission	09/22/10	Sacramento
Morrie Turner, creator of the Wee Pals comic strip Morrie Turner, creator of the Wee Pals comic strip Presented by UNIQUE programs at California State University, Sacramento- Union Serna Plaza September 23, 2010 Morrie Turner, "Rainbow Power" lecture on his career as a cartoonist and the creator of Wee Pals, the first nationally syndicated comic strip with a culturally diverse cast.	UNIQUE programs	09/23/10	Sacramento
Works by Fred Dalkey, Gregory Kondos, and Wayne Thiebaud Works by Fred Dalkey, Gregory Kondos, and Wayne Thiebaud at Gregory Kondos Gallery - Sacramento City College September 2-September 24, 2010 To mark the reopening of the revitalized Gregory Kondos Gallery on the Sacramento City College campus, works by renowned Sacramento artists Fred Dalkey, Gregory Kondos, and Wayne Thiebaud will be on display. Each artist selected six of their own pieces to hang in the show.		09/02/10- 09/24/10	Sacramento
New Crocker Fundraising Gala New Crocker Fundraising Gala Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum September 25, 2010 Be the first to experience the New Crocker at this event of a lifetime.	Crocker Art Museum	09/25/10	Sacramento
"Painting for Paws" Art Show & Silent Auction "Painting for Paws" Art Show & Silent Auction Presented by Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary at Pavilions Shopping Center September 25, 2010 The Happy Tails cats and dogs are once again busy with their creative endeavors, painting one-of-a-kind pieces of original artwork for this year’s Painting for Paws! With great artistic talent and enthusiasm, our talented four-legged residents are prancing their paws and swishing their tails through water-based, non-toxic paint to create colorful and exciting works of art. Pieces are matted and framed, and accompanied by a photo and bio of the furry artist. Proceeds from the...	Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary	09/25/10	Fair Oaks
Alta California: Celebrations of Home Alta California: Celebrations of Home Presented by La Raza Galeria Posada at La Raza Galeria Posada August 13-September 27, 2010 The Alta California: Celebrations of Home began in 2009 when the Consul General of Mexico selected La Raza Galería Posada to host the exhibit. This exhibit is in conjunction with the international MEXICO 2010 celebrations. This exhibition is based on materials accumulated, over 40 years of events by Sacramento residents and community groups that organized and participated in México’s civic-holiday celebrations. Over a nine-month period La Raza Galería Posada...	La Raza Galeria Posada	08/13/10- 09/27/10	Sacramento
Chrome & Color: Car Show and Art Exhibit Chrome & Color: Car Show and Art Exhibit at Artistic Edge Gallery & Framing September 1-September 30, 2010 If you have a car from 1972 or earlier please join us and enter your car! The opening will feature live music in the courtyard and special lunch deals being offered by Gatsby's and Palenque (which are located directly across the street). The Car Art Exhibition by Jim Marxen, Soroush, Jerrie Morago, Bob Tonjes, Ed Boylan, Robert Peyton and more will be on display all month.		09/01/10- 09/30/10	Sacramento
Latin Music and Arts Festival Latin Music and Arts Festival Presented by Teatro Nagual at Cesar Chavez Park October 2, 2010 Latin music & arts festivals have a long-standing and profitable history in CA. Performers Carlos Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Little Joe y la Familia, Mariachi Los Camperos, Joan Baez and many others contribute to the success of these fiestas, like the San Jose Mariachi and Latin Music Festival. With decades of continuous popularity, their signature cultural blends and the innovative musical styles of these performers give them a universal appeal. Our celebration will feature...	Teatro Nagual	10/02/10	Sacramento
Ronald Peetz- Paintings Ronald Peetz- Paintings at b. sakata garo August 31-October 2, 2010 This month, paintings by Ronald Peetz will be on display at b. sakata garo gallery.		08/31/10- 10/02/10	Sacramento
Four Great Abstract Artists Four Great Abstract Artists Presented by Barton Art Gallery at Barton Art Gallery September 9-October 4, 2010 Presenting Abstracts by: Lora Watts, Michelle Brunmier, James Cameron, and John Van den Berg.	Barton Art Gallery	09/09/10- 10/04/10	Sacramento
2nd Saturday- Midtown Art Walk Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): 2nd Saturday- Midtown Art Walk at Midtown October 10, 2009-October 9, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): On the second Saturday of each month, many local Sacramento galleries feature new shows of individual and collective artists. Many galleries play host to the artists so it's a wonderful way to meet them in person. Some galleries provide beverages, Hors d oeuvres, live music and even dinner with the artist! Since many galleries are grouped into two main areas in Sacramento, midtown and along Del Paso Blvd (The Uptown Arts District), many people like to take an ARTWALK...		10/10/09- 10/09/10	Sacramento
Park Your Art Park Your Art Presented by McMartin Reality March 13-October 9, 2010 Join us every 2nd Saturday--March through October--for PARK YOUR ART at McMartin Realty. Enjoy free live music and art at our monthly indoor/outdoor show.	McMartin Reality	03/13/10- 10/09/10
Art & Wine Art & Wine Presented by Old Sacramento Business Association at Old Sacramento June 12-October 9, 2010 Against the backdrop of Old Sacramento's historic architecture, participating Old Sacramento businesses will celebrate local wine, food, art and music every 2nd Saturday. Participating businesses include: Artists' Collaborative Gallery, 129 K Street - featured artists' Cathy & Gary Cederlind Café Americain, 1023 Front Street Delta King, 1000 Front Street Fat's Catering, 1015 Front Street Firehouse Restaurant, 1112 Front Street Skalet Family...	Old Sacramento Business Association	06/12/10- 10/09/10	Sacramento
2nd Saturday Tour: Chicano Art Walk 2nd Saturday Tour: Chicano Art Walk Presented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Downtown Sacramento Partnership October 9, 2010 Take in Metamorphosis and Laserium murals, both near the Downtown Mall, Cesar Marching to Sacramento and Picnic, both near City Hall. Walk to the Convention Center; see works by Joe Mariscal, Eduardo Oropeza, and Gilbert Lujan.	Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission	10/09/10
Richard Feese & Laureen Landau Richard Feese & Laureen Landau at Sacramento Temporary Contemporary Gallery September 9-October 9, 2010 Laureen Landau: In Memorium features works from the Sacramento artist's 40-year career. Richard Feese's endangered species series are made from 90% recycled materials. In the back gallery is work by Jeffrey DeVore. At the premiere opening, a new book about North Sacramento will be unveiled – history, pictures and stories in Cafe at The Greens. Socialize and mingle with our Boulevard Businesses, enjoy beverages and foods from our...		09/09/10- 10/09/10	Sacramento
New Crocker Grand Opening New Crocker Grand Opening Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 10, 2010 The Grand Opening celebration for the Crocker Art Museum's new 125,000-square-foot addition.	Crocker Art Museum	10/10/10	Sacramento
Only Time: Reflecting the Female Perspective Only Time: Reflecting the Female Perspective Presented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission June 12-October 10, 2010 Contemporary artists Amber Dias (9th St.), Sally Worthing (8th St.) and Kelli Trapani (J St.) will display their latest works as part of a temporary exhibit, Only Time: Reflecting the female perspective. The exhibit will be on display in vacant storefronts at the 800 J Lofts along 8th, 9th and J streets. All art will be visible from the sidewalk and no extra lighting will be available, so daylight hours are the best time to view. "Art is an important part of any city and...	Downtown Sacramento Partnership	06/12/10- 10/10/10
Trent Burkett: Prefab & Eleanor Wood: Boundaries Trent Burkett: Prefab & Eleanor Wood: Boundaries Presented by JAYJAY at Jay Jay Gallery September 8-October 23, 2010 JAYJAY is very proud to open the art season in Sacramento 2010 with delicate and mysterious new works on paper and linen from Eleanor Wood, along with UOP sculpture professor, Trent Burkett and his quiet and powerful ceramics. This is the second featured exhibit at JAYJAY for Wood, and the premier exhibit for Burkett. Wood makes delicate profound mixed media work on paper that refers greatly to her process, but in the end is pure poetry. Wood makes art that is reminiscent of...	JAYJAY	09/08/10- 10/23/10	Sacramento
Bodies Revealed Bodies Revealed April 24-October 24, 2010 This world-famous exhibition features real, whole, and partial body specimens that have been meticulously dissected and preserved through an innovated process, giving visitors the opportunity to view the complexity of their own organs and systems. As the visitor moves from gallery to gallery, the exhibition uses 14 full body human specimens and over 200 organs to tell the story of the miraculous systems at work within each of us every second of our existence. Countless visitors...		04/24/10- 10/24/10
I Heart Art I Heart Art Presented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Cesar Chavez Park May 6-October 28, 2010 Join us for I Heart Art Craft Market. Every Thursday through summer, take a break from work or use your lunch hour to come and shop handmade items directly from the artists.	Downtown Sacramento Partnership	05/06/10- 10/28/10	Sacramento
Bold Expressions: NCA's 55th Annual International Open Juried Art Exhibition Bold Expressions: NCA's 55th Annual International Open Juried Art Exhibition Presented by Northern California Artists at Sacramento Fine Arts Center October 5-October 30, 2010 Announcing Bold Expressions, Northern California Arts 55th Annual International Open Juried Art Exhibition. The judge this year is Chris Van Winkle, an internationally known California artist and teacher. Bold Expressions will show at Sacramento Fine Arts Center . Workshops, demonstrations and other special events will take place during the exhibition. Entry for Bold Expressions is open until July 31, 2010. Prospectus is at NCA...	Northern California Artists	10/05/10- 10/30/10	Carmichael
Mark Bowles, Leslie Smith, and Gregory Kondos Mark Bowles, Leslie Smith, and Gregory Kondos Presented by Art Foundry & Gallery at Art Foundry Gallery September 9-November 6, 2010 Mark Bowles – Paintings Large format abstract paintings and limited edition prints. Informed by experiences in the vast spaces of the California and Nevada deserts, this dramatic new collection of paintings evokes the concepts of time, atmosphere, and the landscape through a palette of subtle organic hues and an abstract sensibility. Leslie Smith: Liminal Spaces Abstract Paintings. “I paint just to paint. It is driven...	Art Foundry & Gallery	09/09/10- 11/06/10	Sacramento
Wayne Thiebaud: Homecoming Wayne Thiebaud: Homecoming Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 10-November 28, 2010 This exhibition celebrates Sacramento’s most famous artist, Wayne Thiebaud, as he begins his 90th year. It is, for both the artist and the Crocker Art Museum, a homecoming. Nearly 60 years ago, in 1951, Thiebaud held his first one-artist exhibition, Influences on a Young Painter, at the Crocker. This new exhibition, featuring approximately 75 paintings and drawings, spans the entirety of his career, from the artist’s early works to paintings fresh from his easel. Iconic...	Crocker Art Museum	10/10/10- 11/28/10	Sacramento
The Vase and Beyond: The Sidney Swidler Collection of Ceramics The Vase and Beyond: The Sidney Swidler Collection of Ceramics Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 10-November 28, 2010 Given to the Crocker in its entirety, the Sidney Swidler Collection of 20th-century studio ceramics features some 800 vessels by 300 international artists. Ranging from minute to monumental, the collection showcases the wide-ranging, innovative practice of contemporary ceramic artists with a gorgeous array of forms, techniques and glazes. The Swidler Collection proves that even a functional form like the vessel can defy expectations.	Crocker Art Museum	10/10/10- 11/28/10	Sacramento
Gong Yeubin: Life's Gong Yeubin: Life's July 10-December 18, 2010 Artist Gong Yuebin will present "Life's Crossroad," an exhibit made with the blackened remains of trees.Gong spent more than three weeks in the El Dorado County backwoods collecting trees for the exhibit (armed with cutting permits from the U.S. Forest Service, of course). Open the 2nd week of every month **Image from the Sacramento Bee		07/10/10- 12/18/10
Amazing Wonders: Quilts by African Americans of the Northern CA Region Amazing Wonders: Quilts by African Americans of the Northern CA Region Presented by St. Hope at 40 Acres Art Gallery and Cultural Center October 10, 2009-December 23, 2010 St. Hope's 40 Acres Art Gallery opens 2009-2010 season with the exhibit, Amazing Wonders: Quilts by African Americans of the Northern California Region, featuring over 30 quilts by artists living and working in the region.	St. Hope	10/10/09- 12/23/10	Sacramento
Tomorrow’s Legacies: Gifts Celebrating the Next 125 Years Tomorrow’s Legacies: Gifts Celebrating the Next 125 Years Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 10, 2010-January 11, 2011 Celebrating the Crocker Art Museum’s 125th anniversary as well as the Museum’s new 125,000-square-foot expansion, this opening exhibition features 125 promised works of art that will one day become part of the Crocker’s permanent holdings. Drawn from collections throughout California and across the United States, the gifts range from historic to contemporary and traditional to cutting edge, providing a glimpse into the Crocker Art Museum’s future. Photo...	Crocker Art Museum	10/10/10- 01/11/11	Sacramento
Living with Trees Living with Trees Presented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Center for Sacramento History at Robert T. Matsui Gallery at City Hall August 4, 2010-January 15, 2011 Trees are Sacramento's crowning glory. In Sacramento, our tree-lined boulevards, parks, and residential foliage evoke far more than an appreciation for natural beauty. They represent 150 years of commitment to trees based on a profound understanding of the economic, environmental, and public health benefits that trees bequeath. This exhibition features historic photographs from the Center for Sacramento history collections and Preservation a site-specific installation by Cheri...	Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission	08/04/10- 01/15/11	Sacramento
A Pioneering Collection: Master Drawings from the Crocker Art Museum A Pioneering Collection: Master Drawings from the Crocker Art Museum Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 10, 2010-February 6, 2011 The finest early collection of master drawings in the United States, the Crocker Art Museum collection was purchased for the most part in 1869-71 by the Museum's founders, E. B. and Margaret Crocker. A Pioneering Collection: Master Drawings from the Crocker Art Museum, which opens in conjunction with the Museum's new Anne and Malcolm McHenry Works on Paper Study Center, celebrates the beauty, quality and scholarly importance of the collection in 56 drawings, including works by Albrecht...	Crocker Art Museum	10/10/10- 02/06/11	Sacramento
Paul Jenkins: The Color of Light Paul Jenkins: The Color of Light Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum November 11, 2010-February 20, 2011 Paul Jenkins’s post-expressionist paintings emphasizing light and color emerged during the 1950s and took their place alongside the achievements of the Abstract Expressionists and painters of the more recent Color Field movement. By the 1960s, Jenkins had attracted the attention of art critic Clement Greenberg and has created works celebrating opulent color and the pleasure of the optical experience ever since. This exhibition features 50 examples of the artist’s achievements in...	Crocker Art Museum	11/11/10- 02/20/11	Sacramento
Freedom to Love 2 Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Freedom to Love 2 Presented by Freedom to Love at Michael Misha Kennedy Gallery February 13, 2010-March 13, 2011 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Acclaimed local artist exhibits her second series of FREEDOM TO LOVE. A photographic art exhibit by Monica Neumann Lunardi to support same sex couples and families. "This is what love looks like, this is what family looks like".	Freedom to Love	02/13/10- 03/13/11	Sacramento

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