Upcoming First Thursday ArtWalks: December 1st 2011 March 1st 2012, June 7th 2012, September 6th 2012, December 6th 2012
Please join us and meet the artists at the opening receptions as part of Calistoga's First Thursday Art Walk on December 1st, 2011. Times vary by venue so please check individual listings below. It's a great opportunity to appreciate and purchase art and to talk with the artists about their work. Don't worry if you missed the opening shows and receptions... You are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time during the participating venues' business hours. The September Art Walk shows will continue until the end of November 2011
Do you have artwork you'd like to show? Scroll down to the Artist Application information...
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Art Show at All Seasons Bistro 1400 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga Curator: Christine Olivo, olivohz@earthlink.net
~Artist ~ Marvin Humphrey Oil on Canvas
Artist's Reception - First Thursday, December 1st, 2011 5:00pm - 7:00pm Show continues until the end of February 2012
Marvin Humphrey
A California native, Marvin Humphrey has been drawing and painting for more than 60 years.
He attended San Diego State College in the early '60's, and served as the cartoonist for the Daily Aztec newspaper for 4 years.
In the past 20 years, he has completed approximately 2500 oil paintings.
Living and working in St. Helena since 1993, Marvin has sold many small paintings in the Napa Valley.
Sonoma Hills, painting by Marvin Humphrey
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Art Show at Bank of America 1429 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga curator: Linda Wilds-Beltz, lindawildsbeltz@hotmail.com
Show Opening reception: September 1st, 2011 5pm-6pm show continues until end of February 2012
Mary Ann Schildknecht
Born in California, life long artist Mary Ann Schildknecht continues to follow her passions for painting and teaching art. After studying art at San DiegoState, Mary Ann pursued careers as a designer in the fields of fashion, advertising and publishing.
In the 1970's she turned to watercolors and devoted herself to perfecting her techniques in her San Francisco North Beach studio. In 1990 Mary Ann moved to the quaint waterfront town of Martinez, CA and included painting with oils and acrylics as well as her first love-watercolors. After visiting and painting scenes of the Napa Valley though out the years, the artist moved to Calistoga in the summer of 2010.
As a prolific artist, Mary Ann is happy either painting still life in her studio or enjoying the beautiful Ca landscapes painting en plein air. Ms. Schildknecht combined her painting passion with her love of teaching early in her career and continues to enjoy teaching both children and adults. She is currently teaching adult beginning watercolors at the Calistoga Art Center and privately in her studio.
Mary Ann’s work has been exhibited in shows throughout CA and Hawaii and can be found in many private collections.
Art Show at the Calistoga Roastery 1426 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga Curator: Diane Kuykendal
~artist~ Jennifer Deutsch Acrylics on Canvas Artist's Reception - First Thursday, December 1, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm Show continues until the end of February 2012
Jennifer Deutsch ARTIST STATEMENT
I paint out of a compelling creative need - not only to express myself, but compelled to have FUN!
Taking painting and my art seriously for the past 23 years has made me edgy. Meaning, I might get irritable when I don't have a paint brush in my hand, smearing acrylic pigment on my canvas. There is a strong desire to produce paintings that show my growth and experience as an artist. I painted in watercolors for many years (twenty). Now my exclusive medium is acrylic, loved by me for its versatility.
I would describe my work as color happy. I like to amplify my paintings, forcing my colors beyond what is actually there. This helps me to convey joy, whimsy, something more fanciful. To make my paintings more atmospheric, I might include deep shadows, lively reflections, contrast and cast patterns of light. In fact my recent pieces are all about patterns, color and light as the focus.
I have traditional sensibilities when it comes to my art, painting representational still lifes and landscapes. In this show I chose to show scenes around and pertaining to Calistoga. It's my personal vision of this fantastic area and the charming town. Thus the title of this show is "My Sights on Calistoga."
Happy to be painting, Jennifer Deutsch
artist Jennifer Deutsch
"Shady Walk", acrylic painting by Jennifer Deutsch
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Art Show at West America Bank 1110 Washington Street Calistoga Curators: Donna Higgins higgins.donna@gmail.com Fran Campanian 707-942-7400
~artist~ Susan Finch Laymon Mixed Medium
Artist's Reception - First Thursday, December 1st, 2011 5:00pm - 7:00pm Show continues until the end of March 2012
Susan Laymon
I am not a photographer; I am an artist who uses a camera in lieu of a brush. But whether it is paint, clay or a camera, my desire is to show you the beauty I see everywhere in the world in which we live...and also the humor! Step into my world...
CAC will announce the upcoming Art Walk to both Calistoga papers, the Chamber of Commerce Bulletin and will send an Eblast to CAC members 2 weeks in advance to the upcoming First Thursday Art Walk Artist Receptions. If you would like your name and title of your show mentioned you must submit your information 20 days in advance via email to info@calistogaartcenter.org. You may submit one image for posting on the CAC web site. You must be present at your reception. Your Exhibitor application and Artist Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement must be on file with Calistoga Art Center prior to your advent.
The following show guidelines are recommended by CAC:
Do your our promotion of your reception through post cards, newspaper articles, phone calls etc.
Provide refreshments for your guests. All venues have space for you.
Follow through and let CAC know how the event was attended and if any art sales were generated.
Pick up, display and return First Thursday Art Walk posters that are available for use from CAC.
Calistoga Art Center 1435 North Oak Street PO Box 197 Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-2278
