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ART cont’d from page 70
thru Jan 4 ~ A Photographic Journey through the Laguna de Santa Rosa” Art Opening & Exhibit ~ welcome the 23 artists whose images were selected by juror Brenda Tharp as part of the recent photography contest. www. lagunadesantarosa.org/learning_art- exhibits.html. Heron Hall. Please call ahead to make sure you can view the art (707-527-9277, x107).
thru Jan 5 ~ Catch and Release II ~ an exhibition of works of art from the collection of Robert Flynn Johnson, Curator Emeritus of the Achenbach Foundation of Graphic Art. IceHouse Gallery, 405 East D St, Studio B, Petaluma. www.icehousegallery.org
thru Jan 9 ~ “First Looks and Second Chances” ~ Rebeca Trevino, Assemblage and James Reynolds, Painter Exhibit. 150 North Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.7200 Open daily 11 to 6. www.sebastopol-gallery.com.
Olive Art @ Studio 35. Sonoma
thru Jan 14 ~ Documenting Sonoma County ~ Artist Sara Silver’s work is an exploration of Sonoma County. She is driven by her love of photography and nature, to seek out and record the natural beauty. Her work explores our country roads, parks, and landscapes. Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa.
thru Jan 16 ~ Woodblock Prints by Michael McMillan ~ This show exhibits the woodblock prints of the last 15 years. Also featuring a gallery group show with many artists. Calabi Gallery. 456 Tenth Street, Santa Rosa, 707-781- 7070. www.calabigallery.com
thru Jan 17 ~ The Wild Book Show, Marna G. Clarke, and Vickisa ~ At Gallery Route One. Marna G. Clarke - Time As We Know It; The Wild Book Show - Silent Auction to benefit GRO’s Artists in the Schools program; Vickisa - Drawing from Life. 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. www.galleryrouteone.org
thru Jan 24 ~ 15th Annual PAC Members Exhibition and Salon ~ The Petaluma Arts Center 15th Annual PAC Members Exhibition and Salon. Also features artwork as varied as the hundreds of artist members in the Petaluma area. Tickets $5 general, $4 Seniors, students and military. 230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma. www.petalumaartscenter.org
thru Jan 24 ~ Earth’s Bounty - Mixed Media Paintings ~ contemporary paintings by Carolyn Wilson are rich in texture, line and color. This series of smaller still life paintings celebrate the beautiful bevy of fresh fruit and vegetables found at Farmers markets, backyard orchards and gardens. www.carolynwilsonartist.com. Reception Jan 10, 2-5p. All meet Carolyn at the gallery Jan 13 and 22 11-6p. Upstairs Art Gallery, 306 Center St, Healdsburg. www.upstairsartgallery.net
Jan 7 - Feb 7 ~ Annual Member’s Exhibition ~ Healdsburg Center for the Arts. Members Only, Non-Juried. Opening reception Jan 9, 5-7p. Closing Tea Feb 7, 2-4p. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. www.HealdsburgCenterfortheArts. com. 707-431-1970
thru Jan 24 ~ Under the Influence ~
Featuring Sally Baker, Taylor Gutermute, Susan Ryan. Graton Gallery, 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. 707-829-8912
Jan 7 - April 24 ~ California Flora: thru Jan 28 ~ The Dynamic Duo: Botanical Paintings in Colored Pencil
Watercolors & Oils ~ by artist Judity A. Eisen. Eisen has painted all over the world. She works in watercolor on-site then uses these paintings as studies for larger, more abstract oils which are created in her studio. Finley Community Center,2060W.CollegeAve,SantaRosa. www.srcity.org/arts
thru Jan 31 ~ “Le Source” ~ by artist Bobbi Jeanne Quercia; an installation of colorful ethnic figures moving forward to a water fountain, signifying a common goal of finding one’s connection to humanity. Closing Party Jan 31 5p. Quercia Gallery, 25193 CA-116, Duncans Mills. www.Quercia-Gallery.com. 707-865- 0243
wide variety of artistic media including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, collage, print making, photography and sculpture. This show reflects a wide range of media. Gaia’s Garden, 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707-544-2491.
thru Jan 31 ~ 2015 Annual Holiday Group Show ~ a festive selection from over 40 local and international artists. Works of many styles and prices. Paul Mahder Gallery. www.paulmahdergallery.com 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg
thru - Mar 6 ~ Contemplative Elements: Danae Mattes and Frances McCormack ~ Danae Mattes and Frances McCormack meditate on nature’s elements that manifest a range of energies. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707-939-7862. www.svma.org
Jan 1 - 11 ~ Olive Art Exhibition ~ The “Land of Wine” becomes “the Land of Olives” in Sonoma Valley. Talented Sonoma County artists competed to be selected top winner in this competition. The winning “Olive Art” will be unveiled at the celebratory opening Jan 1st (6-8p) during Studio 35’s “Olive Art Unveiling”. The fresh off the press “Olive Festival” poster will be revealed Jan 2 during the “Blessing Of The Olives” at the Sonoma Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. All art entries of the “Olive Art” competition will be part of the “Olive Art” exhibit at Studio 35, 35 Patten St., Sonoma. www.studio35sonoma.com
by Nina Antze ~ The paintings were created over the past eight years and focus mainly on California natives. Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. Call ahead to view the art. 707-527-9277, x107. Opening Reception Jan 23, 3-5p. Light drinks and snacks provided. www.lagunafoundation.org
Jan 8 - Feb 7 ~ Watercolors Galore ~ 148th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts Water Media Exhibition. One of the premiere watercolor exhibits in the world. For more info, visit www.sebarts.org; Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol 707-829-4797.
Jan 9 ~ Second Saturday Cartoonist ~ Meet, watch, and talk to cartoonists Michael Aushenker and Rafael Navarro who worked together on the recent Gumby’s Gang Starring Pokey comic books. Aushenker’s own work includes Greenblatt The Great and El Gato: Crime Mangler. Navarro has earned an Emmy for his work as an animation storyboard artist. Charles M. Schulz Museum 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa Cost $10. 1-3p.
thru Jan 31 ~ Santa Rosa Art Guild ~
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