Major Art Exhibition, "River Reflections" to open in Sutter Creek - Reception on Jan 10

What happens when you ask some of the best artists in two counties to create work around a common theme? You get a major art exhibition that’s entirely provocative, different and new. Called “River Reflections,” the prodigious show brings together 40 original works of art, mostly paintings and photography, which offer different perspectives on the one and only Mokelumne River. It can be seen during the month of January in Sutter Creek in the Banquet Room of the Hotel Sutter, open seven days a week.

The opening reception will be on Saturday, January 10, from 2 to 5 pm. The public is invited to attend the event showcasing art, music, and poetry. Don’t miss the outrageous human fountain of water that will beckon guests in front of the hotel.  The River Reflections exhibition, which also features ceramics, jewelry, glass, mounted poetry, will run here until the end of January.

River Reflections is a landmark arts endeavor created by AmadorArts from a grant funded by the California Arts Council. Project partners are the Calaveras County Arts Council, the Foothill Conservancy, and East Bay Municipal Utility District. The goal is to call attention to the significance of the Mokelumne River, which, besides supplying drinking water for 1.4 million people in the Bay Area, is a vital public resource for irrigation, power, recreation, and inspired beauty.

The works in the exhibit have been judged by a panel of experts, resulting in cash prizes in the discipline categories of visual art, literary art, music, dance and performance art. Additional awards will come from a Popular Choice Vote whereby the public attending the exhibits may cast votes for their favorites. Most artwork is for sale and will prove to be highly regarded collector items.

In February the total exhibit will be installed the EBMUD Headquarters in Oakland, with the reception on Friday, February 6, from 11 am to 1 pm.  In March it will be installed in the Historic Hotel Leger in Mokelumne Hill, with the reception on March 14, from 2-5 pm.  Save the date of May 9 for the River Reflections Grand Finale Event to be held at Pardee Reservoir. 

For more information contact AmadorArts at 209-267-9038 or visit www.amadorarts.org

PHOTOS: Exhibition Preview showing the diversity of styles to be appreciated:  Daybreak Ritual by Cate Culver; Rainbows Over the River by Mary Anderson; A River For All Seasons by Vickie Chew. Photo Montage by Tyler Childress

Melissa Doyel is Sutter Creek Gallery’s Featured Artist for January

Melissa Doyel has drawn, painted or hand crafted most of her life as she loves exploring and challenging herself.  Since moving to Fiddletown in 2008 she’s been primarily focused on painting in watercolor but has added oil and soft pastels to the list of media in which she now works.  While not formally trained, she feels incredibly fortunate to have found amazing teachers and artists in Amador County who have helped her explore new ideas and techniques.   

“I learn something with every painting and like to push myself to keep growing as an artist,” explained Doyel.  She will be Sutter Creek Gallery’s featured artist for the month of January.  Doyel enjoys painting a variety of subjects and has won numerous awards from Amador County fairs including a Best of Show for her watercolor portrait “Tyler” in 2011 and a Best of Division for her oil portrait “Easton” in 2013.     These are in addition to first- and second-place awards at the fair.  Doyel’s work was also accepted into the 2013 Stockton Art League Fall Juried Show and the 54th Annual Lodi Spring Art Show in 2014.  

Sutter Creek Gallery invites you to meet Melissa Doyel at the reception in her honor on Saturday, January 3, from 4 to 7 p.m., as part of the region’s First Saturday Art Trek. She is one of 30 local artists exhibiting at the cooperative located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35 Main Street.  The gallery is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  For additional information, call 209-267-0228 or email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com

"River Reflections" Mokelumne River Arts Project Receptions

New ACAA Member Colleen Williams displays art at two local venues

Photographer Colleen Williams now has two venues displaying her art for your viewing pleasure.
They are Amador 360 located in Plymouth, 18590 State Highway 49, and Uphill Vineyards in Amador City, 14196 Old Highway 49.

Amador 360 in Plymouth

Uphill Vineyards in Amador City

Call to Artists: The Wish Flag Project's "Art Against Violence" - Deadline to submit is December 12

For information: http://jliacademy.org/

For an application: http://jliacademy.org/pdf/call-revised.pdf

For more information/details, e=mail drawitoutstockton@gmail.com

Molly Kohlscrheiber is featured artist for December at Gallery 10

Gallery 10 welcomes back former member/owner Molly Kohlschreiber as our featured artist for December. Kohlschreiber creates her art in watercolor, oil, graphite, and photo/watercolor.  Her subjects range from desert petroglyphs, landscapes, European subjects, to her first love, horses.  

A reception in Kohlschreiber’s honor will be held at Gallery 10, 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek, on Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2-5 P.M.  Delectable treats will be provided by Susan’s Place. Unfortunately Molly’s health will prevent her from being present at the reception, but she hopes you will come to enjoy seeing her work.

Now in her mid-seventies, Jackson resident Kohlschreiber has spent her entire life devoted to art, with the longest time spent as an art instructor at Victorville Valley College, in Victorville, CA, where she shared her expertise for 30 years, and she was chair of the art department by the time she retired and moved to Amador County.  

Kohlschreiber is a signature member of Watercolor West, an associate member of Horse Artists Association, and has conducted workshops in several western states.  She has been a juror for many major exhibitions.  She has exhibited in many galleries and has had numerous one-person shows.

In recent years Molly has done two projects of a religious nature, called “Hands1” and “Hands2.”  These are small square acrylic paintings of hands shown in the Stations of the Cross.  The “Hands 2” paintings are currently on display at the St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center in Martell.

The show will run from December 4-29, 11-5,  Thursdays through Mondays at Gallery 10.  The gallery phone number is 209-267-0203.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Call To Artists: Lodi Art Center’s 55th Annual Spring Art Show - April 10, 11 & 12, 2015

This is an open juried art show to be held at the “Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi” Winery, 5950 East Woodbridge Road, Acampo on April 11th and 12th, 11 am to 5 pm, with a Preview Benefit on April 10th, at 7 pm.

Jurors are: Harriet Sparkman, Dale Laitenen and William Wilson.

Categories of Art: Oils, Acrylics, Water Color, Graphics (pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, original prints, 100% digitally created art), Mixed Media (significant use of 2 or more different mediums), Photography, Functional 3-D items, Fine Art 3-D (sculpture, etc.)

Awards:  Best of Show $1,000.00, First Place in each category $300.00, Second Place in each category $150.00, Third Place in each category $75.00.

Conditions of Entry: One image of each entry must be entered via our on-line system – “Smarter Entry”-, found on our web site www.lodiartcenter.org  It must be JPEG and PC compatible.  

Acceptance notification will be via e-mail and online. For questions or clarifications contact Charlene Martin at Charlene.i.martin@gmail.com

Entry Fees are non-refundable.  Number of entries are unlimited.  Early Bird fees through Jan. 30th are:  2 for $25.00 and $10 for each additional item.  Regular fees are:  2 for $35.00 and $10 for each additional item.

LCAC member fees are: Early bird fees through Jan.30th are: 2 for $20.00 and $10 for each additional item.  Regular fees are:  2 for $30.00 and $10.00 for each additional item.

Calendar of Events:

• January 1st Begin on-line entry.
• January 30th End of “Early Bird” entry pricing.
• February 28th Last Day to enter.
• March 9th Accepted art will be posted at www.lodiartcenter.org and e-mails will be sent to artists.
• March 28th and 29th, from Noon to 5 pm, juried art will be received at LCAC Gallery, 110 W. Pine St, Lodi.
• March 30thJudging for awards from 10 am through 3 pm.
• April 10th “Champagne” & Dessert Benefit starts at 7 pm at Woodbridge Winery art show display area.  Theme is “The Fabulous Fifties”. Artist awards will be presented at the Benefit. All artists in the show will receive one free ticket and the option to buy a discount ticket.  LCAC members will be able to buy 2 discount tickets.  Regular price is $40.00.  Discount price is  $30.00.  At the door price is $45.00.
• April 11th and 12th Exhibition is free and open to the public from 11 am to 5 pm.
• April 12th 5 pm to 6 pm, all unsold work will be picked up by artists at the show. Any remaining work will be transported back to our Gallery, where it was received.

Rules of Entry into the show available at www.lodiartcenter.org