September at Gallery 10: Loretta Armstrong

Gallery 10 is delighted to offer a show of paintings by local artist Loretta Armstrong in September.

Loretta grew up in Amador County and is proud to exhibit her memories of this area as it looked during her youth.  Her paintings showcase a love of times past.  She enjoys painting the older Victorian Era homes and buildings as a celebration of the uniqueness of Amador County.  Nostalgia runs through Loretta’s paintings, as does a love of holidays, especially Halloween.  Many of Loretta’s followers and collectors especially love her Halloween-themed paintings.

Come by and say hi to Loretta at a reception in her honor on Saturday, September 7, 2-5 P.M.  You’ll have a chance to see a large selection of her paintings as you enjoy refreshments.  The paintings will hang all of September.  This is a show you won’t want to miss.

2024 Art In Amador

 

Call to Artists: Sutter Amador Hospital Rotating Gallery

Exciting NEWS: Sutter Amador Hospital is inviting  Local artists to showcase their work in their new rotating gallery located at the café, 200 Mission Blvd., Jackson, CA 95642.

Submissions are open for all types, styles, and genres of 2D art—paintings, drawings, printed photography, mixed media, and more.

Each curated showing is estimated to be featured for approximately 1 year, offering a fantastic opportunity to have your work prominently displayed while bringing the healing power of art to people of all ages.

Submit your work by emailing Jessica Fuller at Jessica.fuller@sutterhealth.org by October 5, 2024.

For support and to view the complete guidelines SAH Call for Art, visit our website:

amadorarts.org.

Contact Amador Arts if you have any questions or need assistance with your submission.

Share the healing power of the arts today!

Amador County Artists Association: September 2024

 

June at Gallery 10: Dave Manousos

 Dave Manousos is a fine artist originally from Oakland, CA, currently residing in Northern California Gold Country. His artwork is regularly showcased in various regions including the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California Sacramento region, and Southern California, including Las Laguna and San Diego. Additionally, he has exhibited his work in numerous locations on the East coast as well as recently in Zurich, Switzerland.

 

Specializing in acrylic medium painting, Manousos is best known for his "Big Eye Collection." This collection seamlessly combines his illustration and painting techniques, prominently featuring an oversized eye on one side of the face.

 

His artwork is characterized by vibrant colors, textured layers, and abstract shapes, all of which work together to depict nostalgic imagery of individuals from his own life. Manousos seeks to capture fragmented moments and preserve history through his art. Drawing inspiration from memories of past relationships, family members, and significant life events, his paintings serve as narratives of profound interpersonal connections.

 

With his art, Manousos aims to evoke nostalgia, stir deep emotions, and leave a lasting impression on those who experience his creations.

Dave’s paintings for June at Gallery 10 showcase a new avenue for him.  “Celestial Observations and Other Bold Statements” is the very exciting headline for this show.  The gallery will host a reception on Saturday, June 1, 2-5 P.M. for Dave.  Everyone is welcome to visit, see this new show, enjoy refreshments, and have a good time!

Dave’s show will hang all of June.  The gallery is open Thursday-Monday, 11-5.  Gallery 10 is at 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek, next door to Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant and across the street from Gold Dust Pizza.

Celestial Observation

January at Gallery 10: "Artists' Favorites"

Gallery 10 is offering a January sale of favorite paintings kept by the artists in their personal collections.  Each artist will choose a favorite painting to part with as a way to motivate themselves to start anew in the New Year.  The work of art could be any painting they’ve held onto for various reasons, and the piece could be surprising to collectors and art lovers. 

Join us in January to see what our artists value for very personal reasons.  It’ll be fun and even surprising!  Come to our reception on Saturday, January 6, 2-4 P.M. to see these wonderful choices, enjoy some libations and conversation, and perhaps find a painting that resonates with you.  Your purchase could inspire the artist to try new things, to move forward along the road to excellence, to become a better artist.

Join us in creating new energy through the appreciation of art.  2024 will be an exciting year!
Gallery 10 is at 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek.  Winter hours are in effect, Thursday-Monday, 11-4.

January at Sutter Creek Gallery: "The Inkest" Kirk Neiberger

Pen and ink artist Kirk Neiberger, who calls himself "The Inkist", creates drawings from photos, most of which he takes himself.  He particularly loves to interpret local structures and scenes but his pen travels to far-flung places as well.  He releases limited-edition, high quality Giclee prints of his original drawings which he personally hand-titles and numbers. These prints also come with a signed certificate of authenticity. The artist will be featured at Sutter Creek Gallery during the month of January, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 6, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Neiberger’s work is characterized by an attention to detail, as shown by how he depicts  the bark on trees or the weathered wood on old buildings or the wide variety of foliage in landscapes.  Local landmarks are a favorite subject, many of them in Sutter Creek where he lives.  Landscapes of wineries and byways around the area are also shown.  This collection includes coastal scenes of Pt. Reyes, Tomales Bay and Mendocino as well.  Neiberger often draws local oaks and conifers, sometimes singly or as part of a landscape.  While many of his images are entirely black and white, others are enhanced with bits or splashes of watercolor. 

Kirk Neiberger is one of twenty-two local artists exhibiting at the gallery located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 40 Main Street.  Besides original paintings and photography, the gallery offers numerous affordable items including prints, cards, jewelry, pottery, and fused glass.  Custom matting and framing services are also available.  The gallery is open Thursday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For additional information, call 209-267-0228, email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com, or visit  www.suttercreekgallery.com.