This is an annual show for Pleasanton Art League members. The show is located at the Museum on Main and is free and open to the public. The reception will be Saturday, March 16th from 12-2pm. For more information, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Artists by Artists is a conversation about connections - connections to our history, to art, and to each other. Curator Tiffanie Heben brings together works by twenty artists who represent a range of artistic practice in our community through time. By pairing new works by contemporary artists with works created by artists from our past, she invites the audience into a dialogue about how relationships are formed and community is strengthened.
Rhonda Chase - Solo Exhibition
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival Featured Artist
Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery
In the San Ramon Community Center - 12501 Alcosta Blvd.
May 2 - 30
Mon - Fri, 8:30-5 & Festival hours: May 26-27, 11-6
Artist Reception: Sunday, May 19 from 1-3
Festival Poster Signing: Monday, May 27 from 1-3
Pleasanton Artist to be Featured at The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
Pleasanton artist Rhonda Chase has been selected to be this year’s featured artist at The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival in May. As the featured artist, she has created a unique and vibrant fine art illustration that captures the spirit of the festival and will be displayed at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery during the festival month. This piece, titled On the Wings of Butterflies, will then become part of San Ramon’s permanent art collection.
In addition to commissioned artwork for the festival, Rhonda will have a featured artist’s solo exhibition of over 50 pieces of her original artwork at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery from May 2nd - May 30th. She will also have a reception on Sunday, May 19th from 1pm-3pm, and a poster signing during the Art & Wind Festival on Monday, May 27th from 1pm-3pm.
Rhonda’s newest body of work is an eye-catching mixed media amalgam of old and new styles. Her fine art illustrations largely begin as traditional pen and ink drawings on paper, which are then colored and completed digitally, all by hand, and printed on metal. “I’ve been working in pen and ink my whole life and am a Photoshop expert so it feels natural that this is where my artistic journey has led.”
Rhonda describes her newest work as “...semi-abstract and semi-fantasy. It is extremely happy, uses a vibrant palette, and is deeply in sync with my love of nature.” She continues, “ What excites me now as an artist is sharing beauty, and being a gentle, uplifting advocate for the environment. My subject matter often comes from nature: lemon trees and sunflowers, hummingbirds and dragonflies. I also like to portray other snippets of life that bring us joy like music and dance, or for the Art & Wind Festival, flying a kite.” Along with her bold, full-color pieces, Rhonda will display some of her black and white drawings. She wants people to see the progression of how her art gets created.
Rhonda’s show will have several dozen bold, colorful pieces, some painting and photography, and maybe a few surprises in the showcases.
For more information about Rhonda’s artwork and exhibition, please contact her at rhonda@rhondachasedesign.com or by visiting Rhonda Chase Design. For more information about the The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, go to Art and Wind Festival - City of San Ramon.
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The Pleassanton Art League has been invited back to jury in art for the Healing Spaces Exhibit at John Muir Auxiliary Gallery. For more information about the show and for the prospectus please go to Pleasanton Art League
Photographer Lucy Beck will demonstrate how to start with a blank canvas and using photographyt to create art. For more information, please go to Pleasanton Art League
On May 16,at 5:30 PM, Tri-Valley Conservancy and Garré Winery will host the15th Annual Livermore Valley Uncorked Celebration. The event will be held at Bella Rosa Event Center, Garré Winery, and is a fundraiser for Tri Valley Conservancy - who work to preserve the beautiful Tri valley lands.
AVA artist, Swati Rastogi has painted a wine barrel that will be auctioned off during the event. She will have a small promotional table for her selected art pieces. Says Swati, “Being a Tri Valley resident for over 4 years now, I truly appreciate my neighboring hills and open landscapes. The magnificent wine country is my backyard. As an artist living in the Tri Valley, having participated in various art events and projects , TVC thought it would be nice to collaborate and that would bring us together and bridge the arts and wine country on many levels. I am hopeful next year they will have it bigger.” See some photos below of the barrel she painted and use the following LINK to find out more about the event
Enjoy some outdoor painting with other like-minded artists! This event is free, but registration is required. For more information, please visit the Events Page at Pleasanton Art League
Alden Lane Nursery has been hosting Art Under the Oaks each July for more than 30 years. Art Under the Oaks features handmade and locally made products. This event will take place over two days, Starting July 20 and ending Jul 21.
Ron Rigge, a member of the Pleasanton Art Leagure, will hold a Meet and Greet upstairs at the Firehouse Arts Gallery in Pleasanton, CA. For more information, please visit the events and exhibits page at https://www.pal-art.com/exhibits-events/
Pleasanton League member Ron Rigge will be displaying his CA Mission portfolio upstairs at the Firehouse Arts Center. The reception will be on Saturday, April 27th 1-3pm.
For more information, please see Pleasanton Art League
Registration deadline - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Receiving - Thursday, April 18, 10 am-12:30 pm
Show Dates: Saturday & Sunday
April 20 & 21, 10 am - 4 pm
Reception and Awards - Sunday, April 21, 2:00 - 4 pm
Artwork Pickup - Sunday, April 21, 4-5 pm
Show Location
Bothwell Arts Center
2466 8th Street, Livermore, CA 94550
https://livermoreartassociation.org/
Awards will be handed out to the participating students. For more information, please visit Pleasanton Art League
This is a Youth Art Competition open to all Middle and High School students in the Tri-Valley area and beyond. For more information about submissions and guidelines, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Guest speakers Ali & Joe Hall, How to Launch your Art Business
https://livermoreartassociation.org/
Learn how to launch your art business and more: Essential tips & tricks.
Join us for an engaging open forum, questions and answers session around how to start your art business co-taught by Ali and Joe Hall. This discussion is crafted for small creative ventures seeking clarity on how best to set up your business and understand essential tax information. Learn firsthand about setting up an art business through an open dialogue covering registration, licensing, and essential foundational steps. Join us for an enriching conversation!
Disclaimer: It's important to note that while we bring real-world experience, we are not tax accountants or financial advisors. Our class is an educational opportunity to share knowledge and spark discussions, providing a foundation for informed decisions on your artistic and business journey.
About the Artist
Design with Ali started to help people connect with their space through personalized and unique abstract art and design that complements their style. Ali's passion for teaching others and giving back to the community led her to launch the business. She believes art and design can positively impact mental health, and offers personalized workshops to unleash creativity. Ali's expertise in fine art, graphic and product design allows her to create custom art and decor that are meaningful and conversation pieces. Design with Ali's vision is to bring happiness to every space through personalized art. Previously, she taught how to set up your art booth and shared her best practices workbook.
Curious about gouache? This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a 4-hour gouache painting workshop with local artist Jenna Hobbs. You will have a brief overview of the medium, followed by a step by step painting session where you will recreate one of Jenna's existing 3’’x3’’ paintings together. The session also involves painting something from your own reference and plein-air painting.
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10AM - 2 PM
WHERE: Bothwell Arts Center
2466 8th St #4604, Livermore, CA 94550
COST: $50
https://livermoreartassociation.org/classes-and-workshops/f/april-6-gouche-workshop-by-jenna-hobbs
Livermore Art Association's first solo show on the RLCC Art Wall in 2024 is TYPESCAPES by graphic designer and artist Qiuwn Li. It is an exploration of type as images resulting in expressive and imaginative works of art. Definitely a show to see. https://livermoreartassociation.org/
About the Artist
Qiuwen Li is an award-winning graphic designer and a design professor living and working in Santa Clara, CA. She has exhibited internationally inUSA, Korea, China, Italy and Poland.Her work revolves systematic design and experimental typography, exploring the relationship between legibility and illegibility:using typographic shapes as images. Graphic elements (shapes, color, pattern,type) are constructed, deconstructed and then reconstructed in order to create a richer experience and extend their meaning into something more visceral,expressive, and imaginative.
Illuminating Symbols in Art: From Chagall to Contemporary Symbolism is a breathtaking art exhibit coming to the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery March 14 through May 21, 2024.
This exhibit will be headlined by the twelve lithographs made by Marc Chagall in preparation for his Jerusalem Windows. Explore the ways in which symbols serve as bridges between the conscious and thesubconscious in this exhibit of the Marc Chagall lithographs and contemporary Bay Area artists.
Artists by Artists is a conversation about connections - connections to our history, to art, and to each other. Curator Tiffanie Heben brings together works by twenty artists who represent a range of artistic practice in our community through time. By pairing new works by contemporary artists with works created by artists from our past, she invites the audience into a dialogue about how relationships are formed and community is strengthened.
Museum hours for the exhibit are Saturdays and Mondays 10 am to 2 pm.
Artists by Artists is a conversation about connections - connections to our history, to art, and to each other. Curator Tiffanie Heben brings together works by twenty artists who represent a range of artistic practice in our community through time. By pairing new works by contemporary artists with works created by artists from our past, she invites the audience into a dialogue about how relationships are formed and community is strengthened.
Receiving - Saturday, March 16th 1:00 - 4:00
Show Dates - Friday to Sunday, March 22-24,
11am-4pm daily
Reception & Awards - Saturday March 23, 12-3:30pm,
Awards presentation 1:30pm
People's Choice Award - Sunday, March 24, 3:30pm
Artwork Pickup - March 24 4-5pm
Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Eighth St. Livermore
This is the 15th year of The Essential Figure Show which “Celebrates the human form in all its glory”. Founder, organizer and well-known local artist, Barbara Stanton, continues the yearly tradition with very high-quality art from numerous artists. It is a joy to see, and the art is available for purchase. Carolyn Lord is this year’s judge. It’s free and open to the public. This Livermore Art Association show is supported in part by a grant from the City of Livermore, Commission for the Arts.
Artists by Artists is a conversation about connections - connections to our history, to art, and to each other. Curator Tiffanie Heben brings together works by twenty artists who represent a range of artistic practice in our community through time. By pairing new works by contemporary artists with works created by artists from our past, she invites the audience into a dialogue about how relationships are formed and community is strengthened.
Museum hours are 10-4 Tuesday through Saturday.
A reception will be held at the Museum on Main for the annual show Imagination Expressed. For more information, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Join a free artist demonstration/talk with Tony Molatore on “All Aboout Fine Art Printing” For more information, please visit Pleasanton Art League
There will be a reception for the Pleasanton Art League member Olga Symonenko upstairs at the Firehouse Arts Center on March 9th. For more information, please visit the Pleasanton Art League website at Pleasanton Art League
Learn to create a truly unique and stunning art piece, with multiple layers and textures of fabric. Using simple materials, students will learn many techniques for creating a base, covered with beautiful overlays of fabric, surrounded by shapes that extend outward, giving the piece added shape, dimension and excitement. The final piece will hang on the wall. No sewing involved, no art experience necessary, just enthusiasm, creativity, and a sense of adventure! Vicki will offer many demonstrations, answer questions, and give many technical and aesthetic tips along the way. Students will also gain inspiration and encouragement from the creative work of their fellow students. $230 per person - includes materials
As an artist, do you struggle with navigating social media? The Livermore Art Association is proud to present Art Talks, a discussion focused on all things related to social media.
The Pleasanton Art League member Olga Symonenko will show her pastel work upstairs on the Nancy Thomson Wall at the Firehouse Arts Gallery through April 13th. For more information about this artist, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Theme: “Wellness” or “Well being”
The Frame Co. & Gallery:
February 24th-March 1st, 2024
Art Retrieval: March 1st, 2024. 7:30-8:00 pm.
Reception & Judging - March 1st 5:30-7:30 pm
7038 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
Livermore Art Association presents Art Talk.
Time for sharing, feedback and thinking about selling a
Join us for our annual juried art exhibition celebrating local artists.
Sat - Sun Feb. 17 - 18: 10am - 5pm
Tues - Fri Feb. 20 - 23: 4pm - 7pm
Join us for our annual juried art exhibition celebrating local artists.
Sat - Sun Feb. 17 - 18: 10am - 5pm
Tues - Fri Feb. 20 - 23: 4pm - 7pm
Hosted by LAA
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82551160520
https://livermoreartassociation.org/
Meeting ID: 825 5116 0520
This event is free and open to the public.
Qiuwen Li is a Graphic Designer, Design Professor from Santa Clara, CA. She was born in China, received her B.F.A. in Graphic Design from St.Cloud State University, MFA in Visual Studies focusing in Graphic Design from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Qiuwen’s design has been exhibited at the Boston University Art Galleries, CICA Museum (Gyeonggi-do, Korea), Tree Art Museum (Beijing, China), A plus A Gallery (Venice, Italy) and MCSU Art Gallery of the Faculty of Art (Lublin, Poland). She was recognized with several awards during her career - Winner of Design and Design International Award, Winner of Creative Quarterly in both Fine Art and Graphic Design Category, and Winner in The Society of Typographic Arts.
Qiuwen Li will showcase various series of work that merges typography, form, color, and language into abstract compositions presented as posters. Across all of her pieces, there is a notable exploration of the interplay between linguistic and visual communication. The demonstration will provide you with deeper insights into her artistic practice by employing an AR tool called Artivive, using tangible examples as illustrations. Artivive (https://artivive.com/), an augmented reality platform for art in her work.
In the artist's own words, "My experimental typography work, I am interested in the space between linguistic and pictorial communication. My work explores the relationships between legibility and illegibility: typographic shape as image. As a designer, I understand the need for legibility, but I am more concerned with communicating something more visceral, expressive, and imaginative. I am influenced by the Global Style in contemporary graphic design, which includes transforming the simple 2D space of the printed graphic into an abstract deep space that seems to extend from the poster to the wall and worlds beyond".
Georgia Jacobs
Frame of Mind
925-321-9488
Come and meet artist Mike D’Amelio at the Firehouse Arts Center, upstairs, on Saturday, February 3 from 1-3. For more information, please go to Pleasanton Art League
