Visual
Arts - Events and Exhibits
Café 225 at 225 W. Main in Visalia has an exhibit featuring the works of Steve Suggs and Patrick Hopkins. For more information call Easelheads Gallery at 738-0130.
Martzen Studio located at 115 S. L St., Dinuba has the Martzen Exhibit featuring original photos from the 40s through the 90s of the Sierra Nevadas, as well as historical prints of the area. Negatives dating from the 30s, portraiture and scenics of Dinuba, Orosi, Orange Cove and Reedley area. Hours: Monday 12 - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Occasionally later hours by appointment. Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call 591-3890.
Montgomery Square Art Mall in downtown Visalia, will host “First Saturday Art Fest” every 1st Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. There will be various arts and crafts booths within Montgomery Square, located at 208 W. Main St., Visalia. For more information call 624-0400 or 733-1981.
The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford will have an exhibit titled “Traces of China: The Japanese Transformation of Chinese Themes and Techniques” through August 2. The Gallery is open between 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information call 582-4915.
Courthouse Gallery of the Arts presents “Nature’s Kaleidoscope” featuring three Tulare County artists, John Crowley, Steven Louis Ball and Thomas Booth. The exhibit will hang until June 29. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekends.
May 17 & 18 - The 47th Annual Sequoia Foothills Art Show encourages area artists to participate whether amateur or professional. Hanging art including photography, and sculpture, gourd art, kinetic art and more is welcome. The Art Show is held at the Springville Veterans Memorial Building, 35944 Highway 190 from 10 - 4 Saturday and Sunday. Artists who wish to enter should contact Sue Marcotte (559) 539-5018 or Velma Coats (559) 539-2937 about entry fees, categories, divisions, rules, awards, and forms.
Arts Visalia at 214 E. Oak in Visalia has and exhibit featuring the works of Eric Gonzales (graffiti) and Victor Cervantes (street art). The exhibit runs April 30 - May 30. For more infomation call 739-0905.
Visalia Art League will meet Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Tulare County Office of Education, 2637 Burrel Ave. in Visalia. Ellen Milinich, well known artist, will demonstrate her technique using pastels. Non-members $5 Donation. Information: Carol 732-3796.
Art in the Park Committee is looking for visual and performing artists in all media, for the 2nd Annual Art in the Park Festival to be held June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Recreation Park in Visalia. Guidelines and application information are available for download at www.artinvisalia.com or www.hufffartcenter.com. Follow the Art in the Park link. You may also call 723-4833 or email to info@huffartcenter.com
Sundstrom Studio in Woodlake presents “The Almost
Black and White Art Show and Sale”. Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 2:00
- 5:00 p.m. at Sundstrom Studio, 37736 Road 197, Woodlake (Elderwood)
Featuring artists: Richard Arenas, Varian Mace, Mike Perez, and John Sundstrom.
For information: 559-564-2331
The Creative Center’s Jon Ginsburg Gallery presents “Land and Sea EsCapes” featuring two-dimensional, mixed media art created by The Creative Center studio artists. You will want to “escape” to the beautiful scenery of each landscape and seascape being showcased. Featured student artist is Daphne Newman. Guest artist is Donna Coleman from Visalia. The exhibit will run from May 12 through July 3 at The Creative Center’s Jon Ginsburg Gallery, 410 E. Race St., Visalia, Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Public is invited, no cost for admission. For more information, call 733-9329.
Easelheads Gallery will have a reception for the artist, John Freidrich, on May 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the gallery located at 118 S. Church Street, Visalia. Live music - Cool Jazz. Complimentary tasties and wines. The exhibit will run through June 15. For information call 738-0130.
Mt. Whitney’s Visual and Performing Arts Department presents “A Celebration of the Arts” in the garden of Jim and Penny Purkiss, 5718 W. Laura Ct., Visalia, from 2 - 4 p.m. Art exhibit and sale, Plein Air demonstrations, dramatic interpretation, musical entertainment. For more information call 730-7914 or 730-7602.
Performing
Arts - Events and Productions