Art Gallery
California Dreaming, Finding Beauty in My Own Backyard
Exhibition Period: September 16-December 11, 2020
Juror: Shelley Barry, Principal at Slate Contemporary Gallery + Art Consulting
For those of us lucky enough to call California home, we are fortunate to be surrounded by the natural beauty of our great state. California presents opportunities for daily awe in every direction we look: from the majestic mountain ranges to the roaring sea, the redwood trees, the deep valleys with flowing rivers and an explosion of color in the wildflowers that grace the green hillsides, to dramatic deserts spotted with cacti and boulders, we are in no shortage of beauty here.
Covid-19 has changed life for all of us, some more than others. People are experiencing a new kind of life while sheltering in place. This time has allowed many people to see their world with a new perspective. The world has never needed art so much as it needs it now. Artists can give the gift of beauty through their lens to share with others, to offer a reprieve from the uncertainty and unknowns we are all living through. Art can be healing in a time of chaos. Calling all artists, now is the time to share your artistic gifts and show us the beauty you have found in your own backyard….Show us what you love about this gorgeous and inspiring state.
Congratulations to the winners of the Danville’s Got Heart competition!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in Danville’s Got Heart! Thank you for showing your gratitude to the essential service workers in our community through your beautiful artwork. It’s clear that this community is made up of creative and thoughtful folks. Please keep your beautiful hearts up in your windows for all to see! We hope you are staying safe and healthy. Congratulations to the winners Natalie B. Lauren B., Jessica B. (see their artwork below). And again thank you to each and every one of you for participating!
Here are some of the other entires we received.
Paintings from the Exhibit ColorPlay II
on view now in the art gallery
COLORPLAY II
Presented by the Town of Danville
An exhibition of abstract art curated by Ellen Levine Dodd
Featuring the colorful works of: Ellen Levine Dodd, Karen Olsen-Dunn, Margie Caldwell-Gill, Carol Jenkins, Maya Kabat, Elise Morris, Julia Rymer
Exhibition Dates: March 14 - April 25, 2020
Image is made from fragments of paintings (left to right): Wistful by Carol Jenkins, Where the Wind Blows by Ellen Levine Dodd, Mendocino Glitch by Karen Olsen-Dunn, Lost and Found III by Julia Rymer, Lifting Lightness by Elise Morris, Playdate by Margie Caldwell-Gill, Reconfiguration by Maya Kabat