What's Happening
Valentine Rush at the LAA Gallery
Valentine Rush - Feb 11 (11:30 am - 4pm) , Feb 12 (10am -2:30 )
In the spirits of Valentine's day, Livermore Art Associated gallery is hosting "Valentine Rush" on Feb 11 and 12. Come check out the LAA Gallery beautiful handmade gifts and cards for loved one.
LAA Gallery & Gift Shop
Historic Carnegie Building, 2155 3rd Street, Livermore 94550
Social Media for Artists Workshop
Tips and trick of using social media to share and promote your art. Taught by Allie Lopiano-Hastey, Social Media Manager for Livermore Valley Arts. This is a hands-on workshop so you can try out your new skills.
$25 members
$35 non-members
Saturday February 25th, 12 noon - 2 pm
SPARC Theater, 2172 Railroad Ave, Livermore
ArtTalks
Sunday, February 19th, 1:30-3:30pm, at Panera, First St. Livermore (near 580)
Let's discuss the artists who inspire you. Who are these artists? what style of art do they do? How are you influenced by these artists or styles of art? Feel free to bring examples, books, prints etc to share with fellow artists.
We'll be at Panera Bread, 4685 1st St, Livermore, CA 94551. Looking to get one of their private rooms.
What It's About
Each gathering offers an opportunity to talk art with other artists and art enthusiasts about an art topic and to share your artwork in a supportive environment. Did you just finish a piece and want to show it off or is a piece stalled and you want some input? This is the place for you.
Contact: jesscopeman@gmail.com or jenna.hobbs1@gmail.com
ArtSpace Studio Visits
ArtSpace - None for February
Intersted in TVAST? This is a great opportunity to test it out! Have your own mini-studio tour.
Call for Artists to Share Your Space
Our monthly ArtSpace studio visits are in the third week of each month(ish) - the day is determined by the artist. Membership will promote your open house through social media, our web page, and Portfolio. We will provide refreshments and signage.
Not sure what to expect? Read Lorraine Well's report on her experience. https://livermoreartassociation.org/member-news/f/artspace-june-2022
Visiting where and how you work is fun and beneficial for other artists to glean your clever ideas. We hope you will volunteer to host an ArtSpace studio visit. To Schedule Your Open House, contact Georgia Jacobs, Membership, at 925 321-9488 or email membership@livermoreart.org
Calls For Artists
Livermore Water Conservation Art Contest
HARRINGTON GALLERY Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
HARRINGTON GALLERY Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
OPEN CALL The City of Livermore, Zone 7 Water Agency, and Cal Water are excited to announce that this year's Livermore Water Conservation Art Contest has officially begun!This contest is open to all K-12th-grade students who attend a Livermore school or are Livermore residents. Grand prize winner will receive an iPad and finalists will have their artwork displayed in downtown Livermore this spring.
For application details visit: www.livermoreca.gov/contests.
HARRINGTON GALLERY Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
HARRINGTON GALLERY Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
HARRINGTON GALLERY Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
OPEN CALL HARRINGTON GALLERY
Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
11th Annual Open Juried Exhibition -
Entries Accepted Through Fri Feb 17, 2023
Exhibition Term: Sat, Apr 1 - Sat Jun 10, 2023
Reception & Awards: Sat, Apr1, 1:00 -3:00 p.m
For application details visit:
CLICK TO ENTER for the Show
PAL's PALS Youth Art Competition
HARRINGTON GALLERY Call for Artists - “Fresh Works”
Tracy Art League's 2023 Expressions!
OPEN CALL PAL is bringing back PAL’s Pals Youth art show for Middle and High School students, this time in-person and online!
This show is open to all Middle School and High School student artists. Artwork must be original and created wholly by the student and completed between January 2022 and present. First 150 submissions will be accepted and displayed at Pleasanton’s Stoneridge Shopping Center on April 29 & 30 and published on PAL’s online gallery.
For application details visit:
https://www.pal-art.com/exhibits-events/call-artists/
Tracy Art League's 2023 Expressions!
Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Juried Show
Tracy Art League's 2023 Expressions!
OPEN CALL Now accepting art submissions for Tracy Art League’s Expressions Show which runs from February 17 – 24 at Tracy Community Center, 950 East Street, Tracy, CA.
Expressions! 2023 will be accepting online entries starting December 15 thru January 27th. Open to artists over 18 years of age • Work must be original and completed in the last 24 months.
For application details visit:
www.SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/TAL
Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Juried Show
Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Juried Show
Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Juried Show
The OHAG Members Juried Show takes place every other year and is an exhibition of two- and three-dimensional art held in Mission San Jose at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123 Washington Boulevard, Fremont, CA. Submitted works may be in painting, mixed media, photography, digital media, ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, or works on paper. The juror will judge selection into the show from digital images only.
- Exhibition at Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont/Mission San Jose, April 6 through May 27, 2023.
- Online Entry & Prospectus at www.OliveHydeArtGuild.org
- Entry Deadline February 24, 2023
Contra Costa Plein Air Group (ongoing)
Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Juried Show
Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Juried Show
We are a friendly group of artists who get together to paint at scenic locations all around the Bay Area and beyond. The schedule is random, with dates inspired by the weather forecast. New artists are always welcome! There is no fee to participate. Find us on Facebook at Contra Costa Plein Air (link below), or to receive paint-out invitations by e-mail contact Nancy Roberts at nrobertsart@sbcglobal.net.
Castro Valley Marketplace Art Walks
Castro Valley Marketplace Art Walks
Castro Valley Marketplace Art Walks
Wednesday evenings, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm outside on the Paseo. See brochure which is on website at www.CastroValleyMarketplace.com. Contact Austin Walker, Event Coordinator, 3295 Castro Valley Blvd, Suite 200, Castro Valley, CA 94546, 925 444-3154.
LAA Events
Castro Valley Marketplace Art Walks
Castro Valley Marketplace Art Walks
Scroll up to see calls for artists for LAA events.
Around Town
Pal Member Show - Imagination Expressed
PAL Wall at the Firehouse - Wei-Ting Chuang
PAL Wall at the Firehouse - Wei-Ting Chuang
Exhibit Dates: January 18 to March 25, 2023
Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
PAL Wall at the Firehouse - Wei-Ting Chuang
PAL Wall at the Firehouse - Wei-Ting Chuang
PAL Wall at the Firehouse - Wei-Ting Chuang
Wei-Ting Chuang will be exhibiting her artwork on the Nancy Thompson Memorial, PAL Wall, upstairs at the Firehouse Arts Center from January 14 to February 25 with an artist Meet and Greet on Saturday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.https://www.firehousearts.org/
Wei-Ting focus is on traditional East Asian brush painting and calligraphy.
International Art Exhibition & Auction
PAL Wall at the Firehouse - Wei-Ting Chuang
International Art Exhibition & Auction
International Art Exhibition & Auction at the parish hall at St Michael Catholic Church, 326 Maple Street, Livermore.
Featured are 53 artists from 22 countries giving their interpretation of “Celebrating Life!”
All are welcome, admission is free, and a light reception is included.
East Asian Brush Painting
Figure Drawing Workshop (ongoing)
Figure Drawing Workshop (ongoing)
Wei-Ting Chuang is starting an East Asian Brush Painting class in Livermore’s Bothwell Arts Center on September 1st. She will offer a $20 coupon for PAL & LAA members who are interested in enrolling. Check Wei-Ting’s website to get more information:
Figure Drawing Workshop (ongoing)
Figure Drawing Workshop (ongoing)
Figure Drawing Workshop (ongoing)
Friday mornings, 9:30 to 12:30, Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore. No instructor. Open to all artists over 18, under 18 with parental permission in writing.
Professional models are from the Bay Area Models Guild and pose mostly nude, but sometimes with costumes or props. We average about 5 female models to 1 male, all different body types and ages. We start off with gestures, then two 10 minutes poses, then 20 minute poses (unless we love it and we have the model do it again). We do gestures and then one long pose on the last Friday of the month.
Tables, chairs, drawing boards and table easels are provided. Bring your own standing easel and drawing/painting materials. Only odorless turpenoid please. Soft music is played. Refreshments are served.
Contact Barbara Stanton for more information or to be put on the reminder list. microangelo@earthlink.net or 925 373-9638. (Holidays or other closed days are posted on www.barbarastanton.com/classes.)