Rob Harper and Ronald Walker

May 29 - June 20

Rob Harper received his MFA from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1974. He is a "fifth generation Chicoan, born in Enloe Hospital in 1942".

Mr. Harper paints small nostalgic, whimsical narratives primarily on teak wood with oil paint. Many of his works are diptychs or triptychs, as if intended to lead you through the scenes of nostalgic movies, the pages of romance novels, or familiar headlines of days gone by. There will also be plenty of interest for vintage aircraft buffs as one cannot help but notice a generous splash of aviation history gracing several of the artworks.

Mr. Harper's work can be found in the collections of The White House, Washington D.C., the San Francisco General Hospital, Val Kilmer, Estate of Johnny Carson, Permanent collection of O.K. Harris Gallery, N.Y., Walter and Alyse Haas, San Francisco. He is affiliated with O.K. Harris Gallery, New York, NY; San Francisco MOMA.

Ronald Walker received his MFA from the University of Kansas in 1991.
Mr. Walker describes his work as "Suburban Primitive", influenced by both the Dadaists and symbolist art movements of the twentieth century. "It serves as a type of metaphorical roadmap of my life which explores the inner aspects of my habitation in and movement through the suburban experience".

Mr. Walker's work is quite small and intimate- most works measuring a compact 11" x 14". His methodical work displays outsider rawness, and a subtle flirtation with art historical references such as Cycladic idols, and color from the Fauves. His work is esoteric, arcane, and charged with mysterious stories.

Mr. Walker's work can be found in the collections of Central Missouri State University, Art City, Ventura, CA. He is affiliated with Ghost Pony gallery, Tuchas, NM; Rigway's of Las Vegas, NV; Clockworks Gallery, Carmichael, CA; Palm Street Gallery, Ventura, CA; Triangle Gallery, Hollywood, CA.

This is a show that will captivate, mystify, and certainly entertain all viewers. It is definitely a pairing of two most unusual story tellers you will not want to miss.

Contemporary Woman 4

All women artists exhibition

April 24 - May 23

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The Chico Art Center announces its 4th annual all-women exhibition, Contemporary Woman which runs from April 24 through May 23.

Female artists of all levels from the U.S. and Canada are exhibiting their art in this years show. Visitors will see diversity in media, technique, and styles and many of the artworks reflect this year's theme: "From the Heart".

This exhibition is a highly anticipated fundraising event for CAC and is rapidly becoming a favorite of artists and our gallery visitors far and near. This year's show is the largest and the best yet with one hundred and thirty artists showing nearly two hundred works of art. Artworks came in from around the country and three artists from Canada submitted works as well, although the strongest turn-out remains that of our local artists. We invite you to come to the show and see this homage to female artists everywhere!

All artists who entered works were guaranteed to be exhibited and were in the running for cash awards totaling $650.00. This year our judge was KHSL news anchorwoman and personality, Linda Watkins-Bennett.

Award winners for this year's show were:

First Award: Nora Lyon, for her mixed-media assemblage, Fairy Tale.
Second Award: Sienna Orlando, for her ceramic piece, The Storyteller.
Third Award: Marilynn Jennings, for her acrylic painting, Window To My Heart.
Honorable Mention: Oni Daniki, for her oil painting on panel, Spook III.

Appetizers and beverages were served at the reception and our guests enjoyed a special treat – an authentic Spanish shellfish, chicken, and chorizo paella prepared by Leonardo's of Chico. This was surely the best Contemporary Woman opening yet as visitors met the artists and enjoyed an evening of art, good conversation, tasty treats and fun.

Everyone here at CAC hopes that you will come and visit us and see this spectacular show before it ends!

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Discovery Series Exhibition

Thursday Figure Drawing Group Exhibition

March 27 - April 18

The Thursday Figure Drawing Group exhibition will show works created from live models by nine artists in a variety of media.

Artists exhibiting their works include: Carolyn Cameron, Sheri Tarman, Roni Weiners, Rose Pace, Randy Wilson, Sue Proctor, Lois Cohen, Tony Slocum, and Jerril Dean Kopp.

The reception is Saturday, March 27, 7-9 pm. The public is invited and encouraged to come out to meet the artists and view a multitude of interpretations of the human form.