November 12th, 2009 02:32pm
by Art.Happens
I already posted about the Art Walk tomorrow night (11/13 5 -8pm).
This weekend also presents a couple other happenings to mark on your calendar. On Saturday, 11/14, the artist reception for the new show up at the Riverfront Art Gallery will be held from 5-9pm.
Also this weekend is the reception for the Annual Members Show at the Petaluma Arts Center from 2-4pm on Sunday, 11/15. Due to the …
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November 11th, 2009 11:11pm
by Art.Happens
This month, the galleries and merchants got together to put some spunk back into the Art Walk.
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November 2nd, 2009 08:16pm
by Art.Happens
Last Thursday, Old Adobe School District Superintendent, Diane ZImmerman, hosted a “Toast for Change” at the Mystic Theater introducing the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) that are now being deployed in her school district. It was an amazing evening with many of the gallery owners, educators and community members engaged in this method of teaching critical thinking using art.
I had been exposed to VTS a couple weeks before at my Rotary club. …
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November 2nd, 2009 01:20am
by Art.Happens
So, fabulous things are happening in the arts. It’s time for all of us to harness the positive momentum in the arts.
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August 26th, 2009 08:00pm
by Art.Happens
I was happy to see Gretchen Singer back behind her counter at the Singer Gallery on Western. They currently are showing much of the exhibit with which they have traveled this summer. I’m particularly fond of the bright quilt like patterns of one of their photographers, Jeanine Lively.
Train lovers need to see the show at the Petaluma Arts Center.
Bird lovers, especially egret lovers, will be delighted with …
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August 14th, 2009 06:20pm
by Art.Happens
Just a friendly reminder that there is an art walk tonight. The list of locations for this month is below:
1. Aurora Colors Gallery, 145 Kentucky St, 707-762-0131
2. Boomerang Gallery, 46 Kentucky St, 707-773-3222
3. Dimensions Gallaria, 115 Petaluma Blvd North, 707-763-3515 NEW!
4. Haus Fortuna, 111 Second St, 707-283-0166
5. Gallery One, 209 Western Ave, 707-778-8277
6. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St @ D St., 707-762-5600
7. Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Blvd …
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August 13th, 2009 06:52pm
by Art.Happens
One of my artist friends sent me a link to a very funny claymation video about a plein air artist (an artist who paints out in nature). I have to say it kept me laughing all the way through. For you artists out there, I’m sure you can appreciate the trials of painting outside, away from your studio! Here it is: \”Shaun the Sheep (Still Life)\”
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July 28th, 2009 11:55am
by Art.Happens
Last Saturday, many of the business owners downtown were treated to the private reception at the newest gallery in Petaluma, the Dimensions Galleria at 115 Petaluma Blvd North. This is the latest boost to the momentum of the art scene in Petaluma. The gallery is a joint venture between artist Jerrie Morago and property owners Will and Jackie Mendoza. Julieann Anderson is also a …
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July 7th, 2009 01:57pm
by Art.Happens
I wanted to take some time this week to introduce the players in this week’s Art Walk downtown. Many of you have participated in the past and know how fun it is when the galleries roll out their best hospitality.
Starstruck Boutique
Starstruck Boutique has been one of the most energetic participants in the Petaluma Downtown Association Art Walks since the start a couple years ago. Owner Melanie Dado-Stammler has consistently presented …
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July 3rd, 2009 01:16pm
by Art.Happens
Food drive for Petaluma Kitchen: guests are asked to bring non-perishable food items this month for the Petaluma Kitchen. It’s an easy way to help out our neighbors in need!
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