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Arts Guild of Sonoma announces the 2025 Annual Juried show: “Past-Present-Future”

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is thrilled to announce its upcoming juried show, "Past-Present-Future," scheduled for January 2025. This eagerly anticipated exhibition invites 2D and 3D artists to delve into the continuum of time, interpreting the past, present, and future through their unique perspectives. Proceeds from this show will benefit high school students in Sonoma.

Emerging and established 2D and 3D artists have been selected from Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Mendocino, and Napa counties. Artwork includes original works from sculptors, ceramicists, photographers, print artists, and artists working in mixed media, oil, and watercolor. Thirty pieces of art by twenty-five artists have been selected by three highly respected curators including  Linda Keaton, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s Executive Director and Chief Curator, as well as esteemed SF Gallery owners, Greg Lejnieks and Amy Nelder of Chloe Gallery.     

Participating Artists

Michael Acker, Mixed media

Sally Baker, Watercolor

Carmela Beckman-Spector, Drawing

Bill Buranich, Mixed media

Diane Burchette-Gomez, Painting

Tesa Carlsen, Mixed media

Nicolette Fender, Mixed media

Paul Ford, Mixed media

Diane Forney, Photography

Harry Frank, Printmaking

Brooke, Garrett, Mixed media

Claire Halenbeck, Abstract

Monica Jacobson, Photogrqphy

Russell Johnson, Photography

Celise Knott, Mixed Media

Kate Knudsen, Mixed Media

Mary Neuer Lee, Sculpture

Ray Lewis, Sculpture

Sanda Manuila, Painting

Renee Owen, Mixed Media

Chip Romer, Painting

Dana Simpson-Stokes, Printmaking

Debbie Vogel, Mixed Media

EJ Wilson, Mixed Media

Nina Winovich, Watercolor

Jurors

Linda Keaton, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 

An arts administrator, curator, and educator for over 25 years, Linda was appointed to CREATE CALIFORNIA, a task force that developed arts education policy for California schools. Linda has been recognized for innovative community collaborations and contributions to arts and culture through numerous awards and grants. She holds an MA in Art with distinction, and a BA in Art history. Linda has curated over 45 museum exhibitions.

Greg Lejnieks, Co-owner, Chloe Gallery, San Francisco 

Greg has been an international fine art dealer since 1987. He has placed important works, ranging from 19th-Century American to Contemporary American and International. Past clients include David Rockefeller, the Richard Manoogian Collection of 19th-Century Painting, and Thailand's former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. He has sold art in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Amy Nelder, Co-owner, Chloe Gallery, San Francisco 

Amy is not only co-owner of the Chloe Gallery but has been professionally painting for over 25 years. She has exhibited at museums and institutions around the world including the de Young Museum in San Francisco; the 2023 London Art Biennale, London, England; the 2022 Chianciano Biennial in Tuscany and the 2021 Blue Line Arts, Wild Dreams in Roseville, California.

“Friends” show celebrates collaboration between member artists and their non-member artist friends and mentors

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, "Friends," showcasing a unique collaboration between existing Arts Guild members and invited artist friends of their choosing throughout the month of September 2024.

This innovative show allows members of the Arts Guild of Sonoma to extend their exhibit space to artists who are not currently affiliated with the Guild. It serves as a platform for member artists to express gratitude and provide exposure for the works of their fellow creatives.


Arts Guild of Sonoma announces the 2025 Annual Juried show: “Past-Present-Future”

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is thrilled to announce its upcoming juried show, "Past-Present-Future," scheduled for January 2025. This eagerly anticipated exhibition invites 2D and 3D artists to explore the theme of time through their creative expressions. Proceeds from this show will benefit high school students in Sonoma.

Artists are encouraged to delve into the continuum of time, interpreting the past, present, and future through their unique perspectives. From nostalgic reflections to contemporary commentary and visionary glimpses ahead, "Past-Present-Future" seeks to showcase the diverse interpretations of time across various artistic mediums.

Emerging and established 2D and 3D artists from Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Mendocino, and Napa counties may enter. The Arts Guild of Sonoma welcomes submissions of original works from sculptors, ceramicists, photographers, print artists, and artists working in mixed media, oil, watercolor, and pastel. The works will be judged by three highly respected curators including  Linda Keaton, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s Executive Director and Chief Curator, as well as esteemed SF Gallery owners, Greg Lejnieks and Amy Nelder of Chloe Gallery.

First Prize - $500, Two Honorable Mentions - $100 each

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Arts Guild of Sonoma Presents Exciting 8x8 Art Show Fundraiser

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is proud to announce its upcoming 8 x 8 Art Show, a fundraising event benefiting one of the region's longest-running arts collectives. This highly anticipated exhibition will take place from May 29th to June 24th, 2024, with a lively public reception scheduled for June 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM coinciding with First Thursday Artwalk.

Each artwork in the 8 x 8 Art Show will be available for purchase at $150, making it an accessible opportunity for art enthusiasts to own original pieces from esteemed artists. With the show's popularity expected to soar, attendees are encouraged to secure their favorite pieces early, as they are anticipated to sell out quickly.


Sonoma Middle and High School Students Participate in

Emerging Creativity Student Art Show

The Guild Presents ‘Glimpse’ Juried Art Show

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is thrilled to announce its upcoming juried art exhibition, "Glimpse," open to both emerging and established 2D artists. This exciting opportunity, inspired by the poetic vision of Sonoma native, Ada Limon, the 24th US Poet Laureate, invites photographers, print artists, abstract artists, realism artists, acrylic, oil, watercolor, and mixed media artists to submit their artwork for consideration. The exhibit will run January 3 – January 29, 2024

“We want to provide a special opportunity for non-members of the Arts Guild of Sonoma to showcase their 2D art in one of the longest-running artists’ cooperatives in California,” said Margery Mayer, president of the Arts Guild of Sonoma, “We have been a showcase for high quality art by regional artists for more than four decades and are happy to open up to local artists with this invitational exhibition at our gallery located in the historic LaHaye Center at 140 East Napa Street.


Guild showcases ‘Small But Grand’ Art by Sonoma Valley Students

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is currently showcasing 100  original works of art by Sonoma students in its “Small But Grand” student art show running March 29 to May 1, 2023.

Works by budding artists from Adele Harrison and Altimira middle schools taught by Cheryl Coldiron and from Sonoma Valley High School taught by Renate Kuprian will take center stage during the exhibition of works created especially for this show.

 

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