Art award winners at 2015 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Here are the winning artists for the 2015 Wild & Scenic Film Festival art exhibit. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival partnered with Nevada County Arts for the fourth year in an effort to increase awareness of the intersection between arts and the environment. Local and regional artists submitted their environmental artwork for possible inclusion […]
Art Works Gallery: Local art by local artists
Grass Valley includes some of the foothills’ most talented artists. Now in its fourth year, the gallery has grown to 37 juried visual artists. The artists, who live and work in Nevada County, specialize in jewelry, ceramics sculpture, furniture, wood, glass and mosaics, as well as photography, collage, watercolors, oil paintings, acrylics and drawings. Their […]
Foothills’ artist helps create one of world’s largest public mosaic art projects in Chile
Artist Susan M. Crocenzi’s contemporary mosaic art is on display at the Art Works Gallery in Grass Valley. We often feature it in our magazine. “Susan Crocenzi’s work is just plain honest. Her artworks celebrate the natural rhythm and flow of materials. Susan dares to relinquish control and simply allows the story she’s telling to […]
Sierra Foothills art stars in Hollywood
Dog art painted by Kathryn Wronski (KWronski.com) is displayed at the Art Works Gallery and Artists’ Studio of the Foothills (ASiF) in Grass Valley. But Kathy’s dog art also is on the set of popular TV sitcoms, including How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory. “A set designer bought about six pieces […]
Art Works Gallery to feature Neighborhood Center of the Arts work in its window
Work made by the artists of the Neighborhood Center of the Arts will be featured in Art Works Gallery’s front window October 28 through November 8. A reception will be held Sunday November 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the gallery located at 113 Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley. Come and explore the art at […]
All Aboard the Art Walk in Colfax on September 13
The Colfax Art Walk kicks off the annual Railroad Days celebration early this year, on September 13 with lots of great artists and activities. As promised during the August Art Walk, the Kids’ Community Canvases and the winning art from the Children’s Art Show will be on display at the Pop Up Gallery, at 14 […]
Italian Festa in Penn Valley on September 14-15
IMAGINE A FESTIVAL WITH THE SIGHTS, sounds and aromas of the Italian countryside, celebrating the Italian heritage in Gold Country. It’s coming to Nevada County, at the Fourth Annual Italian Festa at Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley on September 14-15. With good friends and family, you’ll taste the flavors of Italy, including artisan pizza, […]
Jerianne Van Dijk art reception, Hospitality House fundraiser @ Matteo’s Public on February 27
We enjoyed dinner at Matteo’s Public in Nevada City this week and were glad to see the artwork of Jerianne Van Dijk hanging on the walls. Jerianne’s work is widely featured throughout the region, from the Art Works Gallery in Grass Valley to her murals in restaurants and homes. Our Artist Profile of Jerianne is […]
Art Works Gallery: Meet the Artist
MORE ARTISTS ARE JOINING ART cooperatives to help sell their artwork. They can show their work year-round, share their knowledge and pool ideas. We like the co-ops because we get to meet the artists, who agree to volunteer some of their time in the galleries. It’s a more personal experience, just like meeting a winemaker. […]
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