Lee Wright now has a home...literally and figuratively. The Chico art community has welcomed him with open arms, thanks to his talent being discovered by volunteer Laurie Maloney during his visit to the Jesus Center shelter. I've been hearing about Mr. Wright for several Continue Reading
I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of MonCA's first "Pop-Up*" art exhibit on April 6th at 325 Broadway (one of those cool old brick storefronts that is just "so Chico"). If the works of art on exhibit (just a fraction of the collection) are Continue Reading
Frescoes in San Francisco? Are you interested in art, history, shopping, and exploring Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco? This Saturday, 1/28/12, CARD (Chico Area Recreation & Park District) is offering "A Day in San Francisco," a guided tour of Continue Reading
Christopher Trian, artist Chico, CA, is an art-loving town, no doubt about it. From private galleries and coffee shops to public art to offerings at Chico State, art abounds! I recently came across this KCHO News YouTube video interview with James Continue Reading
It's hard not to notice this John Pugh mural if you spend any time in downtown Chico. Located on the corner of 1st Street and Broadway (on Taylor Hall, which houses the University Art Gallery), it was Pugh's first mural, painted in 1980-81 when he was a CSUC Continue Reading
Caitlin Schwerin, my favorite formerly-of-Chico-relocated-to-Portland artist is exhibiting at one of my favorite downtown eateries, Monk's Wine Lounge & Bistro. I first came across Caitlin and her lovely art during the annual Chico "Open Studio" tour. She had a home Continue Reading
