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Fine Art Exhibit in Dunsmuir, Northern California

A fine art exhibit will be held Saturday November 13 at Pink Photography, located at 4100 Pine Street in Dunsmuir. The show will feature the oil paintings of artists studying under instructor Aleksander Balos in Mt. Shasta. Balos moved to the U.S. from Poland in 1989 and studied in Chicago at The School of Representational Art. His own work is classical in style with riveting contemporary subject matter. Featured artists will include Catherine Christensen, Cindy Corrales, Janet Crittenden, Lou Wandro, Sharon LoMonaco and Shery Larson.

Although most of the featured artists had art experience prior to studying with Balos, some are embarking on painting for the first time. The idea to hold an art exhibit grew as the paintings matured in the class setting, taking on a rich life of their own. The paintings represent Siskiyou area landscapes, classically rendered still-lifes and incredibly realistic portraits – all of which have their own singular presence and authority.

Balos is a unique teacher in that while conveying to his students the time-honored techniques passed down from art history’s great European masters, he encourages each student to paint her/his own choice of subject matter in her/his preferred style. The show is titled “Phase I” so that viewers can follow each artist as s/he continues evolving in depth of ideas, technique and imagery.

The opening reception will be held Saturday, November 13 from 4-9pm where food and refreshment will be offered, with live music by The Village Harpist. Show runs until December 31. All are invited.

The Art of Mt. Shasta

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 849 Sundial Bridge Dr., Redding

The Art of Mt. Shasta!
Explore our region’s icon. Before Americans had heard of Yosemite, they knew the stark, cold profile of Mount Shasta. See how this came to be, beginning with the earliest known image of this majestic mountain. Watch the history of the mountain’s allure for artists unfold before you in dozens of stunning works from collections around the nation.  FREE with Park admission.
Koenig Family Art Gallery

Supported by Mt. Shasta Spring Water and William C. Miesse. Also supported by Jeannie and Lyle Tullis, Union Pacific Foundation, and Shasta.com. Guest curated by Robyn G. Peterson and William C. Miesse.  Educational programs supported by the Hearst Foundation.

“The Art of Mt. Shasta” tour
Seeking more information about a specific piece, or wanting to understand a certain artist’s perspective?  Join our experts on the following days for a guided discussion through the gallery all at 1p.m.

Still wanting even more information on the historic legacy of our iconic peak?  Join guest curator, California History scholar and author Bill Miesse for a three part series.

“The Art of Mt. Shasta” talks

• The Navy at Mount Shasta in 1841: Thursday, February 4, 7 p.m.
• San Fransisco Art Renaissance (1840 – 1880): Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m.
• Life and Art of California Native Peoples: Thursday, Febrary 18, 7 p.m.

Cost for this series is $3 for Members and $5 for nonmembers.  Purchase a special Series Pass (good for all three talks), $6 for Members and $10 for nonmembers.  Call 242-3108 to reserve your spot!

*Carleton Watkins’ Commencement of the Whitney Glacier, Summit of Mt. Shasta, 1870 (upper right), collection of the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. William Simpson’s Captain Jack’s Cave in the Lava Beds, Lake Tule, 1873 (middle left), collection of the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. William Keith’s Canyon View – Shasta, 1878 (lower right), collection of Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding.

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1-800-TURTLEBAY (1-800-887-8532) | 840 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, California

Art in the Park FUNd-raiser

On September 19th the Siskiyou Arts Council Art in the Park FUNd-raiser is scheduled from 2-8  at Mount Shasta City Park. The day of art & fun will include  arts & fine crafts booths from around the county, music, storytellering by Francis the Bard, food and drinks. The Siskiyou ArtsBus will provide children’s arts activities.  Musical line-up includes the Panther Creek (string) Band and more.  For more information visit www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org

T-Shirt Contest

The Siskiyou Humane Society is inviting all artists in Siskiyou County to participate in a T-Shirt design contest.  The T-Shirts will be  sold at the Siskiyou Humane Society upcoming fundraising event, “Paws In The Park”, on September 26th.

We are looking for a design that reflects pets and people.  The design must include Siskiyou Humane Society and Paws In The Park 2009 in it. The  design must be digitally ready and contain no more than 12 colors. Submitted entries cannot be any larger than 15″x17″.

Contest rules: Siskiyou County residents only. Entry fee is $5 per design.  Entries accepted from July 29 through August 26 by 4pm. No late entries will be accepted. All entries are to be turned in to the Siskiyou Humane Society Shelter located at 1208 N. Mt Shasta Blvd., Tue.-Sat. 11:30am – 4:00pm.

The winning design artist will receive $100, autograph their design for production, sign T-Shirts on the day of the event and receive four complimentary T-Shirts and free admittance to the “Paws In The Park” event.  A second place will also be awarded of $50, two complimentary T-Shirts and free admittance to the event.

For more information call Kim Jenkins at 938-0575

Art gallery under new ownership!

The Gallery in Mount Shasta is under new ownership. Join them for the Grand Opening and other arts shows. The gallery is located 201 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA in the Black Bear Building

The Gallery Grand Opening under New Ownership!
August 8, noon until 6PM
Meet the artists and new owners.  Free to the public.  Food, music, door prizes and fun!

David Joaquin Art Show
Sept. 5, 6-9PM
Meet David Joaquin and see his amazing oil paintings featuring Native American dancers and scenes.

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