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Artist of the Month

Artist Reception Jan 11th 4-6pm

We are honored to feature Yhoshua Gutierrez as our January Artist of the Month. A Mexican-American artist with indigenous roots, Yhoshua was born and raised in Stockton, California.

Artist Reception
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Goodwin Gallery

About the Artist:
Yhoshua Gutierrez is a Mexican-American artist with indigenous roots, born and raised in Stockton, California. His work spans a range of styles and media, including graphite portraits, surrealism, and post-impressionist acrylic painting. Drawing inspiration from Americana, indigenous cultures, and iconic artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Frida Kahlo, Yhoshua’s art captures a unique fusion of cultural heritage and creative expression. His distinctive style has earned recognition in the art community, with awards such as 2nd place at the Irvine All Media Exhibition and 1st place in a surrealist-themed show. Yhoshua has also participated in several group exhibitions, showcasing his versatility and talent to a growing audience. Through his work, Yhoshua explores themes of identity, history, and imagination, creating pieces that resonate deeply with viewers.

Accomplishments:

• 2nd Place, Irvine All Media Exhibition
• 1st Place, Surrealist-Themed Show
• Featured in several group exhibitions

Yhoshua’s work invites viewers to reflect on themes that resonate across cultures and time. We invite you to join us in celebrating his unique vision and contribution to the arts.

This event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.

STOCKTON ART LEAGUE // GOODWIN GALLERY presents this exhibition. Free and open to the public, this is a great opportunity to explore local talent and support the arts community!

In Addition
On View at Goodwin Gallery

Art and Poem Collaboration by Brian Paris and Michael C Ford 

Festival of Trees 2024 "Artistree" from San Joaquin Historical Musuem

We’re excited to announce that the beautiful handmade ornaments from the San Joaquin Historical Museum’s Festival of Trees 2024 "Artistree" are now on display at the Goodwin Gallery!

🎄 For Participating Artists:
If you contributed an ornament and would like it returned, you can pick it up at the gallery during our open hours.

🎁 For Visitors:
Many of the donated ornaments are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting local arts and community programs. These unique pieces make wonderful keepsakes or gifts!

Stop by the gallery to admire these festive creations and bring home a piece of holiday cheer.

Director's Corner

Greetings Everyone,

As we step into a new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being an essential part of the Stockton Art League community. Together, we’ve built a space where creativity thrives, and I am excited about the opportunities 2025 holds for all of us.

This year, I encourage each of you to explore something new—whether it’s experimenting with a different medium, sharing your art with a new audience, or connecting with fellow members in fresh and meaningful ways. The arts have a unique ability to bring us together, and I hope you find ways to share your talents and ideas with others in our community.

While challenges are part of any creative journey, I urge you to take small breaks when needed and focus on the positives that keep you inspired. The arts are a space for growth, joy, and discovery—let’s embrace that spirit this year.

I am especially excited about our partnership with the San Joaquin Arts Council and the new resources, collaborations, and opportunities it will bring to both our membership and the Stockton community. Together, we will continue to celebrate and expand the arts in ways that reflect our shared commitment to creativity and connection.

Here’s to a vibrant and fulfilling 2025 for all of us. May it be a year of exploration, inspiration, and sharing.

See you at the Gallery,
Jessica 

"If you never change your mind, why have one?" Edward de Bono

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Call for Submissions: Women Artists for Women’s History Month Event

The Stockton Art League is excited to announce an open call for women artists and advocates for Women’s History Month to participate in a special exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month! This event aims to honor and showcase the creative talents of women and those who support and celebrate the contributions of women to the arts and society, providing a platform to share their unique perspectives and stories.

Details for Submission:

• Deadline to Submit: February 18
• Submission Limit: The first 48 artists to sign up
• Artwork Guidelines:
  • One (1) piece per participant
  • Maximum size: 8x8 inches
  • All mediums are welcome
  • Artwork must be original
• Entry Fee: None

Event Information:

• Reception Date: March 8, from 4–6 PM
• Location: Goodwin Gallery, 1902 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204

Exhibition Display:
Artwork will be on display at the Goodwin Gallery for the entire month of March, allowing the community to celebrate and reflect on the creativity, strength, and impact of women through art.

This is an exciting opportunity to celebrate women artists and advocates, connect with the community, and be part of a vibrant and inspiring exhibition. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or work in any other medium, we welcome your creative voice and support for Women’s History Month.

To reserve your spot, scan the QR code on the event flyer or email Kat at [email protected]. 

We look forward to seeing your work and celebrating Women’s History Month together!

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The Stockton Art League and Goodwin Gallery: A Community Legacy for 2025

As we move into 2025, the Stockton Art League and Goodwin Gallery remain dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and strengthening our community through the arts. More than a space to showcase creativity, the gallery serves as a cultural hub where artists and art enthusiasts come together to inspire, connect, and grow.

For individuals, the gallery provides opportunities for personal expression, professional development, and meaningful engagement with the arts. As a community, having the Stockton Art League and Goodwin Gallery in Stockton ensures access to diverse exhibitions, educational programs, and events that celebrate our shared history and creativity.

Our presence in Stockton is a testament to the city's commitment to fostering artistic expression and cultural vitality. Together, we look forward to continuing to create a place where art thrives and brings people together.

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We received the news of the passing of Jim Lewis, Professor of Painting and Calligraphy, who lived to the age of 93.

For those who may not have known Jim Lewis, read these words by Everett D. Wilson from his website.

Mr. Lewis was my one and only calligraphy teacher, he was one of the best instructors that I encountered in all my years in academia.
Shortly after my short stint in the military, I enrolled at San Joaquin Delta College in 1971. At the time I was more interested in drawing, printmaking and photography classes. I have to admit that I was a pretty poor student in his lettering class, also lazy with a bad attendance record. He should have failed me for my unremarkable efforts.

Mr. Lewis grew up in the Bakersfield area, and attended local schools. He began taking art classes at the College of the Pacific in Stockton, and then at grad school at Stanford University.

He had hundreds of students over the years; I can think of two that certainly grasped the lettering brush/Osmiroid pen and made a real name for themselves as gifted calligraphers; namely Dennis Droge and Rick Cusick. If there are others, I apologize here for my unfamiliarity.

For myself, this brief encounter with Mr. Lewis got me into many doors, especially in Hollywood. Lettering and calligraphy were incredible assets for me as I encountered a myriad of projects over the years.

Carl Anderson
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Stockton Art League Awarded almost $10,000 from Stockton Arts Commission Grant for new workshops and community resources!

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Strengthening the Arts Through Collaboration

The Stockton Art League (SAL) has long been dedicated to enriching the arts in our community, and we are excited to share how our alignment with the newly established San Joaquin Arts Council will further serve both our membership and the broader Stockton area. This emerging partnership represents a significant step toward uniting the artistic community across the region and building a stronger foundation for creativity and cultural engagement.

For our members, this collaboration means increased access to resources, knowledge-sharing opportunities, and new platforms to showcase your work. The Arts Council’s mission to promote and support artists, arts organizations, and cultural initiatives aligns closely with SAL’s goals of providing artistic development and professional opportunities. Together, we will seek funding to address gaps in programming, advocate for the arts as a vital part of our community, and create pathways for growth that benefit individual artists and the larger arts ecosystem.

This partnership will also strengthen our connection with other community organizations, allowing SAL to collaborate on projects that amplify the impact of the arts in Stockton. By working alongside other cultural partners and leveraging shared resources, we will continue to expand the reach of the Stockton Art League and ensure that the arts remain a thriving and accessible part of our city’s identity.

We look forward to bringing these enhanced opportunities to our members and the community as we take this important step in strengthening the arts in Stockton and San Joaquin County. Together, we can build a vibrant future for the arts.

San Joaquin Council Meetings 
1st and 3rd Fridays 4-5pm

MISSION:

1. To Promote and Support ALL artists, art organizations, and cultural bearers in San Joaquin County.
2. Create Grants to artists, art organizantions and cultural bearers in San Joaquin County.
3. To host Poetry Out Loud sponsored by the California Arts Council.

2024 SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY SURVEY ON ARTS, CULTURE, AND CREATIVITY

Please provide input on forming a Local Arts Agency to represent San Joaquin County (SJC) in partnership with the California Arts Council, a state agency, arts.ca.gov.
 

With support from the California Arts Council, Amador County Arts Council (Amador Arts) has been charged to mentor the creative community of San Joaquin County (SJC) in the development and establishment of a county arts council to participate in the State-Local Partner grant https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/state-local-partners/. This program directs state funds to each county and provides for local arts and cultural resources, the national Poetry Out Loud recitation competition for high school students, local arts and cultural grants, and partnerships within the network of State-Local Partners.

San Joaquin County-based Creatives, Artists, Arts organizations, Arts students, Teaching Artists, Cultural Practitioners, Cultural Centers, and arts and culture lovers of all disciplines and ages are invited to participate in this public survey. Your feedback is essential to planning an arts council that will best serve the entire community of SJC and represent the SJC creative economy and cultural landscape at the state level.

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Pier 24 Photography

Pier 24 is one of the largest venues in the world dedicated to viewing photography. Since its inception it has always been free to view the comprehensive collection of more than 5,000 works by 500 photographers, all purchased by the Pilara Foundation.

The gallery space is nearly 27,000 square feet and attendance has always been by reservation and limited, to provide the viewer a serene experience while looking at the Pilara collection, along with other private collections on loan, like that of Bob and Randi Fisher.

The staff only mounts one exhibition per year, while also co-sponsoring the Larry Sultan Visiting Artist Program, with the California College of the Arts. Pier 24 has also published 20 books on photography.

Excerpt: TURNING THE PAGE

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. In its more than ten years, Pier 24 Photography has exhibited many thousands of photographs, and thus hundreds of thousands of hypothetical words. Up until now, every show has begun with the Pilara Foundation Collection and expanded from there. Turning the Page is the first exhibition that does not feature works from our collection. Instead, it looks at and celebrates the photobook, a medium that has undergone its own renaissance parallel to our years in operation. Each of the galleries presents works from a distinct photobook, whether an iconic volume or a recent monograph. The content, sequence, and design of each selected book guided our approach to that particular installation, aiming for a thoughtful translation of its overall tone and intent. Ultimately, Turning the Page invites you to consider how the viewing context impacts our understanding of a photographic project.

Among the classic works represented here are Robert Frank’s Les Américains (The Americans, 1958), Masahisa Fukase’s Karasu (Ravens, 1986), Larry Sultan’s Pictures from Home (1992), and Jim Goldberg’s Raised by Wolves (1995)—four photobooks that speak to the breadth of the medium across the second half of the twentieth century. Many consider The Americans so influential that every photobook since has been either in conversation with it or in rebellion against it. Ravens trades Frank’s restless questioning of the American dream for a dark, introspective processing of grief in the aftermath of Fukase’s divorce; both demonstrate how image sequencing can evoke feeling and narrative. Pictures from Home and Raised by Wolves build upon these precedents, combining image sequence, page layout, and text to tell powerful stories and reveal certain truths.

Over the past twenty years, photobooks have become increasingly essential to many photographers, offering a distinctive medium for fully realizing their visions—often pushing the boundaries of the book form along the way. This approach to design and layout extends to how several of the featured photographers have installed works from their projects. Few artists have explored the photobook’s range as extensively as Rinko Kawauchi, whose Ametsuchi (2013) unifies book design with her project’s concept and visual content; her lyrical installation echoes the sequence and design within her book’s pages. Vasantha Yogananthan’s A Myth of Two Souls (2016–21) is a series of seven individual yet related photobooks, one for each chapter of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, upon which the project is loosely based. The design of Rose Marie Cromwell’s El Libro Supremo de la Suerte (2018) is based on Cuban charadas—small photocopied pamphlets that guide people in placing bets in Havana’s underground lottery by assigning numbers to everyday objects; Cromwell’s nonlinear approach to image sequencing is also informed by this random system. And in Wires Crossed (2023), Ed Templeton documents two decades of his life as a professional skateboarder in a dense, frenetic sequence evoking the look and feel of the skate world he helped create. These four photographers have conceived unique installations for Turning the Page that speak to the kind of engaging experiences they are known for creating when translating their works from page to wall.

Pier 24 Photography has long believed in the photobook as an essential vehicle for both discovering new and exciting photographers, and looking deeply at the history of the medium. Additionally, we have contributed to the photobook community with our own publishing program. As with all of our shows, we hope you will see both familiar works that call out to you as old friends might, and unfamiliar photographers for you to encounter. It is this eye toward the future, with a humble respect for the past, that unifies the work on display. We hope you will join us as we turn the page together.

Richard Avedon | Libby Black | Rose Marie Cromwell | Rineke Dijkstra | Robert Frank | Masahisa Fukase | Jim Goldberg | Curran Hatleberg | Rinko Kawauchi | Baldwin Lee | Helen Levitt | Zanele Muholi | Cindy Sherman | Donavon Smallwood | Alec Soth | Larry Sultan | Ed Templeton | Vasantha Yogananthan |

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