November Collagraph
Part 2
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Show extended thru Dec 7th
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The Elmwood Studio
The “Studio” was built as an addition to the homeowner’s residence somewhere around the 1990’s, and it became the center of creativity for the Artist in Residence. Family, friends and building contractors coordinated efforts to complete this project, culminating with a joyous celebration upon its completion.
The Studio consists of comfortable chairs to do research, and have a good conversation, a round table to enjoy a meal, and a spacious floor plan for work tables, equipment and materials. The Studio’s wrap around windows permits the sunshine to flow through and enhance this always busy and happy place.
Through the years this remarkable space has witnessed many transitions including ceramics, quilting, weaving, knitting, sewing, dyeing fabric, Origami, baskets, painting gourds, bird houses, rocks, and lately, creating mosaics. It also was home to a number of parties and celebrations, gatherings of interesting and like-minded people, family and friends who had come to visit the homeowners.
Most importantly, our artists enjoy the talks, laughter, sharing of information, reminiscing good times, discussing the latest family, local and world events. On some days, there has been dancing, singing, breaking bread together, and delighting in our good and healthy friendships.
Hope you enjoy the work of this creative group.
Featuring Artworks by:
- Mariela Bianchi
- Lola Blankenship
- Peig Fairbrook
- Christeen Ferree
- Maria Flumiani
- Judy Kadotani
- Ann Rossi
- Karen Sanders
- Nancy Sharp
On view until November 30
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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!
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December Open Call for Artwork
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Reception Date: Saturday, December 14 from 4-6 pm
Event Address: 1902 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204
Contact us at (209) 466-6604 or [email protected]
We are looking to artist of all disciplines: painters, printers, photographers, ceramicist, bookbinders, fiber artists, etc. The Goodwin Gallery is looking to curate a Miniature Artwork show for the month of December, so if you have something mini we want to see it! All levels are welcome, and all spots will be a first come first served. This show is free to enter and requirements are listed below. No entry fee.
A great way to introduce new and prospective members.
Requirements for Open Call:
- Work my be submitted by Dec 4, work must be dropped off by Dec 13
- Take the first 48 submissions
- One piece per artist
- Media size: Canvas or Print size max 11x19 in, Photo size max 8x8 in, 3D size max 12Hx6Wx6D in
- Work must be original, framed, ready to hang or display
- Work must be for sale
- No entry fee
If you do not have a google email or have an issue with the submission button, please email [email protected] the requested information.
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Greetings Everyone,
Happy Thanksgiving season! As we gather near and far, this is a time to reflect on the moments and people we are most grateful for. Thank you for the past seven years of creativity, collaboration, and community. Serving as director during this time has been an incredible journey, and I look forward to all that the 8th year will bring.
I’m thrilled to share some updates as we approach the end of the year:
Elmwood Studio Exhibition Extended
The beautiful Elmwood Studio exhibition will remain on view through December 7th! This show features the works of nine talented artists – Mariela Bianchi, Lola Blankenship, Peig Fairbrook, Christeen Ferree, Maria Flumiani, Judy Kadotani, Ann Rossi, Karen Sanders, and Nancy Sharp – showcasing the creativity, camaraderie, and joy of this cherished studio.
Sip and Stroll on the Miracle Mile:
We’re excited to be open for the Miracle Mile Sip and Stroll on December 7th, from 12–5 PM. Come by, enjoy the art, and share in the holiday spirit. It’s a perfect chance to connect with our creative community and celebrate this festive season!
Looking Ahead
With the New Year just around the corner, this is a wonderful time to reignite passion projects, explore new paths, and support creativity in all its forms. Membership renewal notices will be going out by email soon, so stay tuned and consider joining us for another year of celebrating art and connection.
Ways to Support the Arts
- Attend Local Shows – Your presence makes a big impact!
- Share on Social Media – Help spread the word by sharing your experience and tagging the gallery.
- Volunteer Your Time – Whether it’s for events or day-to-day support, we appreciate your enthusiasm.
- Bring Friends and Family – Introduce others to the joy of local art.
- Offer Encouragement – A kind word or thoughtful feedback means the world to artists.
Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. I can’t wait to see what we’ll create and celebrate together in the coming year.
Wishing you all a joyful and creative season!
In Creative Collaboration,
Jessica
"Growth occurs when we discover how to remain authentically ourselves in the presence of potentially threatening things. Maturity is the possession of coping skills: we can take in our stride things that previously would have knocked us off course. We are less fragile, less easily shocked, and hence more capable of engaging with situations as they really are."
— Alain de Botton, Art as Therapy
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Learn how the basics of color theory to help take your artwork to the next level!
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HOW TO Make HANDMADE WATERCOLOR PAINT for World Pigment Day! Watercolour Landscape Painting DEMO
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Paris the Pearl's Capital
We are all familiar with pearls. Sought-after since ancient times, they still inspire the great modern jewelers. But how many people know that they were at the heart of an intense trade between the Gulf and France from the late 19th to the mid-20th century? How many remember that they were at the center of the luxury industry and Parisian culture for decades?
Organized by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, the exhibition Paris, City of Pearls, from November 21st, 2024 until June 1st, 2025, recounts the forgotten history of this amazing artistic, commercial and human adventure.
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The Beauty of Questions (59mins)
Follow the trajectory and breadth of Robert Irwin from the 70's on. Filmed over a 5 year period, this film follows Irwin from Paris to NY to LA, and from the desert to the racetrack (where for a long time he made his living). It spans the artist's entire aesthetic journey
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Next Pickup & Drop off
Membership Show
January 3 12-4pm
January 4 12-2pm
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Haggin Juried Exhibition Digital Exhibition Catalog:
We have created an online exhibition catalog where visitors can view the featured works and learn more about the exhibition. You can access the digital catalog using the button below.
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Saturday, December 7th
12pm to 5pm
ACTIVITIES:
12 to 5pm Sip & Shop @ Participating Merchants
Cookie Decorating @ Mr. Otto’s Bookshop
Pictures with Santa @ Puffy’s Thrift Mercantile
4:00pm Christmas Caroling @ Tuxedo Court
5:00pm Annual Tree Lighting @ Tuxedo Court
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Membership Renewal Portal
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Being a member at the Stockton Art League offers a unique opportunity for artists and arts patrons alike. As a member, you become an active participant in the vibrant local arts scene, gaining exhibition opportunities to showcase your art in our and connect with fellow creatives. Your support as an art patron directly impacts our nonprofit art space, ensuring it remains a hub for youth and adult education, workshops, and exhibitions. By being a member, you not only contribute to the flourishing arts community but also enjoy the benefits of networking, engaging in enriching educational experiences, and playing a crucial role in sustaining the cultural heartbeat of our community. Your involvement fosters creativity, connection, and a thriving local arts scene. Join us in shaping the artistic narrative of our community!
By renewing, you actively contribute to a dynamic artistic environment, fostering creativity, connection, and community engagement. Let's continue to inspire and enrich lives through art!
Renewal Goal:
150 members renewed for 2024
Currently: 58%
Thank you for being an integral part of the Stockton Art League. We look forward to another year of artistic exploration and community impact.
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We are trying out a new membership renewal portal that allows for membership feedback and better tracking. There is a one-time sign-up option or an annual renewal option for those that want automation.
When using this portal, the Donate button is the registration button.
If you have questions or feedback (whether positive or negative), please send Jessica an email at [email protected]
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If you prefer to continue to use the Square site membership renewal, you can still use this registration for membership renewal below or stop by the gallery and renew in person.
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Elsie May Goodwin Circle
($1000 and above)
Christa Malone Estate
Denny and Lauren Ah-Tye
Nishka Yudnich
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Kahlo Circle
($250 and above)
Joel Blum & Jessica Fong
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Picasso Circle
($125 and above)
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Rex and Judith Buethe
Doug Genschmer
Sharon Elizondo
Lynn Reynolds
Kristen Rinaker
Wes and Shelly Swanson
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Patron Circle
($75 and above)
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Shawn Allen
Emily Apodaca
Theresa Bayaca
Jeff Beebe
Elizabeth Berrier Kummerle
Janet Bonner
Beth Brampton
Glenda Burns
Kat Castaneda
Joyce Costa
Stephen Coyle & Sasi Sivaramakrishnan
Hallie Croall
Dennis Droge
EAT Arts
Laurie Eager
Brenda Edens
Rudy Esquibel
Fred Everly
Maria Flumiani
Bea Flores
Pam Gallego
Michell Gessell
Jeanne Gaia
Vicki Gaia & Jim Melquist
Norma Goonan
Alyxian Guarneros Luna
Yhoshua Gutierrez
Damon Gress
Janet Hardie
H-Art Therapy
Caroline Henry
Sid Holt
Marcela Hutak
Elizabeth Johnson
Thomas LaBounty
Sue LaMarr Kramer
Sara Lankutis
Lisa Lee
Susan Lee
Jill HH Lipka
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Mary Little
Elijah Matthews
Jeannie Matsumoto
Angela Maxson
Anne McCaughey
Lisa McHugh
Lisa Lee
Dita Lewis-Panter & Norbert G. Huston
Joy Neas
Zoe Nelson
Linda Osborne
Gabriel Otero
Brian Paris
Elizabeth Parrish
Sylvia Perez
Arlene Potter
Tony and Vicki Ramirez
Michael J. Randolph
Pam Raney
Joy Ross
Ronda Sanders
Karen Sanders
Gay Lynn Saunders
Ann Scott
Paula Sheil
L.O. Smith
Mitch Smith
Henrietta Sparkman
Frieda Stewart
Leslie Sullivan
JC Strote
Nancy and Bill Thomas
Emma Toale
Elias Vazquez
Franca Van Allen
Alicia Van de Bor
Lee Warren
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Revised (11/5/2024)
This is updated monthly. If you have questions related to renewals, please email Jessica at [email protected]
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NEW* 2024 Membership Feature
Online Directory
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Greeting SAL Members,
We will be adding the Online Directory to our website in the 1st quarter of 2024. This feature will replace a printable directory from many years ago and will be public on our website. You must opt-in to have your information added to the directory by filling out the form below. You will have the option to include as much information as you would like and you will have the option to update as you need by returning to the form. Please fill out to the best of your ability.
If you would like a printed copy of the directory , we can provide one upon request. If you would like a copy or have additional questions, please email [email protected]
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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.
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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.
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L-R: Bruce Duke, ceramics; Jim Lewis, painting and calligraphy; Bill Williams, drawing & painting; Stephen Gyermek, art history; Rowland Cheney, sculpture & printmaking, and Pat Nakamura, color & design, architectural rendering. [Photo Credit: SJ Delta College Archives]
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Jim Lewis and Bruce Duke - "Two Classy Guys" by Bruce Duke ceramics. [Photo Credit: LH Horton Gallery]
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Carl Anderson
Art Supplies Sale
retired certified framer and gallery owner
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Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12
10am to 4pm
305 Semple St
Modesto, CA 95354
Clearing Out The House Sale!
Everything must go!
Framed Mirrors and Framed Prints
Open Frames Large to Small sizes Plus Photo Frames!
Framing supplies, Mat board, Form board, Glass and
Beveled Glass Mirrors!
2 portable Artist Easels, Pedestals for display,
2 Old Trunks, Household Items, Glasses and Vases,
Adjustable Twin Bed (Needs Mattress), Library Table,
Water Cooler, 2 Small Crafting Cabinets, Bookshelf
Stereo, Small Round Patio Table with 2 Chairs, 2 Tall
Director Chairs, End Table Designed by Brian
Swander, Two Drawer Metal File Cabinet and
an Oak Stereo and TV Cabinet!
Two Different Track Lighting Systems!
Antique “New Home” Cabinet Sewing Machine and an
Old Singer Oak Carrying Case!
Tables Full of Flat Panel Computer Monitors, Cables,
Cords and other Computer items Plus Boxes Full of
Stuff to Dig Through!
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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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"Good afternoon Jessica,
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Stockton Arts Commission. Congratulations! You have been awarded a 2024 Stockton Arts Grant. The Arts Commission has awarded you $9,956.00 in funds from your grant application."
We will annouce future events and opportunites in the next few weeks. Stay tuned.
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We had fanstatic conversation and feedback from the Tracy, Stockton, and Lodi visits and more to come.
The Stockton Art League is support this work by helping to organize events and collect information. If interested in volunteering or helping this work, please email: [email protected]
Next Meeting:
Zoom Meeting Sept 20 4:00-5:00pm
All are welcome to participate and come and go as needed.
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MISSION:
- To Promote and Support ALL artists, art organizations, and cultural bearers in San Joaquin County.
- Create Grants to artists, art organizantions and cultural bearers in San Joaquin County.
- 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.
WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS?
Get in tough with us today to be a part of this two-year project. Together we can create teh Local Arts Agency that serves all artists and all cultures through SJC. [email protected]
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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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Update: We will be moving workshops and ticket events to our Square Store and website starting in 2024. Some events are already on the platforms now. Use the blue buttons below to register for events. Thank you for your patience.
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Stockton Art League Members receive 10% off all purchases.
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Do you want to host your own event?
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As a member, you can use the Gallery and workspace for your event. We encourage artists to also try out new and returning workshop opportunities. We have put together a form to help schedule events at the Goodwin Gallery. For any kind of event and to help with promotion, fill out the form below.
Please note: This form is a request for space use and will not be confirmed until further review by staff.
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Demonstrations are on a role!
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Saturday October 26 4:30-6pm
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 Passion to Profit: A Business Training Workshop
Are you ready to turn your big ideas into a thriving small business? Whether you’re dreaming of launching a side hustle or building a full-time venture, this hands-on workshop is for YOU!
Join us for a comprehensive session designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the essentials of starting and growing a business. Led by expert Art Coach and Certified Professional Coach Natasha Blakely, owner & founder of H-art Therapy, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and confidence needed to succeed.
Develop a solid business plan
Master the basics of marketing
Learn from a certified pro
Start your entrepreneurial journey with clarity and confidence
Spaces are limited – Secure your spot now and take the first step toward success!
Date: Saturday October 26 4:30-6-pm
Location: 1902 Pacific Ave Stockton CA 95204
This event is part of the Turn 2 Art project, providing hands-on art experiences to the public, and is partially funded by a grant from the City of Stockton Arts Commission.
Email to RSVP so we can get a head count.
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Special Event and Guest from Nutcracker Magical Ballet Company performing at the Bob Hope Theater in November.
We will have a performer visit from the company Sunday Nov 3 10am-12pm for a free figure drawing event.
Additional there are plans to have a behind the scene visit in early November while the company is in town.
Please email Jessica if you are interested. Seating limited.
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Save this section as we will update the "register" button with new dates.
Next Session: TBA
Figure Drawing Sessions are non-instructed open studio sessions featuring a live nude model. The session fee is $15 (+ a suggested $5 tip for the model). Artists must bring their own easel, drawing board, and materials. Space is limited to 12 participants per session... sign up early to secure your seat by clicking below.
Etiquette: Once the model disrobes, the gallery will be locked. Late arrivals are welcome, but they will be allowed in only during a break between poses. There is NO PHOTOGRAPHY OF NUDE MODELS allowed. Conversations and music must be kept at a low level. Artists and models are welcome to give any feedback and concerns to a monitor.
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New changes coming to the youth art programs. We will have classes again in October.
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Scholarships are available. Submit requests to [email protected] Register Online at https://square.link/u/Wl4iLqsq
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We probably missed something. Email us at [email protected] to share regional art opportunities.
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Final ARTSPLASH for 2024
Friday October 11, 2024 at RTD Transit Center on Weber Ave 5-8pm
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Don't forget to come out and support our local artists at ArtSplash August 9th in Downtown Stockton from 5PM - 8PM!
Stockton Art League will be there with a family fun activity and sharing more information about the youth art program.
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Call to Artists: 150th Anniversary Mural Project! 🌟🎨
Attention all artists and painters! The City of Modesto is celebrating its 150th anniversary and is seeking talented artists to create a commemorative mural. This is a fantastic opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and showcase your work to the entire community.
Application Deadline: November 15,2024
Ready to make your mark?
Apply now and be a part of this historic celebration!
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On View
- Local and Regional Works
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The Reynolds Gallery at the University of the Pacific is honored to present Stockton Seen, an exhibition that celebrates the collaborative spirit and indelible contributions of four esteemed faculty artists: Larry Walker, Barbara Flaherty, Carla Malone, and Chisato Nishioka Watanabe. From October 8 to November 22, 2024, this exhibition will spotlight the transformative artistic practices, pedagogical commitments, and cultural leadership that these artists brought to San Joaquin County.
The exhibition assembles a broad range of paintings, prints, ceramics, and mixed-media collages that illustrate how each artist advanced contemporary art, reflecting their capacity to address both personal and political concerns through innovation. Known for their creative versatility, Walker, Flaherty, Malone, and Watanabe formed the bedrock of the University of the Pacific’s arts community, creating ripples that extended far beyond campus walls to engage the larger Stockton cultural scene. Their remarkable contributions, sustained through both their teaching and creative endeavors, continue to inspire new generations of artists and thinkers.
Hours: M-F 9am-4:30pm
1071 W. Mendocino Ave, Stockton CA 95204
Curated by Lisa Cooperman and Jessica Fong
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National Juried Exhibition is Back!
September 5 - October 20, 2024
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This year's selected works were selected early this week!
We are delighted to invite you to the 62nd National Juried Exhibition, proudly presented by the Stockton Art League and hosted at the renowned Haggin Museum. This year's exhibition will showcase an array of exceptional artworks selected from over 1000 entries by our esteemed jurors, Gina Werfel and Joe Mariscal.
Exhibition Dates:
September 5 - October 20, 2024
Location:
Haggin Museum
1201 N Pershing Ave
Stockton, CA 95203
Join us for this celebration of artistic excellence, where you can explore a diverse collection of 2D and 3D artworks from talented artists across the nation. The exhibition promises to be an inspiring experience, reflecting the creativity and dedication of our vibrant artistic community.
Mark your calendars and be part of this extraordinary event! We look forward to welcoming you to the Haggin Museum.
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The Jurors' Awards in Honor of Ruby Zahn White, established in 1988, are a prestigious recognition presented by the Stockton Art League. This endowed fund, generously provided by the family of Ruby Zahn White, honors her immense contribution to the art community. Ruby Zahn White (1899-1986) was a founding member of the Stockton Art League, an artist who played an integral role in shaping the Northern California art scene. These awards continue her legacy, fostering the growth and creativity of future generations of artists.
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Ruby Zahn White (1899 - 1986)
During the 1930s a group of like-minded artists in Stockton would meet weekly at the Haggin Museum to draw. Their affinity grew and they decided to form an art club that could benefit the city and empower the growing artists of the area.
Ruby Zahn White was one of those founding artists of the Stockton Art League. She helped expand its presence and served as its president twice. She was happiest when she was painting and became a key figure in the Northern California art scene. She also was an active member of several other prestigious organizations, including the Society of Western Artists and the American Pen Women. And in 1977, Ruby's significant impact on the arts was recognized by the Stockton Arts Commission, which honored her for her “outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the community”.
Born in San Jose, California, Ruby was destined for a life steeped in artistry and education. Her passion for the arts led her to the esteemed California School of Fine Arts (CSFA) and College of the Pacific, where she graduated with the class of 1921.
Ruby's early career saw her nurturing young minds at Analy Union High School in Sebastopol, CA, and later at her alma mater, the College of the Pacific. When the college moved to Stockton in 1925, Ruby followed, beginning a new chapter both professionally and personally as she married G. Warren White and eventually paused her teaching career to focus on raising a family.
The 1940s marked Ruby's return to her artistic roots. She resumed painting and took on an art teaching role at Stockton High School. Ruby's preferred mediums were oil and watercolor, and she had a particular talent for en plein air landscapes, capturing the essence of historical scenes. Her work was heavily influenced by the picturesque vistas of the Pacific Coast, the Mother Lode region, and the broader western states.
Ruby's talent and dedication earned her numerous exhibition opportunities. Some notable showcases include the Smithsonian Institution (1954, 1956), the California State Fair (1954, 1958, 1962), the Society of Western Artists, the Kingsley Art Club (1952, 1960), the Oakland Museum (1953), and the Springfield (MA) Museum (1961). Retrospectives of her work were held at the Haggin Museum, the Lodi Community Art Center, and the University of the Pacific.
Today, Ruby Zahn White's legacy lives on through her works, which are proudly displayed at the Haggin Museum in Stockton, the University of the Pacific, the Stockton Public Library, the Stockton Record, the Bank of Stockton, the Lodi Community Art Center, and in numerous
private collections.
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San Joaquin Historical Museum
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Practicing “Subli” our Filipino number at Little Manila Rising. Red Phoenix Rising will premiere this dance at the opening of the Filipino Farm Worker’s exhibit opening on September 8th, 2024 at the San Joaquin San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum Historical Museum. What is exciting about this performance is…Vicente Acoba was a founder of the Filipino Farm Center and in this Filipino folk dance one of his granddaughters is performing and three great great granddaughters are performing.
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Sakura Hibachi Catering Restaurant
1904 Pacific Ave
Now Open for Lunch
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Wednesdays at Whirlows /
TAPS Barrel House
1926 Pacific Ave
BEER * MUSIC * BINGO
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Every Week at Whirlows
Mondays: Bingo starts at 6pm
Wednesdays: Music Bingo starts at 6pm
Thursdays: Live Music starts at 5pm
Check the Facebook Page for current events
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Featuring approximately 40 modernist works from private and public collections, Mary Tuthill Lindheim: Kindred Responses to Life surveys Lindheim’s life and work in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Lindheim (1912 – 2004) studied sculpture with artists Alexander Archipenko and Isamu Noguchi in the 1930s, and pottery with Antonio Prieto in the 1940s. She went on to win prizes for her own pottery at regional and national craft shows. Disregarding preconceived distinctions between fine art and craft, Lindheim explored clay as an artistic medium and vital means of self-expression. The exhibition features her pottery, figurative sculpture, and studio jewelry. Through a series of thematic installations loosely inspired by the artist’s guiding beliefs in nature, emotion, beauty, and social justice, the works on display make connections between her artistic practice and compassionate approach to life.
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Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine)
July 1, 2024–Spring 2026
Floor 1
(The public can access this exhibition for free in the Roberts Family Gallery on Floor 1)
Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine)
A Respite for the Weary Time-Traveler.
Featuring a Rite of Ancient Intelligence Carried out by The Gardeners
Toward the Continued Improvement of the Human Specious
by Kara E-Walker
Kara Walker, born Stockton, CA, has long been recognized for her incisive examinations of the dynamics of power and the exploitation of race and sexuality. Her work leverages expressions of fantasy and humor to confront troubling histories and dominant narratives, repossessing control in the process. Inspired by a wide range of sources, from antique dolls to Octavia Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower, Walker’s new commission, Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine), considers the memorialization of trauma, the objectives of technology, and the possibilities of transforming the negative energies that plague contemporary society. Here, automatons trapped in a never-ending cycle of ritual and struggle are repositories of the human soul. They recall mechanized medieval icons that evidenced divinity, vitality, and the promise of faith. Situated within an energetically charged field of black obsidian from Mt. Konocti in Lake County — a volcanic glass with deep spiritual properties — Walker’s Gardeners evoke wonder, reflection, respite, and hope. Just past this prophetic vignette, the installation’s namesake, Fortuna, responds to each visitor with a choreographed gesture and a printed fortune fresh from her mouth — an offering of absolution and contemplation.
Learn more about Kara Walker.
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Experience the kaleidoscopic world of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most iconic and globally celebrated artists working today. Kusama’s first solo presentation in Northern California encompasses two Infinity Mirror Rooms, including her newest room, Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love (2023), a cosmos of dancing color and light.
LOVE IS CALLING (2013), the second room in the presentation — and one of Kusama’s largest and most immersive works — features a darkened environment illuminated by vividly colored inflatable forms that extend from the floor and ceiling accompanied by the sound of the artist reciting a poem about love.
The infinite awaits. Join us for this extraordinary experience.
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Pier 24 Photography
The final Exhibition until January 2025
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.
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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.
Viewer discretion advised for this exhibition as some galleries display themes of drug use and sexual abuse.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
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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Open Studio Days at the Gallery
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Open Studio Days at the Goodwin Gallery Thursdays 10am-1pm
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