Past Exhibits

The City of Fremont’s historic Olive Hyde Art Gallery is proud to partner with the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) to present WOMEN CREATE SPACE – a celebration of sculpture and three-dimensional works by Bay Area women artists.

Artwork will showcase a variety of sculptural works including ceramic, assemblage, fiber, metal, glass, and much more. Participating women artists include members of NCWCA as well as non-members. Visit ncwca.org for more information about the non-profit organization for women in the arts.

Featured artists include: Salma Arastu, Barbara Berk, Elizabeth Bloomfield, Lorraine Bonner, Mague Calanche, Marie Cameron, Christine Cianci, Mittie Cuetara, Lynn Dau, Giny Dixon*, Michelle Echenique, Myrna Ehrlich, Marguerite Elliot, Eden V. Evans, Gillian Garro, Bushra Gill, Annette Goodfriend, Stacey Gregory, Jane Grimm, Vicki Gunter, Dianne Hoffman, Marilynn J Host*, Midori, Kathleen King, Tanya Lin, Susan Longini*, Annie Marini-Genzon, Caroline Masters, Kristine Mays, Patricia A. Montgomery, Aleana Ortega, Priscilla Otani, Renée Owen, Cheryl Perman-Ruskin, Sawyer Rose, Arathi Satish*, Barbara Schlein*, Sondra Schwetman, Larraine Seiden, Sok’iann, Lisa Stambaugh*, Linda Tapscott, Demetra Theofanous, Carolyn Tillie, Hwei-Li Tsao, Yuting Wang, and Susan Zimmerman.

* Olive Hyde Art Guild members

Opening Reception, August 23, 2024
Photos: Scott Capen

HumanEssence

Hidden Treasures / Local Talent

Ingrid V Wells Emotional Support Paintings

Annual Textile Exhibition

I Dream of Color

Artist’s Statement

Engaging with paint as a daily practice helps me build my own universe. I paint colorful fantasies that incorporate shape and pattern in an abstract fashion. Using a process of layering with varying degrees of transparency, I create a world of color and abundance.

My early career as a designer for print and animation informs my approach. I spent years looking at and manipulating imagery used in children’s entertainment. I apply that sense of saturated color and energy in my paintings, exploring shape, color, and light in a playful way. I use water-based media to build up layers of vibrant color. Recently I have expanded my work into creating tufted tapestry. Painting with yarn has become a natural extension of my art practice and my desire to create colorful environments.

A variety of themes determine a shape of a series. Vaudeville, classic cinema, botany, and pattern design inform past themes. As I find new and better ways to express myself, the more vibrant my universe becomes.

Members Juried Show
Virtual Exhibit: Thursday, March 30 – Saturday, May 27
In-Person/Gallery Exhibition Dates: Thursday, April 6 – Saturday, May 27
Opening Reception: Friday, April 14, 2023 (7-9 pm)
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Tree Talk: Poems In the Air – Collaborative Artworks and Poems by Dotti Cichon & Nelly Capra
Virtual Exhibit: Thursday, January 12 – Saturday, March 18
In-Person/Gallery Exhibition Dates: January 19 – March 18, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, January 27, 2023

SAN ARDO – Sculptures by Kristin Lindseth-Rivera
Virtual Exhibit: November 3 – December 17, 2022
In-Person Exhibit: November 10 – December 17, 2022
Opening Reception: November 18, 2022

Holiday for the Arts — Gala, Show & Sale
Exhibition Dates: October 21-23, 2022
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Annual Textile Exhibit
Virtual Exhibit: July 7 – September 17
In-Person Exhibit: July 14 – September 17
Opening Reception: July 22, 2022

Journey of Color by May Shei
Virtual Exhibit: January 20 – April 2
In-Person Exhibit: January 27 – April 2
Opening Reception: March 4, 2022

Consumer Couture; Wrapped in Conversation
Virtual exhibit: October 17 – December 19, 2021
In-Person exhibit: October 21 – December 19, 2021
In-Person Reception: November 5, 2021

Members Juried Show
The Members Juried Show is a biennial exhibition held at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery.
Virtual Online Exhibit Dates: July 7 – October 3, 2021

In-Person Olive Hyde Art Gallery Exhibit Dates:
July 29 – October 3, 2021

Shifting Tides – Convergence in Cloth
April 5 – June 27, 2021 (A Virtual Textile Art Exhibition)

Allusions: More Than Meets the Eye by Abstract 7
Exhibition Dates: January 11 – February 8, 2020
Reception: Friday, January 17
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On the Verge by Nancy Brown
Exhibition Dates: October 4 – November 2, 2019
Reception: Friday, October 4, 2019
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51st Annual Textile Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: August 9 – September 21, 2019
Reception: Friday, August 9, 2019
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OHAG Members’ Juried Show
Exhibition Dates: June 28 – July 27, 2019
Reception: Friday, June 28, 2019
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Indiaworld: Images of the Global Indian Diaspora by Preston Merchant
Exhibition Dates: May 17 – June 15, 2019
Reception: Friday, May 17, 2019
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Olive Hyde Art Guild,  May 2019, Art Scholarship Competition & Exhibition
Olive Hyde Art Gallery, Mission Rm., at 7 p.m., Friday  May 17, 2019

Heated Expression: Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California
Exhibition Dates: April 5 – May 4, 2019
Reception: Friday, April 5, 2019
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American Portraiture by James Mills
Exhibition Dates: February 22 – March 23, 2019
Reception: Friday, February 22, 2019

Musing and Momento Mori by David Morritt
Exhibition Dates: January 11 – February 9, 2019
Reception: Friday, January 11, 2019
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This is Us: Orchard Valley Ceramic Art Guild
Exhibition Dates: September 28 – October 27, 2018
Reception: Friday, September 28, 2018
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50th Annual Textile Exhibit
August 3 – September 15, 2018
Reception: Friday, August 3, 2018
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Women’s Caucus Art Exhibit
June 22 – July 21, 2018
Reception: Friday, June 22
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Hidden Treasures / Local Talent
May 11 – June 9, 2018
Reception: Friday, May 18
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New Horizons: Landscapes of our Present
by Allied Artists West
March 30 – April 28, 2018
Reception: Friday, March 30
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Equilibrium: Kim Thoman, Donna Fenstermaker, Carol Ladewig
February 16 – March 17, 2018
Reception: Friday, Feb 16
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Anticipation: The Art of Dmitry Grudsky
January 5 – February 3, 2018
Reception: Friday, Jan 12
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Pancho Jimenez
October 6 – November 4, 2017
Reception: Friday, October 6
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49th Annual Textile Exhibition
August 11 – September 23, 2017
Artists Reception: Friday, August 11
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Members Juried Show
June 30 – July 29, 2017
Artists Reception: Friday, June 30, 7-9pm
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Interconnections
Artists: Mari Andrews & Ann Holsberry
Friday, May 19 through Saturday, June 17
Artists Reception: Friday, May 19, 7-9pm
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Impressions: The Art of Printmaking
Artists: Shari Arai De Boer & Gail Morrison
April 7 – May 6, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, April 7, 2017, 7-9 pm
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Divergent Figures: Artworks of Nagui Achamallah, Zarmine Aghazarian, and Bhavna Misra
February 24 – March 25, 2017
Opening Reception: February 24, 2017, 7-9 pm
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Beautiful Transformations: Photography by Yao-pi Hsu
January 6 – February 11, 2017
Opening Reception: January 6, 2017, 7-9 pm
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Holiday Show & Sale
Opening Gala: December 2, 2016
Show and Sale open to the public: Saturday-Sunday, December 3-4, 10am – 5pm
View photos from our 2016 event

4th Annual Textile Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: October 7 – November 19, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, October 7, 2016 7-9 pm
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New Visions: Allied Artists West
Mixed Media: Painting, Collage, Photo
Exhibition Dates: August 26 – September 24, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, August 26, 2016 7-9 pm
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Olive Hyde Art Guild Sponsors Unique Art Classes
Reception: Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Mission Coffee (151 Washington Blvd.)

“I have fun painting with my friends, and it makes me happy” says Donald Dimenco, one of 23 students in this year’s Art Instruction classes for developmentally disabled adults at the Olive Hyde Art Center in Fremont. The program, now in its sixth year, was the brainchild of the Olive Hyde Art Guild and its desire to promote the visual arts to an underserved segment of the Fremont Community. Working with Fremont Recreation staff and Serra Center, a non-profit agency providing housing, services, and care for more than 90 developmentally disabled adults in the Fremont area, a pilot program was created in 2011. Classes have grown from 15 students then to 23 students this year. Many of the students have participated all six years.

To celebrate the students’ accomplishments and to view selected pieces of their artwork, Olive Hyde Art Guild, Serra Center, and City of Fremont invite the public to a free reception on Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2016, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., at Mission Coffee at 151 Washington Blvd in Fremont. Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison will join in the celebration and present an Achievement Certificate to each student. Refreshments will be served and visitors will have an opportunity to vote on a Peoples’ Choice Award and to also purchase some of the students’ work. The artwork will be on display at Mission Coffee for the entire month of September.

This unique Art Instruction Program has been possible due to the collaborative efforts of the Olive Hyde Art Guild Board of Directors, City of Fremont Recreation Superintendent Irene Jordahl, Olive Hyde Gallery Curator Gloria Kim, Serra Center CEO Lisa Senadenos, and Olive Hyde Guild Members Judy Anglin and Gail Blalock. Funding by the Olive Hyde Art Guild covers the cost of all art supplies for each student, the use of the meeting room, the cost of the art instructor, and for the reception. Additional funding support over the years from the Alameda County ARTSFUND Grant Program and the Niles Rotary Foundation has helped keep the program viable.

In the words of students Lori Santos, “the art class makes me happy, calm and focused” and Marsha Smith, “painting is fun.” Be happy and have fun at Mission Coffee on September 11th meeting the artists, viewing their artwork, and enjoying some refreshments! For more information about the Olive Hyde Art Guild, visit www.olivehydeartgallery.org.

California Watercolor Signature Exhibit Show
Exhibition Dates: July 1 – August 13, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 9, 2016 4-6 pm
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Decked Out: Rolling On
Exhibition Dates: May 13 – June 18, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, May 13, 2016 7-9 pm
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Hidden Treasures / Local Talent
Exhibition Dates: April 1-30, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, April 1, 2016 7-9 pm
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Photography Show
Len Cook, Sandy Ferreira, Roger Ravenstad
Exhibition Dates: February 19 – March 19, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, February 19, 2016 7-9 pm
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A Touch of Red
Featuring abstract7
Exhibition Dates: January 8 – February 6, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, January 8, 2016 7 -9 pm
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Holiday for the Arts Show & Sale
Exhibition Dates: December 4-6, 2015
Opening Gala: Friday, December 4
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Olive Hyde Art Guild Members Show
Exhibition Dates: October 23 – November 21, 2015
Opening Reception: Friday, October. 23 – 7-9 pm
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Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation
Exhibition Dates: August 1 – October 10, 2015
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 1, 12-3 pm
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47th Annual Textile Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: June 19 – July 18, 2015
Opening Reception: Friday, June 19 – 7-9 pm
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Glass Contemplations
Works by Susan Longini, Kana Tanaka and Johnathon Turner
Exhibition Dates: May 8 – June 6, 2015
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The Meaning of Life: The Photography of Megan Rhodes
Exhibition Dates: March 27 – April 25, 2015
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Newton’s Grimms – Paintings by Frost Newton
Exhibition Dates: February 13 – March 14, 2015
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Collective Musings
Exhibition Dates: January 9-31, 2015
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“Watertight (Vessels)
Exhibition Dates: October 24 – November 22, 2014
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2014 Hidden Treasures/Local Talent
Exhibition Dates: September 12 – October 11, 2014
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The Art of Zhen Shan Ren: Truth, Compassion, Tolerance
Exhibition Dates: August 1 – 30, 2014
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Within The Absolute Beyond (Photography)
Exhibition Dates: June 20 – July 19, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, June 20, 7-9 pm
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Decked Out: Skateboard Deck Art and Photography Show
Exhibition Dates: May 9 – June 7, 2014
Reception: Friday, May 9, 7-9 pm
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46th Annual Textiles Exhibit (Fiber)
Exhibition Dates: March 28 – April 26, 2014
Reception: Friday, March 28, 7-9 pm
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California Watercolor Association (Watercolor)
Exhibition Dates: February 14 – March 15, 2014
Reception: Friday, February 21, 7-9 pm
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Reflections (Mixed Media Sculpture)
Works by Marie Bergstedt, Laurel Shackelford, Maria Brill, Melissa Woodburn, Jeanmarie Nutt, Roslyn Ritter
Exhibition Dates: January 3 – February 1, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, January 10, 7-9 pm
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31st Annual Holiday for the Arts
Gala: Dec. 6, 2013, 5:30 – 9 pm
Show & Sale: Dec. 7-8, 2013, 10am – 5pm
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Event information

Perceptions – A Photography exhibit
Hagit Cohen, T.J. Thorne, J. Alan Constant
Exhibition Dates: Oct. 25 – Nov. 16, 2013
Opening Reception: Oct. 25, 2013, 7-9 pm
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Some Assembly Required – 3D
Exhibition Dates: September 13 – October 12, 2013
Opening Reception: September 13, 2013, 7-9 pm
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Wags and Whiskers
Exhibition Dates: August 2-31, 2013
Opening Reception: August 2, 2013, 7-9 pm
Animal adoptions will be available during the reception through two rescue organizations.
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Artists’ Reception & Ice Cream Social
August 4, 2013
For the third year, Olive Hyde Art Guild was pleased to feature the paintings of developmentally disabled student participants from Serra Center Art Workshop. The event was held in the Mission Room at Olive Hyde Art Center and included the Exhibit, a Silent Auction of the artwork and an Ice Cream Social.
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Members Juried Show
Exhibition Dates: June 21 — July 20, 2013
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45th Annual Textile Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: May 10 — June 8, 2013

Five Palettes
Exhibition Dates: March 29 – April 27, 2013
Reception: Friday, March 29, 7-9 pm
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Women’s Figurative Art, An Appreciation of the Human Form
Exhibition Dates: February 15 – March 16, 2013
Reception: Friday, February 15, 7-9 pm
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Matt Ritchie Retrospectacle – Multimedia Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: January 4 – February 2, 2013
Reception: Friday, January 11, 7-9 pm
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Mixed Media Craft Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: October 26 – November 17, 2012
Reception: Friday, October 26, 7-9pm
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Laying Down the Mark
Exhibition Dates: September 14 – October 13, 2012
Reception: Friday, September 14, 7-9 pm
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In Full View – Bay Area Painters
Exhibition Dates: August 3 – September 1, 2012
Reception: Friday, August 3, 7-9 pm
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From the Flame – Ceramics & Glass
Exhibition Dates: June 22 – July 21, 2012
Reception: Friday, June 22, 7-9 pm
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Serra Center Art Exhibit
Sunday, July 15, 2-4 pm
Olive Hyde Art Guild was pleased to feature the paintings of 15 developmentally disabled student participants from Serra Center Art Workshop on Sunday, July 15th from 2pm-4pm. The event was held in the Mission Room at Olive Hyde Art Center and included the Exhibit, a Silent Auction of the artwork and an Ice Cream Social.

That’s Odd – Pamela Blotner & Jim Roseau
Sculpture & Mixed Media
Exhibition Dates: May 11 – June 9, 2012
Reception: Friday, May 11, 7-9 pm
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44th Annual Textiles Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: March 30 – April 28, 2012
Reception: Friday, March 30, 7-9 pm
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Hidden Treasures – Local Talent
Exhibition Dates: February 17 – March 17, 2012
Reception, Friday, February 17, 7-9 pm
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One Eye Shut – California Photographers
Exhibition Dates: January 6 – February 4, 2012
Reception: Friday, January 6, 7-9 pm
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29th Annual Holiday for the Arts Gala, Show and Sale
Gala: December 2
Show & Sale: December 3 and 4, 10am – 5pm

Rhythm and Light
Paintings by Sonia Gill, Ruth Koch and Wendy Yoshimura
Exhibition Dates: October 14 – November 12, 2011
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Mosaic Sculpture – Wilma Wyss
Exhibition Dates: September 2 – October 1, 2011
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Members Juried Show 2011
Exhibition Dates: July 15- August 13, 2011
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Read the article in the Tri-City Voice

The Members Juried Show is a bi-annual event, started in 2001. This show is only open to members of the guild, and artists are welcome to join in order to enter. The judges for the show are art professionals from outside the Guild membership. At the opening night reception attendees have an opportunity to cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award. Award winners are announced at the reception, judges are invited and introduced. The show is held at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery located at 123 Washington Boulevard in Fremont.

Serra Center Exhibition of Art
Sunday, July 17, from 2 -4 p.m.
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Hobnob
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – July 2, 2011
Presentation honoring the OHAG Scholarship winners and viewing of artwork in the Mission Room during the reception
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Visions: Photography of Alvin Dockter & Friends
Exhibition Dates: May 6 – 28, 2011
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43rd Annual Textiles Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: April 1 – 30, 2011
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Open Road: Works of James Toriakson, Sarah Regnier and Josh Hershman
Exhibition Dates: February 18 – March 19, 2011
Reception: Friday, February 18, 7-9 pm

The Beauty of Batik
Works by Diane Burns and John Tinger
Exhibition Dates: January 7 – February 5, 2011
Reception: Friday, January 7, 7-9 pm
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Etsy Meets Olive
Exhibition Dates: October 15 – November 15, 2010
Reception: Friday, October 15 , 7-9 pm
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Etsy is an online artist community (etsy.com), where artists are able to have an “online shop”. They pay very minimal fees to have an Etsy page, and it’s primarily very original artwork, art supplies and vintage craft. In Etsy Meets Olive, join us in a modern, old school approach to showcase artists!

Bay Area Book Artists (BABA)
Exhibition Dates: September 3 – October 4, 2010
Reception: Friday, September 3, 7-9 pm

Partial List of Participating Artists: Geri Lurya, Donnasue Jacobi, Raven Erebus, Jone Small Manoogian, Carmela Rizzuto, Carol Matre, Pat Smith, Sally Cole, Kent Manske, Jody Alexander, Laura Laura, Ginger Burrell, Pati Bristow, Nancy Welch, Becky Barber, Carrie Ferraro

Bay Area Book Artists is a group of independent artists bound together by a passion for the book arts. The group meets twice monthly. On the first Sunday of each month we meet for four hours for share studio time and for mini-workshops or demonstrations run by members. On the third Thursday of each month we meet to plan events, exchange information and share books in-progress. Since 1995, BABA has presented exhibitions at local galleries and museums. In 2002 BABA members organized the first Book Arts Jam at Foothill College. This event has entertained and educated the public each year since. BABA welcomes new members.

Domicile (3-person show)
Exhibition Dates: July 23 – August 21, 2010
Reception: Friday, July 23, 7-9 pm
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The Language of Clay
Exhibition Dates: June 4 – July 1, 2010
Reception: Friday, June 4, 7-9 pm

42nd Annual Textile Show
Exhibition Dates: April 2 – May 15, 2010
Reception: Friday, April 2, 7-9 pm

From Hare to Eternity:
The Art of Warner Brothers Animation
From the collection of Eric Calande
Exhibition Dates: February 19 – March 20, 2010
Reception: Friday, February 19, 7-9 pm
“Meet the Collector” days, March 6-7, 12-5 pm

Hidden Treasures / Local Talent
Exhibition Dates: January 8 – February 6, 2010

Be-Jeweled
Exhibition Dates: October 16 – November 14

Members Juried Show
Exhibition Dates: September 4 – October 3, 2009

Woodturners Invitational
Exhibition Dates: July 24 – Aug 22, 2009

In the Bag
A purse, satchel or mobile container for personal accessories that often hints to the personality of the person wearing it.
Exhibition Dates: June 12 – July 11, 2009

The Doll Show
Exhibition Dates: May 1 – May 30, 2009

41st Annual Textile Art Exhibit
Textiles from traditional to contemporary
Exhibition Dates: March 6 – April 18, 2009
Exhibiting artists include: Thom Atkins, Marie Bergstedt, Edie Brown, Lind Cline, Julie Garner, Beverly Harrington, Laura Kamian, Barbara Kelley, Kendra Lizotte, Denise Miller, Patricia Montgomery, Lisa Paige, Roslyn Riter, Sarah Roberts, Nancy Ryan, Susan Sanborn North, Bonnie Smith, Ruth Tabancay, Gertrude Rutner, Pamela Wattenmaker

Smaller Than a Breadbox
January 23 – February 21, 2009
Reception: Friday, January 23, 7-9 pm

Spare Parts
Collage, Jewelry, Mixed Media Objects
October 17 – November 15, 2008
Reception: Friday, October 17, 7-9 pm

California Society of Printmakers
September 5 – October 4, 2008
Reception: Friday, September 5, 7-9 pm

Timescapes: Three Discrete Chronicles
An exhibit that examines three separate approaches to capturing moments in time
August 1 – 23, 2008
Reception: Sunday, August 3, 1-4 pm

Best of Show
Animal portraits in various mediums
June 13 – July 12, 2008
Reception: Friday, June 13, 7-9 pm

Hidden Treasures / Local Talent III
Exhibition Dates: May 2 – May 31, 2008
Reception: Friday, May 2, 7-9 pm

40th Annual Textile Art Exhibit
Textiles from traditional to contemporary
Exhibition Dates: March 21 – April 19, 2008

Waste Not, Want Not
Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings – made from recycled or reused materials
Exhibition Dates: February 8 – March 8, 2008

Points of View
Photography: Panoramic, Infrared and Digital
Exhibition Dates: January 4 – January 26, 2008
Reception: Friday, January 4, 7-9 pm

Small Works
Nothing bigger than 12″ x 12″ x 12″
Exhibition Dates: October 19 – November 17, 2007
Opening Reception: October 19, 2007

Fragile: Glass
Exhibition Dates: August 31 – September 29, 2007
Opening Reception: Friday, August 31, 2007
Entry Deadline: August 1, 2007

Featured artists: Arrianne Bright, Bonnie Celeste, Jaime Guerrero, Duncan House, Carol Lawton, Susan Longini, Maria Romeo, Peggy Pettigrew Stewart, Randy Strong, and Mary White

Guild Members Juried Exhibition
Exhibition Dates:July 20 – August 18, 2007
Opening Reception: Friday, July 20, 2007

Drawn Conclusions
Samantha Wall, Jeff Phegley and Kate Phillips
Exhibition Dates: June 1 – June 30, 2007
Opening Reception: Friday, June 1, 2007