Sophia Ripke | Ceramics
Here is a preview of Sophia Ripke’s ceramics. Stop by Sophia’s booth for a demonstration at the upcoming Chico ART Festival. She plans to bring bisqueware pieces to paint throughout the day.
Author: Marion
Thomas Young | Collage, Mixed Media
This is a feature about Thomas Young’s collages. To create his analog collages, his materials include original printed source material (magazines, books, wallpaper, maps, etc), and his tools include x-acto knives, various adhesives, and a heavy dose of humor and absurdity. No digital manipulation or reproductions is utilized.
Come to meet Thomas Young and see his work in person at the Chico ART Festival.
Reta Rickmers | Painting
Another artist preview… Expect to see paintings with birds, doors, and various themes, plus cards and cups by Reta Rickmers at the Chico ART Festival!
Amy Sandoval | Jewelry
Preview the silver jewelry made by Amy Sandoval. She is a silversmith working primarily in Argentium Silver (an alloy similar to Sterling but with a higher silver purity that is also hypoallergenic, tarnish resistant, and has a gentler environmental impact in its manufacture).
Christian Davila | Nonbirdnary | Paper Mix Media
Christian Davila will have a booth at the Chico ART Festival. Under the business name of Nonbirdnary, Christian makes bird-inspired art where technology meets tradition. Her handmade works merge 3D printing and laser cutting with painting and sculpting to create pieces that are anything but ordinary!
Call for Art – Chico ART Festival 2026
FOR ARTISTS: DO YOU WANT TO EXHIBIT YOUR ART?
The dates, this year, are Friday, May 8 from 4 to 8 pm & Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. The application portal is up and running. Apply now!
2026 Chico ART Festival – Save the Dates!
ChiVAA (Chico Visual Arts Alliance) presents the Chico ART Festival, an annual event celebrating art, music, and community. This year marks our 13th festival. This event is an important part of the North State’s cultural fabric. Save the dates and join us on Friday, May 8th, and Saturday, May 9th.
Ellen Hedfield | Painting
Discover the watercolors and encaustics of Redding artist Ellen Hedfield. Stop by her booth at the Chico ART Festival on May 9 & 10, 2025
Call for Artists – Chico ART Festival 2025
Chico ART Festival will be held this year on May 9th and 10th, 2025 on the beautiful grounds of St John’s Episcopal Church at 2341 Floral Avenue in Chico. Interested in exhibiting? The application process is now open on our Artist Portal 2025!
Marion Hunziker-Larsen | Jewelry
What’s special this year? Demo at my booth… and you can try your hand at crochet jewelry.