As a young child, I loved playing in the mud. I still do. I love the physicality of clay and its immediate feedback from one’s touch. All this draws me in. This direct contact and response has led to me become a hand builder. The Porcelain is my choice of clay for its clean surface… Continue reading Lynn Wood | Pottery Texture Queen
For 8 years visitors to Art at the Matador relished exploring the intimate rooms of the Mission Revival Matador complex that now serves as emergency housing. This year, the renamed Chico ART Festival will take place at St John’s Episcopal Church on Floral, with a background of buildings designed by Thomas Tarman, one of Chico’s… Continue reading About our New Location
Do you know why Art at the Matador is now Chico ART Festival and scheduled for May 6 & 7 at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Floral? Here’s some history. Twelve years ago Maria Phillips, co-founder of Avenue 9 Gallery, said to me “I have this dream of taking over the Matador Motel for a… Continue reading Maria’s Dream by Dolores Mitchell
The renamed Chico ART Festival, formerly Art at the Matador is getting a new look, and a new location on Floral Avenue at St John’s Episcopal Church at at 2341 Floral Avenue in Chico. “Move over Matador, here comes The Labyrinth”. Yes, the grounds at St John’s Episcopal Church even include a labyrinth, the perfect… Continue reading New Name, New Look, New Location
ChiVAA, the Chico Visual Arts Alliance is excited to announce the return of our annual Mothers’ Day Weekend Art Extravaganza (formerly called Art at the Matador) , now renamed Chico ART Festival on May 6th and 7th, 2022. This year we will hold our gala at the beautiful St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2341 Floral… Continue reading Applications Now Available for Chico ART Festival, May 6 & 7, 2022
Frank Smith digital photography is the newest addition to the Chico Area Artists (ChiVAA) virtual galleries. Discover his work, and the obstacles he overcame to create compelling images.
Coby Walters, of Pine Meadow Photography, is a conservation photographer, who is well versed in California Native Plant species. Several of his photos are printed in California Native Plant Society publications.
Mira Talbott-Pope’s company, TLC Clothing Designs, makes unique handmade clothing from traditional hand-woven Guatemalan skirt fabric with respect and admiration for the beauty of the material and expertise of its originators. All fabric is purchased at a local market where women have sold their own skirt fabric either out of necessity or in order to purchase newer, more modern designs.
“I’ve painted since an early age and have worked with different media and in a variety of styles. However in recent years I’ve developed an interest in photography and continue to learn something new every day. Although different subject matter will catch my eye, my primary focus is nature photography.” – Carolyn
Dolores Mitchell’s painting subjects include Chico’s landmarks and surrounding countryside such as Richvale rice fields, the Sutter Buttes and Gray Lodge Wildlife Preserve. Dolores Mitchell received a BA in Studio Art and PhD in Art History from UCLA. She taught CSUC Renaissance to 20th century art history for thirty years. In 2003 she co-founded Avenue 9… Continue reading Dolores Mitchell
