We look forward to seeing Melinda Vasquez new work at the 2017 Art at the Matador!  

Here is another artist showing at the Art at the Matador 2017. Ceramic lemon juicers and mugs, plus much more. See more at Sienna Orlando Lalaguna website.    That’s a perfect addition for a fiesta with margaritas. I really want one. Please Sienna, make sure to bring many to the show. I expect them to… Continue reading Great Addition for Margaritas | Sienna Orlando Lalaguna

  Another artist we look forward seeing at the Art at the Matador 2017 show. Check T. F. Smith photography website.

Eva Farley is another artist who will show her work at Art at the Matador on May 12 & 13.

Reta Rickmers, Pleasant Valley High School Art Teacher, says: “Students in the Art Studio at PVHS are very excited to be displaying and selling work at Art at the Matador in May. This year we received a CTA/IFT grant we called ARTreprenuers to give students a peek inside the brains of real entrepreneurs.  Our focus… Continue reading PV High School ARTrepreneurs at Art at the Matador

Attend a Social Media workshop given by Carol Thomson on Saturday, April 8, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Chico Art Center.  Learn how to build a “Free Store” for your art in a day. Carol will take you by the hand and guide you “Step by Step” on how to set up… Continue reading Social Media Workshop

Another artist who will be in the 2017 Art at the Matador show is Molly Amick. Here is a preview of her work!   Connect with Paper Art by Molly Amick on Facebook.

Besides the art rooms and tents, all the activities for kids such as the Fairy Doors, the cantina, and the margaritas, we also have LIVE MUSIC… Here is our tentative schedule: Friday, May 12 4 – 6 PM – The Red Dirt Bullies – Acoustic Bluegrass 6:30 – 8:30  – Chris Winger and Friends – Eclectic Mix… Continue reading Art at the Matador Music Schedule

We already have some fantastic artists signed up for this year event, such … David Plant. Can’t wait to see his work! Connect with David Plant Art on Facebook.

Welcome to the ChiVAA blog and new website! We have been offline for a bit and are very excited to be back on the web. Let us know what you think about our new website. We would love to hear your opinion! Upcoming Events The 7th Annual Art of the Matador ChiVAA is in full swing mode preparing for… Continue reading Hello Chico and the World!