Artists interested in having their work considered to exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma must send in an application with requested information. Most fine art mediums are considered including painting, photography, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, mixed media and others. Click here to download a brochure with complete exhibition application information. Gallery Exhibit Application

       

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Gallery exhibits are planned about one year in advance. Upcoming exhibits include photography, paintings, sculpture, textiles, videos and more! Past exhibits have included nationally acclaimed professional artists’ subjects from animals and automobiles, international paintings and photography from Antarctica to Africa, as well as top California art organizations and nationally touring collections from the Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Free opening night receptions have refreshments, wine and live music.

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 2010 Gallery Exhibitions

Past exhibits:
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 2007 Gallery Exhibitions

 2008 Gallery Exhibitions

 2009 Gallery Exhibitions


Current exhibit: 

"Way of the Brush: Chinese Painting"
July 16 - September 2, 2010
Opening reception, Friday, July 16, from 6:00-8:00pm

A collection of thirty years of art by acclaimed artist, Betty Liu

Also in the Community Gallery: The Annual 48 Natoma Art Center Student Show


"Bluebirds on a Branch" , Painting by Betty Liu

 The ancient art of Chinese brush painting is centuries old.  Prescribing to strict techniques, styles and methods it is often a combination of beautiful painting, calligraphy and poetry.  Some people describe Chinese paintings in this way, “in the paintings there are poems, and in the poems there are paintings.”  The collection of over thirty years of magnificent paintings by artist Betty Liu being shown at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom epitomizes this superb art form.  The exhibit, “Way of the Brush: Chinese Brush Painting”, will be open July 16 through September 2, 2010.

Artist Betty Liu has been painting in this dramatic style since the 1970’s in her native Taiwan and later in the Philippines.  Her work has been collected by notables such as Imelda Marcos, and has received international awards and shown internationally.  Mrs. Liu is also a popular teacher of brush painting as well as classical piano in the Sacramento area and recently has shown her work in exhibitions at the Sacramento Fine Art Center and the California State Capitol. She has taught for the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department for 14 years and is currently teaching at 48 Natoma. Her work beautifully captures the marriage of music and painting; two of her greatest joys.

The public is invited to attend a fabulous opening reception for the exhibit on Friday, July 16, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Gallery at 48 Natoma.  The reception will include wine, refreshments and feature live Chinese instrumental “Gu-Zheng” music.

During this same time in the Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, the Annual 48 Natoma Student Show will feature student’s work in classes taught by Mrs. Liu as well as other adult art classes taught at the center. This exhibit will be on display from July 8 to August 26, 2010.

Upcoming exhibits: 

"Interiorscapes"
September 17 - November 4, 2010
Opening reception, Friday, September 17, from 6:00-8:00pm

A juried show from the Folsom Art Association

Also in the Community Gallery: Fall Florals - paintings by select members from the Folsom Arts Association September 2 - October 28, 2010.

      

The idea of portraying the interior of a room is not new to artists.  However the Folsom Art Association is taking this subject to a new level.  In the next exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma, “Interiorscapes” will feature juried works by this talented group of artists.  The exhibit will open on September 17 and continue through November 4, 2010. 

The theme of interiors will explore all the facets of the interior; be it the inside of an intimate room, a place not often seen, a window to the sole of a person, or perhaps the interior of a beautiful flower or fruit. Each artist of the one hundred member group will provide a personal view of the theme using oils, watercolor, acrylics, pastels and photography. Some of their ideas may startle, while others comfort with a feeling of warmth and sanctuary and others delight with their beauty and delicacy.  Judged by acclaimed artist, Anita Wolfe, the show will provide the public with thought provoking art that will connect to each of us in some way.

Folsom Focus Photography Competition
Entry deadline is October 1 – 29, 2010

          

Folsom Patrons of the Arts is proud to sponsor Folsom Focus, the area's preeminent photography contest capturing the faces and places of Folsom. Get out your camera and hit the town for a chance to win cash prizes and notoriety within the art community. Contestants may enter a total of five photos in their age group from children to adults selecting from six themes. Prizes are awarded for each theme in each age group including $100 Best of Show Award. Go to http://www.patronsofthearts.org/folsom-focus-photo-contest.htm for complete information, contest rules and entry form. Entry deadline is October 1 – 29.

Art at Folsom City Hall:  

        

Also while at the gallery, don’t miss the current display next door in Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, by the Folsom Arts Association. Their rotating art exhibit features great work for sale by local artists.  Photography, oil and acrylic paintings, pastels and sculpture from this display can be purchased at the Gallery at 48 Natoma front desk.

Gallery Gift Shop: 

                  

The gallery gift shop offers unique gift items starting at only $10 including regional artists work in handmade jewelry, blown glass, wood pens, book markers, ceramics cards and more!