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California Gold, and Vic Bicomong – OCTOBER 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CALIFORNIA GOLD AND VIC BICOMONG – OCTOBER 7-26, 2023

Elk Grove, September 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents California Gold, an art competition show, and Vic Bicomong’s “Abstract Plus” in the Foyer Gallery, October 7-26, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception on October 7 from 4-7PM.

California is a beautiful state that offers us sweeping landscapes, ocean vistas, towering redwoods and prairies, and everything in-between. From iconic landmarks in the San Francisco Bay, to the Hollywood sign in Southern California, our state provides an abundance of visual inspiration for artwork in all mediums. Join us for a celebration of California Gold!

The Center will also exhibit The Eclectic Artist Vic L. Bicomong in the Foyer Gallery. A self-taught artist, Bicomong is known for the diversity of styles in his work, allowing a gallery to appear as though multiple artists are showing at the same time. Bicomong is retired from the Elk Grove Post Office, has completed mural work in San Francisco, and now shares his artistic talent with the local community and his family.

Images for Press

Tower Bridge – Margaret Munson
Abstract Plus – Vic Bicomong

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • September 2023: Sacramento Open Studios, Community Art Display, and Frank Blackwell in the Foyer Gallery
  • October 2023: California Gold group exhibition, and Vic Bicomong in the Foyer Gallery
  • November / December 2023: Annual Small Treasures Show and Sale, and Holiday Exhibitions

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, and the Elk Grove Arts Commission.

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SAC Open Studios, and Frank Blackwell – SEPTEMBER 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAC OPEN STUDIOS AND FRANK BLACKWELL – SEPTEMBER 2-21, 2023

Elk Grove, August 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents member artwork during Sacramento Open Studios month, and Frank Blackwell’s “Through a Soldier’s Eyes” in the Foyer Gallery, September 2-21, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception on September 2 from 4-7PM, and during Sacramento Open Studios Weekend Two September 16 and 17 from 11AM-4PM.

As part of VERGE Sacramento Open Studios, the Center will open September 16 and 17 for an exhibition of Gallery Artist work. Find us on the Open Studios Map and visit the Center during Week Two. This event is free and open to the public.

In the Foyer Gallery, Frank Blackwell presents Through a Soldier’s Eyes. A retired senior technical aeronautics illustrator for NASA, Blackwell has created over 200 drawings for space shuttle engines and for the Y22 and F-117’s. His specialties are oils, acrylics, and ink, and he shares his passion for historical military events and nature artwork.

Images for Press (Web Only)

All work below by Frank Blackwell. Images are in web-only resolution. High resolution images are being prepared.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • August 2023: BIG Art, and Dwight Head in the Foyer Gallery
  • September 2023: Sacramento Open Studios, Community Art Display, and Frank Blackwell in the Foyer Gallery
  • October 2023: California Gold group exhibition, and Vic Bicomong in the Foyer Gallery

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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BIG Art and Dwight Head – AUGUST 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BIG ART AND DWIGHT HEAD – AUGUST 5-24, 2023

Elk Grove, July 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents BIG Art at EGFAC, and Draw a Rumor by Dwight Head, August 5-24, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception on August 5 from 4-7PM.

Returning for a second year at the Center, BIG Art at EGFAC fills the walls of the main gallery with oversized landscapes, still life, and figurative paintings. Artists are asked to stretch themselves and their canvases to create work suitable as statement pieces on large walls in homes, offices, and major collections.

In the Foyer Gallery, Dwight Head presents Draw a Rumor, a collection of figurative surreal paintings.

As a surrealist artist and an illustrator, I speak visually using self-reflective images and symbols.  I contemporize these images and symbols which are rooted in my everyday life as an artist.  My final products are varied as I draw and paint that which is deep within as a human being interested in teaching myself and others. – Dwight Head

Images for Press

The Magician, Dwight Head
The Woman, Dwight Head

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • July 2023: Fired Art competition
  • August 2023: BIG Art, and Dwight Head in the Foyer Gallery
  • September 2023: Sacramento Open Studios, Community Art Display, and Vic Bicomong in the Foyer Gallery

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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Fired Art – JULY 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FIRED ART – JULY 1-27, 2023

Elk Grove, June 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents Fired Art, an art competition, July 1-27, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on July 1 from 4-7PM.

Many artists create art using a flame or heat. Some of this art takes the form of ceramics and sculpture that bathe in fire to create shapes and glazes. Other artwork uses elements of heat to melt the wax of encaustics. This exhibition celebrates artists who use primal forces to create unique artwork in all mediums.

Fired Art is curated and judged by Freddy Santana, a Sacramento regional ceramic artist and educator.

Web Images for Press

The Center is in the process of art-intake for Fired Art. Web-only promotional image is available, with additional images coming soon.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • June 2023: Wide Open Spaces annual art competition, John Angell in the Foyer Gallery
  • July 2023: Fired Art competition
  • August 2023: BIG Art, and Dwight Head in the Foyer Gallery
  • September 2023: Sacramento Open Studios, Community Art Display, and Vic Bicomong in the Foyer Gallery

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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Wide Open Spaces and John Angell – JUNE 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WIDE OPEN SPACES AND JOHN ANGELL – JUNE 3-22, 2023

Elk Grove, May 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents Wide Open Spaces, an art competition, and Waterworks by John Angell in the Foyer Gallery June 3-22, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on June 3 from 4-7PM.

The Center brings back our annual tradition of celebrating nature in Wide Open Spaces, an art competition show. Nature and outdoors have inspired countless people, provoking deep thought, strong friendships, and a rooted bond with earth. Revisit or discover your love of nature. The human spirit needs nature, and in every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

John Angell presents Waterworks, a series of photographic encaustic work in the Foyer Gallery in June. Water unites us and divides us; it both gives and takes life. It can be calm or ferocious and bring bounty or devastation. Water is essential to life. Waterworks blends my photographic images taken over the past several decades with my more recently found love of the encaustic wax process. Encaustic has a warmth, depth, fluidity and luster that only the wax can bring. Each piece is unique, one-of-a-kind, blurring the lines between painting and photography with strong textural elements.

Promotional Images for Press

John Angell
John Angell
web only promotional image

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • May 2023: Abstractly Speaking annual art competition, Founding Members Art (15 Year Anniversary)
  • June 2023: Wide Open Spaces annual art competition, John Angell in the Foyer Gallery
  • July 2023: Fired Art competition

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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Abstractly Speaking and EGFAC Founding Members – MAY 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ABSTRACTLY SPEAKING AND EGFAC FOUNDING MEMBERS – MAY 6-26, 2023

Elk Grove, April 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents our annual Abstractly Speaking art competition, plus the EGFAC Founding Members Exhibition, showing May 6-26, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on May 6 from 4-7PM.

Abstractly Speaking, abstract art can touch the emotions in a fresh, raw and powerfully direct way.  Art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures. This art competition show is judged by arts educator Dale Chilcoat.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center also celebrates our 15th Anniversary in May 2023. We have invited our original nineteen founding members to contribute work for a special exhibition in the Foyer Gallery that commemorates our beginnings as Elk Grove’s premier arts center and gallery.

Promotional Images for Press

Tetons, pastel by Dave Kent
WEB PROMO ONLY

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • April 2023: Educators of EGUSD Art Exhibition, Amy Vidra in the Foyer Gallery, and the Elk Grove Festival of the Arts (April 29)
  • May 2023: Abstractly Speaking annual art competition, Founding Members Art (15 Year Anniversary)
  • June 2023: Wide Open Spaces annual art competition, John Angell in the Foyer Gallery

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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EGUSD Educators, Amy Vidra, and the Elk Grove Festival of the Arts – APRIL 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EGUSD EDUCATORS, AND AMY VIDRA – APRIL 1-27, 2023, PLUS THE ELK GROVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ON APRIL 29

Elk Grove, March 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents EGUSD Art Educators and the works of Amy Vidra, on exhibition April 1-27, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on April 1 from 4-7PM. Plus, the Elk Grove Festival of the Arts returns for a second year at the Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove on April 29, 2023 from 10AM-5PM.

In partnership with the Elk Grove Unified School District we are pleased to present the educator’s companion exhibition to the student show held in February 2023. EGUSD Employees will present Inspiration, Education, and Art in the main gallery during April, with work in all mediums. In the Foyer Gallery, Amy Vidra returns to the Center with an exhibition of paintings, assemblage, and sculpture in Lines, Lineage, Ravel: Good Luck Kid.

Returning for a second year at the Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Festival of the Arts will be held on April 29, 2023 from 10AM-5PM. This annual celebration of the visual and performing arts includes Fine Art Booths, Live Performances, Food and Wine, a Youth Arts Show, Kids Zone, and more. The event is free and open to the public, and is graciously sponsored by the City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Arts Commission, ARDENT for life magazine, and Motif Green.

Promotional Images for Press

Amy Vidra
Daniel Taylor
Freddy Santana
Jose Villedas
Leah Newton

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • March 2023: All Creatures Great and Small annual art competition, and the Community Art Display
  • April 2023: Educators of EGUSD Art Exhibition, Amy Vidra in the Foyer Gallery, and the Elk Grove Festival of the Arts (April 29)
  • May 2023: Abstractly Speaking annual art competition, Founding Members Art (15 Year Anniversary)

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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All Creatures Great and Small – March 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL – MARCH 4-23, 2023

Elk Grove, February 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents All Creatures Great and Small, an annual art competition, on exhibition March 4-23, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on March 4 from 4-7PM.

Our popular animal themed show returns for another year – from animals that fly or crawl to those that walk or swim. Artists have been asked to capture the essence of an animal in a creative and expressive way in all mediums. Awards will be given for Best of Show, First, and Second Place winners.

Promotional Image for Press

The Center is accepting competition artwork through February 10. Curated images will be available after that date. Promotional image below is for web only.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • February 2023: EGUSD Art Students Exhibition, Gerald Barnes in the Foyer Gallery
  • March 2023: All Creatures Great and Small annual art competition, and the Community Art Display
  • April 2023: Educators of EGUSD Art Exhibition, Amy Vidra in the Foyer Gallery, and the Elk Grove Festival of the Arts (April 29)

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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EGUSD Students, and Gerald Barnes – February 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EGUSD STUDENTS AND GERALD BARNES – FEBRUARY 4-23, 2023

Elk Grove, January 1, 2023 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents A Celebration of Art with EGUSD Students, and Layers of Life with Gerald Barnes on exhibition February 4-23, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on February 4 from 4-7PM.

A Celebration of Art brings together art students in grades 9-12 from the Elk Grove Unified School District for an open art competition. Work in all mediums will be used to expression emotion, challenge artistic expression, and to surprise us. Sacramento-based artist Marcelle Wiggins serves as awards judge for this exhibition.

In the Foyer Gallery Gerald (Jerry) Barnes brings photographic and mixed-media collage in Layers of Life, a collection that mimics the stages of life we all have gone through (some with ease and others with difficulty).

Promotional Images for Press

Wait – Gerald Barnes
A Good Word – Gerald Barnes
Falling Boxes – Gerald Barnes
Web Promo – EGUSD

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • January 2023: Fanciful Visions art competition
  • February 2023: EGUSD Art Students Exhibition, Gerald Barnes in the Foyer Gallery
  • March 2023: All Creatures Great and Small annual art competition

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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Fanciful Visions 2023 Call for Artists

Fanciful Visions – JANUARY 2023

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Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
(916) 806-1507 – marketing@egfac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FANCIFUL VISIONS – JANUARY 7-26, 2023

Elk Grove, December 1, 2022 – The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center presents Fanciful Visions 2023, an art competition show on exhibition January 7-26, 2023. The Center will open for a First Saturday Public Reception and Awards Presentation on January 7 from 4-7PM.

Do you wake up having dreamed of places and adventures that seem so real but are just out of reach? Create the future you see in a brand-new art competition at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. Fanciful Visions is a concept of what awaits us in the millennia to come. Open your mind to the surreal, the fantastical, the magical, or the macabre, as we explore the stuff of dreams.

Fanciful Visions is the first art competition of 2023 at the Center and is judged by local artist Dwight Head.

Promotional Image for Press (web only)

Fanciful Visions 2023 Call for Artists

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

  • December 2022: EGFAC Annual Small Treasures, Community Art Display, and Art Gifts holiday exhibitions
  • January 2023: Fanciful Visions art competition
  • February 2023: EGUSD Art Students Exhibition, Gerald Barnes in the Foyer Gallery

About the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Established as a nonprofit arts organization on November 29, 2007, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. The Center presents monthly fine art exhibitions, regional art competitions, a gift shop featuring functional art and jewelry, First Saturday public art receptions, adult workshops in a variety of art mediums, and the annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is at 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11AM-4PM and for special events. We receive support from the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Arts Commission, and the Elk Grove Citizen (in-kind).

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