Coming Exhibitions & News

Beauty... it's not pretty

National Juried Exhibition

A Call to Artists exploring Beauty, in and by unconventional mean, in America

Selection Juror & Awards Judge: Kris Kuksi, Critically Acclaimed International Artist

June 16th - July 21st, 2012

GWF Energy & Souza Galleries

Opening Reception & Awards: Saturday, June 16th, 12–2 pm

Sponsored by the Grand Foundation

Gallery Talk with Juror, Kris Kuksi: Friday, July 13th, 7–8:30 pm (tentative)

Art Co-Opted

A Cooperative Artspace at the Grand featuring 30+ Artists & Lenders

September 2011 – July 2012

Matthews Gallery

Professional Development Workshop Series 2012

Saturday, June 16th, 23rd, & 30th

This series offers the only annual professional development in the arts in San Joaquin County. This year for three consecutive weekends in June, local and regional presenters will offer a diverse set of options in the disciplines of dance, drama, music and visual arts. These dynamic, fun and educational workshops will provide training, knowledge and networking for those working in the creative sector such as practicing artists, arts educators and administrators. In addition, special sessions are planned that are suitable for students at the high school and college levels.

Saturday, June 16th: Tai Chi & Fused Glass Workshops

Saturday, June 23rd: Playwriting, Voice Technique & Legal Issues for CA Artists Workshops

Saturday, June 30th: Ballet Choreography, Make-up Techniques for Performance, Ceramics & Performing Arts for Educators working with Special Needs Students Workshops