Past Events
The Art of Painting in The 21st Century
Event Dates: 10/2/2024 - 11/2/2024
Reception: 10/12/2024 6-8pm
Location: John Natsoulas Gallery
Address: 521 First St., Davis, California 95616
Website: https://natsoulas.com/
The Art of Painting in the 21st Century is an annual conference and exhibition in its 15th year and is geared towards nurturing dialogue on contemporary painting and the shared ideas that define current trends in the field. Many painters work alone, an isolated process that deprives the artist of thriving debate until the work is shown. This conference provides a unique opportunity and an intimate setting to interact with top artists. UC Davis, home to artist Roy de Forest, Roland Petersen, Wayne Thiebaud, and Robert Arneson, was instrumental in defining a new direction for a uniquely West Coast style. Nowhere else in the country will the participants be able to interact and discuss the purity of painting in one place. Meet face-to-face with distinguished artists you might only otherwise read about.
“This is the kind of educational, intellectual event one expects from museums or universities, but which public institutions seem less and less able to provide.” – Artweek Magazine
Co-curated by John Natsoulas and John Seed
More Disruptions : Representational Art in Flux
Event Dates: 6/8/2024 - 9/15/2024
Location: Oceanside Museum of Art
Address: 704 Pier View Wy,, Oceanside,, California 92054
Website: https://oma-online.org/disruption/
This exhibition explores representational art that has been reshaped and “disrupted”—including by abstraction, web-based imagery, and socio-political concerns—in response to contemporary life and its challenges.
Faced with an overflow of images, today’s artists are challenged to find the combination of subjects and individual hybrid styles that best express what it feels to be alive now. Responding to life’s disruptions engages their artistic imagination and the resulting works energize the flux of contemporary representational art.
This exhibition is inspired by John Seed’s book of the same name as well as his earlier book Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World. It also celebrates OMA’s mission to share the art and stories of Southern California artists. Artists and jurors Aleah Chapin and Timothy Robert Smith, who are among the 43 artists featured in the book More Disruption: Representational Art, will be featured.
PRIZE TO BE ANNOUNCED: Director’s Choice Solo exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art in 2025 or 2026
My piece "Disruption of Innocence" had been selected for this exhibiton.
Allied Craftsmen of San Diego :Hands on Design
Event Dates: 3/30/2024 - 8/8/2024
Location: Oceanside Museum of Art
Phone Number: (760) 435-3720
Address: 704 Pier View Wy,, Oceanside,, California 92054
Website: https://oma-online.org/hands-on/
This juried exhibition will present work that exemplifies the diverse materials, expertise, and strength of creativity of the Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, the oldest professional organization of craft artists in Southern California, and to contribute to a broader community appreciation of contemporary craft.
"Cultural traditions combined with the tactile and sensory experience of the handmade are what connect us on a personal level to craft. From knowledge being passed down through generations, the smell of wood, the feel of clay, and the communal experiences of textiles, our humanness resonates through these art forms. In the array of disciplines – including woodworking, ceramics, metalworking, and fiber arts – we find ways to share stories of our history and experiences.
Hands On Design pays homage to the rich craft traditions that flourish in San Diego and celebrates the skilled hands and creative minds of the Allied Craftsman of San Diego.
Founded in the mid-20th century, the Allied Craftsman of San Diego emerged as a collective dedicated to preserving and advancing traditional crafts. This exhibition is a testament to their commitment to artisanship and the timeless artistry of working with one's hands. The wide range of works and stories presented here highlight the vibrant and dynamic crafts community present in San Diego."
–Juror Guusje Sanders
