Painting Winter’s Whites with Joan Hoffmann Jan 23 – 25
Her landscape paintings evoke a poetic sense of place, like “Aloha Lake” shown here located in Desolation Wilderness above South Lake Tahoe.
Learn how to paint winter whites with Joan Hoffman during her three-day water color workshop at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley, January 23-25, 2012. read more →
LTCC’s Haldan Art Gallery “Off the Press” runs through March
The Haldan Art Gallery will open “Off the Press,” Jan. 12. The exhibition of contemporary printmaking from artists of the San Francisco Bay will open with an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
Art in the Morning by Kit Night
South Lake Tahoe artist Kit Night has added a little art to start your day.
It’s “Art in the Morning”.
Shown here is Kit’s impression of one of our favorite locals – the Mountain Chickadee.
LTCC Art Gallery Director & Landscape Artist, Phyllis Shafer
Her art is a lyrical expression of her innate awareness to her surroundings.
Well known by college art students, she is currently featured on Lake Tahoe buses and t-shirts.
Watercolor Workshops with Teri Sweeney Tuesdays
Watercolor artist Teri Sweeney will hold a series of beginning and intermediate to advanced Watercolor Workshops at the Tahoe Art League Center starting Tuesday January 3, 2012.
All classes and projects run in four-week sessions, starting the first week of every month. Classes are on Tuesdays with beginning classes from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and intermediate/advanced from 6-8:30 p.m. These classes are ongoing and new students are welcome to join in at any time.
Tahoe Art League Holiday Boutique
To make your holiday truly festive and shopping carefree, the Tahoe Art League (TAL) has opened a Christmas Boutique overflowing with unique holiday gifts featuring fine art and crafts made by local artists.
Holiday Open House at Dirk Yuricich Photography Dec 17 and 18
Join Dirk and Lisa for a Holiday Open House at their Gallery at the Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe, California on December 17 & 18, 2011, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon – 5 p.m.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate and some holiday treats surrounded by Dirk’s famous images of Lake Tahoe and international destinations. read more →
The Tahoe Art Scene Radio Show with Robert Schimmel Thursdays 5:15pm
He’s a constant advocate for arts at Lake Tahoe and now the host of the “The Tahoe Art Scene” program that airs every Thursday at 5:15pm on KTHO am590/96.1fm.
Join artist Robert Schimmel as he explores the expanding opportunities for bringing more art to our local community.
Embrace Beauty with Kit Night
Her paintings are animated, full of color and personality. Just like her.
Kit Night, South Lake Tahoe oil painter, has an extraordinary gift. She can take the ordinary like fruit, a table glass or dessert, and bring it to life with an injection of dramatic color and poetic lines.
“Written on the Body” Art Reception with Shelley Hocknell Zentner Nov 5
On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 pm, Bona Fide Books will host a reception for Shelley Hocknell Zentner’s new collection, “Written on the Body,” at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
Evening in the Marsh by Bonita Paulis selected as TAMC Sticker 5
“Evening in the Marsh” shown here painted by South Lake Tahoe artist Bonita Paulis has been selected as the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture (TAMC) collectible sticker #5.
Bonita’s romantic depiction of the Upper Truckee Marsh, the largest wetland habitat and watershed filtration system in the Lake Tahoe Basin, was painted last summer. Just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Highway 50, this special place represents our commitment to stewardship and is a welcome oasis for all of Lake Tahoe’s inhabitants.
Only 1,000 of the collectible stickers are available. read more →
Autumn Abundance by Kristen Schwartz
Autumn in Lake Tahoe is magical.
Colorful trees. Golden light. Cold nights. Serenity.
Warm Indian Summer days let us harvest Tahoe’s rich bounty with gusto and gratitude.
It’s time to celebrate the change of seasons before an intense Tahoe winter blankets us.
To mark this special time, South Lake Tahoe illustrator Kristen Schwartz created the Goddess of Autumn Abundance.
Creating a Portrait by Ray Freeman Sept 14
Ray Freeman will be the speaker and demonstrator for the Tahoe Art League September 14th monthly meeting at the South Lake Tahoe Art Center from 7pm to 9pm. The public is welcome to this free meeting to learn more about our art scene.
Ray will demonstrate how he starts a portrait on a toned canvas using a charcoal sketch, which he “fixes” before painting in oils.
Hope Valley Fall Color Workshop Sept 19-23
Lady Jill is at it again.
She’ll be painting en plein air (that’s outside) at 7,000 feet at Hope Valley during her five day workshop, September 19-23, based out of Sorensen’s Resort.
Lady Jill’s painting philosophy is based on her love of nature – being there as one, allowing the world to go by. She almost never puts people in her paintings, as she wishes the viewer to be the only one there.
Fall Colors Plein Air Painting Sept 25 at Cathedral Meadows
En plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air”, and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Artists love to paint outdoors especially to capture the changing qualities of natural light.
So how do you go about en plein air?
Head out with Dave Russo and Donna Reid from the Tahoe Art League on Sunday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon at scenic locations around Lake Tahoe. Photographers and all media are welcome to these free outings. Don’t miss the last day, September 25, 2011, where the artists will be seeking fall colors out by Cathedral Meadows.
Tahoe Art League Scholarship Awards for LTCC Students
The Tahoe Art League awarded three Lake Tahoe Community College students $2,100 total for their level of creativity, depth and talent, and to continue their education in the field of Fine Arts at the awards Ceremony at the Lake Tahoe Community College on June 24, 2011.
Tahoe Art League Outdoor Art Show Today
What better place to view art than outside – at Lake Tahoe! How about finding art by local artists?
Throughout the summer, the Tahoe Art League holds various art shows featuring contemporary and fine art at locations throughout South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Art League’s 2011 Artist Studio Tour Aug 5-7
Take a trip through South Lake Tahoe through the eyes of 26 local artists when they open their studios during the Tahoe Art League Artists’ Open Studio Tour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 5, 6, & 7, 2011.
Learn about their inspiration and watch live demonstrations 10am to 5pm daily at 14 studio locations including Kit Night shown here, and Dr. Yasmin Sayyed located in Meyers, and Bonita Paulis’ charming studio located in historic Bijou Pines, a nostalgic Tahoe neighborhood full of classic cabins.
You don’t want to miss this tour, or these local artists. Just grab a map and follow the blue signs and arrows.
Markleeville Plein Air Event June 21-June 25
The first annual Markleeville Plein Air event will take place June 21 through June 25, 2011 with fifteen artists painting on location throughout Alpine County.
Separated from the rest of California by the imposing escarpment of the Sierra Nevada range, Markleeville is about 25 miles from South Lake Tahoe, and home to a small tight-knit community who are the local stewards of the Carson River and the local hot springs. It is also a favorite spot for plein air artists who are drawn to this mountain hamlet.
Tahoe Arts Project 10th Annual Arts Festival July 9 and 10 at South Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Arts Project Art Festival is the place to find the most extensive collection of art, local culture and live entertainment in South Lake Tahoe.
On Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10, local and regional artists (and even an artist from Mexico!) will showcase their talent and works of art to benefit the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) which brings cultural performing arts to South Lake Tahoe school children and the community.
This year’s featured artist is Denise Mancour whose painting, “Dusk at Tahoe” was selected for the 2011 festival t-shirts.
Environmental Photographer Jim Markle presents at TAL June 8
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ncline Village resident, photographer and volunteer at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center(TERC), Jim Markle, will be the featured speaker at the Tahoe Art League’s June 8 meeting that run 7pm to 9 pm. Jim will focus on his photography around the Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Range.
BATS (Bringing Art To Schools) 2011 Art Show
For the love of art, BATS (Bringing Art to Schools) is responsible for bringing art classes and an art history program to the 1,800 students in the five Lake Tahoe Unified School District Elementary Schools, K – 5th grade levels in South Lake Tahoe.
The Bringing Art To Schools (BATS) Program recently held their end of year art show in conjunction with the Lake Tahoe Unified Schools open house night in the elementary schools. Students in each class selected art pieces to be displayed and in each school the adult volunteers worked throughout the day to set up grids and attach the art pieces for display.
Aspen Lupine Series by Dirk Yuricich on June 8
South Lake Tahoe photographer Dirk Yuricich will show his new photo series, Aspen Lupine, at his gallery at the Ski Run Marina.
An opening reception will take place Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 5- 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all attendees can take part in a free raffle to win a matted photograph of one of the Aspen Lupine images.
Showcase your Talent at the 2nd Annual Sample the Sierra Festival on Sept 4
The South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is seeking local artists, artisans, and musicians to participate in this year’s Sample the Sierra festival in South Lake Tahoe on September 4, 2011.
Call for Entries: 2011 LTCC Annual Student Art Exhibition
Lake Tahoe Community College Art Department is opening entries for the 2011 annual student exhibition in May. Submissions will be taken May 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building loading dock.
Photo Realist Brian Davis at Tahoe Art League May 11 Meeting
That’s not a photo. It’s a painting.
With his signature realist style, he paints his favorite flowers and landscapes dramatically capturing light and shadows as they exist in nature. His attention to texture and detail has earned Brian Davis the designation, “Floral Artist and Master of Illusion,” by Art World News.
Don’t miss master painter Brian Davis at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 11, starting at 7pm as he demonstrates and discusses his unique painting style.
It’s free too. read more →
Tahoe Arts Project Logo Contest. Submissions due May 31, 2011
Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) is embarking on its twenty-fifth year with its 2011-2012 performance season this Fall. To celebrate, TAP is inviting graphic designers and students to create a commemorative logo. Submissions are due May 31, 2011.
Opening Reception for Dixie Murnane Memorial Exhibit at LTCC April 9
The Lake Tahoe Community College Art Department is holding a special exhibition in memory of long-time student, community member, friend and artist, Dixie Murnane, April 9 through May 12, 2011.
An exhibition of 57 works of art by Dixie will be installed in the LTCC student gallery and a special opening reception will be held Saturday, April 9th from 1 – 3pm. Most of the work will be for sale and all proceeds will go to establish the Dixie Murnane Memorial Art Scholarship in her honor. Food and beverages will be served and the public is invited. read more →
Artist Roger Kinnaman at TAL April 13 Meeting
Artist Roger Kinnaman will demonstrate his painting style including “Bits and Pieces” in the pastel medium on Wednesday, April 13th starting at 7pm at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting.
It’s free too.
10th Annual Tahoe Arts Project Art Festival Call for Artists
Calling all local artists! Time to register for the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) 10th Annual Arts Festival planned for July 9 and 10, 2011 at South Tahoe Middle School in South Lake Tahoe.
This outdoor Festival will include art booths, food vendors, children’s art activities, entertainment, and fun for the entire family. This is a juried show and there is space available for artists interested in showing and selling their work.
Deadline is March 31, 2011 so act now!
Jim Hildinger Black & White Photos to Benefit LTCC Haldan Art Gallery March 17-19
Opening Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Lake Tahoe Community College’s Haldan Art Gallery is a solo exhibition titled, “Lake Tahoe, Jewel of the Sierra, Auction and Benefit Reception”. This exhibition and silent auction features the black and white photography of Jim Hildinger, a longtime resident of the Lake Tahoe basin. read more →
Silk Art Open Studio Sessions at TAL Art Center Gallery
The South Lake Tahoe art scene is thriving. So much so that the Tahoe Art League (TAL) opened a new gallery in the middle of town to feature our top visual artists and to hold workshops for the community.
The popular silk art open studio sessions are held every Tuesday at the TAL Art Center Gallery on Ski Run Boulevard from 10am to 1pm for only $5!
Silk Painting with Addie Chernus at TAL Meeting Jan 12
She loves the luscious feel of silk, and uses it as her exclusive canvas for her paintings, wall hangings, and silk art clothing.
Addie Chernus of South Lake Tahoe will be the featured presenter at the Tahoe Art League membership meeting on Wednesday, January 12th at 7pm at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.
Look at Me by Reds Regan
We all know someone like this.
Or, perhaps, it’s one of your favorite sayings when that overwhelming, uncontrollable feeling of pure ecstasy erupts from your soul.
Our favorite local Irish fine artist, Reds Regan, painted Look at Me and Snowboarder Rippin’ to capture the pure joy of winter and that contagious feeling of exhilaration we all experience flying down the mountain.
Did you see me?
Digital Art by Jen Vaughn at Lake Tahoe Community College Jan 13
Jen Vaughn, Digital Art instructor at the Lake Tahoe Community College, will be the featured artist in the Foyer Gallery January 13-March 19, 2011.
Meet Jen and the LTCC Art Department Faculty and Staff at the Opening Reception on January 13th at 6pm at the college in South Lake Tahoe and see how they are helping to define the South Tahoe art scene. It’s free and everyone is invited.
Tahoe Treasures Holiday Jewelry Show Dec 1
Find one-of-a-kind jewelry made by Tahoe Treasures and other South Lake Tahoe jewelers at its big holiday sale December 1st from 3pm to 6pm.
Life Forms at Haldan Art Gallery thru Dec 3
The art is organic.
This fall Lake Tahoe Community College’s Haldan Art Gallery will showcase the work of three San Francisco Bay Area artists whose work is derived either literally or abstractly from organic form.
The exhibit “Life Forms” runs through December 3, 2010.
TAL Ceramics Workshops with Lynn Woodward Jan 10-Feb 4
The Tahoe Art League is sponsoring a Ceramics Workshops given by well-known South Lake Tahoe potter, printmaker and painter Lynn Woodward, on Mondays and Fridays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm January 10 – February 4, 2010.
The workshops run in 8 session blocks to make sure students learn everything they need to know about ceramics from Lynn.
Creativity Counts! El Dorado County Arts Census 2010 thru October
El Dorado Arts Council and the County Office of Economic Development want to know what’s good about the arts business climate and how it can be made even better.
Artists, arts organizations, arts businesses and arts venues are asked to participate in the County’s first Arts Census because Creativity Counts! read more →
Tahoe Art League Art Expo October 1 & 2 at Horizon Casino Resort
It’s one of the biggest art events of the year showcasing South Lake Tahoe’s remarkable talent. With close to 100 pieces of fine art on display, this is the fine art spectacle of the year.
Join the Tahoe Art League for its annual Art Expo featuring artwork from over 30 local and regional fine artists at the Horizon Casino Resort, October 1 and 2, from noon to 9pm. It’s free and open to the public.
A large raffle featuring distinguished local work including this gorgeous photograph Marsh Reflection by Phil Stevenson will take place on Saturday night at 8pm to help raise money for the Tahoe Art League.
Watercolorist with a “Touch of Fantasy” presents at Tahoe Art League October 13
Watercolorist Jeannie Vodden from Jackson, CA will give a watercolor presentation at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 13th.
Jeannie works primarily in watercolor creating portraits, still life, floral landscapes and a “touch of fantasy”. The meeting will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 7pm to 9pm, and is free and open to the public.
Textile Artist Paula Chung at TAL September 8 Meeting
She calls it painting with fiber.
With nature as her pattern and fabric her pallet, she creates award-winning, luminous garden quilts in South Lake Tahoe.
Textile artist Paula Chung will be the featured presenter at the Tahoe Art League September 8 meeting held at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 7pm to 9pm. The public is invited to meet Paula and see her fascinating quilts.
Wine Artist Eric Christensen at Marcus Ashley Gallery August 20-22
As part of its popular summer series of featured artists, Wine Artist Eric Christensen will paint live at Marcus Ashley Gallery at the Village Center in South Lake Tahoe during August 20-22, 2010.
A self-taught painter, Eric Christensen invented a watercolor technique that allows him to create hyper realism images with vibrant color that go beyond the look and depth of a high quality photograph.
Watercolor Demo by Plein Air Artist Randall Stauss August 11 at TAL Meeting
“Painting is largely a matter of inspiration and seeing things clearly,” Randall Stauss, North Lake Tahoe plein air artist.
Stauss will conduct a painting demonstration at the Tahoe Art League August 11 meeting held at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 7pm to 9pm. The public is invited to meet Randall who loves to capture the wonderment of Lake Tahoe and particularly the people who enjoy it that he often includes in his paintings.
Yerian Presents at the free Tahoe Art League meeting July 14 at the Senior Center
Bryan Nash Yerian, a full-time member of the Lake Tahoe Community College 3-D Art Department, will present his artistic and professional career at the Tahoe Art League July 14 meeting at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., from 7 to 9pm. It’s free too.
Call for Entries: A New Decade of Clay Submissions due July 12
Contemporary ceramics is exploding. Be part of this exciting movement by taking part in a new exhibition to showcase works by accomplished ceramic artists from across the U.S.A.
Clay Times® magazine invites submissions from ceramic artists and students for the juried exhibition, “A New Decade of Clay: 2010” to take place at Northstar-at-Tahoe September 18 – October 16, 2010.
Submissions are due July 12, 2010 so act quick.
Landscapes in Watercolor Workshop with Teri Sweeney July 22-25
Learn how to paint landscapes with artist Teri Sweeney during her four-day watercolor workshop at the Tahoe Art League studio July 22 through 25, 2010.
You’ll learn how to create a winning composition from photographs, study different techniques to successfully illustrate the various landscape elements, and transform it into a finished painting.
June Towill Brown to Unveil Gentle Giants July 24-25
For the past 15 years, June Towill Brown of Incline Village has created an eclectic repertoire of art to honor and preserve the character and beauty of Native American cultures, horse breeds and Shakespearean characters.
As an artist and educator, Brown continues to study the structures of humans and wild life to enrich the lives of others through the stories the sculptures tell. Brown will introduce a new equine art series on July 24th in South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Art League Photography Group Spreading its Wings
Local and regional photographers are invited to join the newly established photography group of the Tahoe Art League in South Lake Tahoe.
Besides having fun, you’ll hone your skills with award-winning photographers right in your own backyard. And, what better backdrop than Lake Tahoe?
Sphere of Influence Making a Difference
The Sphere of Influence is focused on bringing art to the street, while reminding others the affect their influence has on those around them.
An outreach project has been in the works for over a year, and is finally making its premier on select trash bins and traffic light control boxes in South Lake Tahoe.
