Local Artists’ Call of the WILD show at ArtSpace March 13-April 2 in Placerville
El Dorado Arts Council/ArtSpace presents “Call of the Wild” a show of original art inspired by The Big Read: WILD in El Dorado County and by Jack London’s book The Call of the Wild. The exhibit includes depictions of the wildlife and rugged beauty of El Dorado County as well as themes from the American classic novel. Local artists from throughout the county are featured including novelist Todd Borg of South Lake Tahoe March 13 – April 2, 2010.
Call to Artists: Original Poster Needed for Annual Wine Tasting Event
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe is seeking an original poster design for its 2010 “An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting” fund raising event held in November.
In addition to exposure of your talents, you can also win $55.
Contest runs until May 31.
Art Lessons for Adults & Children with Shelley Hocknell Zentner
Learn to draw and paint with local artist, Shelley Hocknell Zentner.
Impressionist Peter Darvas Painting Workshops at the TAL Art Center in March
The paintings of Endre Peter Darvas combine a wonderful versatility with brilliant expressiveness and flawless technical quality. His paintings deal with an ever changing variety of subjects depicted in a distinctive impressionistic style.
Darvas will hold two separate 4-day painting workshops in South Lake Tahoe at the Tahoe Art League (TAL) Art Center in March.
Keep Tahoe Culture stickers fund Local Non-profits in Lake Tahoe and Truckee
Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture has released its very own sticker.
For every sticker purchased at $3 each, a portion of the proceeds will go to a local non-profit in Lake Tahoe or Truckee. read more →
Yasmin Sayyed featured speaker at TAL meeting Feb 10
Yasmin Sayyed, local artist, poet, mother, grandmother and psyco-educational therapist, will speak at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. It’s free and the public is invited.
Yasmin was born in New York City, of Cape Verdean and Caribbean ancestry. She studied art, education, and psychology in New York, Rhode Island and California, earning advanced degrees.
Her presence in South Lake Tahoe has elevated the art scene and opened our eyes to our international community and interconnectedness. ♥ read more →
Dancing in the Field: An Exhibition of Paintings by Yasmin Sayyed Jan 9 – March 20, 2010
“There are notions of right living and wrong living, and then there is the field (the field of endless spiritual possibilities). Meet me in the field.” –Rumi
Soulful and intentional, Yasmin’s paintings will make you reconsider your life. They’ll make you feel life; make you long for life; a life well-lived; a life purpose-filled with dignity, truth and compassion.
Dancing in The Field: An Exhibition of Paintings by Yasmin Sayyed in Praise of African Spirits will show in the LTCC Foyer Gallery January 9 through March 20, 2010. Meet Yasmin at the Open Reception January 14 from 6pm to 8pm. read more →
Lake Tahoe Community College Art Dept Art Exhibit thru March 20
In addition to their duties at the Lake Tahoe Community College, many of the LTCC Art Department faculty and staff are practicing artists in their own right.
This exhibition highlights the LTCC Art Department’s talent by revealing the broad spectrum of media, techniques, and styles being explored.
“The Contemporary Figure: Drawings by Cal State Long Beach Art Dept. Faculty” at Haldan Art Gallery thru March 18
“The Contemporary Figure: Drawings by California State University, Long Beach Art Dept. Faculty” is now appearing at the Haldan Art Gallery at the Lake Tahoe Community College through March 18, 2010.
Tahoe Tallac Association Receives US Bank Grant
The Tahoe Tallac Association recently received a wonderful Christmas gift in the form of a grant from US Bank. The grant was part of US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Relations Program. The Community Relations program supports the activities of 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizations in US Bank’s 24-state banking region. The program awarded over $20 million in the past year. read more →
Bonita Paulis featured in Best of America Pastel Artists Vol II
Three paintings by South Shore landscape artist Bonita Paulis have been selected for The Best of America Pastel Artists Volume II published in December 2009 which features many well known pastel artists from across the country.
“Gigantic Beauty, Eucalyptus”, “Polished Water, Echo Lake”, and “Coral & Blue” by Paulis are featured in this coffee table art book. read more →
Craig Threshie Jewelry Designer at Pacific Crest Gallery Dec 12 and 19
Architect, artist and former Truckee Mayor Craig Threshie will showcase his handcrafted jewelry at South Lake Tahoe’s Pacific Crest Gallery, at the base of the Heavenly gondola on Saturdays, December 12 and December 19, from 1pm to 4pm.
2010 Valhalla Festival Membership Drive
Attention art and culture lovers!
The Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival has given us a place to be, and to enjoy the arts and our cultural heritage for over 30 years.
Now the Tahoe Tallac Association is offering a few more gifts for becoming a member. read more →
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.
Illustrator Kristen Schwartz enters Children’s Publishing
Little did she know that the path to fulfill her dream would also lead to self discovery.
Kristen Schwartz from South Shore recently completed her illustrated journey into the world of children’s publishing with her first picture book, Yen and the Great Serpent.
Out of a pool of applicants through the Nevada Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Kristen was chosen to work with award winning illustrator Yuyi Morales, in the 2009 Mentor Program. read more →
Sculptor Mischell Riley presents at TAL meeting Nov 11
Mischell Riley, master sculptor and “future TV Star”, will speak at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 11. It’s free and the public is invited.
Mischell will cover her work and teaching at the Nevada Museum of Art, budding television career, and discuss government grants ~ a topic of interest to all artists. She will also demonstrate the process of casting the three story bronze MGM Lion in Las Vegas.
Live Painting Performances by Reds Regan at Sierra-at-Tahoe
For the 2009-2010 season, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has commissioned internationally recognized Lake Tahoe fine artist Reds Regan to do a series of original paintings inspired by skiing, snowboarding and Sierra Resort’s relaxed California vibe in his unique style “Primitive Contemporary.”
Happy Thanksgiving Tahoe!
In Tahoe and Truckee we have endless reasons to be grateful for a life well lived.
Healthy, hearty, rich lifestyles; abundant freedom; and crystal clear starlit skies and a mesmerizing deep blue lake that enrich the soul.
Here, Hyacinth Faery by South Lake Tahoe illustrator Kristen Schwartz captures the rapture of the season.
What are you grateful for?
Arts Expo Week Oct 9-17 in South Shore
South Shore’s leading art groups are taking Tahoe’s art and culture to a higher level.
Live performances, cultural programs, visual art, photography, wine tastings, art galleries, and artist receptions will be held over nine days to celebrate South Shore’s burgeoning art scene.
The 1st Annual Arts Expo Week takes place Friday, October 9, through Saturday, October 17.
“Desert Visions at Tahoe” & Images From Cuba @ LTCC
“Desert Visions at Tahoe: A Multi-media Exhibit” by Walter McNamara will be on display at the Haldan Art Gallery at the Lake Tahoe Community College October 1 through December 5.
Meet McNamara, a professor of art emeritus at University of Nevada Reno, at the Artist’s Reception on October 1 from 6pm to 8pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
TAL Art Expo October 14-15 at Edgewood
It’s one of the biggest art events of the year showcasing South Shore’s talent.
Join the Tahoe Art League for its annual Art Expo featuring artwork from 33 local fine artists at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on the water’s edge, October 14 and 15 from noon to 9pm.
Here’s your chance to mingle with the local artists and discover their inspiration for creating that exquisite piece of art that speaks to you, like this bronze sculpture “From Out of Nowhere” by Pete Bowie.
Wildlife Photographer Jim Stamates presents at TAL Center October 21
Local wildlife photographer Jim Stamates will be the featured presenter on Wednesday, October 21, at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting.
Jim’s emotive photographs of bears and other wildlife has earned him international recognition in the field of nature photography. read more →
Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival Receives Federal Economic Stimulus Funding
Great news!
The Tahoe Tallac Association is a recipient of the Nevada Arts Council’s “Save Nevada Arts Projects” (SNAP) Grant to support the position of Festival Director for the 2009 Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival.
Showcase Art Gallery in South Shore
South Shore’s art scene is thriving. So much so that the Tahoe Art League has opened a new gallery in the middle of town to feature our top visual artists on a rotating basis.
The Tahoe Art League (TAL) Showcase Art Gallery is open in the Ski Run Center on Ski Run Blvd.
Chalk4Peace @ Bijou Elementary Sept 25
It teaches kids all around the world about peace, and encourages them to express themselves through art.
Organized by teacher Carrie Gault, the Chalk4Peace project will be held at Bijou Elementary School, September 25, from 1:00 – 2:45pm.
Distinguished Pastelist Margot Schulzke @ TAL Art Center Sept 9
Pastel Laureate Margot Schulzke will give a design and composition presentation on Wednesday, September 9th, at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting.
It’s free and the public is invited.
Hope Valley Fall Color Workshop Sept 21-25
Lady Jill is at it again.
She’ll be painting “plein air” (that’s outside) at 7,000 feet at Hope Valley surrounded by aspen groves ablaze with color.
The five day workshop takes place September 21-25 based out of Sorensen’s Resort.
Wine & Art Tuesdays in South Shore
It’s the perfect pairing.
After a big day of hiking, boating, biking, golfing, gardening or work (someone has to…) taste wines from around the world while viewing world-class art like Beach Sunset from artist Bonita Paulis.
It’s all happening at the Ski Run Center on Tuesday evenings. read more →
TAL Outdoor Art Show Sept 4-7
What better place to view art than outside – at Lake Tahoe!
How about finding art by local artists? Then don’t miss the final TAL Summer Outdoor Art Show over Labor Day weekend at the Y.
Lake Mermaid by Kristen Schwartz
Forget Tahoe Tessie.
It’s Lake Mermaid.
Mackerel Sky by Phyllis Shafer selected as TAMC Sticker #3
“It gives us a sense of place.”
That’s how Phyllis Shafer describes her own private vision of her landscape paintings.
Shafer’s painting, “Mackerel Sky” has been selected as the TAMC collectible sticker #3 because of its lyrical representation of our communion with nature.
Plein Air Painting with the Tahoe Art League
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? You’re in luck!
Encaustic Art by Suzanne Bell, August 12 at TAL Art Center
She describes herself as “an artist working as a painter, mosaic artist and art teacher.”
Meet Encaustic artist Suzanne Bell on Wednesday, August 12th at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting. It’s free and the public is invited.
Citrus Jazz by Kit Night @ Tallac Historic Site thru July 31
It’s a refreshing twist in the Lake Tahoe art scene. Boisterous oil paintings of citrus and glassware with a blast of color and bold compositions that bring these objects to life in a new context to delight the viewer.
Kit Night, South Shore oil painter, and her award-winning paintings will be on display at the Tallac Historic Site in South Shore at the Artist in Residence Gallery (next to the Cultural Arts Store) through Friday, July 31, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
TAP 8th Annual Arts Festival July 11 & 12 @ South Tahoe Middle School
The Tahoe Arts Project Art Festival is the place to find the most extensive collection of mixed art and live entertainment on the South Shore.
On July 11 and 12, local and regional artists showcase their talent and works of art to benefit the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) which brings cultural performing arts to South Shore school children.
TAL Artists Open Studio Tour July 17-19, 2009
Take a trip through South Shore through the eyes of local artists when they open their studios during the TAL Artists Open Studio Tour, July 17 through July 19, 2009.
Get a taste of what you’ll see and meet the artists at the Artists Reception Friday, July 16, at Picchetti Winery from 6pm to 8pm.
Tea with local Children’s Book Artist Kristen Schwartz June 20 at Gaia-Licious
Learn about her journey into children’s publishing and get inspired to follow your own dream.
Have a cup of tea and chat with Kristen Schwartz, local illustrator and owner of Faery Medicine, at Gaia-Licious on Saturday, June 20 from 10 am to noon.
Pastel Demonstration by Heidi Reeves June 10 at TAL Art Center
Pastel watercolorist Heidi Reeves will give the monthly presentation for the Tahoe Art League at their June 10th meeting.
Views: Landscape Paintings & Drawings at Haldan Art Gallery thru June 20
“Views: Landscape Paintings & Drawings” by Bay Area artist, Lori Hanson, will be on exhibit through June 20th at the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Haldan Art Gallery.
Arizona Odyssey at LTCC Art Gallery thru June 20
Through June 20th, the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Foyer Gallery will feature a solo exhibition of paintings and photographs titled, “Arizona Odyssey: Two Artists in the Desert” by artist, Linda Ruckdeschel.
The exhibition is open during regular campus hours.
LTCC Student ARt Exhibit
The Lake Tahoe Community College’s annual student art exhibition runs through June 18 in the college commons.
Over 400 works of student art will be on display, ranging from digital art to print making and sculpture.
Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival celebrates 30 Years
The 30th year of the Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival promises to be another huge hit featuring visual and performing artists throughout 2009.
Impressionist Nanette Oleson presents May 13 @ Senior Center
She is an international award-winning artist known for her dynamic brushwork and evocative impressionistic colors. Her paintings resonate with a passionate joy inspired by her love of gardening and hiking with her energetic dogs. Her paintings inspire hope, expressing with brilliant colors and lively brush strokes, a spontaneous joy of life.
Meet Nanette Oleson May 13 at the TAL monthly meeting; it’s free and open to the public.
On Ensemble Taiko Artists play May 15
Infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, On Ensemble’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.”
You don’t want to miss this show Friday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. at North Tahoe High School to benefit ARts for the Schools.
Tahoe Art League Open Studios & Workshops
The Tahoe Art League (TAL) in South Lake Tahoe is urging you to indulge your creativity with their Open Studios and Workshops.
Art Workshops run through May 10, 2009.
TAMC Sticker Contest. Entries Due May 1.
Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture is looking for its collectible sticker #3.
Sticker 1, pictured here, is a cropped section of Cave Rock woman, an illustration created by South Shore artist Kristen Schwartz.
Local artists who would like their artwork considered should send a jpeg file of your artwork and a brief artist statement by May 1st to editor@tahoeculture.com.
Watercolorist Teri Sweeney April 8 @ Tahoe Art League Center
Unfortunately, Stefan Baumann has had to cancel due to a serious decline in his mother’s health. Our prayers are with the Baumann family.
In his place, watercolor artist Teri Sweeney will be the presenter at the Tahoe Art League April 8th meeting from 7pm to 9pm at the TAL Art Center in South Shore.
Sierra Mountain Arts & Culture @ Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra Mountain Arts & Culture continues strong at Sierra-at-Tahoe with artwork by South Shore painter Peter Darvas and potter Barbara Wesson, beer and wine tastings and live music in the Sierra Pub.
The next featured party is the Telegrass Festival April 4 & 5 with live music, local art and libations.
2009 TAL Artists Registry in the Works
Artists.
Get noticed in the 2009 Tahoe Art League Artists Registry.
Tahoe’s Michelangelo, David Foster, to present March 11
He’s known as Tahoe’s Michelangelo.
David Foster of South Shore will be the featured presenter for the Tahoe Art League’s monthly meeting to held March 11 at the SLT Senior Center.
The presentation is free and starts at 7pm.
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