Old Town Art Gallery

The gallery is delighted to present this new, exquisitely designed glass jewelry by artist Veronica Daw.

Just a painting you think?… not exactly… it’s an extraordinary work by artist Susan Cawthon… a painting on silk stitched and embellished.
Susan is our featured artist this month. Come meet her and see her works at ArtsAlive this Saturday night.(6-9)

Some new abalone and agate earrings

Don't miss your opportunity on these beautiful pottery pieces. They will only be here till the end of February

This month we have two featured artists, and they are special because this is they're last month with us. Bea Avcollie and Judi Tarpey both make beautiful pottery and are discounting they're work till the end of the month. Dont miss this last opportunity to see and purchase from these two beloved artist members.

Bea Avcollie:

My work is inspired by my favorite activities: gardening, cooking and spending time in nature.

I discovered my love of pottery when I visited a college friend who had been making incredible functional art. I was so inspired by her work that I began taking classes at my local community college. This was a wonderful experience and then other life circumstances got in the way, but I never lost my interest in this art form. When I moved to Humboldt County, I was able to reconnect, taking classes at Fire Arts Center in Arcata. Through some amazing teachers there, I found my way back to pottery, although with lots of ground to regain. I am still a student there and continue to find inspiration from my teachers and my fellow artists. I love making creatures and garden art. I also enjoy exploring utilitarian forms that can be used to present food. Some of my work is inspired by the lace doilies and tablecloths that were considered a sign of gentility in my childhood farmhouse home. My mother and all of my aunts had little lace decorations, many of which were hand made by them or my grandmothers. This connection with my past gives me great satisfaction.

Judi Tarpey:

My work is inspired by my favorite activities: gardening, cooking and spending time in nature.

I discovered my love of pottery when I visited a college friend who had been making incredible functional art. I was so inspired by her work that I began taking classes at my local community college. This was a wonderful experience and then other life circumstances got in the way, but I never lost my interest in this art form. When I moved to Humboldt County, I was able to reconnect, taking classes at Fire Arts Center in Arcata. Through some amazing teachers there, I found my way back to pottery, although with lots of ground to regain. I am still a student there and continue to find inspiration from my teachers and my fellow artists. I love making creatures and garden art. I also enjoy exploring utilitarian forms that can be used to present food. Some of my work is inspired by the lace doilies and tablecloths that were considered a sign of gentility in my childhood farmhouse home. My mother and all of my aunts had little lace decorations, many of which were hand made by them or my grandmothers. This connection with my past gives me great satisfaction.

Valentine's day is coming up soon. Old Town Art Gallery has one of a kind gifts perfect for just about anyone. Here are just a few

While you're out enjoying this great weather, stop by the Old Town Art Gallery to see local artists work

Our guest artist this month is Louise Pryor. Her work will also be on display for Arts Alive night this Sat and through January

Louise “Lu” Pryor was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1967 and moved at the age three to Uganda with her family. There her growing years were inspired by Africa’s vibrant colors and bright representations.

Her early work evolved into a passion for acrylic portraiture wherein she captured the lives and spirits of her five children, countless pets and many, many cats - her own and others. Lu loves cats.

She has lived in Nevada County, CA with her carpenter husband for 33 years. She teaches art and administers at a small private school, gardens, and enjoys her five (soon to be seven!) grandchildren. Lu rises early and paints religiously for at least two hours a day because she believes in the healing power of beauty.

She enjoys commissions (especially of cats!) and sells regularly at local fairs and shows with her accessible yet creative style. She’s an enthusiastic member of her local art community, past president of the Pioneer Arts Guild of Nevada County and founding member of the Creative Arts Consortium which annually follows the teachings found in J. Cameron’s THE ARTIST'S WAY.

Evan Kovasi is our featured artist this month. Come check out his work this January or for Arts Alive this Saturday the 8th

Born and raised in the hills of Northern California, Evan grew up steeped in the majestic beauty offered by the outdoors. Free to roam the countryside he developed a deep sense of appreciation for the ephemeral and episodic displays of the natural world. From a young age he would borrow his parents’ camera to take picture after picture of the sunset, the clouds, the spring flowers.

Though photography was always on the back burner it wasn’t until after graduating from college that Evan purchased his first DSLR. His passion for documenting our planet escalated quickly from that point. Self-taught, he would spend hours learning every aspect of his camera and the science of digital photography.

Today, his combination of technical expertise and artistic liberty are the genesis of works that sometimes look more like paintings than traditional landscape photography.

The rain has stopped and the sun is out and so are we. Stop by in old town for the sidewalk sale that old town is happening

Old Town Art Gallery member, Susan Walsh Harper has been given a Finalist Award in the Women in Watercolor International online competition for her watercolor painting, Young Equestrian. 170 paintings were accepted from the 1600 that were submitted from 50 countries.

Old Town Art Gallery updated their business hours.

Loving the blossoming trees out front

Does your sweetheart like something unique, unlike any other? Try Old Town Art Gallery for your Valentine. ❤
We are currently open today, Wed.-Sat. every week from 11am-4pm.