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Join us for Summer Salons

Announcing 3 salon style events this summer with 3 of our fabulous artists! Meet and mingle with some of your faves. Space is limited so sign up today!

Jason Li
Saturday, June 24  3p-5p
Call 714-731-5432 to RSVP

June 24, 2023 3p – 5p RSVP required
Watercolor artist, Jason Li, is a master at his craft. From misty landscapes to detailed figurative work, Jason doesn’t miss a detail. Come learn a little bit about him and marvel while he demonstrates his skills.
Click this link to see more of Jason’s work.

Jivita Harris Casey
July 8, 2023 2p – 5p, no RSVP required

Lorraine Bubar
August 19, 2023 3p – 5p RSVP required

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New ART May 2023

John Maxon


MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER & CANVAS

Carol Heiman-Greene


OIL ON BOARD

Jim Woodark


OIL ON BOARD

Marie Tippets


PASTEL

New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

 John & Sheri Bush


HAND BLOWN GLASS

Jivita Harris-Casey


STERLING SILVER & GEMSTONES

Sapharim Rahav


STERLING & ROMAN GLASS

 Ayala Bar


ISRAELI JEWELRY DESIGNS

 Melanie Brauner


MIXED MEDIA, STERLING SILVER

 Michelene Berkey


STERLING SILVER, 14K GOLD & GEMSTONE

 J.Micheal Evans


HAND TURNED WOOD PENS

 Nohline L’ecuyer


LAMPWORK GLASS DROP EARRINGS

 

 

New Art April 2023

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John Maxon

MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER & CANVAS

Jim Woodark

OIL ON BOARD

New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

STERLING SILVER, LABRADORITE & SWISS BLUE TOPAZ
SPIRITILES
STERLING SILVER
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Art in Action!

See art in action with artist demos! Join us and 20+ artists from The 2023 heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition as they share their magic creating with oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, clay, beading and more!

The heARTistry happens on Saturday, May 6th from 12pm – 4pm at Chemers Gallery.

Connect with your favorite artists and see the unique techniques that result in the works you love.

What a wonderful way to celebrate the finale of our juried exhibition!

20 artists confirmed so far!

Echo Baker – Oil  •  Steve Bjorkman – Watercolor  •  Gobind Boyes – Oil
Dawn Buckingham – Pastel  •  Denise Busony – Oil
Sarah Ciavarella
– Oil  •  Nancy Gunther – Mixed Media
Carol Heiman-Greene – Oil  •  Susie Hudson – Fiber  •  Maria Kader – Scratchboard
Linda Karagozian – Oil  •  Jason Li – Watercolor  •  Fernando Micheli – Oil
James Minidis – Vintage Books & Mixed Media  •  Ian Montelongo – Acrylic
  Karen Neal – Oil  •  Amy Opfell – Oil  •  Becky Ryan – Watercolor
Hedda Schnur – Beadwork  •  Fay Wyles – Oil

 

Thank you from the bottom of our heART!

Thank you to our artists and supporters for putting your heARTs into this exhibition! We are very lucky to have such a fabulous community and the opportunity to celebrate it!

Over 100 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery by more than 80 artists! This year’s juror, Kara Bullock, had her work cut out for her when selecting this year’s award winners in three categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. Keep scrolling to see this year’s Winners, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show, Chemers Gallery Staff Choice and the “Enderle Choice” awards.

Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show


Fay Wyles Nocturnal Embrace, oil

 

Enderle Center Awards

First Place:


Jim Wodark Owl Springs, Oil

Second Place:


Mika Denny Eulogy, Pastel and Charcoal

Honorable Mention:


Nick Capaci Mountain Daybreak, Mixed Media

Honorable Mention:


Riley Bramel Through My Lens, Photograpy

Honorable Mention:


Jude Baca Earthen Vessel 1, Ceramic

 

Contemporary Craft

First Place:


David Leitch Menage, Mixed Media

Second Place:


Michael Evans Chocolate Delight, Segmented Wood

Third Place:


James Minidis Woodpecker Music Box, Antique Books

Honorable Mention:


John Steenhoven Castle Elsinor, Ceramic

Honorable Mention:


 Monique Selwitz Lotus Necklace, Sterling Silver & Gemstones

Honorable Mention:


Joe Lee Leaf & Dry Mud Vase, Ceramic

 

Traditional

First Place:


Linda Karagozian Run Snowflake, oil

Second Place:


Marie Tippets Inhale, Pastel

Third Place:


Jason Li After the Storm, Watercolor

Honorable Mention:


Nico Sauceda Optical Illusion, oil

Honorable Mention:


Becky Ryan Tidal Study, Diver’s Cove, Watercolor

Honorable Mention:


Echo Baker Learning to Pray, Oil

 

Contemporary

First Place:


Maaria Kader Human of the Forest, Scratchboard

Second Place:


Mika Denny Things Left Unseen II, Pastel

Third Place:


Patty Prescott Landscape Interpretations II, Pastel

Honorable Mention:


Irina Dorofeeva Himalayan Poppies, Silk painting

Honorable Mention:


Steve Bjorkman Oh, the Possibilities!, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Honorable Mention:


Kimberly Altman Dynamo, Acrylic Pour

Chemers Gallery Staff Choice


William Crawley Irvine Skyline, oil

 

We are already looking forward to what wonderful works will be submitted next year!

The heART of Orange County All Media 2023 Juried Exhibition

Save The Date!

Its that time again! We are pleased to announce the artists featured in the 11th annual heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition. With over 80 Orange County Artists & more than 100 works of art we are thrilled to be celebrating the diverse creativity in our community.

The excitement begins on Saturday, April 22nd, 11am-4pm and continues through May 6th.

The in-person opening/artist reception/award ceremony will be on April 22nd, 5:30-8p. Awards are usually handed out around 7pm.

Our juried exhibition is unique and varied, consisting of all subjects and styles in a wide range of mediums. Expect the unexpected with 2D works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, jewelry, photography, wood, ceramics, glass, textiles, mixed media, sculptures, wearables and more!

This year’s juror is award-winning fine artist and teacher, Kara Bullock. As always we are proud to be partnering with the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts to bring you this event. Now in its 27th year, TACFA’s mission is to develop, showcase & support the arts in the greater Tustin Area.

Mark your calendars, stay tuned and join our Facebook event page for updates!

The juried artists are: Elena Anaya, Nancy Alcala, Eren Alptekin, Kimberly Altman, Jude Baca, Echo Baker, Roger Bennett,  Steve Bjorkman, Gobind Boyes, Erin Boyle, Riley Bramel, Linda Brooks, Dawn Buckingham, Rachel Bunteman, Denise Busony, Nick Capaci, Dave Chapple, Jean Choi, Sarah Ciavarella, William Crawley, Suzanne Currie, RoseMarie Davio, Erin Demotte, Mika Denny, Dori Dewberry, Irina Dorofeeva, Michael Evans, Amanda Fish, Bill Gallagher, Steve Gilb, Nancy Goldman, Nancy Gunther, Deborah Harold, Christine Head, Carol Heiman-Greene, Anne Holmes, Susie Hudson, Maaria Kader, Linda Karagozian, Steve Kell, Alyssa Kumnoonsate, Nohline L’Ecuyer,  Joe Lee, Joyce Legate,  David Leitch, Cami Levin, Jason Li, Marj Lightle, Patricia Liu, Jon Lundstrom, Geri Medway, Fernando Micheli, James Minidis, Lisa Mistiuk, Ian Montelongo, Robert Moore, Karen Neal, Brad Neal, Charlene O’Hehir, Amy Opfell, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Eric Estuar Reyes, Ted Rigoni, Pete Roberts, Kathleen Robison, Becky Ryan, Sharyn Sakimoto, Janine Salzman, Nico Sauceda, John Sawyer, Hedda Schnur, Ryan Schroeder, Linda Schulthess,  Monique Berman Selwitz, Janet Seward, Naomi Shachar, John Steenhoven, Denise Tabari,  Marie Tippets, Lynn Welker, Jim Wodark, Mark Wronski, Fay Wyles.