California
Best Places to Enjoy Art in California
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Northern California
San Francisco Museum of Trendy Artwork
“The area is totally beautiful and devoted to the dynamic show of recent and modern artwork — a lot of pure gentle, giant galleries, respectful and sometimes intimate methods of displaying a number of works by a single artist. There are particular and rotating exhibitions on a regular basis, and the bottom stage is free for walk-in enjoyment. Proper now, it homes the large Diego Rivera mural about California’s historical past and improvement, and guests can see its restoration in progress.” — Susan C. Shea, Novato
California Convention for the Development of Ceramic Arts in Davis
“For the final 15 years, I’ve gone as much as Davis for this occasion, higher generally known as C.C.A.C.A. It’s not U.C. Davis however the metropolis of Davis that invitations artwork lovers. You set in your strolling footwear and decide up a map and go from one pop-up gallery to the following. Unused areas within the metropolis turn out to be gallery areas for 2 days. There are 40 faculty, college {and professional} reveals. There are additionally outside demonstrations from well-known ceramic artists. Nice individuals, nice occasion.” — Susan Hanley, Simi Valley
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Haggin Museum in Stockton
“You wouldn’t anticipate this regal constructing containing works by Renoir and Albert Bierstadt in working-class Stockton, however that’s what makes it really feel like, actually, a hidden gem. The museum is in Victory Park, which is in a leafy, tidy neighborhood constructed within the Nineteen Twenties. Displays embrace works associated to Native Individuals, the gold rush, ranching and Chinese language immigrant life.” — Elizabeth Zach, Cologne, Germany
Central California
Studios on the Park in Paso Robles
“It’s a nonprofit gallery that options native artists, helps and develops children’ curiosity in artwork, and hosts enjoyable wine nights. I’ve by no means been to some other gallery prefer it. It’s off the principle sq. in Paso and an ideal place to wander into whereas seeing the city.” — Sarah Scott, Portland