Group Exhibition
Sketchbooks: Working Out Ideas
July 5 – Aug 2, 2025

Opening Reception
Sat, July 5, 4-6pm

This group exhibition invites viewers into the unseen world of the artist’s creative process. Sketchbooks: Working Out Ideas is a diverse collection of sketchbooks alongside selected pieces from the sketchbook. Each artist reveals not just what they are thinking about, but also how they might make it a larger version of a piece. Paired with a sampled piece, this exhibition shows the exploration and growth of the artist’s thought process.

Artists Include: Margarita Asiain, Edward Bakst, David Barnett, Carolee Bennett, Collin Douma, Lynn Herring, Ali Herrmann,
Jennifer Hicks, Monica Krajcovic, Josh Kramb, Pam Krimsky,
Richard Davalos Léon, Yvette Lewis, Iain Machell, André Malkine,
Ann Morris, Tracy Phillips, Chris Seubert, Clark Stoeckley,
Linda Suskind-Kosmer, Carl Van Brunt

Upcoming Exhibition

Melanie Delgado
I’m in the Studio Tonight Because of You
Aug 9 – Sept 13, 2025

Opening Reception
Sat, Aug 9, 4-6pm

“I’m in the Studio Tonight Because of You” is Delgado’s attempt to take the viewer through her process by breaking down the lines and marks that land on the paper or canvas from beginning to end.

The first mark tends to be towards the right, middle side of the page. Woody sticks, graphite crayons, pigment sticks, stiff brushes and palette knives are her tools of choice.

The woody stick can make really thin lines that ignite each painting’s energy. When water is added it will wash the color out and make light marks that can be seen in small areas under the piles of oil paint. It’s been said that Melanie is a ‘painter’s painter’. When you stand in front of her work, especially the larger oil paintings on canvas you can feel the battle. She is committed to her practice and has a deep love for her students and their work as well.

This show is dedicated to you.