In its 18th year, YoloArts’ Art Farm exhibition celebrates the farmlands of Yolo County and the art they inspire. The Art Farm exhibition and celebration event in October is the yearly culmination of YoloArts’ Art & Ag project. Local farmers are invited to open their private landscapes to artists for monthly visits. The project has visited over 100 farms across Yolo County.
Kicking off the Art Farm season is an exhibition opening reception on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30-8pm at The Barn Gallery in Woodland. Visitors will view 119 original artworks by 84 local and regional artists.
The exhibition includes the Juried Silent Auction. The 35 artworks in the Juried Silent Auction were selected by guest juror Susan Sarback. An award-winning artist, Sarback, has shown in galleries and museum across the United States, including New York City, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Sarback is an Artist member of the California Art Club as well as a Signature member of the American Impressionist Society. Both feature nationwide exhibitions throughout the year which she participates in. Sarback is the author of Capturing Radiant Light and Color in Oils and Soft Pastels, (North Light Books, 2007). In 1986 she founded The School of Light & Color in Fair Oaks, California. Since 1986, she has lectured and taught color at over 100 art schools, museums, universities, and art associations. She’s taught painting workshops and classes throughout the United States and Europe.
“We are grateful for the thoughtful and expert approach that Sarback took when reviewing the Art Farm silent auction submissions. It is an honor to connect our local artist community with a regional artist through this process,” said Alison Darby, YoloArts executive director.
The evening reception will include the 6:30p.m. announcement of the juried prize winners by Sarback. Three artists will receive cash prizes for Best in Show, Best in Plein Air and Best in Photography. Artwork is available through online bidding. Everyone is free to register and bid. Bidding closes on Saturday, October 25th at 5:30pm. Visit yoloarts.org for more information.
The evening will also feature local wine and refreshments.
The Art Farm exhibition runs through October 30 at The Barn Gallery.
The Art Farm season will conclude with a celebration event on Saturday, October 25 from 2-6pm at the Gibson House property in Woodland. The event can be enjoyed in different ways. Community members can SELECT a farmland inspired original work of art from the Art Harvest exhibition a Shovel Ticket can be purchased for $350 and includes food and drink tastings for four. For exclusive access to SAVOR local food and drink in the olive orchard a Premium Ticket can be purchased for $50. Finally, SAMPLE for free the exhibitions, stroll the artisan market, and listen to the music of Roadhouse 5. For more information visit yoloarts.org.
We are grateful for our sponsors and their commitment to the future of farms and artists in Yolo County. Event sponsorships are still available. Sponsors for Art Farm to date include: Todd A. Montgomery, TS&L Seed Company, Pacific Coast Producers, AgWest Farm Credit, Banner Bank, Capay Canyon Ranch Cobram Estates, Debra Gonella and Whit Manley, Hilleby International, Payne Farms, Schreiner Brothers Farms, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Bayer, Edward Jones- Samuel Ruxton, First Northern Bank, LedgerPro Bookkeeping, Morning Star, Retroflex, Sierra Gold Nurseries, SocialHouse Event Co, Yolo Federal Credit Union, American Industrial Coating, Carol & Freeman Barsotti, Half Moon Fruit & Produce Co, Tom & Celeste Hanagan, Harlan Family Ranch, Haven A Boutique, Janette & Wayne Jeffries, N & R Trailer Leasing, Neil and Becky Dougherty, Pape Machinery, Schreiner Farms, Yolo County Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy, Weeks Norton Family, Wehner Accounting & Tax, Inc., Special thanks to the County of Yolo.
The Barn Gallery is located at 512 Gibson Road in Woodland, at the Gibson House and Property. Regular gallery viewing hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons. Exhibition artwork can also be viewed online at yoloarts.org. For more information, contact YoloArts at 530-723-9781 or artfarm@yoloarts.org.
Thank you, 2025 Art Farm Artists!
Mohamed Abdel Baki, John Angell, Jose Arenas, Pam Avery, Carol Basey, Paula Bellacera, Joseph Bellacera, Laura Berard, John Bernard, Alejandro Bibriesca, Susan Brady, Georgeanne Brennan, Stephen Bristow, Eilene Browne, Teresa Bunn, Karen Camara, Jerri Chamberlain, Alessandra Chaves, Yi-Chuan Chen, Susan Cohen Byrne, Dee Conway, Jan Cordova Manzi, Patrick Cosgrove, June Daskalakis, Marieke deWaard, Linda Dittes, Elyse Doyle-Martinez, Rhonda Egan, Karen Fess-Uecker, Alan Fishleder, Linda Fitz Gibbon, Adam Forfang, Kathleen Gamper, Nancy Gelbard, Betsy Gill, Misuk Goltz, Lex Hall, Julie Hancock, Peri Hoke, Lucinda Johnson, David Kalb, Chris Kidd, Joanna Kidd, Mary Anne Kirsch, Justin Koenigshof, Deb Kudo, Aashi Labana, Marlene Lee, Tanya Lieberman, Laurie Low, Patricia Lusin, Nicole Mack, Gene McKinnon, Patti Mott, David Nasater, Mary Neri King, Cerri Noto, Johanna Pack, Patricia Peak, Sue Peri, Alice Peterson, Pamela Pinkham, Ann Privateer, Lee Rue, Jorge Santana, Beth Savidge, Marguerite Schaffron, Sandeep Sharma, Margaret Sloss, Barbara Smithson, Eddie Soltero, Pamela Spycher, Dave Sutherland, Patt Tauzer Pavao, Amelia Thompson, Crystal Vagnier, Debra van Hulsteyn, Gerrit van Ommering, Lucille van Ommering, Abigail Vargas, Sharon Wieland, Catherine Wilcox-Titus, Kevin Wilhite, Jessie Wright