A British expression that means “in a state of total confusion” is the inspiration for the title of a new show opening at Gallery 625 in Woodland on December 3. At Sixes and Sevens showcases artwork created by seven artists who came together amid the disarray of the pandemic at virtual painting sessions with well-known … Continued
As we head into Fall, it comes as something of a surprise to see rows of young bright green vines as you enter the new Grindstone Wines’ Vineyards and Tasting Room.The 8 varietals were planted only 4 months ago and are still being irrigated to gain root strength as we head … Continued
Capay Canyon Ranch is a mixture of the old and new. Situated on 400 acres in Esparto, the ranch dates back to the early 1960s when Tobin Barth’s grandfather – a row crop grower who wanted to diversify into trees – bought the property. In 1972, Tobin’s parents split off from the partnership and began to farm the orchards themselves. … Continued
YoloArts is celebrating 14 years of farm visits with the annual Art Farm fundraising event featuring an Art Harvest, silent auction, awards, and music on Saturday, 3 – 6:00 p.m. October 16 outdoors on the grounds of the Gibson House in Woodland. Artwork inspired by Yolo County farmlands and open spaces will once again be … Continued
In August, Art & Ag artists visited Pine Trails Horse Ranch in Davis. “This is good horse country” says Michelle Haseltine, who ought to know. She and her husband Matt, have owned and operated the 21-acre Ranch for the last 30 years. “Pine Trails is one of the busiest year-round lesson facilities you’ll … Continued
In its 14th year, YoloArts’ Art and Agriculture Project celebrates the landscape of Yolo County farms, and art created on farms. The Art Farm Exhibition features work cultivated during the 10-month season of artist visits to local farms and farmlands in Yolo County. This year’s exhibition opens to the public with a reception on September … Continued
In July Art & Ag artists visited Clos Cavanis Farm in Woodland. Preserving history is important to Van and Catherine Overhouse. That explains why they spent the last two decades bringing their 1868 Victorian Italianate home back to life. It was a demanding project, scraping the old paint and repairing the damaged wood in … Continued
For some, the pandemic lockdown may have inspired high calorie indulgences in cakes and other sweet things. For artists Robert Gonsowski and Polly LaPorte, it became the catalyst for a special artistic exploration of visual tastiness for a dessert tableau served on canvas. Sweet! opens August 6 at YoloArts’ Gallery 625 in Woodland. Friends Gonsowski … Continued
In June, Art & Ag artists visited over 400 continuous acres of sunflowers at Elkhorn Basin Ranch. When they last visited Elkhorn Basin Ranch in 2018, it had just begun to recover from a devastating flood that ruined 90% of their mature walnut orchards. Now, three years later, sunflowers represent a rebirth for … Continued
A new exhibition of murals by local and regional artists communicating stories of social and political issues, history, identity, and culture will open at The Barn Gallery in Woodland on July 8. Larger than Life: Murals in the Making is curated and presented in collaboration with TANA (Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer), in Woodland and features the … Continued