When September comes around, art lovers and area residents start to get excited for another Downtown Rochester Fall Gallery Stroll. Galleries and businesses all over downtown Rochester turn over their spaces to new artists, and invite the public to come in and see the artwork, meet the artists, sample some refreshments, and enjoy a fall evening strolling through the streets of the town. This year's stroll takes place on Friday, September 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. There are ten stops on Fall … [Read more...]
Paint Creek Center for the Arts presents, Sandi Wheaton: The Salton Sea
July 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Friday, August 23 through Friday, September 20, 2013 Closing Reception Friday, September 20, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Part of the Downtown Rochester Fall Gallery Stroll The Salton Sea is a lake in the middle of the Southern California desert that was created by an engineering mishap in 1905. The lake was being developed as a resort destination during the 50s and 60s – but flooding in the 70s, pollution problems, and the high salt content over time made it unsuitable for use as the … [Read more...]
Constructed Realities: Artist’s Dioramas
July 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Friday, August 23 through Friday, September 20, 2013 Closing Reception Friday, September 20, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Part of the Downtown Rochester Fall Gallery Stroll Gallery Talk Saturday, September 21, 2:00 p.m. Many of us grew up visiting museums devoted to science and natural history, or spent time in local history museums, nature centers and other institutions on family vacations. Some of the most irresistible features of such exhibitions are the dioramas created to educate visitors … [Read more...]
