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Jane Turner Print Museum - University Galleries. Photo by Carrington Power

Creativity through the eyes of Chico State artists

Carrington Power, Reporter // November 2, 2021

On Oct. 28, Chico State’s Studio Arts and Interior Architecture students participated in an open gallery in the Janet Turner Print Museum University Galleries. The artwork from 30 student artists was...

Acacia Blue Yashinsky's piece "Movin' On" reflects her anticipation for the future after graduation. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Student show of artwork presented at gallery show ‘Wanderlust’

Alex Coba // December 4, 2018

Wanderlust is the latest group art show to come to the Masters of Fine Arts Gallery. The name and concept for the show stem from the artists finding their place in the world. The featured artists in the...

The intimate art show featured journals available for purchase at the front of the building. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

‘Diverse Minds’ showcases unique art for good cause

Alex Coba // November 5, 2018

Iversen Wellness and Recovery Center's "Diverse Minds" showcased its first art show at the Museum of Northern California Art in a gala Thursday."Diverse Minds" has been set up since 2015. Every year, since...

Jovian Mcmeans Piece showcased at the Patron's Exclusive Preview Reception. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Chico Art Center hosts artist showcase for patrons

Alex Coba // October 7, 2018

The Chico Art Center showcased local artists in a brand new event, a patron's exclusive preview and reception. This event was a prelude to the annual Open Studios Art Tour.This preview was the center's...

"Vitality" by Megan Wade is displayed on the third floor gallery of the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

‘Vitality’ showcases work of student artist

Natalie Hanson // October 4, 2018

A new art showcase in the Bell Memorial Union is spotlighting a student artist with the theme "Vitality" this week.The third floor art gallery of the BMU began hosting the exhibition of "Vitality" by student...

Representation of the Hooker Oak Tree of Chico is expressed in form of art history. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Museum exhibit at Chico State gives perspective on vanished icons

Luke Dennison // December 4, 2017

The Vanished art gallery is open to give a new perspective on losses and discoveries throughout the past 50 million years on campus.Four main focuses of Vanished are The Missing Mount Tehama: A Vanished...

Getting lost in the pieces was a reoccurring theme at the art show because the characters were so creatively put together. The mixture of characters and poems kept the viewer engaged. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

David Mcmillian Art Show

Jordan Rodrigues // November 14, 2016

The Naked Lounge hosted an art show featuring local artist David Mcmillian on Nov. 11. His show had a variety of different styles and messages conveyed through his art and about 15 total pieces were multimedia...

Different variations of "I miss you" in Croatian. Photo credit: Daniel Theobald

Fine art in Chico, made in Germany

Daniel Theobald // September 13, 2016

Visitors had a lot to talk about when they came to the Master of Fine Arts Gallery, which opened on Aug. 29. All artworks exhibited were created by Chico State graduate students. Among them were Iva Marija...

Photo credit: Chico Art Center

Give the gift of art this holiday season

December 3, 2015
If you're searching for an artsy gift to give that special someone, look no further than the Chico Art Center's Winter Art and Gift Extravaganza.
A 3-D Printer turns digital designs into three dimensional shapes, like an iPhone case.Photo credit: Subina Khan

A collaborative new approach to creation

Subina Khan // January 23, 2014
Idea Fab Labs, downtown Chico's new makerspace, offers cutting edge tools to the arts community.
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