Chico State professor sews together self-portrait to be displayed in local art exhibit
Sophia Pearson, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Monca’s (Museum of Northern California Art) current exhibit, “Those Who Can Teach...Can” puts Butte County teacher’s artwork on display. One of the teachers participating in the exhibit is Chico State and Butte College professor, Rebecca Shelley. Shelley is one of many teachers affected by t...
Butte County Art teachers participate in virtual art exhibit at the monca
Sophia Pearson, Reporter
September 23, 2020
On Sept. 17, the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) hosted a virtual art exhibition. Featured artists are all teachers from Butte County who have contributed to the monca’s exhibit. When Penni Baxter, a retired Butte County art teacher, thought of the idea that would later become the “Th...
‘Reflections and Hope’ one year later
November 12, 2019
On Thursday, the Museum of Northern Californian Art opened the doors to their latest display, "Reflection and Hope: A Year to Remember," and "Bench Press: Please Be Seated."Currently on display together, both exhibits take on a role in allowing the community of Butte County to reflect upon the first...
5 Mile Myth and Brooke Larsen on The Orion Newscast 4/10/19
Christian Solis, Visuals Editor
April 10, 2019
5 Mile Myth is a local band who's mix of musical genres has garnered newfound popularity in Chico. Brooke Larsen is The Orion's Wildcat of the Week and is the top hitter and pitcher on Chico State's Softball team. Also, the Chico Boys & Girls Club hosted a Paradise Cook-Off to raise funds for...
A Night at The Museum of Northern Art
Melissa Herrera
April 10, 2019
The Museum of Northern Art had a fun night this past Saturday filled with circus-themed festivities. Many locals came to the event dressed in extravagant clothing that elevated the rest of the night. There was a Chikoko art exhibition, belly dancing, an open bar, and a Tarot card reader to enjoy. Mel...
Remembering James Kuiper through a lifetime of art in ‘Notes From a Spanish Dutchman’ exhibition
November 7, 2017
With over 300 attendees from remote locations, James Kuiper's "Notes From a Spanish Dutchman" exhibition at the Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA) brought friends, family, former colleagues and students to remember the artist's role in each of their lives. The show opened Thursday and will rema...
140 art pieces find new home in the Museum of Northern California Art
Alejandra Solorio
September 10, 2017
The same building that once hosted yoga classes, weddings and even voting, is now home to a collective of over 140 permanent art pieces.The revival of the classical 1927 building on 900 Esplanade, now known as the Museum of Northern California Art MONCA, opened July 13. Artworks displayed range in l...
Idea Fab Labs in ‘full swing’ for fall semester
Emma Wood-Wright
September 13, 2014
As innovative ideas fester in the brain, the Idea Fab Labs offers the space and tools to transform ideas into reality. Located at 603 Orange St., the Fab Labs has acquired new tools since last semester and is now offering classes to the public, too. “We’re in full swing,” co-founder Jordan...
Pop-up museum displays Northern California art
Emma Wood-Wright
March 3, 2014
At the intersection of 4th and Orange streets, just beyond the threshold of the train tracks, lies a mustard yellow train depot full of imagination. Chico Art Center awaits up the wooden ramp, parallel to Empire Coffee. Operated by about 30 volunteers, the art center is a gallery, classroom and gift sh...
