Fresh Works at the Harrington Gallery
Harrington Gallery - Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center
Current Gallery Exhibition
13th Annual Fresh Works Juried Exhibition
March 29 – May 17, 2025
Reception and awards ceremony on April 5, 2025 from 1 – 3pm
The Harrington Gallery is excited to welcome back the 13th Annual Fresh Works Juried Exhibition. An open call to emerging and established artists throughout the Bay Area, 90 exemplary artworks were chosen out of 339 submissions. Featuring an array of mediums, visitors can expect to see works of oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and more from the 80 participating artists in this year’s group exhibition. The Fresh Works show offers a vibrant showcase of innovation and experimentation as all of the artworks included were created in the past year by its artists.
Harrington Gallery Hours Starting August 2024:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10am-5pm
Saturdays: 10am-3pm
Fremont Open Studios
Second Annual Fremont Open Studios
Fremont Open Studios
Sponsored by the Fremont Art Association
Fremont Open Studios is an exciting addition to the annual “Fremont Creates” celebration of local arts, taking place during the second and fourth weekends in April.
As a self- guided tour, it offers art enthusiasts and curious visitors alike the opportunity to explore the creative spaces of talented artists in our community.
Event Details
Dates: Saturday, April 12; Sunday, April 13; Saturday, April 26.
Location: Various studios across Fremont, Newark and Union City.
See the Map page.
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Second Annual Fremont Open Studios
Fremont Open Studios
Sponsored by the Fremont Art Association
Fremont Open Studios is an exciting addition to the annual “Fremont Creates” celebration of local arts, taking place during the second and fourth weekends in April.
As a self- guided tour, it offers art enthusiasts and curious visitors alike the opportunity to explore the creative spaces of talented artists in our community.
Event Details
Dates: Saturday, April 12; Sunday, April 13; Saturday, April 26.
Location: Various studios across Fremont, Newark and Union City.
See the Map page.
MISSION SAN JOSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3rd Annual Fair - ARTS MOSAIC
MISSION SAN JOSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENT
3rd Annual Fair
ARTS MOSAIC
Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce is holding the 3rd Annual Arts Mosaic Fair on April 26, 2025 from 11am-4pm.
This event coincides with the City of Fremont’s dedicating April as the “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” throughout the City. MSJCC in collaboration with the city and other city's art associations endeavor to provide artists and specialty craftspersons with a range of events that can showcase and highlight an artist's talents. MSJCC event is ideal for small micro-businesses and artisans who would like to sell their works and or would like to demonstrate something unique to the public.
Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour
TVAST 2025 - Our 4th annual Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour - May 2-4
TVAST - the Tri-valley’s only open studio tour of more than a dozen venues.
Last year there were 19 venues and 100 artists.
Join us for a fascinating look at private home studios and local art collectives. Watch demonstrations and hear talks from our Tri Valley’s unique collection of local artists.
Artwork will be for sale and you can learn more and register to participate as an artist at this website and this link:
Art Reception For Caroline Powers Robinson
Caroline Powers Robinson will be meeting the public at a reception and speaking about her art work at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Livermore this coming Sunday, March 23 from 3- 5 PM. Please join the artist for some live music and light hors d’oeuvres. All the works at the show will be available for sale and include works from her Light and Magic and Hidden Worlds Collections. The artwork will remain up until April 21st. You can follow Caroline on instagram @Caroline.powers.robinson
LAA Essential Figure Art Show - Reception
16th Annual Essential Figure Art Show!
Reception at the Bothwell Arts Center
Saturday, March 22, 12:00 - 3:30PM Awards presentation around 1:30
LAA - Essential Figure Art Show
16th Annual Essential Figure Art Show
RECEPTION:
Saturday, March 22, 12:00 - 3:30PM
Awards presentation around 1:30
EXHIBIT HOURS:
Friday, March 21st - Sunday, March 23rd:
Open Daily between 11:00AM - 4:00PM
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD:
Announcement on Sunday,
March 23rd at 3:30
For more info. Contact Barbara Stanton
925-373-9638 • microangelo@earthlink.net
LAA Library Show Reception
March Library Show
Join us for a reception on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
In the gallery at the Livermore Civic Center Library
Livermore Reads Together Art Show - The Future Is Now - Livermore Library - See the Library Website for Hours
March 1-31, 2025
In partnership with Livermore Reads Together, and inspired by The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, the theme is coexistence of nature & technology, robotics & AI, innovation & art. See Here for more info on the LAA website.
Jess Copeman Meet and Greet at the Firehouse Arts Center - Pleasanton
Pleasanton Art League
Presents
A Solo Exhibition of Jess Copeman
January 16 - March 8 Upstairs at The Firehouse Arts CenterOn The Nancy Thompson Memorial Wall
4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA
Reception - Saturday, Mar 8 from 1- 3 PM Jess will be talking about her paintings and meeting the public
LAA Library Show
March Library Show
Livermore Reads Together Art Show - The Future Is Now - Livermore Library - See the Library Website for Hours
March 1-31, 2025
This year’s Livermore Reads Together explores the captivating world of Artificial Intelligence and Technology, inspired by the featured book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. While the book’s narrative highlights robotics and AI, it also delves into the profound intersection of nature and technology, exploring themes of coexistence, adaptation, and how innovation shapes our world. Art and technology share a unique synergy, reflecting the connection between human creativity and technological advancement. From the way innovation sparks artistic expression to how art influences our understanding of technology, their interplay offers endless inspiration.
In partnership with Livermore Reads Together, and inspired by The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, the theme is coexistence of nature & technology, robotics & AI, innovation & art. See Here for more info on the LAA website.
Chelsea Tikotsky showing at Jor Gallery in Clayton, CA Reception 8 Feb
Our Local AVA Artist, Chelsea Tikotsky is showing at The Jor Fine Art Gallery in Clayton. Their Opening Reception is 8 February from 4-6 pm 1026 Oak St, Suite 102, Clayton, CA jorfineartgallery.com
PAL’s 17th Members’ Show at Museum on Main
PAL’s 17th Members’ Show at Museum on Main
Imagination Expressed 2025
Presented by Pleasanton Art League & Museum on Main
Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, March 15, 2025
PAL will hold its first show of 2025, the 17th Members’ Show at Museum on Main (MoM) called “Imagination Expressed 2025.”
This Members’ show is the longest of the year – it will hang for 52 days. MoM is in the heart of Pleasanton easily attracting foot traffic.
This is a unique show for PAL members in that each member can enter up to two pieces, either 2D or 3D plus case entries! This year the show will be judged by Dave Wagner. Check out the PAL Website for more info. Check with the MoM for the exact open times.
Jess Copeman Solo Exhibit
Jess Copeman is having her show upstairs on the PAL wall Exhibits & Events – Pleasanton Art League
Firehouse - Harrington Gallery Flora in Focus Art Show
Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton - Harrington Gallery Flora in Focus Art Show
A Flower Inspires Art Show Jan 11- Mar 8
Enjoy our exhibition with 80 floral artworks across all media, and meet the all wonderfully talented fine artists and Ikebana artists!
Artists joining me are Helene Roylance, , Monique Makepeace, Charlotte Severin, Wei-Ting Chuang , Usha Shukla, Jenna Hobbs, Tuan Karsevar, Rekha Joshi and Peggy Kervin.
Art Demo: Saturday, February 8
11:00am – 12:30pm , Wei-Ting Chuang, East Asian Brush Painting
1:00pm – 2:30pm, Meghana Mitragotri, Watercolor
Venue: Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Reception for Pleasanton Art League's Members' Show
This is one of last year's award winner Barbara's Demo by Tan Karsevar.
Paint Pleasanton with Pleasanton Art League
Today will be the afternoon to view the artwork and presenation of awards for all who participated in the Paint Pleasanton on Sat. Oct. 19th. For more information, please visit Pleasanton Art League
17th Annual Pleasanton Art League Member's Show
Please visit the Pleasanton Art League's website for information about how to enter and see this terrific yearly show! https://www.pal-art.com/exhibits-events/call-artists/
Paint Pleasanton
This will be a day of painting for any artist to join members of the Pleasanton Art League to Paint Pleasanton! Come back on Sunday for art viewing and awards! For more information and to sign-up for this event, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Pleasanton Art League: General Meeting with Jeanne Vodden
Jeannie Vodden will be giving a demonstration on the use of Portrait Colors in Primary Colors. For more information, please visit the Pleasanton Art League Website Pleasanton Art League
The ‘Post Period’ Art Exhibition
Where Menopausal Women Express Their Truths
Are you a talented ar7st with a unique story to share? Join us in a remarkable journey of self-
expression, empowerment, and celebra7on at the "Post Period" Art Exhibi7on. We invite ar7sts
to contribute their artwork to this topical art show, dedicated to the experiences of menopausal
women.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: September 13th, 2024
Exhibition Dates: October 14th to October 28, 2024
Reception: October 18, 6-8pm (World Menopause Day)
Artwork Drop-off: October 8
Artwork Pick-up: October 29
Location: The Frame Company & Art Gallery, Dublin, California
Entry Fee: Free to Dublin Arts Collective Members / $30 for Non-members (or become a
Member)
ArtWalk 2024
Annual ArtWalk
Saturday, October 12 | 11am - 5pm - Downtown Livermore
Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries, surrounded by boutique shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants in historic downtown Livermore. Art works range from contemporary to classical, abstract to realism, pottery to mixed media, handmade bags, ceramic garden art and jewelry, with subject matter from floral to figurative and much more.
DESTINATIONS
Bankhead Theater Lobby
UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery
Bankhead Plaza
First Street between Maple and So. Livermore
Livermorium Park
Portrait Art “Paint Off” First Street East, all day
McLeod Street between First and Second Streets
Porsche Livermore
Bankhead Lobby
Walk Among Stars Passive Ambient Display by Quest Science Center
Art Exhibit Back to the Moon and the Stars Beyond
Veterans Community Living Center Veterans’ Art and Art from Bud Donaldson
High School Art A Special Exhibit Highlighting Amazing Student Work
First Street
Portrait Contest Watch artists painting portraits all day and join the fun by voting for your favorite
INTERACTIVE & FAMILY ACTIVITIES
ArtWalk Information Booth sidewalk at First St in front of Plaza
Make and Take Project
Face Painting
Arts to Explore supplies donated by Way Up Art & Frame
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Bankhead Plaza Stage
11am – Cali Celtic Irish Band
12pm – Matt Finders and Friends
1pm – Mark Clarin
2pm – Las Positas College Jazz Combo
3pm – Chris Bradley Dixieland Band
4pm – Element 116
Fundraiser for DAC and USS Hornet Museum
Date: September 28th,2024
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA
Price from: $100.00-$2500
A SPECTACULAR EVENING OF ART, CULTURE, AND HISTORY AT THE AUCTION FUNDRAISER FOR THE DUBLIN ARTS COLLECTIVE AND USS HORNET MUSEUM
You will not want to miss this Iconic Night on the USS Hornet. Your attendance will be a valuable contribution to the flourishing arts community in the Bay Area.
For more information about the two organizations:
www.dacarts.org
www.uss-hornet.org
Meet and Greet Artist Lorraine Wells
Lorraine Wells will have a Meet and Greet upstairs at the Firehouse Arts Center on Saturday, September 28th, from 1-3pm. For more information about Lorraine and her work, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Lorraine Wells, Solo Show Pleasanton, CA
Lorraine Wells will show her watercolor paintings upstairs at the Firehouse Gallery from Sept 18th - Oct. 26th. Her Meet and Greet will be Sat. Sept. 28th from 1-3pm. For more information about Lorraine and her paintings, please visit Pleasanton Art League
High-Life Art Exhibit
Show Dates: September 14th, Splatter Festival @ The Wave
Reception: September 14th, 5:00 pm.
DAC Members Show
Show Dates:Sep 7th, 2025- Oct 8th, 2024
Reception: September 7th, 2-4pm
LAA's John Muir Health Auxiliary Show - Joyful Moments 2024
John Muir Health Auxiliary
Joyful Moments 2024 Juried show. Open to all.
Show runs August 17 to October 11 - at the John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery - Aspen Center, 133 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Reception Friday Aug 16, at Carnegie Park, Livermore
LAA JMHA Show Reception - Carnegie Park - Livermore
A unique twist on the show reception
The art show is displayed in the JMH Aspen Surgery Center in Walnut Creek. Because of this, it is not possible to hold a reception once the show is hung. However, that is not going to stop us from having a party!
We are going to hold artwork drop-off and the reception at the same time.
Friday evening, August 16
Artwork drop-off and hanging 5:30 - 6:45 pm,
Reception, judging and awards 7-9 pm.
Carnegie Park, Livermore
(artists - see Information for Artists for additional detail)
Meet and Greet Artist Janeen Heath
Meet and Greet artist Janeen Heath of the Pleasanton Art League. Her work is displayed upstairs on the Nancy Thompson Memorial Wall. Hours are 1-3pm. For more information, please visit Pleasanton Art League
Rails Connect at the Firehouse Harrington Gallery
Rails Connect
August 10 – October 5, 2024
A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey Through Art and History
Harrington Gallery Hours
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10am-5pm
Saturdays: 10am-3pm
Additional times by appointment only at least one week in advance.
General Inquiries harringtongallery@cityofpleasantonca.gov
The “Rails Connect” group exhibition was an open call to artists and photographers for art that highlights Livermore and the Amador Valley’s rich railway history and culture. Supporting the theme of “railroads,” the exhibition will include imagery of locomotives, local landscapes, and related subject matters. This group show is a collaboration between Livermore Valley Arts and the City of Pleasanton. The Harrington Gallery features approximately 60 works of varied mediums from 29 local artists. Livermore’s joint exhibition will be located at the Bankhead Theater’s UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery.
In addition to the exhibited art, there will be a model train system on display at the Harrington Gallery. This installation will be provided by the San Ramon Valley Branch Modelers group, and will include a portable N-scale modular layout of Alamo to Radum which will be operating every Saturday during the exhibition.
Janeen Heath exhibits her art at the Firehouse Arts Center
Pleasanaton Art League member Janeen Heath will be exhibiting her muti-facted artwork upstairs on the Nancy Thompson Memorial Wall at the Firehouse Arts Center. A Meet & Greet the artist is on Saturday, Aug. 10th from 1-3pm
For more inforamtion, please visit the Pleasanton Art League website at Pleasanton Art League
Art Under the Oaks
Alden Lane Nursery has been hosting Art Under the Oaks each July for more than 30 years. Art Under the Oaks features handmade and locally made products. This event will take place over two days, Starting July 20 and ending Jul 21.
Plein Air Acrylic Workshop through the Pleasanton Art League
Nancy Robers will be teaching a Plein Air Acrylic Workshop on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Pleasanton, CA. For more information and to sign-up, please visit Pleasanton Art League