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| Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery Monthly March 2010 | |||
 Jerry Dodrill's Photography Exhibition at Bodega Bay's Local Color Gallery |
Now Showing at the Gallery Paintings of the Parks & The Joshua Meador Family Collection |
Gallery Notes Neighboring Galleries Museum Exhibits: The Greater Bay Area, So. California & Beyond Visit our archives page now offering a "clickable" photo index of previous newsletter articles |
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Just as O' Henry's short stories elevated the dignity of the common man, members of the "Ashcan School" celebrated the life and vibrancy of early 20th Century New Yorkers, initiating an exciting and influential direction for American painting. These daring young artists found the urban scene compelling - a story worth painting. They did not set out to indict poverty or use their art for social commentary. Rather they wanted to capture the freedom and spontaneity of life thriving all around them. They sought to tell the story of American life as it was lived, by a spirited and optimistic people in the many varied moments of daily life. They began as a loosely organized confederation of like-minded painters. Only after their work gained recognition and acceptance were they termed the "Ashcan School," but once established, they inspired other artists across the country, most notably the painters of American Regionalism and the California Watercolor Movement. |
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 Snow in New York, Robert Henri, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC |
Most of the Ashcan painters began their professional artistic careers as newspaper illustrators. They were skilled at drawing on the run. They would come upon an interesting scene, find the hook and then draw it. They captured the essence and honesty, the brutality and grit of New York life at the turn of the 20th Century, in paintings which today remind us of our nation's growing pains and passions. |
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Part Two of American Visions, Part 5 by John Hughes. This video segment includes a section on the Ashcan School. John Hughes is a NY art critic |
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Robert Henri is today considered the central figure of the Ashcan painters. He said, "Art cannot be separated from life. It is the expression of the greatest need of which life is capable, and we value art not because of the skilled product, but because of its revelation of a life's experience." Initially, he was schooled in Impressionism, but in time he would come to refer to Impressionism as an art of mere surfaces. Henri wanted his art to be like journalism. He once said he wanted "paint to be as real as mud, as the clods of horseshit and snow that froze on Broadway in the winter." |
 McSorley's Bar, John French Sloan, 26" x 32", Detroit Institute of Arts |
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 Italo-American Celebration, Washington Square 1912, William Glackens, Boston Museum of Fine Arts |
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Henri studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and then in Paris where he came to embrace Impressionism at the Academie Julian and the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In Philadelphia, he associated with illustrators for the Philadelphia Press, William Glackens, George Luks and John French Sloan. In 1902, Henri began teaching in New York where his students included two artists who would be numbered among the Ashcan School painters, Edward Hopper and George Bellows. |
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 Cross Streets of New York, Everett Shinn, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC |
 Allen Street 1905, George Luks, St. Louis Art Museum |
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John French Sloan is perhaps the most politically edged of the Ashcan painters, but he even said of his own work, "I was never interested in putting propaganda into my paintings, so it annoys me when art historians try to interpret my city life pictures as 'socially conscious.' I saw the everyday life of the people, and on the whole I picked out bits of joy in human life for my subject matter." His most prolific period was his poorest, when he lived a Bohemian life in Greenwich Village, the period when he painted his McSorley's Bar. William Glackens also was a worthy participant in the Ashcan School as he wanted to tell the story of the interactions of the New York community. But he ultimately changed his direction toward Impressionism. Some of his harshest critics brand his later work as patterned after Renoir, but a more kindly criticism is to point to his interest in color to express joy. |
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Everett Shinn's work exhibited bold thick strokes which communicated a sense of immediacy. Often, he would present scenes of drama and violence, calling on his viewers to be moved by the cause for social change and understanding the needs urban life. He would often show the common areas of New York where the races would mix. George Luks sought to capture a moment in time for those viewing his paintings to feel involved with his subjects. He captured expressions, gestures and background details in quick strokes, portraying the fluidity of everyday New York life. George Luks was a rebel, and considered himself to be the bad boy of American Art. He had a reputation as an artist with a big heart, often befriending his subjects who knew all too well the harshness of living on the streets of New York. Edward Hopper, student of Robert Henri, added a different spice to the mix of Ashcan paintings. Similar to others in the Ashcan School, Hopper depicted the reality of New York streets and urban living, but within such scenes, he reduced buildings and people to their geometric form, defined by harsh light and shadow. He showed a city fraught with danger and desolate loneliness. His figures seem to be encased in a protective shells, still part of the world in which they live, yet apart from it, in self induced and sheltered isolation. To learn more about Edward Hopper, visit our article about his work in our November, 2008 issue. |
 New York Movie 1939, Edward Hopper |
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| Jerry Dodrill's Photography Exhibition at Bodega Bay's Local Color Gallery | ||||
 Jerry Dodrill |
To listen to Jerry, you discover that he thinks of himself as a rock climber. He says, "Photography is just my way to communicate." Jerry may well have conquered the soaring challenges rock climbing, spending many a night suspended and snoozing high alongside Yosemite's cliffs including El Capitan. But Jerry's artistic sense and skill place him high among the best of those who scale the heights of the photographic art. |
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Jerry's Film, Half Dome, Footsteps of the Past (3 min 39 sec) |
St. Theresa's in Bodega, one of Jerry's favorite Sonoma County subjects | |||
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While in college, Jerry would spend weekends climbing any vertical wall he could find. His interest in photography was a by-product of climbing, using his artistic eye to capture and record his adventures. After graduation, he worked with Berkeley based world renowned landscape photographer Galen Rowell. In time, Jerry was managing Galen's gallery and his photographic workshops, an experience Jerry refers to as "photographer's boot camp." In time, Jerry ventured out on his own. He has won international awards for his photography and has has been featured in a long list of impressive gallery exhibitions. For a time, he maintained a gallery in Bodega, but the demands of gallery ownership ran counter to the demands of his photography. He now resides in Sebastopol, California, pursuing his photography and rock climbing. He shares his adventures and thoughts regularly on his blog, Jerry Dodrill Photography. |
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Jerry's show at Bodega Bay's Local Color Artist Gallery will feature his photographic work along the Coastal Range. Sonoma County and its neighboring coastal counties never looked better. Jerry is a master of composition and execution. To gaze at a variety of his work is to take a master's course in composition. Collectors interested in Sonoma County art would do well to include a Dodrill photograph. Aside from being our Sonoma County neighbor and friend, we salute him as one of our most gifted talents, and we thank him for his extraordinary visions of Sonoma County. So drop by Local Color Artist Gallery for a treat for the eyes. His work will be on exhibit at the Local Color Artist Gallery through March 29. |
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Gallery Notes
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| What's showing at Bodega Bay Galleries & Beyond? click on their links and discover the wonder to be found in the galleries of West Sonoma County |
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IN BODEGA BAY Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery |
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IN BODEGA BAY SMITH & KIRK FINE ART & CUSTOM FRAMING GALLERY Libby Kirk's fused glass, Susan Amalia, encaustic paintings Jean Warren, watercolors, Cynthia Swann, acrylics & Gary Smith's Custom Framing. Also offering works of the late Gail Packer. Conveniently located next to The Ren Brown Collection 1785 A Highway One, PO Box 1116, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 http://www.SmithAndKirk.com | 707-875-2976 |
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IN BODEGA BAY Local Color Artist Gallery |
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IN BODEGA BAY The Ren Brown Collection Our Winter 2010 Exhibit: New Year, New Artists, New Prints & Paintings by Robert DeVee http://www.renbrown.com | Back to the Top |
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And while visiting galleries in Bodega Bay, dine at The Terrapin Creek Cafe "just above Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery" Here's what Santa Rosa's Press Democrat had to say ... "... Against all odds, this little storefront restaurant, in the space that was once the Seaweed Café, perched on a hillside above the Bodega harbor marina, has pulled off a culinary coup. In a Wine Country stuffed with world-renowned restaurants, it is, in a quiet and unassuming way, among the best." |
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IN DUNCANS MILLS Christopher Queen Galleries |
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IN DUNCANS MILLS Quercia Gallery |
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IN Santa Rosa The Annex Galleries specializing in 19th, 20th, and 21st century American and European fine prints The Annex Galleries is a member of the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA). http://www.AnnexGalleries.com | Back to the Top |
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IN CALISTOGA the Lee Youngman Gallery |
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IN TOMALES Tomales Fine Art |
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IN FORESTVILLE The Quicksilver Mine Co. |
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IN GRATON Graton Gallery |
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IN BODEGA Bodega Landmark Gallery Collection "The Coast, the Hills and the Vines" A group exhibition celebrating the beauty of the Northcoast 17255 Bodega Highway Bodega, California USA 94922 Phone 707 876 3477 http://www.artbodega.com | Lorenzo@ArtBodega.com | Back to the Top |
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IN VALLEY FORD West County Design |
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IN FREESTONE Boho Gallery 463 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, CA 95472 Phone 707-874-9792 fine art oils, encaustics, collage, ceramics, and jewelry. You'll find romantic wine country landscapes, ocean vistas, animal portraits, and whimsical narrative collages. Artists Jocelyn Audette Michael-Che Swisher Barbara Harvie barbara@bohogallery.com | http://www.bohogallery.com | Back to the Top |
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IN PETALUMA Calabi Gallery Sebastopol's own famed master conservator Dennis Calabi brings his rare knowledge and experience to present a tasteful and eclectic array of primarily 20th century artwork. in Celebration of Women’s History Month, Calabi Gallery presents a new show featuring artists Genevieve Barnhart, Gail Chase Bien, Dorr Bothwell, Minerva Chapman, Holly Downing, Pamela Glasscock, April Gornik, Ynez Johnston, 144 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952 Call 707-781-94952 http://www.calabigallery.com |Back to the Top |
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IN PETALUMA Vintage Bank Antiques Vintage Bank Antiques is located in Historic Downtown Petaluma, corner of Western Avenue and Petaluma Blvd. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Warren Davis and the rest of the team at Vintage Bank Antiques has assembled a spectacular inventory of paintings. From the 18th Century to Contemporary Artists. We have paintings to suit every price point and collector level. If you have a painting for sale, please consider Vintage Bank Antiques. Contact Warren Davis directly at WarrenDavisPaintings@yahoo.com 101 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952, ph: 707.769.3097 http://vintagebankantiques.com | Back to the Top |
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IN PETALUMA Petaluma Arts Council "... to celebrate local artists and their contributions and involve the whole community in appreciation, involvement and recognition of art Opening March 5: Fine Art Photography: Beyond Digital & Portrait as Metaphor: Photographs by Morrie Camhi, & Shining Brightly: Tapestry Weavers West Celebrates 25 Years http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org | Back to the Top |
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| And, while on the Big Island, visit these friends of our gallery ... | ||
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In Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii Isaacs Art Center visit a superb Museum and Gallery. http://isaacsartcenter.hpa.edu | Back to the Top |
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| Links to current museum exhibits relevant to Early California Art The Greater Bay Area, Southern California, & Beyond |
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| NEW! in San Francisco's Presidio The Walt Disney Family Museum tickets available online See the February Events Page |
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San Francisco de Young Museum "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" through March 28 "Birth of Impressionism" paintings from Musée d’Orsay opens May 22 |
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| San Francisco California Historical Society |
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| San Francisco Contemporary Jewish Museum “Our Struggle”: Responding to Mein Kampf February 11, 2010 - June 8, 2010 |
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Oakland |
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| Santa Rosa Sonoma County Museum Fiber Art by Adela Akers Jan 30 - May 30 Paintings by Martha Shaw Jan 30 - May 30 ArtQuest: A Juried Student Exhibition Feb 5 - Mar 18 |
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Moraga Hearst Art Gallery Out of This World January 17 - March 14, 2010 Ralph Borge: A Symbolic Realist and His Circle |
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| Santa Rosa Charles M. Schultz Museum May I Have This Dance? January 6 to May 17, 2010 |
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Sonoma Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-7862 Dec 12, 2009 - Mar 14, 2010 Life of Making Celebrates the work and workings of three acclaimed artists who explore the boundary between the act of making and the art of living. Jim Melchert, June Schwarcz, and Kay Sekimachi |
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| Sonoma Mission San Francisco de Solano Museum featuring the famed watercolor paintings of the California Missions by Christian Jorgensen |
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Ukiah Grace Hudson Museum Special Exhibit Space, Silence, Spirit: Maynard Dixon's West February 28 through June 20, 2010 http://www.gracehudsonmuseum.org |
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| Sacramento Crocker Art Museum Permanent Exhibit, plus " Treasures, Curiosities, and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age through May 9, 2010" & "Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson" through May 9, 2010 |
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Sacramento |
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| Monterey Monterey Museum of Art Land & Sea, Paintings and Photographs of Monterey and Beyond January 30-October 24, 2010 MMA Pacific Street |
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San Jose San Jose Museum of Art Wayne Thiebaud: Seventy Years of Painting February 16, 2010 through July 4, 2010 |
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| Los Angeles Los Angeles Museum of Art Renoir in the 20th Century February 14, 2010–May 9, 2010 American Stories: Paintings of Everyday Life, 1765–1915 February 28, 2010–May 23, 2010 |
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Irvine The Irvine Museum El Camino de Oro Journey Through Early California Feb 24 - Jun 5, 2010 |
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Santa Barbara |
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Palm Springs |
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| San Diego San Diego Museum of Art Joaquín Torres-García: Constructing Abstraction with Wood February 20 - May 30, 2010 |
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| Pasadena Norton Simon Museum The Familiar Face: Portrait Prints by Rembrandt December 04, 2009 - March 22, 2010 Permanent collection,European paintings |
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Pasadena The Huntington Library American Art Collection Paintings by John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Robert Henri, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, William Keith, Mary Cassatt, Thomas Hart Benton and many more. |
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| Pasadena Museum of California Art Millard Sheets: The Early Years February 14, 2010 – May 30, 2010 |
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Los Olivos Wilding Museum America's Wilderness in Art: A Growing Collection January 13 through March 21, 2010 coming up, Milford Zornes Exhibition March 31 through June 6 |
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| Seattle, WA Seattle Art Museum Everything Under the Sun: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham July 11, 2009–August 29, 2010 |
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Portland, OR Portland Art Museum Permanent Collection |
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| Washington D.C. The Renwick Gallery Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Remembering the Running Fence, Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, 1972-76, A Documentation Exhibition April 2, 2010 – September 26, 2010 Grand Salon Installation—Paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museum |
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Chicago, IL Art Institute of Chicago Permanent collection : Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle: Always After (The Glass House) January 21–May 31, 2010 Gallery 186 |
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| Washington D.C. The National Gallery Permanent collection American Paintings |
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Atlanta, GA High Museum of Art The American collection ... paintings by William Merritt Chase, Henry Ossawa Tanner, John Twachtman and Childe Hassam. It includes landscapes by Hudson River School artists, figure paintings by Henry Inman and John Singer Sargent, and still-life paintings by John Frederick Peto, William Michael Harnett and William Mason Brown. |
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| Cedar Rapids, IA The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Grant Wood: In Focus is an ongoing permanent collection exhibition. |
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Roanoke, VA The Taubman Museum 19th & 20th Century Paintings John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Robert Henri, Childe Hassam & others. Permanent Exhibit |
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