Contributing Artists

James Aarons
Alexis Adams Halstead, 1st Place, 3D 
Mary Anderson
Sifu Berchtold
Andrea Bonham
Diana Boyd
Travis Branco
Steve Brooks, Runner Up, Photography
Mary Chandler
Barbara Conley
Susan Conner, 1st Place, Photography
Kathleen Dunphy
Kat Everitt, 1st Place, Poetry
Dave Gano
Michael Gustavson
Rod Hanchett
Susie Hoffman
Donald Hukari
Lorna Hunt
Lori Kelly
Susan Kendall
Denella Kimura
Susan King
Karen Kling
Linda Lawrence
John Lovewell
Marta Magistrali
Deborah Marlene
Patrick McGinnis
Robin Modlin
Ruth Morrow
Suzanne Murphy
Donna Perkins
Gwynn Popovac
Jacobi Roessler
Wendy Rogers, 1st Place, 2D
Monika Rose
Kathy Scutt
Aubrey Self
Jim Sells
Lynn Slade
Margaret Sloan
Gwen Starrett
Larisa Stevenson
Sarah Switek, Runner Up, 3D
Juliana Tillman
Linda Toren, Runner Up, Poetry
Julie Trail
Sue Tripp
June Vaughn
Martha Wallace, Runner Up, 2D
Michiyo Watanabe
Laurie Williams
Joy Willow
Muriel Zeller

“AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills” is an art show featuring artists from 3 counties, who were asked to interpret and create a piece inspired by our Sierra foothills and it’s many diverse animal inhabitants.  Paintings, photography, poetry, sculpture and more will be on display.

The Calaveras County Arts Council would like to thank the Project Partners Amador County Arts Council, Tuolumne Arts Alliance, The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) for their exceptional donation of time and resources.
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“AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills” received partial funding through a California State Arts Council grant, and would not have been possible without the additional generous donations of our art and nature loving public including the following sponsors:

Arnold Pet Clinic
Black Oak Casino
Mary Jo Brereton
Calaveras Community Foundation
Feed Barn Country Store
Hotel Sutter
Ironstone Vineyards
Richard & Margaret Mills
John & Michele Rugo
Sonora Area Foundation
Mary Spitzer

Tri County Wildlife Care
Representatives of Tri County Wildlife Care will be on hand with a few of their rescued raptors (owls and hawks) at both the Ironstone Winery and Hotel Sutter receptions.  Their awe inspiring beauty and individual personalities leave a lasting message of the importance of wildlife preservation. The receptions will also provide a great opportunity to interface with PAWS and the CDFW on the topic of preservation and conservation in the context of our region.
Come and experience “AnimalScapes” between Jan. 16th and April 3rd at the following venues:

Calaveras County - Ironstone Vineyards
January 16 - February 15, 2016
Reception January 16; 3 - 5p; music by Brad Peterson

Amador County - Hotel Sutter
February 17 - March 13, 2016
Reception February 20; 3 - 5p; music by Jill Warren

Tuolumne County - Black Oak Casino Hotel
March 15 - April 3, 2016
Reception March 19; 3 - 5p

We are excited to execute this project and anticipate as many as 3,000 people will view the artwork at the exhibits and enjoy the 2017 Wall Art Calendar.  We hope that our efforts will inspire others to get involved!
Please visit our Resources page for information.