In the Spotlight:
LH Horton Jr Gallery
The LH Horton Jr Gallery is pleased to present “Creative Vision: An Exhibition on Vision and Perception.” This exhibition presents the art of blind and visually-impaired artists working in a variety of mediums. The concept of the exhibition is to illustrate the influence of vision, physically and perceptually, in the artists’ creative processes. What may appear to be works of art about restricted vision are ultimately seen to be enhanced expressions of available sight, visual memory, imagination, and dreams. The artists’ visual experience is presented as an important creative force, breaking the barriers visually-impaired artists are faced with in order to be defined by their work, not by their disability. Their work supports the consideration and understanding of the importance of seeing differently. That vision exists beyond the physical capability to see.
In addition to the exhibition, the gallery presented an Artists’ Talk, with exhibiting artists Scott Nelson, Pete Eckert, and Alice Wingwall. The panel discussed the topic of vision and perception, and how the two interface to interpret our world. The panel dialog and exhibition thus provided a platform for presenting viewpoints about art and creativity, derived directly from the artists’ visual experience.
The gallery is located on the ground floor of the Shima Center at San Joaquin Delta College, and is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended parking is available in the Shima lot for a small fee. Tours are welcome, and gallery talks and special needs may be addressed by contacting the gallery. Exhibition dates: February 26-March 26.
For more information: LH Horton Jr Gallery, San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 954-5507, www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts
Through March: Quietude: Paintings of the High Sierras
The painters in this show have all recently mule-packed into the Sierras on painting expeditions, or are intimately familiar with the area from a lifetime of hiking the terrain. Opening reception, March 7, 1 p.m. Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, (209) 368-5123
Through March: Arts at Delta College
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, March 5-8, Studio Theatre
Delta Jazz Band Concert, March 11, Tillie Lewis Theatre
Community Band Concert, March 17, Warren Atherton Auditorium
Spring Festival of Bands, March 18, Warren Atherton Auditorium
Delta Band and Orchestra Festival, March 24-25, Warren Atherton Auditorium, Delta Center for the Arts, Stockton, (209) 954-5110
Through March: Graphite and Clay
Drawings and pottery by artist/teacher Don Hall. Award-winning drawings feature food booths at county fairs; pottery offers both functional and sculptural pieces. Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, March 13, 5-8 p.m. Tidewater Gallery, Stockton, (209) 463-4033
Through March 26: Creative Vision: An Exhibition on Vision and Perception
Gallery Hours: Tues., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Fri., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
LH Horton Jr Gallery, Stockton, (209) 954-5507
Third Thursday of each month: Modesto Art Walk
Visit Trey Reed Fine Art Gallery during the Modesto Art Walk, when participating downtown Modesto businesses and art spaces showcase local art. Enjoy Champagne and hors d’oeuvres. 6-9 p.m. Trey Reed Fine Art Gallery, Modesto, (209) 846-0429
March 14: Art Adventures: McKee Award Winner Workshop
Art workshop for children ages 5-12. 1:30-3 p.m. Haggin Museum, Stockton, (209) 940-6315
March 22: Classical Spanish Guitarist Jesse Christian Hendricks
Afternoon performance by talented local guitarist.
3-4 p.m.Haggin Museum, Stockton, (209) 940-6315
March 28: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Seventeenth annual afternoon tea with costumed characters. Members only. Reservations required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Haggin Museum, Stockton, (209) 940-6315
