June is always a fun month on Historic Main Street in downtown Placerville!- On June 11, the Wagon Train and Rib Cook-Off will be happening on Main Street
- On June 18th, it will be the Third Saturday ArtWalk
- On June 25th, it will be the Bell Tower Brewfest
From an artistic viewpoint, the biggest thing that happens on Main Street is the Art on Parade (aka Banners on Parade) hanging of the 2011 banners. The three winning banners are shown above (the middle banner is one created by former Gold Country Artists member, Toni Wooley). To see all the banners, go to the Placerville Downtown Association's website.
Our very own Carlotta Tormey received an Honorable Mention for her banner (see below).
We have two featured artists for June who will have their work prominently displayed at the Gallery during June: Sue Chapman and Blanche Kawahara.
Featured Artist: Sue Chapman
Sue Chapman has been working as a professional artist since 1989 and earned her BFA in Art Education from the University of Illinois.
Her work has been accepted in several juried shows and she has won many awards for her work.
A common element to her painting, regardless of style or medium, is the drama she creates by sharp contrast in values.
View more of Sue's works on the Gold Country Artists Gallery website.
Featured Artist: Blanche Kawahara
Blanche worked as an artist for Lockheed in the Bay Area until moving to Placerville in 1987.
Blanche paints almost any subject in oils and pastels. She loves to find local scenes for plein air style painting when the weather permits. She also works in her studio from set-ups or photos she has taken. She has also won many awards.
Blanche also works in wire wrapped jewelry using stones she has cut and polished and brilliant dichroic glass. She also does dyed silks and fused glass in her studio.
View more of Blanche's works on the Gold Country Artists Gallery website.
GCA Member's Banner
GCA member Carlotta Tormey's banner, Placerville's Bounty (shown at left), won an Honorable Mention during the judging of this year's banners for the Banners on Parade community art project.
Carlotta's banner is displayed on Main Street currently on the light pole in front of Main Street Music, which is located at the corner of Center Street and Main Street.
Congratulations to Carlotta for a beautiful banner!
Come Visit Us in June!
Whether you come to town to visit Gold Country Artists Gallery during Third Saturday or during any one of the other events during the month, make sure you check out the Gallery! We have several new artists and our Featured Artists this month are displaying some wonderful items!
Hope to see you at the Gallery!
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