Current Exhibitions
OHANLON GALLERY
Art Quilts. July 1 – July 31, 2008.
O’Hanlon Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday
“Art Quilts” features original quilts from Northern California artists and O’Hanlon Center Members that may be abstract or representational, may include elements from other art forms, or those that are significant, unique adaptations of traditional designs or quilt techniques. The night of the opening, Tuesday, July 1, will also feature a quilting demonstration by juror Pat Dicker.
Juror Sydne Bortel has served as President of the Mt. Tam Quilt Guild. She has shown quilts at O’Hanlon Gallery, the Marin Needle Arts Guild shows, the Pacific International Quilt Festival, the East Bay Heritage Quilters show, Gallery Route One, and Art Works Downtown in San Rafael. The Tiburon Town Hall also featured her art quilts at an exhibit of two major quilters in Marin County.
Juror Pat Dicker is an award-winning quiltmaker who has been involved in the quilt world for many years participating in shows and teaching quiltmaking throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. During the month of March she had a one person show at 142 Throckmorton Theatre. She is known for her wonderful use of bright colors that reflect her joy of quilting.
Also on July 1 from 4 to 6 p.m., the Center will host a Roundtable for the Arts dialogue, where the participating artists will discuss issues relating to their creative processes. The Roundtable, a monthly event sponsored by the Center, is facilitated by painter and O’Hanlon Center member Peller Marion.
The opening show on July 1 is part of the Mill Valley Art Commission’s monthly Gallery Walk, First Tuesday. The event is free of charge and open to all ages. Artwork on display is available for purchase.
LOFT GALLERY
Between: Abstract Paintings & Prints
by Elaine Nehm
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts’ Loft Gallery will present “Between; Abstractions by Elaine Nehm.” Elaine’s dream-like paintings evoke curiosity through their nebulous forms and untraditional color combinations. Often viewers must take them in unhurriedly, as their subtlety demands second and third glances. The Loft Gallery is adjacent to the O’Hanlon Center Gallery on the Center grounds.