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The 17th Invitational Art Exhibit 

February 22 to April 2, 2010.

Artists' Reception March 21st

3:00  to 6:00 PM

 Admission Is FREE - Open To The Public

 

More than 175 pieces of fine art in all fine art

categories are available for sale.

 

 VISA / MasterCard Accepted 
Preview a SLIDE SHOW  of the 17th Invitational Exhibit.
 

Artist Chuck McPherson is featured in the Salon of the St, Clair Gallery. We're still hanging some of his work, more infornation to come.

 

Live Painting . . .

Chuck will be doing a live painting demonstration at the artists' reception on March 21, from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. The demo piece will be the subject of a drawing following the demonstration. This is a great opportunity to own an original McPherson for the investment of only a few drawing tickets.

 

At right is a watercolor on paper by Chuck, Solitude, a 18 by 24 inch piece valued at $756.00. The work is available during the 17th Invitational Exhibit.

 

Awards:
~ Best of Show
San Dieguito Art Guild

Exhibited:
~ St. Clair Gallery ~ San Dieguito Art Guild ~ Mission Trails Regional Park  - "3x2 Show: Darin/McPherson"

Artists' Inspiration . . .
A quiet afternoon. A lazy stream meandering through boulders that stand as silent guardians of stories from long ago. This watercolor was an interpretation of a photograph taken by fellow SDMA Guild member, Joe Darin, for a two-person show of ours where we did the same scene in our own style and hung them next to one another. The audience was very intrigued and we had some VERY interesting conversations come out of the idea. Joe and I will plan another show with the same format for next year...

 

Please Click HERE to view the artists web site.

 

Chuck will host his work at the artists' reception for the 17th El Cajon Invitational Art Exhibit on March 21, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The reception is open to the public and admission is FREE!

                                                              


Click HERE to view a slide show of the Current Exhibit.

Click HERE to see the Gallery Director's Choice
Click HERE to inquire about exhibiting at the St. Clair Gallery
Click HERE to see the 2010 Invitational Exhibit Schedule.
If you are an artist and wish to exhibit, please Click HERE.

 

 

16th Invitational Art Exhibit & Reception

 

 

Above is the front lobby of the Gallery with the oil paintings of local artist Ski Torzeski. Ski is exhibiting three pieces in the 16th Invitational that are high caliber works with appropriate price tags. Please take this opportunity to view these truly remarkable works of art by joining us for the artists' reception on January 31, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

 

 

 

Entrance hall of the St. Clair Gallery with works by Patrick Carney (left) and Laurs Laslo.

 

 

At right, artist Cindy Hedgecock, second from left, entertains guests in her Personal Gallery at St. Clalir. To Cindy's right is Bonnie Fredensborg, past President of Friends of East County Arts, Inc., and artist Cindie Wolf, who is sharing the Personal Gallery.

 

 

At left artist Phebe Burnham prepares to entertain guests in her Personal Gallery. Two of her enchanting works are behind her. She is showing nine pieces in her Gallery. 

 

Phebe is known throughout East County's artistic circles as one of "our finest." She has been contributing to the art scene since the 1950's and had followers all over the United States.

 

Phebe continually sought after to do commissions in oil and soft pastels.

 

16th Invitational Art Exhibit
Artists' Reception
  
 
At right, East County Business Center owner Lee Mench (left) enjoys the reception with (left to right) Amanda Olson, Miss El Cajon 2009, Chelsea Cruz, Miss Rancho San Diego Teen 2009 and artist Adam Koltz.
 
 
At left. artist Ski Torzeski is joined by reception guest Ginger Pouts in front of one of Ski's oil paintings (right. In the background are the oil works of Nancy Baker.
 
 
At right, artist Roberta Henson, who is exhibiting five pieces in the show, is joined by a guest (center) and artist Norma Brinker.
 
 
 
 
In the Salon, a student artist from 
Valhalla High School
exhibits her art work, which received strong approval in the visitors choice voting. The student artist is Elizabeth Kelly on the right. She is joined by Joann Sandlin, center, an artist with five pieces on exhibit as well as a fine jewelry display (background) and artist Jennifer Meeder, who's work is also hanging in the Salon, and is featured at the top of this page.
 
 

At right, Amanda Olson, Miss El Cajon 2009, adds spark and sparkle to the event by assisting with hosting duties. The titleholders from East County and the Miss El Cajon Pageant have been supportive of the arts and have made guests to the St. Clair events s well as other art venues feel at home and welcome.

 

Our thanks to all the Pageant officials and especially to the titleholders.