The Art Lady

08/27/2026

This is turning into a rough week, and sadly we've lost an arts titan.
An incredible legacy of artwork, and she was still painting at 97.

“I feel there is little left in my life, but I am now still fighting to the death for my art,” she said. “I am giving all I have so that many people will continue to be interested in my art, even after I am dead.”

Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died. She was 97.

08/16/2026

Get involved in a creative space at 808 O Street. Here are the details: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/oac-creative-spaces

The city is now accepting letters of interest from artists and arts organizations. Check out the website to access the form!

Now accepting letters of interest for activating this space.

08/13/2026

After years of vacancy, Sacramento’s Art Deco park building opens with art showcase - take a look!

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07/15/2026

Take a drive down 16th street in midtown and check out some familiar faces, including our very own Art Lady! Thank you to Explore Midtown, Sacramento and their celebration of 40 Years of Creativity.
Learn more at https://exploremidtown.org/40artists/ and check out these cool banners (this one at 16th and N).

07/06/2026

The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association (LSCA) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 Sandhill Crane Festival art show which will be displayed at Hutchins Street Square during the 2026 Festival.

Application Dates: 9/1/26 through 10/1/26
Get all the details:

We would like to thank all of the volunteers, tour guides, presenters, exhibitors, artists, and sponsors for making the 2025 Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival a huge success.

07/01/2026

Glen did a portrait of Haus Cartright for my husband- he does people as well.

07/01/2026

Here's a great idea for the pet lovers in your life - check out custom pet portraits by my friend Hettrickart. It's a very artistic way to remember a special moment with the furry friends in your life.

06/17/2026

Open Call for Artists - check out the 12th annual Open Fine Art Competition at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center - they are now accepting entries for the juried show.

Check it out and enter your best work today!

Enter your best work in the 12th annual Open Fine Art competition at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center.
Membership is not required and artists may enter up to five pieces for the jury. Deadline is July 31.
Prospectus and online entry process at: https://elkgrovefineartscenter.org/exhibitions/12th-annual-open-fine-arts-september-2026/

06/08/2026

I had so much fun hanging out with Shea and Davy at this year's Crocker Art Museum auction. If you want to check out the catalog from the live, silent and big names auctions then visit bid.crockerart.org. It's too late to bid - but WOW look at those beautiful pieces that have now found new homes.

05/22/2026

What a lovely time at the crockerart Big Names Small Art party that previews the auction!

Get all the details at crockerart.org