I have a confession to make: wine and paint nights give me massive anxiety. I’m a writer, not an artist. Not even a little bit. While I think it’s an awesome concept in general, paying to sit down and create “art” that will never be good enough to hang up is not my idea of fun. So when a friend invited me to her birthday celebration at a place where we would be making our own wood signs … [Read more...]
Looking for a great art experience? Vernissage Gallery and Studio is open for business near Fresno High
If you haven't checked out the local art scene lately, you're missing out on a lot. Fresno keeps turning out amazing art, cool vibes, and great community. Typically, people head downtown for ArtHop (read more about that in my Beginner's Guide here), but now Fresno's galleries and studios have spread all over town, including the Fresno High area, which is now home to … [Read more...]
Hemisphere Home is where local art meets worldly treasures
I recently got to interview business owner Roseanne Guaglianone, and it was a real pleasure. She has a wonderful presence, and the environment of her store, Hemisphere Home, is beautiful and calming. We talked for an hour-and-a-half, and time flew by. Hemisphere Home is both a retail store and a showroom for Roseanne’s design business. It has a sense of style that makes it … [Read more...]
Visit the Art of Life Healing Garden at Woodward Park
I recently took a walk through Woodward Park and was surprised to see how much the Art of Life Healing Garden has taken shape. The garden is a collaboration between the Art of Life Cancer Foundation, the City of Fresno, and the community of Fresno itself. The 3-acre space allows cancer survivors and families affected by cancer to tell their stories with the help of landscapers and … [Read more...]
The road to Grizzly Fest leads to this weekend’s festival
Grizzly Fest 2018 is upon us this weekend, and the all ages, two-day music festival already seems bound for the local history books, destined to be a milestone moment in elevating Fresno’s cultural significance and redefining it as a world-class city. It will also be a huge feather in the caps of its organizers and promoters, who just recently won a hard battle to move the festival to … [Read more...]
Explore the exciting world of science at the San Francisco Exploratorium
Perched on Pier 15 in San Francisco, the Exploratorium is the science museum for people who think they don't like science. Almost every exhibit is hands on and interactive, and the subjects range from physics to botany and everything in between. Whether you have an infant or you're a member of the AARP, there's something fun for everyone at the Exploratorium. And, since it's just a … [Read more...]
echo gallery + studio invites you to enjoy art, pastry, and coffee in the garden
It’s hard to imagine a more pleasant state of affairs than admiring art, sipping coffee, and munching on a scrumptious pastry while basking in the spring blooms of an enchanting garden. Fortunately, we lucky Fresnans have a rare opportunity to do just that! This Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 in the afternoon, the echo gallery + studio will be hosting a Pottery & Pastry Pop-up along … [Read more...]
Girl Scout Miranda Deis introduces kids to downtown Fresno art
Downtown Fresno is sprinkled with public art. From statues to murals, there's something to see around every corner—and from local artists to a sculpture by Renoir, there's variety for everyone. With so much public art to see, it can be hard to know where to get started. Luckily, we have a Girl Scout to guide us. Miranda Deis is the creator of MAD's Downtown Art Guide (found here), and … [Read more...]
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