Newark Artists To Show Off Art — From Bird Baths to Photos

Are you interested in seeing what artists are making in Newark? If so, the 13th annual Newark Artists Open Studios takes place on November 12th and 13th. This is a great opportunity to see the talent in Newark, talk to some great people, and maybe even take home a piece of art.

For even more art inspiration try out the "Discover & Go" museum passes from the Newark Library. You can get free or discount passes to museums such as the Oakland Museum, Asian Art (San Francisco), San Jose Museum of Art, UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, and more!

I've been to the renovated Oakland Museum recently and was really impressed at how interactive they have made the displays.

From the press release:

13th Annual Newark Artists Open Studios Nov. 12 and 13 

 Local artists offer demos, tours of their art studios, and original art and gift items at studio prices during the 13th Annual Newark Artists Open Studios Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13,  from 11am to 5pm.

Tour Newark Artist Studios and chat with residents and guest artists to learn the secrets of their creative techniques, see demos, and have the opportunity to purchase original art at studio prices. Get a head-start on holiday gifts with very reasonably priced pendants and earrings, ceramic wall tiles, holiday and garden motifs in stained glass, glass wind chimes, and artist designed tea or coffee mugs featuring red dragons, racing cyclists, funky shoes, and gorgeous geishas. Be sure to visit each of the sites:

• 36541 Cherry Street: Artists Simone Archer, Debi Foland, Sue Morford
• 35627 Reymouth Dr.: Artists Susan Van Wambeck, Susan Helmer
• 35911 Ruschin Dr.: Artists Adriane Dedic, Emelie Rogers
• 36493 Bridgepointe Dr.: Artist Linda Patterson 
• 5644 Arbutus Ct.: Artist Carol Pulliam

This annual event is free and open to the public.

You will see decorative ceramic tile bird baths, oil paintings, and tile murals of Tuscany and the Napa wine country by Simone Archer.

Japanese inspired Geisha prints, whimsical shoes and racing bicyclists are featured by award-winning artist, Adriane Dedic. 

Glass artist Emelie Rogers will display stunning stained glass art pieces inspired by both culture and nature.  

Photographer and painter, Linda Patterson, will present scenes of local wetlands, Coyote Hills and SF Bay created with earth pigments, pastels, oils and watercolors, as well as photographs of California natives-egrets, herons and poppies.

Susan Van Wambeck presents fabulous pastel portraits and other subjects. Stunning silk paintings by Susan Helmer will also be on display along with her lovely jewelry creations.

Carol Pulliam will display wonderful acrylic paintings plus charcoal drawings.

Debi Foland’s glass and ceramic windchimes are sure to be a hit.

A preview display at Silliman Activity Center opened Nov. 1 where you can see a sample of art by each artist.

Maps are available at:

• Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave.
• Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Ave.
• at each artist’s studio, 
• and online at: www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.jpg
• or email ad@myartiststudio.com