heART of Orange County

Thank you from the bottom of our heART!

Thank you to our artists and supporters for making this exhibition so full of heART! We are very proud to have such a wonderful community and the opportunity to have this in-person show to celebrate! 

Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 70 artists! This year’s juror, Kim VanDerHoek, carefully deliberated when selecting this year’s award winners in three categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” awards.

Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show


Kara Bullock How to Disappear Completely, Mixed Media

 

Enderle Center Awards

Enderle Center Special Award:

Jason Li Whitewater Butterfly, Watercolor

Honorable Mention:


Kathryn Wilson Desert Spring, Ceramic

Honorable Mention:


Prerana Kulkarni Colorful Succulent, Watercolor

 

Contemporary Craft

First Place:


Monique Berman Selwitz Lotus Bud Necklace, Labradorite, Kyanite, London Blue Topaz & Sterling Silver

Second Place:


Michael Evans Segmented Wood Vase Cherry, Bloodwood, Yellow Heart & Ebony

Third Place:


Irina Dorofeeva Fantasy Woodland, Silk Painting

Honorable Mention:


James Minidis Cherish, Vintage Book Music Box

Honorable Mention:


Erin Demotte Kaleidoscope, Beaded Cane

Honorable Mention:

Nohline L’Ecuyer Triangle Earrings, Peridot, Citrine & Sterling Silver

 

Traditional

First Place:

Marie Tippets Louisville Slugger, Soft Pastel

Second Place:

Jason Li To the Beach, Watercolor

Third Place:

Echo Baker My Tulips, Oil

Honorable Mention:

Lisa Mistuik Gleaning, Oil

Honorable Mention:


Teri Starkweather Floating in Light, Watercolor

Honorable Mention:

Brad Neal Gathering in Arles, Provence, Watercolor, gouache & ink

 

Contemporary

First Place:


Lynn Welker Water’s Edge, Mixed Media

Second Place:


Kimberly Altman Ice Flower, Acrylic

Third Place:


Lisa Mullin Swallowtail Wing Abstract, Mosaic

Honorable Mention:


Diana Mulder Captive of the Sea, Mixed Media

Honorable Mention:


Nick Capaci Glass Scape, Fused Glass

Honorable Mention:


Ted Rigoni Repose, Photograph

 

We are already looking forward to what wonderful works will be submitted next year!

The heART of OC Artist Demos- May 28th 12pm-4pm

Art in Action!

See art in action with artist demos! Join us and 23+ artists from The 2022 heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition as they share their magic creating with oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, clay, beading and more!

The heARTistry happens on Saturday, May 28th from 12pm – 4pm at Chemers Gallery.

Connect with your favorite artists and see the unique techniques that result in the works you love.

What a wonderful way to celebrate the finale of our juried exhibition!

23 artists confirmed so far!

• Echo Baker – Oil • Kara Bullock – Mixed Media • Denise Busony – Oil •
• Sara Ciavarella – Oil • Kevin Davidson – Oil • Dori Dewberry – Soft Pastel •
• Irina Dorofeeva – Silk Painting • Amanda Fish – Oil • Nancy Gunther – Mixed Media •
• Carol Heiman-Greene – Oil • Jeanette Jensen – Watercolor • Linda Karagozian – Oil •
• Prerana Kulkarni – Watercolor • Jason Li – Watercolor •
• James Minidis – Vintage Books & Mixed Media • Lisa Mistiuk – Oil •
• Ian Montelongo – Acrylic • Nadalena Radis-Cobbs – Oil • Pete Roberts – Watercolor •
• Hedda Schnur – Beadwork • Patricia Prescott Sueme – Soft Pastel •
• Ashley Tallichet – Ceramic • Mike Tauber – Ceramic Glazing •

 

The heART of Orange County All Media 2022, Juried Exhibition

Save The Date!

The wait is over! We are pleased to announce the artists featured in the 10th annual heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition. With over 70 Orange County Artists & more than 90 works of art we will be celebrating the diverse creativity of our community.

The excitement begins Saturday, May 14th, 11am-4pm and continues through May 28th.

Our juried exhibition is unique and varied consisting of all subjects and styles in a wide range of mediums. Expect the unexpected in 2D works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, jewelry, photography, wood, ceramics, glass, textiles, mixed media, sculptures, wearables and more!

This year’s juror is award-winning fine artist and educator Kim VanDerHoek. As always we are proud to be partnering with the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts to bring you this event. Now in its 27th year, TACFA’s mission is to develop, showcase & support the arts in the greater Tustin Area.

Mark your calendars, stay tuned and join our Facebook event page for updates!

The juried artists are: Kimberly Altman, Echo Baker, Steve Bjorkman, Debbie Borusky, Gobind Boyes, Kara Bullock, Denise Busony, Nick Capaci, Dave Chapple, Jean Choi, Sarah Ciavarella, Thomas Damgaard, Kevin Davidson, Erin Demotte, Mika Denny, Dori Dewberry, Irina Dorofeeva, Michael Evans, Amanda Fish, Nancy Goldman, Nancy Gunther, Ray Hart, Carol Heiman-Greene, Susan Hoehn, April Hoskins, Jeanette Jensen, Linda Karagozian, Steve Kell, Prerana Kulkarni, Nohlene L’Ecuyer, David Lang, Julie Leah, Joe Lee, Cami Levin, Jason Li, James Minidis, Lisa Mistiuk, Ian Montelongo, Diana Mulder, Lisa Mullin, Karen Neal, Brad Neal, Erich Neubert, Charlene O’Hehir, Arpad Petrass, Tony Podue, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Alisa Proctor, Nadalena Radis-Cobbs, Eric Estuar Reys, Ted Rigoni, Pete Roberts, Linda Rogers, Robin Rogers Cloud, Ziba Safavian, Janine Salzman, Deanna Sanches da Silva, John Sawyer, Hedda Schnur, Ryan Schroeder, Monique Berman Selwitz, Janet Seward, Naomi Shachar, Teresa Shippy, Teri Starkweather, Ashley Tallichet, Mike Tauber, Marie Tippets, Taffy Van Calcar, Lynn Welker, Kathryn Wilson.

 

The heART of Orange County All Media Show 2022, Juried Exhibition

Calling All Orange County Artists!

 

Although it has been another year of uncertainty, Chemers Galley is always looking ahead! During the pandemic we have hosted 7 safe & successful events thanks to our wonderful clients & artists. We are so excited to announce that The heART of Orange County 2022, Juried Exhibition is open for submissions! Send us your best in all styles, mediums, and subjects. This means acrylic, ceramic, drawing, fiber/textile, glass, jewelry, mixed media, metal, oil, pastel, photography, printmaking, watercolor, wood, and more!

This diverse in person showing of Orange County artists draws attention to the wide range of creative talent in our community, and it will all take place on Saturday, May 14th 2022

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, April 10th 2022
Click here to Enter 

This year’s juror is Kim VanDerHoek, award winning artist and instructor. You may recognize VanDerHoek’s name from her fantastic artwork that has been gracing the walls of Chemers Gallery for almost a decade! Her studio, plein air, and up in the air cloudscapes always impress. Collectors seek her signature style using texture and rich color to set the scene.

Click this link to our Facebook events page for more up-to-date information.

This will be our 10th year partnering with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA), to bring you this iconic annual juried exhibition. Now in its 27th year, TACFA’s mission is to develop, showcase & support the arts in the greater Tustin Area.

The heART of OC Artist Demos, August 7th 11am – 4pm

Art in Action!

Join us and 20+ artists from The heART of Orange County All Media 2021 Juried exhibition as they share their magic creating with paint, pencils, pastels, beading and more!

Spend your Saturday afternoon by strolling the sidewalks and watching art come to life! Snacks will be provided when you need to recharge! No masks required outside, but we request you wear them inside the gallery.

The heARTistry happens on August 7th from 11am – 4pm at Chemers Gallery. Connect with your favorite artists and see the unique techniques that result in the works you love. What a wonderful way to celebrate the finale of our juried exhibition!

20 artists confirmed so far!

Cindy Beatteay, Steve Bjorkman – watercolor, Kara Bullock – acrylic, Sarah Ciavarella – oil, Kevin Davidson – watercolor, Dori Dewberry – pastel, Linda Karagozian – oil, Steve Kell – oil, Prerana Kulkarni – watercolor, Julie Leah – hot wax, Jason Li – watercolor, Lisa Mistiuk – oil, Ian Montelongo – acrylic, Sandra Morrison – watercolor, Pete Roberts – watercolor, Marilee Nielsen – watercolor, Karen Neal – oil, Patricia Prescott Sueme – pastel, Ziba Safavian – watercolor, Hedda Schnur – beadwork, Ashley Tallichet, Kim VanDerHoek – oil

Thank you from the bottom of our heART!

Thank you to our artists and supporters for making this exhibition so full of heART! We are so proud to have such a wonderful community and the opportunity to have this in person show to celebrate, masks and all! Stay tuned for photos from the opening exhibition.

Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 60 artists! This year’s juror Stephen Anderson, had so many talented artists to choose from when selecting this year’s winners in three categories Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” award.

Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kara Bullock- Silvery Sometimes, oil

Enderle Center Awards

Enderle Center Choice Award:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie Tippets- Carnevale, pastel

2nd Place:

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Li- Sunset Lake, watercolor

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amanda Napoli-  Iris Geometry, 3-d print & laser engraving

Contemporary Craft

First Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Minidis- Hummingbird Meets Flower, mixed media music box

Second Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monique Selwitz- Persian Garden Cuff, sterling silver, gold & gemstones

Third Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teresa Shippy- Circus Bike, fiber arts

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nohline L’Ecuyer- Untitled, Hand Blown Glass 

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julie Leah- Infinite Possibilities, hand painted silk scarf

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashley Tallichet- Colored Clay Teapot

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elena Rodriguez Vieiro- Margarita,ceramic sculpture

Traditional

First Place:

 

 

 

 

 

John Sawyer – Peaceful Shadows, oil

Second Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ziba Safavian- Persian Garden, watercolor & gouache

Third Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carol Heiman-Greene Pussy Willows, Mourning Dove, oil

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

Sarah Ciavarella- Retired on Route 66, oil

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patricia Prescott Sueme- Peter’s Canyon Bloom, Pastel

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 


Dori Dewberry – Lazy Day, Back Bay – Pastel

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Davidson- Social Distancing on the Orange Plaza, watercolor

Contemporary

First Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Schroeder – Plan, watercolor

Second Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim VanDerHoek- Going Places, oil

Third Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Hay- Walk The Land, printmaking

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve Bjorkman- Practice Practice Practice, watercolor

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cynthia Grilli – Lippy, oil

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

Lynk Collective: Eisabeth Beck, Alexandra Chiara, Andre Comtois, Bill Jaros, Marelyn Larios, Nguyen Ly, Bill Myers – Bug Pressed, printmaking

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn Welker- Finding Turquoise, mixed media

It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are planning!

The heART of Orange County All Media 2021, Juried Exhibition

Save The Date!

We are so excited to announce the artists featured in the 9th annual heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition. With over 60 Orange County Artists & more than 80 works of art we will be celebrating the diverse creativity of our community.

SOLD OUT! The excitement begins Saturday, July 24 5:30pm- 8pm by reservation only at the artist reception and awards ceremony. The show continues though August 7th.

Our juried exhibition is unique and varied consisting of all subjects and styles in a wide range of mediums. Expect the unexpected in 2D works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, fiber, photography and more. Sculpture and wearables are also featured in this one if a kind show.  Wood, ceramics, glass, textiles and mixed media are represented.

This years Juror is Stephen Anderson, a fine artist as well as the exhibition & event coordinator at the OC Fair and Event Center. As always are proud to be partnering with Tustin Area Counsel for Fine Arts to bring you this event. Now in its 26th year, TACFA’s mission is to develop, showcase & support the arts in the greater Tustin Area.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates!

The juried artists are…
Kimberly Altman, Cindy Beatteay, Gar Benedick, Steve Bjorkman, Tom Borusky, Gobind Boyes, Kara Bullock, Nick Capaci, David Chapple, Jean Choi, Sarah Ciavarella, Kevin Davidson, Christian Davis, Mika Denny, Dori Dewberry, Michael Evans, Amanda Fish, Nancy Goldman, Cynthia Grilli, Amy Hay, Christine Head, Carol Heiman-Greene, Mark Hosmer, Sharon Jackman, Maaria Kader, Linda Karagozian, Steve Kell, Prerana Kulkarni, Nohline L’Ecuyer, Julie Leah, Jason Li, Patricia Liu, Lynk Collective, James Minidis, Lisa Mistiuk, Ian Montelongo, Sandra Morrison, Verinda Mudan, Amanda Napoli, Karen Neal, Brad Neal, Marilee Nielsen, Jonde Northcutt, Max Ollendorff, Arpad Petrass, Ryanna Phillips, Colleen Premer, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Ted Rigoni, Pete Roberts, Elena Rodríguez Vieiro, Linda Rogers, Janine Salzman, John Sawyer, Hedda Schnur, Ryan Schroeder, Monique Selwitz, Janet Seward, Naomi Shachar, Theresa Shippy, Denise Tabari, Ashley Tallichet, Marie Tippets, Kim VanDerHoek, Rob Wahrhaftig, Lynn Welker, Kathleen Williams

And what’s more…

Artist Demos, August 7th 11am – 4pm

Art in action! Join us and a number of artists from The heART of Orange County All Media 2021 Juried exhibition as they share their magic creating with paint, pencils, pastels, beading and more!

The heARTistry happens on August 7th from 11am – 4pm at Chemers Gallery.

Connect with your favorite artists and see the unique techniques that result in the works you love. What a wonderful way to celebrate the finale of our juried exhibition!

Stay tuned for the list of the participating artists!

 

Thank you to everyone!

With our whole heART, we thank you! We were honored to host our first virtual Artist Awards Ceremony for The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition. We are thankful for the community support  dedication of all of the talented local artists in our show.

Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 60 artists! With careful deliberation, juror Naomi Shachar selected her prize-winners in three categories” Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” award. Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show:

Kim VanDerHoek, “Land of Milk & Honey”  (oil)

Enderle Center Awards

Enderle Center Choice Award:

Teresa Shippy, “Diego’s Letters” (fiber)

Honorable Mention:

Marie Tippets, “Celebrating Cherry Blossoms” (pastel)

Contemporary Craft

First Place:

Michael Evans, “Walnut Natural Edge Bowl” (wood)

Second Place:

Monique Selwitz, “Labradorite & Sterling Necklace”

Third Place:

James Minidis, “Still Flying” (music box)

Honorable Mention:

Christine Head, “Full Tilt” (fused glass)

Honorable Mention:

Andrew Matsev, “Mahogany & Resin Plate” (wood)

Traditional

First Place:

Denise Tabari, “Beneath the Canopy” (oil)

Second Place:

Jason Li, “Whitewater” (watercolor)

Third Place:

Maaria Kader, “Let Me Out” (scratchboard)

Honorable Mention:

Amanda Fish, “Mandarins with Asian Vase” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

John Sawyer, “The Peaceful Morning” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

Dave Chapple, “Spring Vista” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

Sarah Ciavarella, “Ticket to Ride” (oil)

Contemporary

First Place:

Arpad Petrass, “Gentle Giant”  (photography)

Second Place:

Kara Bullock, “And so it Goes” (oil)

Third Place:

Taffy Van Calcar, “Nature’s Salad” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

Nick Capaci, “Reflective Whispers” (mixed media on panel)

Honorable Mention:

Ellen Kirwan, “Reaching High” (oil & cold wax)

Honorable Mention:

Ryan McGarrity, “Side Street Streams” (photography)

It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are planning!

The show is ON!

It’s actually happening! In-person & online The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition is almost here….

Opening on August 15th, 11a-4p
Show continues through August 29th

Face masks and social distancing required!

Artist Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, August 14th 4-5p on Facebook Live!

Show Hours:
Mon-Fri 11a-4p
Sat 11a-3p
Contact for appointments outside of these hours

For more information and to tell us you’re coming visit our Facebook event: The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition

The heART of Orange County All Media 2020, Juried Exhibition

We are so thankful for the support shown by Orange County artists & collectors in these unprecedented times. Despite everything that is happening in the world, we’ve had just as many artists submit to The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition this year as last year. We are excited to welcome over 60 Orange County artists & more than 90 works of art.

Our juried exhibition is uniquely formatted; consisting of all styles, subjects & media. The works include 2-D wall art, contemporary craft & wearables. This diverse showing of Orange County artists draws attention to the wide range of creative talent in our community.

This year’s juror is Fine Art artist, Naomi Shachar. Born in Israel, Naomi was an interior designer and high-end ceramicist before moving to Mission Viejo where she spent many years honing her artistic skills. She is an artist member of the California Art Club and a Signature Artist of both Oil Painters of America and Women Artists of the West. Her skills and her sharp eye for detail and composition make her a qualified juror for The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020.

The juried artists are . . .
Kirsten Anderson, Echo Baker, Chris Baldassarre, Steve Bjorkman, Tom Borusky, Dawn Buckingham, Kara Bullock, Laura Campos, Nick Capaci, Dave Chapple, Sara Ciavarella, Dana Cooper, Melanie Cooper, William Crawley, Suzanne Currie, Toni Danchik, Kevin Davidson, Dori Dewberry, Michael Evans, Amanda Fish, Princess Geisinger, Robert Graupensperger, Deborah Harold, Bill Haskell, Christine Head, Carol Heiman-Greene, April Hoskins, Mark Hosmer, Mariana Ivanova, Sharon Jackman, Claire Jacobson, Maaria Kader, Steve Kell, Ellen Kirwan, Kat Krueger, Prerana Kulkarni, Greg LaRock, Julie Leah, Jason Li, Andrew Maltsev, Ryan McGarrity, Claire Miller, James Minidis, Shelby Montelongo, Ian Montelongo, Arpad Petrass, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Shirley Price-McGrew,  Jason Roberts, Pete Roberts, Laura Roberts, Janine Salzman, John Sawyer, Monique Selwitz, Teresa Shippy, Kathleen Strukoff, Denise Tabari, Marie Tippets, Charles Uehara, Taffy Van Calcar, Kim VanDerHoek, and Lynn Welker.

Click this link to our Facebook events page for more up-to-date information.

This will be our 8th year partnering with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA), to bring you this iconic annual juried exhibition. Now in its 25th year, TACFA’s mission is to develop, showcase & support the arts in the greater Tustin Area.