Solo Exhibit with the Dana Point Symphony April 13, 2012
Saint Edward's Catholic Church 33926 Calle La Privavera Dana Point, California 92629
The City of Dana Point is pairing classical music with visual arts
in a series of concerts featuring the newly founded Dana Point
Symphony, and select visual artists including Rita Pacheco. (Rita
Pacheco will be exhibiting five of her larger paintings at the April 13th performance of Berenika, Piano)
The concert will begin at 7:30 pm, and will be followed by an artist
reception at 9:30 pm, immediately following the performance. Tickets for
the performances are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors (65 and over)
For the full 2012 Concert Season and for tickets go to http://danapointsymphony.com
"Kimono Dragon" was juried into the California Art Club "Asian Influences Exhibit" at the Pacific Asia Museum, which opens this thursday, September 15th. The show will run through October 30, 2011.
Opening Reception will be Sunday, September 18th, from 4:30-6:30
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
My husband and I visited the Pacific Asia Museum this afternoon and it is beautiful; inside and out! I will be at the reception-I hope you can make it too!
Overlooking the Lagoon 8"h by 10"w plein air in oil
I am honored to be the Carlsbad/Oceanside Art League's "Featured Artist" for the September Exhibit, where 16 of my most recent paintings are displayed. I hope you are able to come see my show! All are welcome-admission is free to the gallery. It would be wonderful to see you at the Opening Reception this Sunday, September 11th from 3:00-5:00pm. The exhibit will run through Saturday, October 1st.The COAL Gallery is located in the Carlsbad Village; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 and is open Wed-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm and til 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays
"It's The Little Things" Pinnell Gallery in Fallbrook, California
Saturday, September 10th
This is a "miniature" show of 8 x 10 paintings or smaller. The Opening Reception will be on Saturday, September 10th, 3:00pm - 6:00 pm. Wine and snacks will be served while you visit with me and the other participating artists. There will be over 94 pieces or art that will be available for purchase! I hope to see you there! The Pinnell Gallery is located in "down-town" Fallbrook; 124 North Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 ph: (760) 728 8870
I am pleased to announce new representation at the
Hartwell Vineyards in the beautiful Napa Valley, California! These paintings were completed or started on location at the Vineyard! The Hartwells are kind and generous people, and their winery is a "must see" for your next wine-tasting tour! These eight vineyard paintings will be displayed in their tasting room for you to enjoy and purchase while you indulge in their exquisite wines! The paintings and their descriptions can be found on my website, in the "vineyard gallery". For Hartwell Vineyards, scroll down to: http://www.hartwellvineyards.com/
I am happy to announce that my two entries for the COAL Annual Open Juried Fine Arts Award Show were juried in by esteemed judges John Asaro and Chuck McPherson! These are, "While They Fished, I Painted" 20"h by 28"w and "Overlooking the Buena Vista Lagoon", 11"h by 14" w.
Having just accepted the position of Secretary for the COAL Gallery, I've been learning more about this wonderful organization, and I'm proud to be a part!
In honor of the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League's 60th Anniversary, the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside are presenting them with proclamations. I happen to have been able to see the document from the City of Carlsbad, and this is how it reads:
“WHEREAS, the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL) was formed in August, 1951 by a small group of emerging artists, and
WHEREAS, this group of artists began promoting art education and cultural appreciation of fine art in the community, and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League has promoted art education and cultural appreciation of fine art in the community with monthly art exhibits, a yearly open exhibit which solicits participation from the surrounding communities, “Art on the Green” in the heart of Carlsbad Village, monthly art demonstrations which are, in part, funded by the City of Carlsbad Arts Office, Featured Artists, who have been granted this opportunity for a solo show within the gallery through their being awarded a Best of Show in one of the monthly judged exhibits, and it’s Life Drawing Group held twice a month at the gallery, but most importantly,
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League has, through it’s efforts, raised scholarship funds for high school students in the surrounding school districts and provided them a venue to display their work annually as well as created a Children’s Art Show each May to provide aspiring and budding artists the opportunity to display their work as well; and
WHEREAS, the COAL Gallery has successfully achieved its mission of art education and cultural appreciation of fine art in the community for 60 years as of August 7, 2011;
THEREFORE, the City of Carlsbad, on behalf of its citizens, acknowledges the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League’s long standing commitment to the mission of art education and cultural appreciation of fine art in the community as the oldest art association in North San Diego County, recognizes the COAL Gallery for its fine art, its service and educational outreach to the community, and the scholarships it grants, on this, the occasion of its 60th birthday.”
Native California artist, wife of going on 28 years, mother of two wonderful young adults, who is grateful for a loving and supportive family and group of friends.
