ART VIEW

May the Fourth be with you. April was taken up with the Stanislaus Artist Open Studio for 50 artists on the weekend tour. There was no time during the event to catch up with other artists while hosting visitors at the home studio. I was in studio nine, and I want to note the great reviews visitors gave to Studio 8, the Orange Door Art Collaborative at 1501 K Street. I went over before writing Art View to look in the windows and find out more information about when the collaborative studio gallery is open. The show for Open Studio by artists Sarah Smith Aaronson, Erin Gaylord-Sweeney, and James Horning was a great addition to the arts community in Downtown Modesto.

I also walked over to MJC and suggested that you look at the parking lot next to The Silos and check out the murals there at the East campus. Across the street around Contentment Brewing, into the courtyard of the MJC art department, and the MJC Art Gallery, you can stay in touch with what is going on campus. It’s worth the tour. Cross Tully Road during weekday business hours and visit the Kruse-Lucas Gallery, where Susan Rossman’s art is displayed.

Cinco de Mayo sees the return of DOMO

First Fridays, and the Chartreuse Muse will be hosting “Let’s Sling Some Mud- Throw Down,” a friendly competition with the San Joaquin Potter’s Guild from 5 to 9 PM. In addition to this competition, First Friday visitors are invited to participate in an art demo for anyone interested in trying their hand at throwing a pot.