‘Lady Sings the Blue Notes’ by Kate Jackson, watercolor on yupo, 36” x 26”
‘Do Re Me So,’ by Sue Thompson, mixed media, 43” x 50″
The Contemporary Humanitarian Artists Association, known locally as CHAA will be exhibiting “Rhythm of the Arts” at the Mistlin Gallery in Modesto. The show opens on Tuesday, March 27 and runs through Friday, April 27th, with an Artist’s Reception planned during ARTWALK on Thursday, April 19, 5:30 – 8:30. Concurrently, the Central California Art Association will feature their membership’s “Spring Awakening” show also.
CHAA members are actively involved in the arts scene regionally. Members include 15 local artists: Iris Asai, Frank Ayala, Cheryl Barnett, Gail Benedict, Janine Echabarne, Lisa Gilliland-Viney, Richard Gomez, Kate Jackson, Paul Longo, Charles Perez, Carolyn Reed, Ruben Sanchez, Sue Thompson, Oscar Torres, and Kimberly Zamora.
The CHAA group meets once a month to discuss & critique works in progress, share creative goals and plan thematic art exhibitions together.
They stated, “Our goal is to bring greater awareness and appreciation of the importance of the visual arts to our existence, to our community and society as a whole. Creativity and contemplation are key to uplifting the spirit and we celebrate and encourage that humanitarian endeavor as we explore the many themes that define art.”
Barnett, a member since 2009 stated, “We had a music themed show in 2010 and decided to take a similar themed exhibit out-of-town just for fun and for greater out reach. Current membership is closed due to size & logistical concerns. But those interested please ‘Follow us on Facebook’ to see more images from the show.”
Mistlin Gallery Hours: T-F 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. noon – 4 p.m., address: 1015 J Street, downtown Modesto.