Art

The Arbor Gallery in downtown Merced is welcoming back artist Wendy Bright. Bright was a member of Arbor Gallery from 2003 to 2010. She is a multi-talented artist and the current Artist of the Month at the galley located inside the Merced Multicultural Arts Center. “I have always had a love of art, color, and texture,” Bright…

Well aren't you all in for a fun treat! Kreepy Kawaii is hosting their second annual Halloween Art Show next Friday, Oct. 29,  from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.,…

The latest exhibition at Kreepy Kawaii Designs in downtown Merced is a collection of colorful lettering and architectural graffiti artwork created…

When the opportunity arose to learn about new technology, Merced artist Cheryl Barnett jumped at the chance to embrace 3D printing and laser scanners which can enlarge works to any scale and then seamlessly cast them into bronze. The work titled “V for Victorious” is now on display at the El Capitan Hotel’s Courtyard and represents…

Ruben Sanchez has been an artist for his entire working life. And it shows.  From working in the fields to becoming a produce vendor, the depiction…

With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the County…

Dear Readers, April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry and poets. This is the third issue of “Community in Poetry,” which will run throughout the month of April in honor of National Poetry Month.  Fireworks (2004) By NOELLE CHANDLER  My favorite ones are the failed ones, of course, the kind that only…

With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the County…

Dear Readers, April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry and poets. This is the second issue of “Community in Poetry,” which will run…

Welcome to the Merced Area Museum of Community Art! With regard to current shelter-in-place conditions, and the fact that local art museums are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the County Times has created the Merced Area Museum of Community Art, or better put: “The MA-MOCA,” for art fans of all ages.  In this, our third…