Shelley Rugg – April, 2021
Shelley Rugg grew up and came of age in Long Beach, and now lives in Marin County where she is literally surrounded by trees. Shelley studied drawing and painting at CSULB and is best known for her portraits of people.
Rugg worked for many years with differently abled artists, supporting their processes in visual and performing arts. She was very engaged in the Long Beach Artist Community, and through her relationship with the artist group FLOOD helped produce the SoundWalk event for almost a decade in the East Village Arts District. Currently she is the Gallery Coordinator at Gallery Route One in Point Reyes Station.
Join Shelley for an online reception on Sunday, April 11, from 5:00-6:00pm.
Registration via Eventbrite is required. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the event start. To register, please visit Eventbrite by clicking here.
See Shelley’s virtual exhibit here.
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August 2018
Danielle Fogel Artist Reception
Mixed media artist Danielle Fogel will be hosting an artist reception at the Dance Palace on Saturday, August 25 from 12:30 - 3 PM. Live music by Jacob Leyva and delicious local refreshments will be available. Danielle Fogel's work will be on view in the Dance Palace lobby from July 28 - September 14.
Find out more »September 2018
Jim Lawry – Dance Palace Lobby
Artist and poet Jim Lawry is showing his work in the the Dance Palace Lobby September 15 - October 31.
Find out more »November 2018
Artist Ann Patterson in Dance Palace Lobby
Artist Ann Patterson's work will be on display in the Dance Palace Lobby from November 1-30, 2018. There will be a recption for the artist on Sunday, November 4th from 2 - 3:30 PM.
Find out more »Rich Clarke – Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Rich Clarke's work will be on display in the Dance Palace Lobby through December 2018.
Artist statement:
Welcome to the Dance Palace.
I’ve had a 60 year journey with photography.
This current show represents an evolution into ‘image making’
the digital world offers.
So often, over the years I ‘documented’... Sierra's glaciated valleys, storm twisted Junipers, and Bristlecone,
sunsets, water and its powerful grace, family, Kehoe, and more…
The emotion of the moment was often evident, but the awe
in my heart was left on location.
A number of the present images are a very small detail carved from what
the camera caught… isolated, blown up, edited to express the awe
I felt the moment the shutter clicked.
I hope you find some of it, too.
Rich Clarke
Find out more »December 2018
Artist Reception – Rich Clarke
LOCATION: Lobby Gallery
Find out more »January 2019
Artist Michael O’Shea in the Dance Palace Lobby
Artist Michael O'Shea will be displaying his work in the Dance Palace Lobby through the month of January. There will be an artist's reception on Sunday, January 20th at 4 PM. The Dance Palace Lobby is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 3 PM.
Artist's Statement:
Art = Bricolage "..in our own time the 'bricoleur' is still someone who works with his hands and uses devious means compared to those of a craftsman.... The 'bricoleur' is adept at performing a large number of diverse tasks; but, unlike the engineer, he does not subordinate each of them to the availability of raw materials and tools conceived and procured for the purpose of the project." Claude Lévi-Strauss I feel this best explains my art. My art work becomes handyman stuff, born of restlessness, of curiosity, pushing old techniques. My tinkering concerns making something out of what is at hand, while embodying the essence of the object . My subject matters present themselves to me as worthy of attention visually, nostalgically, and conceptually.
mike-oshea.com
Find out more »Artist Reception: Michael O’Shea
There will be an artist's reception for Michael O'Shea on Sunday, January 20th. Michael O'Shea's work is on display in the Dance Palace lobby through January. The Dance Palace lobby is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 3 PM.
Location: Lobby
Find out more »February 2019
Artist David Kramer In Dance Palace Lobby
Artist David Kramer will be showing his photography in the Dance Palace Lobby during the month of February.
Find out more »Artist Reception: David Kramer
Photographer David Kramer will be having an artist's reception in the lobby of the Dance Palace. His artwork will be on display in the lobby throughout the month of February. The Dance Palace Lobby is open to the public weekdays from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Location: Dance Palace Lobby
Find out more »March 2019
Will Thoms Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Will Thoms: Paintings on Cardboard Dance Palace: March 2019 Working with cardboard is nothing new...many artists have used this delicate material in one way or another for reasons probably similar to mine...it is cheap, easy to find and quite beautiful in its own way. All of the paintings in this exhibit were completed in the last eighteen months on pieces of unfolded corrugated cardboard boxes which were then primed on all exposed surfaces with clear shellac to fortify them. The pieces were then further strengthened with simple wooden armatures glued to their backsides. Each piece is an experiment. There is a lot of trial and error involved, that is to say, a lot of failure. Eventually, with patience and resolve, something emerges from this inert material that is lively, even surprising...even, with luck, something beautiful. This intuitive process, one thing leading to another, for me comprises the joy of art making.
Find out more »Will Thoms Artist Reception
Artist Will Thoms is having an artist reception in the lobby of the Dance Palace. Will Thoms work will be on display in the Dance Palace lobby through the month of March.
Location: Lobby
Find out more »April 2019
Artists in the lobby Maricela & Luis Mora
Photographer Maricella Mora and mixed media artist Luis Mora will be showing their work in the Dance Palace Lobby through the month of April. The Dance Palace lobby is open to the public weekdays from 8:30 - 3:00 PM.
Location: Lobby
Find out more »Artist Reception – Maricela & Luis Mora
Photographer Maricela Mora and mixed media artist Luis Mora will be having an artists' reception in the Dance Palace lobby. Maricela & Luis Mora's show will be on display in the Dance Palace lobby through the end of April.
Location: Lobby
Find out more »May 2019
Artist Laurie Sawyer in the Dance Palace Lobby
Artist Laurie Sawyer is showing her work in the Dance Palace lobby from May 13 - June 15. The Dance Palace lobby is open weekdays from 8:30 - 3 PM. For more information about Laurie Sawyer's work go to https://www.newcompassdesigns.com/about.
Location: Dance Palace lobby
Find out more »June 2019
Closing Artist Reception – Laurie Sawyer
Laurie Sawyer is having a closing reception for her show in the Dance Palace lobby.
"Since I was a child, making pictures was one of my favorite calming yet invigorating pastimes. I have found that years change many things and then there are the things that never change. I have lived in places with beaches and canyons to explore. Where flora and fauna abound. I've grown gardens and children. My artwork has been deeply influenced by all of it. Monet said "I am following Nature without being able to grasp her, I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers". I concur. My most recent work is directed towards Scientific Illustration. I hope to share my concern for this beautiful place we inhabit, and through the creation of pictures share stories that might inspire understanding and respect for the world around us." More information about Laurie's work can be found at https://www.newcompassdesigns.com
Find out more »August 2019
Artist Reception – Jennifer Thompson
Artist Jennifer Thompson will have an artist reception in the Dance Palace Lobby on Saturday, August 3rd. Jennifer's work is on display in the Dance Palace lobby throughout the month of August.
Location: Dance Palace Lobby
Find out more »Jennifer Thompson Lobby Artist
Jennifer Thompson Family, Friends and Landscape Dance Palace Lobby, August 2019 ARTIST RECEPTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2 - 4 PM Feeling daunted by the larger social and political landscape, I prefer to concentrate on the local, the immediate, the familiar. These subjects soothe my soul and amuse me, as well as reminding me to be grateful to live here in West Marin, with so much natural beauty and so many enjoyable individuals. I am as interested in the shapes and expressions of people as I am in the landscape – more, maybe. That continues to be the focus of my painting. I take pictures of people I want to paint and work slowly, in oil paint, from those photographs. I’m lucky enough to have a studio on the property where I live, on Inverness Ridge, where I am surrounded by light, trees, birds, cats, foxes, and family. That seems to be the perfect recipe for my work. That, and some travel now and then. For sales or future commissions, contact me directly: Jennifer Thompson thompsonjennifer2@gmail.com 415-233-2733
Find out more »Artist Sam Levin in the Dance Palace Lobby
Photographer Sam Levin is displaying his work in the Dance Palace lobby throughout the month of September. He will be having an artist's reception for his show titled Mostly Mornings, on Saturday, September 7 from 4 - 6 PM. The Dance Palace lobby is open to the public weekdays from 9 AM - 3 PM. Call (415) 663-1075 for more information.
Find out more »September 2019
Artist Reception – Sam Levin
Photograher Sam Levin is having an artist's reception for his show titled Mostly Mornings, on Saturday, September 7 from 4 - 6 PM. Sam Levin grew up around Point Reyes and Inverness, exploring the rolling hills and backroads of the area. He has always been captivated by the natural beauty surrounding him, particularly the morning fog. Sam currently resides in Penngrove CA. The Dance Palace lobby is open to the public weekdays from 9 AM - 3 PM. Call (415) 663-1075 for more information.
Location: Dance Palace lobby
Find out more »October 2019
Axel Nelson – Dance Palace lobby artist
Artist Axel Nelson is displaying his paintings in the Dance Palace lobby throughout October. Axel Nelson was born in New York City in 1951, the third of four brothers. After studying engineering in Cambridge, Mass., he found his way to West Marin in 1972, and has made it his home ever since. Now retired from building houses, he enjoys time with his wife Mara, son Sky and daughter Sara, and amazing grandchildren Ellie and Izzy.
Find out more »November 2019
Randall Bryett – November Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Photographer Randall Bryett is having a show in the Dance Palace lobby throughout the month of November. The Dance Palace lobby is open weekdays from 8:30 AM - 3 PM. Randall Bryett grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Australia when it was still very undeveloped and full of incredible wildlife experiences. He indulged in finding and identifying animals and reptiles at every opportunity. He also enjoyed some the world’s best fishing and surfing around every corner. He has worked…
Find out more »Artist Reception: Randall Bryett
Wildlife photographer Randall Bryett is having an artist reception in the Dance Palace lobby. Randall's work will be on display throughout the month of November. The Dance Palace lobby is open to the public weekdays from 8:30 AM - 3 PM.
Find out more »December 2019
Artist Reception – Susan Doyle
Susan Doyle Artist Statement Inspiration for my artwork comes from current events and my experience of the world around me. I use a variety of techniques to express my concerns for political, global, feminist and personal issues. The immigration crisis inspired me to create large crosses about immigrants crossing the Mexican-US border. Recent work highlights the most endangered rivers of the world. I often use the form of a dress and maps in my work to convey a message. My…
Find out more »January 2020
Artist Reception – Cooper Jolley
Cooper Jolley is a kayak guide and wildlife photographer living in the hills above Marshall. A lifelong resident of West Marin, he grew up in the embrace of Inverness Ridge, where he cultivated an affinity for the natural world just outside his door. He has hiked and traveled widely through California, Oregon and the Intermountain West, but finds himself especially at home in the watersheds and public lands surrounding Tomales Bay. As a wildlife photographer, Cooper strives to be unobtrusive,…
Find out more »February 2020
Ann Gessert – February Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Ann Gessert studied design at the University of California at Berkeley with a focus on ceramics and metal smithing. Over time, she changed her focus on the hard surfaces of metal and clay to the softer textures of cloth and fibers. Her pieces often incorporate silk, rayon and other materials to layer colors and produce interesting textures through the creation of non-traditional quilts and fabric art. Many of the fabrics are repurposed clothing, chosen for their sheen, color, and/or pattern.
Find out more »March 2020
Gary Smith – March Dance Palace Lobby Artist
GARY SMITH Works on Paper For the past 47 years Gary Smith has lived and worked in Inverness, deriving inspiration from the landscapes of Point Reyes and Tomales Bay. Working in several media: silverpoint, pastel, and drawing, as well as printmaking: monotype, etching, and lithography. This work often captures the mystical yet meditative quality of the land. While some images verge on abstraction, they are deeply rooted in the shapes of nature.
Find out more »October 2020
Laurel Ann “LA” Riley – October Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Laurel Ann "LA" Riley, locally-grown emerging artist and educator, presents a new body of work, "Home Inside," in the Dance Palace Art Committee's inaugural online art show. LA uses watercolor mixed-media to tell visual stories about the magic and emotional landscape of everyday life. Through vivid brush-strokes and playful colors, the work combines natural and architectural elements, self-portraits and poetry, exploring dreams, inverted worlds, and the experience of being alive in a body. This collection has been created over the…
Find out more »Art Reception – Laurel Ann “LA” Riley
Laurel Ann "LA" Riley, locally-grown emerging artist and educator, presents a new body of work, "Home Inside," in the Dance Palace Art Committee's inaugural online art show. LA uses watercolor mixed-media to tell visual stories about the magic and emotional landscape of everyday life. Through vivid brush-strokes and playful colors, the work combines natural and architectural elements, self-portraits and poetry, exploring dreams, inverted worlds, and the experience of being alive in a body. This collection has been created over the…
Find out more »November 2020
Carol Whitman – November Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Carol Whitman moved to West Marin from London in 1971. She’s lived there since then, with temporary moves to Baltimore and Berkeley. She raised her son Max here. She held many jobs, from school bus driver to medical assistant. After surviving a health crisis she returned to school and got a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and a Master’s in Public Health. She worked in health care for many years. She always wanted to be an artist, but never felt like…
Find out more »Artist Reception with Carol Whitman
Carol Whitman moved to West Marin from London in 1971. She’s lived there since then, with temporary moves to Baltimore and Berkeley. She raised her son Max here. She held many jobs, from school bus driver to medical assistant. After surviving a health crisis she returned to school and got a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and a Master’s in Public Health. She worked in health care for many years. She always wanted to be an artist, but never felt like…
Find out more »December 2020
Sarah Killingsworth – December Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Sarah Killingsworth is a Marin County-based wildlife educator and conservation photographer. Her photographs are the result of countless hours in the wilderness of the Point Reyes National Seashore watching and capturing animal behavior. Sarah is passionate about sharing the magic of our wilderness areas with children, both by bringing the wild into classrooms, and in getting our youth outdoors, to learn about their environment. Sarah is a member of the Board of the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin, serves…
Find out more »Artist Reception with Sarah Killingsworth – Dance Palace Artist for December 2020
FREE -- Registration required; registration ends 30 minutes prior to event start. Wildlife Portraits during the Pandemic Sarah Killingsworth is a Marin County-based wildlife educator and conservation photographer. Her photographs are the result of countless hours in the wilderness of the Point Reyes National Seashore watching and capturing animal behavior. Sarah is passionate about sharing the magic of our wilderness areas with children, both by bringing the wild into classrooms, and in getting our youth outdoors, to learn about their…
Find out more »Wild Cats & Dogs of Point Reyes National Seashore – A Talk with Sarah Killingsworth
FREE -- Registration required; registration ends 30 minutes prior to event start. Wild Cats and Dogs of Point Reyes National Seashore - A Talk with Sarah Killingsworth Join Dance Palace gallery artist, wildlife photographer and Project Coyote Wildlife Educator Sarah Killingsworth for a Kids’ talk about Point Reyes Wildlife. This will be an interactive presentation, with fun facts, amazing wildlife photos and lots of time for questions. This event is appropriate for kids between the ages of 7-14 years old.…
Find out more »January 2021
Sydne Bortel – January Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Sydne is excited by deeply saturated colors as well as the quieter, subtle Japanese inspired work. Her inspiration for many of the quilts includes themes of nature, cultural and social issues, working with young school children in English language learners elementary school classes, travel, Japanese fabric and art, workshops, classes, other quilt artists, and the fabric itself. Cotton fabric predominates in most of her work, with cotton and other fabric in her appliqué. Sydne began quilting in 1982, 11 years…
Find out more »Artist Reception with Sydne Bortel – Dance Palace Artist for January
Registration required; registration ends 30 minutes prior to event start. Join fiber artist Sydne Bortel as she discusses her artistic process during her virtual art reception. This online event, organized by the Dance Palace Art Committee, will feature a conversation with the artist discussing several pieces, followed by a Q&A session. The online gallery will be available for viewing on the Dance Palace Online Gallery for the month of January. Sydne is excited by deeply saturated colors as well as…
Find out more »February 2021
Shirley Salzman – February Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Shirley Salzman - February Dance Palace Lobby Artist Shirley Salzman is a local artist who spends time in the woods or on the beach then in her studio painting whatever inspires her. The works on paper or canvas are usually landscapes or abstracts but one year she produced hundreds of tiny wooden houses. Another year she painted only bull kelp. Years ago she spent time making sacreligious collages. She graduated in art from Berkeley in the 60s and continues to…
Find out more »Art Reception with Shirley Salzman – Dance Palace Artist for February 2021
Registration required; registration ends 30 minutes prior to event start. Art Reception with Shirley Salzman - Dance Palace Artist for February 2021 Join artist Shirley Salzman as she tells stories about her creative journeys through life and art. This online event, organized by the Dance Palace Art Committee, will feature a conversation with the artist discussing several pieces, followed by a Q&A session. Shirley Salzman is a local artist who spends time in the woods or on the beach then…
Find out more »March 2021
Sue Gonzalez – March Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Sue Gonzalez is interested in staying true to the light and color that is particular to West Marin, but she is not primarily interested in realism in terms of the image. She states that while painting water she is “most interested in conveying mood and exploring the boundaries between realism and abstraction”. She has been living and working in Point Reyes Station since 1970. She is a member of Point Reyes Open Studios and a former teacher with Shoreline Unified…
Find out more »Artist Reception with Sue Gonzalez – Dance Palace Artist for March 2021
Registration required; registration ends 30 minutes prior to event start. Join Sue Gonzalez as she talks about her paintings and her creative journey. This online event, organized by the Dance Palace Art Committee, will feature a conversation with the artist discussing several pieces, followed by a Q&A session. This event is free; donations are encouraged. To donate, please visit one of these locations and mention this event by name: Dance Palace website, PayPal, or Venmo. Please note: –Registration is required;…
Find out more »April 2021
Artist Reception with Shelley Rugg – Dance Palace Artist for April 2021
Join Shelley Rugg as she talks about her artwork in her "Tree Portraits" series. This online event, organized by the Dance Palace Art Committee, will feature a conversation with the artist discussing several pieces, followed by a Q&A session. Shelley Rugg grew up and came of age in Long Beach, and now lives in Marin County where she is literally surrounded by trees. Shelley studied drawing and painting at CSULB and is best known for her portraits of people. Shelley…
Find out more »Past Virtual Exhibits
October 2020: Laurel Ann Riley
November 2020: Carol Whitman
December 2020: Sarah Killingsworth
January 2021: Sydne Bortel
February 2021: Shirley Salzman
March 2021: Sue Gonzalez