In the Gallery: January 2025
Forest Unseen
Opening Reception and Celebration
Thursday, January 16, 5:30-7:30pm
Forests are vital to life on Earth, supporting all living beings. While we deeply value them, global warming has turned forests into a double-edged sword, with increasing wildfires and environmental threats. Yet, despite these challenges, more people are drawn to California’s iconic, heritage forests. Every forest is remarkable— even the seemingly ordinary ones.
The artworks in this exhibition emerge from a cycle of long visits to the forest, followed by studio time that sparks new insights and deepens the evolving creative process. Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in these forest-inspired works, which may offer a fresh perspective on future forest walks and inspire a deeper connection with the natural world around us.
Participating artists: Adrienne Defendi, Christel Dillbohner, Charlie Levin, Rainey Straus, Jennifer Tatum, Stefan Thuilot (Curator).
Artwork pictured by Rainey Straus
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Show Dates:
January 16 - February 22
"I can't imagine Petaluma without the art center!"
- Mayor Kevin McDonnell
PAC’s Exhibition Committee invites YOUR ideas for exhibitions
PAC generates 6 shows a year with two anchor shows (our Youth and Members Exhibitions). Our juried shows define our values of community and partnership. This means we don’t focus on a single artist but rather on concepts or themes that support more local and Bay Area artists. If you have curatorial experience and would like to be a guest curator, we’d love to hear your ideas!
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