Chico Art Center — Attraction in Chico

My estimate of Chico Art Center plummeted when I realized the artists for the recent Puzzle Show were not only charged $20 for each entry, but given NONE of the proceeds from the sale of their works. The contract the artists signed was very vague as to who would get the money. Surprise! It all went to the Chico Art Center and nothing went to the artists for their talent, time and materials. Very shoddy deal. In the future I will frequent other local art venues where the artists are rewarded for their talent , not the "dealers". ...

A small space that promotes local artists. I went in December when the art space was turned into a vendor/craft fair, so there were a variety of artists and craftors' wares displayed for purchase in addition to what was for purchase in the gift shop area (think paintings, photographs, candles, earrings, necklaces, and the like). I'll have to come back after the holidays to check out the space with a...

They have an amazing mashup of classic works of art going on right now. it is well worth the visit to see local artists' interpretation of famous works of art. A real ballerina opposed to look like Degas' statue of a ballerina. Van Gogh's scenes are overlaid with blue Van Gogh paintings on saw blades. Girl with pearl earring meets Frida Kahlo. Pretty amazing works...