In mid-May, 49 artists from across the country traveled to Tehachapi, California, for four days to capture the small mountain town’s scenic countryside. After a visit with the Tehachapi Wild Horses and a day at a working cattle ranch, artists then took their plein air sketches back home to finish their paintings in the studio.
Nikita Budkov, High Noon, Quail Hunting Near Tehachapi, oil on linen, 24 x 28”On the weekend of July 21 to 23, those artists will return to Tehachapi to exhibit their finished works in the Art 2023 Tehachapi Public Art Show, hosted by the Tehachapi Arts Commission. A private fundraiser and award ceremony takes place on Friday evening July 21, and the show and sale will be open to the public July 22 and 23. Awards will be presented at the fundraiser benefiting Art in the Parks.
This year’s featured artist is California painter Junn Roca, a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America and a Signature Artist Member of the California Art Club. Other artists in the show include Debra Holladay, Rick Humphrey, Frank Ordaz, Sharon Weaver, Karl Dempwolf, Sandy Fisher and more.
Chuck Kovacic, SPRING DAY, oil, 16 x 20”
“Tehachapi and the surrounding areas are full of beautiful surprises to paint. Colorful wildflowers, gorgeous vistas, dramatic mountains, charming ranches and a town with great character. The possibilities are endless and hard to choose from!” says artist Linda Brown, who is taking part in the 2023 event. “But more than anything else, I am looking forward to joining many exceptional artists that I truly admire and working with the great team and volunteers that put it all together. They sincerely want the artists to succeed, and make sure we have a great time in the process. Cap that all off with a classy opening night gala, and it makes for one very memorable event.”
Featured Artist Junn Roca with the Best Landscape Painting award during the Art 2022 Tehachapi Public Art Show.
This is the third year that impressionist oil painter Chuck Kovacic will be participating in the event. “The overall quality of the art generated continues to surpass the previous year, and I am looking forward to bringing a selection of new works to the proceedings. The attention that the artists are focusing upon this area is well deserved,” says Kovacic. “I’m excited to share my talents and to reconnect with old friends.”
Lynn Attig, Yearling Oakies Horsing Around, pastel, 20 x 16”
The Art 2023 Tehachapi Public Art Show will be held at the Aspen Builders Community Center at West Park in Tehachapi. —
Art 2023 Tehachapi Public Art Show
July 21-23, 2023
Aspen Builders Community Center
410 West D Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561
(626) 945-3753, www.artstehachapi.org
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