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Nov 06, 2024

Exhibitionism: Art show openings around Petaluma - The Petaluma Argus-Courier

189 H St. Aqus Cafe’s vibrant and somewhat surprising new show, titled “Art Under Foot: Manhole Covers From Around the World,” features aluminum-printed reproductions of the ubiquitous round “lids” to

189 H St.

Aqus Cafe’s vibrant and somewhat surprising new show, titled “Art Under Foot: Manhole Covers From Around the World,” features aluminum-printed reproductions of the ubiquitous round “lids” to street level underground access points. You know, manhole covers. It seems that in some parts of the world, especially in Tokyo, the utilitarian metallic objects are seen as the perfect canvas for alternative art. With imagery ranging from stylized origami to landscapes to baseball team logos, some of the art pieces are humorous, some historical, some practical and straightforward, some stylish, some even beautiful. Petaluma graphic artist/designer Michael Rylander has been recreating the things since 1996, and several of his favorites are on display now on every available wall of Aqus Cafe. Helpful tags let you known where and when each piece of literal “street art” is from.

429 1st Street, Suites 260 and 155

The current show at the Magic Shop Studios gallery, titled “Unearthed,” is a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist Ben Kellgren, whose work explores modern technology’s role in reshaping our perception of the natural world through mixed media pieces that combine organic surfaces with layers of grids and dots. The opening reception is Nov. 16 from 5-8 p.m., and the show runs through January, 2025. Gallery Hours are Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MagicShopStudios.com. The show runs through Nov. 8.

215 N Water St.

Named for a picturesque hill in San Francisco, Petaluma’s Nanny Goat Gallery is an exciting and surprise-packed piece of Water Street’s art-and-dining revival. Located just a few doors south of Brewster’s Beer Garden, the new space, founded by Emily and Paul Eccles, has just opened its third exhibition, titled “Gems,” opening on Nov. 8. The show is filled with fanciful paintings and glass art pieces conjuring a world of vivid mystery and strange beauty. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 2-5 p.m. and Saturday 12-5 p.m.

230 Lakeville St.

“For the Love of Art” is the Petaluma Arts Center’s annual member show, featuring dozens of paintings, sculptures and photographs from a wide array of local artists. The show runs Nov. 14 through Dec. 14. An opening night reception, to which the public is invited, is Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Some of the art on display will be available for purchase through an ongoing art auction. The closing reception and conclusion to art auction is on Saturday, December 14, 12 to 4 p.m. The Arts Center is at 230 Lakeville St. Members and children free, non-members $5. 707-762-5600. Petalumaartscenter.org. The center is open noon-4 p.m., Friday-Saturday. Entrance fee $5. Petalumaartscenter.org.

212 2nd St.

Petaluma Coffee & Tea is currently presenting an exhibition of watercolor landscapes and seascapes by Michael McDaniel. The cafe is open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. PetalumaCoffee.com.

20 Fourth St.

Opening on Nov. 14 and running through Jan. 5, the museum’s next exhibit – a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season – is simply titled “Vintage Toys.” The Museum will be displaying a whimsical selection of vintage and antique toys from its extensive collection. Petalumamuseum.com

409 Petaluma Boulevard South, Suite C

Kicking things off with a party on Saturday, Nov. 9, Slough City Studios’ next show is “Petaluma Tattoo presents Dermaglyphics,” an exhibition of tattoo art featuring a handful of the artists who work at Petaluma Tattoo: Rodin, Rintye, Sanchez, William, Rojas, Haney, Bonny and Wagner. The reception is 6-9 p.m., and the show runs throughout the month of November. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sloughcity.com.

1 Petaluma Blvd. N.

Petaluma’s Usher Gallery presents “Unveiling the Self,” featuring works by Bay Area artist Priscilla Soares, originally of São Paulo, Brazil. Her work – which is informed in part by her experiences of losing most of her hearing as a child and losing her mother to cancer in her 30s – explores the ways we disconnect and reconnect to our true inner selves. The show runs through Dec. 1. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Closed most Mondays. UsherGallery.com.

429 1st St.

San Rafael artist Kathy Pallie will open a new solo show this weekend at The Watershed’s 1st Street Gallery. Titled “INTERPLAY: Materials and Concepts,” the show features striking combinations of fiber, ceramics and natural materials. THe exhibition runs throughout the month of December.

Exhibitionism runs once or twice a month is the Argus-Courier. If you are a gallery owner, museum volunteer or art show curator of any kind in Petaluma or Penngrove, please send us updates so we can let the community know about your exhibitions.