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TODAY-SATURDAY, Sacramento Ballet company dancers perform works known for genius, athleticism and innovation as part of the Studio Dance Series

Capitol Steps

Sacramento Cinco de Mayo Festival at Sleep Train Arena

Victoria Dalkey: 5 Second Saturday picks

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Going to Second Saturday? Here are our critic's picks of don't-miss art exhibits.

Elliott Fouts Gallery
"Sculpted Spirits," a one-person show by Terry Pappas, moves from landscapes to paintings of sculptures from around the world. It's up at Elliott Fouts Gallery, 1831 P St., Sacramento. (916) 736-1429.

b. sakata garo
Three longtime friends – Hung Liu, Squeak Carnwath, and Katherine Sherwood – join forces in a stellar show at b. sakata garo, 923 20th St., Sacramento (916) 447-4276.

Jay Jay
"Together + Alone" is a strong show of individual works and large-scale collaborations by Ian Harvey and Koo Kyung Sook at Jay Jay, 5520 Elvas Ave., Sacramento (916) 453-2999.

Sacramento Temporary Contemporary
Political artist Milton 510 Bowens presents "The Art of Education" at Sacramento Temporary Contemporary, 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 921-1224.

Amid Kings actions, Sacramento makes commitments to the arts

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Reacting to concerns that subsidizing a new downtown sports arena could hurt funding for the arts, the City Council last week delivered a boost to some of the city's marquee cultural organizations and committed to helping others in coming months.

Crocker Art Museum patrons enjoy works by Norman Rockwell in November. The City Council is willing to forgive up to $7.5 million in loans to the museum. To qualify, though, the museum must raise $2.5 million for its endowment.

The 39-year-old Community Center Theater is to get $8.5 million for renovations. That's less than one-fourth of its estimated needs.

Barton Gallery shuts after three burglaries in a week

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After 18 years, the Barton Gallery has closed its doors – the victim of three burglaries in a week.

The Barton Gallery, site of this show opening in 2005, is closing after being a longtime showcase for local artists, forced to shut its doors by three burglaries last week.

Light unifies the landscapes of Hearne Pardee

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It's a long way from Manhattan's Lower East Side to suburban Davis. Hearne Pardee's journey to California covers 30 years of painting, exemplified by the 20 oils on view in his retrospective at Alex Bult Gallery in midtown.

"Birch Lane," a 2005 oil on canvas by Hearne Pardee, portrays the cultivated lushness and homeliness of simple structures on a suburban street.

Victoria Dalkey: Sacramento-area galleries present new works by two women

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The life-size figure of a woman holding an oil-slicked shorebird in her arms greets you at the entrance to "Edge of Extinction," a powerful show of mostly ceramic sculptures by Lisa Reinertson at the Pence Gallery in Davis.

"Neptune's Daughter" is among Lisa Reinertson's sculptures at the Pence Gallery in Davis.

Crocker exhibit focuses on life, times of Jess and Robert Duncan

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'You don't have to be a poetry fan to enjoy this show," said Crocker curator William Breazeale in describing "An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan and Their Circle." But if you are, you will love this show that focuses on a fascinating 20th century artistic couple.

"The Enamord Mage: Translation #6" (1965) by Jess portrays his partner, poet Robert Duncan. It's part of "An Opening of the Field" exhibit at the Crocker Art Museum.

5 exhibits to see on Sacramento's 2nd Saturday

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Colored shapes and bits of imagery come together in Grace Munakata's paintings and collages, which she describes as "a bit like crazy quilts." In "Bittern," a young girl stands in woods under an elusive bird. It's one of the exciting works in her show at b. sakata garo.

b. sakata garo
Colored shapes and bits of imagery come together in Grace Munakata's paintings and collages, which she describes as "a bit like crazy quilts." In "Bittern," a young girl stands in woods under an elusive bird. It's one of the exciting works in her show at b. sakata garo, 923 20th St.

Alex Bult Gallery
"Inextinguishable: The Spirit of Place" is the title of Colleen Maloney's show of vibrant, large-scale paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor. They're up at Alex Bult Gallery, 1114 21st St., Suite B

Center for Contemporary Art
Sohyung Choi mixes photographic imagery, video projection, light and found objects in "Records of Time," an exhibition about images and remembrance at the Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento, 1519 19th St.

Viewpoint Gallery
"Onsite: Men at Mining" is a show of strong documentary photographs by Laszlo Bencze that examines the life and work of miners at Viewpoint Gallery, 2015 J St., Suite 101

Victoria Dalkey: Grace Munakata's intriguing paintings at b. sakata garo

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Grace Munakata's new paintings at b. sakata garo mix abstraction, pattern and imagery in fascinating ways that challenge our notions of what painting can be.

"Hanuman's Stones" by Grace Munataka is part of an exhibit of her work on display at b. sakata garo.

Second Saturday: Galleries offer a collage of new and time-tested art

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Elliott Fouts Gallery - "Forever Picnics" is a show of 20 works by nationally known figurative painter Roland Petersen.

"Forever Picnics" is a show of 20 works by nationally known figurative painter Roland Petersen, who was a member of the core art faculty at the University of California, Davis, along with Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Arneson, William T. Wiley and Manuel Neri. The show is up at Elliott Fouts Gallery, 1831 P St., Sacramento.

Nationally recognized artist Judith Foosaner offers a series of stunning black-and-white abstractions in a variety of media in "Back Story" at Alex Bult Gallery, 1114 21st St., Suite B., Sacramento

Bay Area artist Kimberly Rowe's abstract paintings on canvas, panel and fabric are up with works by Sung Won Yun in an invitational show at Axis Gallery, 1517 19th St., Sacramento

The Last Collaborations of Laureen Landau" is a fascinating show of works by prominent area artists working with unfinished paintings by the late Laureen Landau, who taught for many years at Sacramento City College. The exhibition is on view at Archival Gallery, 3223 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento.

Victoria Dalkey: Roland Petersen retrospective at Elliott Fouts Gallery

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Geometric abstraction and narrative figuration vie in Roland Petersen's masterful paintings at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. A mini-retrospective, the show moves from nonobjective abstractions from the 1950s to fresh-off-the-easel works from his renowned Picnic Series.

"Davis Still Life" 1958

"Picnic With Checkered Table" 2013

Victoria Dalkey: Late artist's work forms basis for collaborative exhibit

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"The Last Collaborations of Laureen Landau" at Archival Gallery is something of a contradiction in terms. Because Landau died in 2009, she couldn't participate in a process defined as two or more people working together.

Maria Winkler's "Weaving" combines strips from two paintings, one by her and one by Laureen Landau.

Victoria Dalkey: Clay takes on many forms at Roseville's Blue Line

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May is clay month in the Sacramento Valley. Long recognized as a hotbed of ceramic activity, the region has an extensive history of prominent ceramic sculptors, many of whom studied with the late Robert Arneson at the University of California, Davis

Debra Oliva won first place for "Bowl With Narrow Sash" in the Blue Line Gallery's juried ceramics show, "Ceramacon." The show is up through May.

Bee Critic Picks: Things to do this weekend

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TODAY-SATURDAY, Sacramento Ballet company dancers perform works known for genius, athleticism and innovation as part of the Studio Dance Series

Capitol Steps

Sacramento Cinco de Mayo Festival at Sleep Train Arena

Victoria Dalkey: 5 Second Saturday picks

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Going to Second Saturday? Here are our critic's picks of don't-miss art exhibits.

Elliott Fouts Gallery
"Sculpted Spirits," a one-person show by Terry Pappas, moves from landscapes to paintings of sculptures from around the world. It's up at Elliott Fouts Gallery, 1831 P St., Sacramento. (916) 736-1429.

b. sakata garo
Three longtime friends – Hung Liu, Squeak Carnwath, and Katherine Sherwood – join forces in a stellar show at b. sakata garo, 923 20th St., Sacramento (916) 447-4276.

Jay Jay
"Together + Alone" is a strong show of individual works and large-scale collaborations by Ian Harvey and Koo Kyung Sook at Jay Jay, 5520 Elvas Ave., Sacramento (916) 453-2999.

Sacramento Temporary Contemporary
Political artist Milton 510 Bowens presents "The Art of Education" at Sacramento Temporary Contemporary, 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 921-1224.

Amid Kings actions, Sacramento makes commitments to the arts

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Reacting to concerns that subsidizing a new downtown sports arena could hurt funding for the arts, the City Council last week delivered a boost to some of the city's marquee cultural organizations and committed to helping others in coming months.

Crocker Art Museum patrons enjoy works by Norman Rockwell in November. The City Council is willing to forgive up to $7.5 million in loans to the museum. To qualify, though, the museum must raise $2.5 million for its endowment.

The 39-year-old Community Center Theater is to get $8.5 million for renovations. That's less than one-fourth of its estimated needs.

Barton Gallery shuts after three burglaries in a week

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After 18 years, the Barton Gallery has closed its doors – the victim of three burglaries in a week.

The Barton Gallery, site of this show opening in 2005, is closing after being a longtime showcase for local artists, forced to shut its doors by three burglaries last week.

Light unifies the landscapes of Hearne Pardee

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It's a long way from Manhattan's Lower East Side to suburban Davis. Hearne Pardee's journey to California covers 30 years of painting, exemplified by the 20 oils on view in his retrospective at Alex Bult Gallery in midtown.

"Birch Lane," a 2005 oil on canvas by Hearne Pardee, portrays the cultivated lushness and homeliness of simple structures on a suburban street.

Victoria Dalkey: Sacramento-area galleries present new works by two women

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0
The life-size figure of a woman holding an oil-slicked shorebird in her arms greets you at the entrance to "Edge of Extinction," a powerful show of mostly ceramic sculptures by Lisa Reinertson at the Pence Gallery in Davis.

"Neptune's Daughter" is among Lisa Reinertson's sculptures at the Pence Gallery in Davis.

Crocker exhibit focuses on life, times of Jess and Robert Duncan

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'You don't have to be a poetry fan to enjoy this show," said Crocker curator William Breazeale in describing "An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan and Their Circle." But if you are, you will love this show that focuses on a fascinating 20th century artistic couple.

"The Enamord Mage: Translation #6" (1965) by Jess portrays his partner, poet Robert Duncan. It's part of "An Opening of the Field" exhibit at the Crocker Art Museum.
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