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American River Review art submission by ARC student in a previous edition. (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Students Submit Work for the ARR Publication:

Lidiya Grib March 18, 2017

The American River Review is accepting art submissions for its annual literary magazine, which features different categories like prose, poetry, fashion, culinary and visual arts. The ARR is a literature...

Jodie Hooker, art department chair and photography professor, speaks at the career exploration event.

“They need creative thinkers, they need creative people.”

T.J. Martinez March 15, 2017

Jodie Hooker, art department chair and photography professor at American River College, set the tone early during the opening of her art exploration event on March 8 at 12 p.m.           “Everyone...

Diana Ormanzhis artwork hanging in the shadow box.  Photo by T.J. Martinez

“Art can be beautiful and calm but also rebellious and daring.”

T.J. Martinez March 7, 2017

When one casts a gaze cast upon Diana Ormanzhi’s artwork, what looks back back is a work of realistic imagery, surrealism, a juxtaposition of the two and controlled linework along with precise brush...

Modesty by sculptor Juila Feld is on display at American River Colleges Kaneko Gallery from Jan. 17 to Feb. 16. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Figurative Introductions at Kaneko Gallery

T.J. Martinez January 31, 2017

Mind bending surreal collages, peculiar yet playful acrylic portraits and similar yet unique stone—these are the types of sculptures on display in the Kaneko Gallery Jan 17-Feb 16.       The...

ARC student Jose Tellez’s twisted and distorted figurative paintings are displayed in the Shadow Box. (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Artist displays distorted figure paintings at the Shadow Box Gallery

Lidiya Grib November 22, 2016

Inspired by Renaissance artists Caravaggio and Michelangelo, artist Jose Tellez brings a twisted touch to his distorted figurative paintings, currently displayed in the Shadow Box at American River College....

Artist John Klaiber paints the flower of life geometric design on an old surfboard during his Zoo Time solo exhibition on Nov. 12. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

ARC student turns trash into art

Luis Gael November 15, 2016

Inside of a century-old kiln with 10 ft high brick walls covered in decades of soot and char stands an artist. His only light source, a near-blinding work light that stings your eyes if you even look in...

Artist Unity Lewis explains to a crowd of onlookers the meaning behind some of his murals in the Kaneko Art Gakllery at American River College on Oct. 11 (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Kaneko hosts art reception for Unity Lewis

Luis Gael October 13, 2016

The Kaneko Art Gallery hosted a reception honoring the work of artist Unity Lewis on Tuesday. Lewis has been covering the walls of the Kaneko with murals and turning the gallery into a home away from...

Unity Lewis planning out his artwork in the Kaneko Gallery

Bay area artist hopes to establish himself at Kaneko Gallery

Luis Gael September 20, 2016

Over the course of the next week, artist Unity Lewis will be hosting an exhibition and live art show at American River College’s James Kaneko Gallery, which will take viewers through the history of African-American...

American River College Art Club members Aerial Sudds (left) and Brianna Hulce (right) work on paintings at the live art show and open mic night at Oak Park Brewing Company in Sacramento, California on Sept. 6, 2016. The art club attended the event to make and sell art in the community. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

ARC art club creates art live at local open mic

Luis Gael September 8, 2016

Members of American River College’s art club painted and sketched under jury-rigged lighting at the Oak Park Brewing Company on Tuesday night as part of a live art show featuring local musical talent. The...

Alexandrea Villareal’s “Steve Recling” and “Curling Monique” drawings were showed on September 7. The drawings presented here were photographed September 1 to show an example of Villareal’s work for the Kaneko Gallery’s “The Shadow Box” event. (Photo Mychael Jones)

Artists showcase their work at the Shadow Box Gallery

Luis Gael September 7, 2016

American River College (ARC) students are ready to display their work at the Shadow Box Gallery which is a display intended to showcase students’ art. Alexandrea Villarreal’s figurative artwork...

American River College student Kashia Lynhiavue paints one of her works titled Linda Katehi during the Artivism event held by UNITE at American River College on April 27, 2016. The event featured local activists, visual artisits and live performers. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Art combined with activism comes to ARC

Shiavon Chatman May 2, 2016

Artivism, a combination of art and activism to spread awareness of social injustices primarily toward people of color, came to American River College on Wednesday. ARC student and painter Kashia Lynhiavue...

A group of students, staff, faculty and community members gather at the student art show at the James Kaneko Gallery at American River College in Sacramento, California on April 26. The show runs from April 25 to May 11. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

Kaneko gallery hosts student art show at ARC

Hannah Darden April 28, 2016

A gilded statue of a woman with stairwells and archways carved into her, an oil painting of a wilted sunflower and a salt photography print of a girl’s face were among the award winners at American River...

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