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Craig Smith speaks about his artwork at the reception for the fall faculty art show at the James Kaneko Art Gallery American River College on Sept. 4, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Kaneko features work from ARC professors

Colin Bartley September 17, 2019

The James Kaneko Art Gallery hosted its annual fall faculty exhibit reception on Sept. 4, showcasing a variety of unique pieces from American River College art professors. Pieces by fine arts professor...

The art on campus will be mapped online so visitors can easily locate over 250 artifacts on display at American River College. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

ARC designs map to showcase art around campus

Gabe Carlos April 8, 2019

There are more than 250 art pieces across campus, but no way to find them all unless you wander around for hours on end. The art department is trying to change that with a new online map feature on the...

Photographer Angela Casagrande displays her exhibition, “Everything will Disappear,” at the James Kaneko Gallery at American River College on Nov. 28, 2018. Casagrande holds up a box with a picture of her on it. The box contains pieces of her hair because she said making these boxes caused her a lot of stress and made her lose hair. “Everything will Disappear” will run at the Kaneko Gallery until Dec. 14. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

“Everything will Disappear” showcases unconventional photography at Kaneko Gallery

Gabe Carlos December 7, 2018

A new show at the The James Kaneko Art Gallery at American River College highlights photographs that represent a collection of memory. Angela Casagrande’s show: “Everything will Disappear,” includes...

Artist Haleh Niazmand reveals her experiences as an activist, artist and mother of a child with Autism on a reception on the Gallery James Kaneko at the American River College on Sept. 25. The exhibit “Considerations Sanity In Surrender” is at the James Kaneko Gallery until October 18. (Photo by Itzin Alpizar)

From the other side of the glass: ‘Considerations Sanity in Surrender’

Itzin Alpizar October 17, 2018

The new exhibit “Considerations Sanity In Surrender” at the James Kaneko Gallery is an individualistic journey into societal struggles in which artist Haleh Niazmand reveals her experiences as an activist,...

Art Professor Craig Smith speaks at the Kaneko Gallery about the Symbols of Objects  exhibition opening reception on Aug. 30th. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

‘Symbols of Objects:’ Kaneko show almost a year in the making

Patrick Hyun Wilson September 10, 2018

Patricia Wood entered an old machine shed barn just west of American River College. The 1000-square foot barn had a 75-foot extension cord leading from the house to light the room. “Rough as a cob”...

“Slivir” by Trent Duaine Woodley sits on display at the James Kaneko Art Gallery on April 24, 2018. The ceramics piece is one of over 70 works chosen to be displayed at the 2018 Annual Student Exhibition Competition. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Kaneko hosts Annual Student Exhibition

Jennah Booth May 2, 2018

In a celebration of student artwork, American River College’s James Kaneko Art Gallery held the opening ceremony for its Annual Student Exhibition Competition on Wednesday. First through third place...

“Slivir” by Trent Duaine Woodley sits on display at the James Kaneko Art Gallery on April 24, 2018. The ceramics piece is one of over 70 works chosen to be displayed at the 2018 Annual Student Exhibition Competition. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Kaneko hosts Annual Student Exhibition Competition

Jennah Booth April 24, 2018

American River College’s James Kaneko Art Gallery is hosting a student art exhibit and competition through May 4. There will be an award ceremony April 25 and a second award ceremony May 2. Patricia...

“Emilie in the Streambed” by Luther Gerlach sits on display in the james Kaneko Gallery on April 5. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Kaneko Gallery hosts renowned photographer

Jennah Booth April 18, 2018

The James Kaneko Art Gallery at American River College is hosting its newest exhibit, “The Passion of Process,” by photographer Luther Gerlach. The exhibit opened March 19 and features examples...

“Emilie in the Streambed” by Luther Gerlach sits in the Kaneko Gallery on April 5, 2018. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Kaneko hosts renowned photographer

Jennah Booth April 10, 2018

The James Kaneko Art Gallery at American River College is hosting its newest exhibit, “The Passion of Process,” by photographer Luther Gerlach. The exhibit opened March 19 and features examples...

In the Spirit of Itzpapalotl Venceremos, by Ruby Chacon hangs on display in the Kaneko Gallery on Jan. 17  at American River College in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Kaneko hosts exhibit that celebrates the power of femininity

Jennah Booth January 24, 2018

Saturated in its modern femininity, mythological inspiration and academic backbone, the vibrant artwork of two Chicana activists has found a temporary home at American River College. The Kaneko Gallery...

American River College Professor Craig Schindler examines his piece John Dee in the Kaneko Gallery on Nov. 6. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Professor holds final show before retirement at ARC

Luis Gael November 16, 2017

Over the course of Craig Schindler’s 50-year career as an artist his work has grown and adapted with him. From capturing the political and cultural revolutions of the 1960s as a young man with his...

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