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“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...

Artist Aliyah Sidqe stood above a crowd of onlookers as she spent two hours painting live during American River College’s Black Heritage Celebration on Feb. 22.  (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Self-taught painter leaves her mark on Sacramento

Jennah Booth March 14, 2018

Armed with a paintbrush and clad in paint-splattered denim with a rainbow scarf holding back her natural hair, Aliyah Sidqe stands a full three feet above a crowd of onlookers in the Student Center. Around...

On Feb. 22 American River College hosted a Black Heritage Mobile History Museum showcasing historical artifacts from African-American history. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC hosts Black Heritage Celebration in Student Center

Gabe Carlos March 1, 2018

American River College hosted a Black Heritage Celebration Feb. 20-24 in honor of Black History Month at the Student Center. There was various art, history and items for sale, along with dancers and...

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...

A student stands next to a ceramic mosaic wall in the biological sciences hallway at American River College in Sacramento, California on Sept. 12, 2017. (Photo by Nathan Bauer)

ARC instructor creates mosaics and murals with help of students

Nathan Bauer September 19, 2017

Spread across the American River College campus are ceramic murals and mosaics created by Ceramics Professor Linda Gelfman and her students. Gelfman became an ARC faculty member in 2001 and since that...

Clown Skull, by Dan Samborski hangs on the wall of the Kaneko Gallery at American River College in Sacramento, California on Aug. 28, 2017. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Kaneko Art Gallery hosts first art exhibit of the semester

Luis Gael August 29, 2017

The Kaneko Gallery will be hosting its first reception of the semester on Wednesday in order to honor the artists involved in the annual American River College Faculty Exhibition. As the name implies,...

Max Marchol draws a portrait of a dog from a photo at the Oak Park Brewing Company  on Sept. 6 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

The art of observation

Luis Gael April 6, 2017

There is a Renaissance happening in Sacramento. The arts have found a home in what was once considered a cowtown, a cultural graveyard. This Renaissance is being spearheaded by a group of talented young...

Artwork being showcased in the Kaneko gallery. (Photo by T.J. Martinez)

Spirit in Stone

Joel Whited and Joel Whited March 30, 2017

The Kaneko Art Gallery will present  the third of its four shows this spring semester through April 14. This show’s theme “Spirit in Stone” includes local Sacramento artists Jack Alvarez, Craig...

Unity Lewis gives a lecture on the role his grandmother played in the Black Artist movement. Lewis gave the lecture in fine and applied arts room 505 on March 15. (Photo by Jared Smith)

Artist Unity Lewis preserves black art

Mack Ervin III March 22, 2017

“It’s not just about the art, it’s about the community.” That’s the idea that art instructor Unity Lewis stressed during a lecture held March 15 at American River College, across from the...

The Arts and science building is featuring mixed media art work done by Janet Paluch, artist at American River College. (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Art display: Old Mixed with the New

Lidiya Grib March 21, 2017

Janet Paluch describes her art on display at American River College, as a combination of “old mixed with the new.” Her work is loaded with symbolism that reflects her journey in life as an artist....

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