Jan. 23: Art and Fashion Mayhem at The Collage

One part genuine, unadulterated, teenage enthusiasm; one part drive and passion; one part over-the-top, Starbucks-fueled, completely refreshing creative spirit: the recipe for The Collage, the arts-meets-fashion brainchild of four intoxicating local young women.

Olivia Brayan and former Collage coordinator Aleah Davis,…

Jeff Crank - The Man Behind the Signs

A few places to spot Jeff Crank’s large-scale, colorful and exciting murals are Gene’s Drive-In, Lighthouse Fish-n-Chips and all three of Redding’s Burrito Banditos. Jeff participated in ARTsMART 2009 in the Mt. Shasta Mall, the first time to show his…

Jessica and Gary Ostrander Bring Art to Life

Jessica and Gary Ostrander’s performance as Living Statues was an audience favorite at ARTsMART 2009. They entertain and amaze by “coming alive.”

The couple trained in Southern California, earning their bachelor’s degrees in physical theater from Living Word Bible College after…

Gini Holmes Leaves Arts Council Director Position

After holding the top spot at the Shasta County Arts Council for 11 years, Gini Holmes has let go of her director’s position.

Board president Kathy Weaver said the SCAC will begin its search soon for a new director, someone who’ll operate the arts organization located inside the 102-year-old…

Artists Invade Mt. Shasta Mall

The Mt. Shasta Mall isn’t normally a shopper’s first stop for one-of-a-kind, artisan-made gifts, but Mt. Shasta Mall shoppers can expect an artist invasion this weekend. Forty artists - painters, wood carvers, jewelry makers, silversmiths, collage and textile artists, photographers,…

Reserve by Aug. 14: Bus Trip to SF King Tut Exhibit

What: Bus trip to Tutenkhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit at de Young Museum in San Francisco

When: Reserve by Aug. 14: trip Aug. 19, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Leave from K-Mart parking lot

Cost: Shasta County Arts Council members $79, non-members $89. Includes bus…

Confessions and expressions

I’ve long been a fan of Redding artist Armando. He paints with bold, rich colors. He doesn’t shy away from difficult and challenging subjects.

His current project, “In the House of Sin,” continues that brave expression.

On Sept. 13, Armando held a…