Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Gallery 'N' Gifts prepares to usher in a new season of creativity, with a wonderful lineup of events to round out the remainder of the year. On the first Friday of each month, Gallery 'N' Gifts hosts a meet the artist reception and offers a chance for art lovers to peruse new works of art in the gallery. This month's event is happening Oct. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m., and welcomes Bear Valley Springs artist Denise Lewis as October's Featured Guest Artist. Learn all about Denise's inspiration and...
Get your hands on a witch or warlock hat, decorate it and submit it by Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. for a chance to win prizes. Entry is free. Blank witch's hats can be purchased at the Gallery for $3. Hats will be on display at Gallery 'N' Gifts for judging from Oct. 4-30. The community will determine the top three winners. You can judge in person, or on Facebook @galleryngifts until Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. All ages are welcome. There are two categories; 15 and under and 16 and over. Entry forms available...
Forty five years ago, members of Tehachapi Valley Arts Association banded together with the vision of opening Gallery 'N' Gifts, a gift shop and art gallery where members could sell their handmade goods. Decades later, thanks to amazing community support and dedicated artist members, they're still carrying on the tradition of offering high-quality handcrafted items and fine art to their customers in the very same location where it all started. The members share rent, take turns working days to...
This year's Chalk on the Walk was a sight to behold! The 85 artists of all ages and talent levels gathered along Tehachapi Blvd. and S. Green Street to turn the downtown sidewalks into a bright festive gallery of art. Wind turbines, flaming volleyballs, country scenery and even pickle pancakes came to life at the 24th annual event held Aug. 10. "We had a spectacular show of support from local sponsors this year, and all the proceeds go directly toward buying art supplies for local area classroom...
Photography captures the moment, inspires creativity and invokes dreams and memories. The photographers in the 2024 Take Your Best Shot certainly did just that. Gallery 'N' Gifts celebrated that creativity at their First Friday Artist Reception and handed out over two dozen ribbons and cash prizes. This semiannual event has taken place every February and August for the last 19 years. If you'd like to take part in the next event, mark your calendars for submission week, Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2025. Be s...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts has a great schedule of events for August. Starting with their annual "Take Your Best Shot" Photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit photos for a chance at the $100 Best of Show prize or one of seven first place $25 prizes. All first, second, third place winners, as well as a handful of honorable mention awards, receive ribbons. Submissions are accepted at Gallery 'N' Gifts from July 19-29. An awards reception...
By the looks of all those photos floating around on the internet, it's already been a busy summer for Tehachapi residents. So many fun adventures, family get-togethers and just crazy, creative photos are being splashed around. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts invites you all to show off those amazing photos for a chance to win ribbons, one of seven $25 first place category prizes, or who knows, you could be the one to take home the $100 best of show prize! Photo...
The celebration of young artists at Gallery N' Gifts on April 6 was a grand event. People from several nearby cities came to see what our local youth were up to creatively, and they were not disappointed. Watercolors, sculptures, acrylic, oils, pen, pencil and mixed media artwork were on colorful display in this annual event sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association. "It is so fun to see what these talented kids come up with each April, and even more fun to watch the artistic growth of the...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is excited to announce their 2024 All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest. For more than 30 years, the contest has been an exciting opportunity for young artists to annually show off their beautiful works of art. Please help TVAA celebrate the creative efforts of our local youth by joining the First Friday celebration at Gallery 'N' Gifts on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a special Saturday cookies and punch reception on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is excited to announce their 2024 All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest. For more than 30 years, the contest has been an exciting opportunity for young artists to show off their beautiful works of art. Please help TVAA celebrate the creative efforts of our local youth by joining the First Friday celebration at Gallery 'N' Gifts on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a special Saturday cookies and punch reception on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a...
The 2024 Winter Photo Contest held by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts had its opening with a well-attended First Friday event on Feb. 2. Fewer entries came in this year due to the bad timing of winter storms, but those who braved the elements to enter came prepared to make things tough on the judges. "Gallery 'N' Gifts has hosted Photo Contests every February and August since 2005," said President, Gale Caldwell. "I have never been as moved by a photo as this year's Best...
The 2024 Winter Photo Contest is back, and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from Jan. 19-28 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of six $25 first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, People/Portrait, Transportation and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placings. For rules and information you...
TVAA was formed soon after World War II. In 1945, Tehachapi's soldiers were returning home. Many had developed new skills and talents while serving their country. The women who had waited at home had also developed skills and artistic talents – after all, this was a time of new beginnings, creativity and make do with what you have. It was a time of hope and wanting to bring color and beauty to their surroundings. A casual group of artists and crafters was formed – the Tehachapi Valley Arts Ass...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts held their annual summer photo contest this month. An awards reception to honor the participants was held on First Friday, Aug. 4. The contest, in its 19th year, featured 86 photos by local amateur photographers in six different categories. Photos will be on display through Aug. 29 at Gallery 'N' Gifts, located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Best of Show winner was Wes Burcham with a whimsical photo of a...
Chalk on the Walk 2023 was a huge success! With over 80 drawings completed, the sidewalks of Downtown Tehachapi became a magical gallery showing off the creative talent of our community. The atmosphere downtown was filled with an upbeat joyfulness. Artists helping artists, oohs and ahhs as passerbys who stopped to take in the bountiful colors and chat with the artists about the inspiration for their artwork and a peaceful togetherness that made for a truly beautiful event. Tehachapi Valley Arts...
Chalk on the Walk started about 22 years ago when Tehachapi Valley Arts Association became concerned about teachers having to fund art supplies out of their own pockets for special projects. TVAA decided they needed to focus on something to help keep art in the classrooms. A fun community event to bring families out on a summer morning; a late summer event that would give kids a break from the boring summer routine; a creative outlet for anyone of any age. Chalk on the Walk became the solution....
Capturing moments in a photograph is easier now than ever. Technology has made it easy to snap, send and share in an instant. So go ahead, “Take Your Best Shot” and submit it in this year’s TVAA Photo Contest, being held at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts. Submissions are due between July 22-30, with a free awards reception held on First Friday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Come join other photo enthusiasts in seeing the incredible photos submitted, sharing stories, inspirations and creative tips. Who knows, you could take home that...
The Tehachapi Youth Art Contest is on display this month at Gallery 'N' Gifts. This annual event has been showcasing art by local students for over 30 years. First Friday was quite the event with students, family, friends and community visitors coming to see what this year's artists had to offer. This event is so popular it requires a second special showing on Saturday morning with a cookie and punch reception from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which is always a hit with the young artists. "This is the...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts is at it again. When the Stallion Springs Community Center sent out a request for help with supplies for their upcoming youth craft days and summer camp art projects, TVAA rallied once again to be sure Tehachapi youth could get their creativity flowing. TVAA holds several artistic fundraising events each year. A photo contest in February and August, Makers Markets in June and August, the Tehachapi All Youth Art Contest in April, and Chalk...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is excited to announce their 2023 All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest. Submission forms and rules can be found on the upcoming events page of their website at www.galleryngifts.com. Submissions will be accepted at Gallery 'N' Gifts from March 24-April 2. Attend First Friday April 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a sneak peek at the delightful artwork of our Tehachapi Youth. Refreshments will be served. We also have a special cookies and punch reception where the award...
February First Friday at Gallery 'N' Gifts debuted the 18th annual Photo Contest. The entries this year showcased incredible talent of dozens of local photographers. The bi-annual event offers local photographers a chance to display their work and perhaps capture one of the winning ribbons or a first place cash prize. The next contest will be held in August with submissions being accepted July 21-31. Submission fees are $5 each and proceeds go toward art scholarships through Tehachapi Valley...
Each year TVAA challenges local photographers to show off their best photos. The contests, held every February and August, provide local photographers with a chance to display their favorite photos, earn a ribbon or two and even the possibility of going home with a cash prize for their efforts. The first contest in 2005 featured photos by over two dozen photographers. Over the years the contest has gone through some amazing transformations, growth, and in the aftermath of COVID, some struggles...
February First Friday at Gallery 'N' Gifts will feature photographs by local photographers in the 18th annual Photography Contest, sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association. Categories will include Landscape and Nature; Travel and Architecture; Animals; Black and White or Sepia; Transportation; People; and Youth Photography. With a $100 Best of Show prize, there are sure to be some gorgeous photos competing. Full rules and info can be downloaded from our website at www.galleryngifts.com or...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is excited to announce a “First Frightday Spooktacular” on Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring Halloween-themed artwork by its local artist members. Refreshments will be served and, as always, the event is free. Oct. 7 also marks the “dead-line “ (excuse the pun) for community members to turn in their submissions for the annual Decorated Witches Hat Contest. A costume contest and awards for the hats will be held Oct. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshments. Entry for these e...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is excited to announce a “First Frightday Spooktacular” on Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring Halloween-themed artwork by its local artist members. Refreshments will be served, and as always the event is free. Oct. 7 also marks the “dead-line “ (excuse the pun) for community members to turn in their submissions for the annual Decorated Witches Hat Contest. A costume contest and awards for the hats will be held Oct. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshments. Entry for these event...
