Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Our artist of the month, Glenda Rich, is an experienced artist who worked for Thomas Kinkade in the production of his artwork. She usually works with oil paint but will be teaching with acrylics at our paint night class this month. She has a selection of local landscapes, as well as other subjects displayed in our shop for the month of July. Susan Jane is a local weaver and Renaissance Faire addict, who often spins her own yarn. She has a selection of hand-woven scarfs and table runners, as well...
We have the privilege to present Josh Patterson as our June Guest Artist at TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts. Josh spent his early years in a cabin his parents built in rural Pennsylvania. What it lacked in modern conveniences (central heating, a flush toilet, television), it more than compensated for with lush forest, old farmhouses moldering under shrouds of vines and endless adventures for an often-barefoot feral child. That, of course, is where his love of the wild originates. Those early influences...
Organizers of the Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival are pleased to announce two of the four Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Arena concert headliners for the 2023 AV Fair & Alfalfa Festival, “A Barn Good Time.” Headlining Friday, Sept. 22 on opening day will be country artist/songwriter Randy Houser. Opening for Houser will be Rodney Atkins. Monday, Sept. 25, Grammy Award winner Clint Black will grace the stage. Opening for Black will be country artist Ned LeDoux. The 2023 concert series is sponsored by the City of Lancaster and the Cit...
Paint class with Ed New for Sundays, Ed Vasqkedi will be teaching his intensive art class, painting in Acrylics, from 2 to 4 p.m. All ages welcome. Jam Night Dust off that old guitar, bass, keyboard, ukulele or whatever you have and come on out for a fun night of music and socializing. We are mostly a group of intermediate musicians so don't think you have to be great to join us. Bring a few copies of songs you want us to play. We always meet on Tuesdays. Come on out on May 30. Get on Mark's...
Tehachapi doll maker, Marie Wyman, has been creating and selling her porcelain dolls in Tehachapi for 50 years and during the first two weekends in June, she will be holding a rare sale at the Carriage House. Long-time area residents will remember the original Dolls by Marie shop that was located across the street from the Apple Shed where she displayed her creations for almost 10 years. That quaint little shop opened on the same day as the brand new Village Grill that was just next door. Marie...
The Tehachapi Friends of the Library's "Big Book Sale" this year is on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is going to be another 2-in-1 sale. On Saturday, there will be two areas of books set up in the Library's Courtyard on 212 S. Green St. The first area will have vintage/specialty books, and will include a number of very reasonably priced antique and other specialty books. The second sale area is the always popular "Bag Sale" where you fill a provided bag with books, and pay $3 for...
Susan Bishop grew up in the foothill town of Springville, California. She lived on the family cattle ranch and roamed the golden hills, shaded by the Oaks trees and rested by the cool Tule River. In the summer, her family operated the Balch Park Pack Station for generations. These formative years greatly affected her subject matter, expressed in acrylic paintings of the land she loves. Susan loves to paint, especially for her clients, depicting a favorite duck hunting scene, serene pastor...
TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts presents its May guest artist Coral Degagne. Coral has been a Tehachapi resident for 46 years. Her interest in art took off once she started cutting glass, and she hasn't slowed down since. With 18 years of experience "braking glass and putting it back together," her work has become more intricate and amazing with every piece she finishes. Her sensibility for colors, shapes and contrast is translated into all of her work. Coral has worked with stained, fused and etched...
5 X 5 First Friday Fundraiser Our First Friday event is special this month. We will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fundraiser. Tehachapi Arts Center is proud to be the sponsor for Raising Star and their 5 X 5 fundraiser. Local artist will create works of art on 5x5 canvases, which will then be sold Friday, May 5 for $55. We will be closed from 5 p.m. until 5:55 p.m. in order to set up for this special event. Raising Star is an equine based therapy provider that works with children and adults...
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...
Raising Star Fundraiser Tehachapi Arts Center is proud to be the sponsor for Raising Star and their 5x5 fundraiser. Local artists will create works of art on 5x5 canvases. These will be sold on 5-5-23 for $55. Any artist wishing to participate can come to the Art Center to pick up a canvas (there are only a few left) or use their own 5 inch by 5 inch canvas. All work needs to be turned in by April 29. Raising Star is an equine based therapy provider that works with children and adults with...
Among the 49 plein air artists returning to Tehachapi in May for the Art 2023 paint out will be Peter Adams. The Pasadena resident has long been associated with the California Art Club and now serves as President Emeritus of that organization. The paintings completed by Adams and the other artists in May will be juried into the Art 2023 Tehachapi public show, to take place at the Aspen Builders Community Center on the weekend of July 22-23, following an special opening event on Friday, July 21....
Portrait's now available Our resident artist and instructor Edward Vasqkedi is now offering his services as a portrait artist. He will create an original work of art in several media including oils, acrylics and sketching. Art supplies The Art Center has increased its inventory of art supplies. We have more paints and for the first-time alcohol ink is available. We also have polymer clay. April Events Fabric Arts Workshop New to the Art Center is our Fabric Arts Workshop. Scheduled for...
The Devil Pups Youth Program For America, which emphasizes “Growth Through Challenge,” is seeking interested candidates for the 2023 summer camp program to be held July 13-22 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Founded in 1954, this program strives to develop in its participants qualities of good citizenship, confidence, personal discipline, teamwork and respect for others, their family and their country. Ours is a leadership development program for good young men and women. Applications must be postmarked by April 30. Interested b...
Rising Star Riders (RSR), in conjunction with Tehachapi Arts Center Co-op (TAC) present the inaugural 5x5 art show and sale. The show will take place on May 5, doors opening at 5:55 p.m. All art is sized 5”x5” and will be sold for $55.55! We are seeking submissions of artwork for an inaugural fundraising event with 100% of the proceeds going to Rising Star Riders, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with developmental, physical and emotional challenges. This is planned as an annual fundraising event, providing art...
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...
Artist of the Month Mikey Russell is our artist of the month. A resident of Tehachapi for the last 5 years, Mikey is a student at Christian Leaders Institute and is studying for the Ministry. He started his interest in art at a very young age and hopes to incorporate his love for art in some aspect of his future career. Possibly as an art therapist. Realism Painting Class On Thursday, March 9 Oleander will present her Realism Class. This month's subject is a curious cat peeking out of its...
Artist of the Month Genevieve Funes is an 18-year-old senior at La Mirada High School. In her spare time, she is a freelance artist and animator. She is the designer of the Tehachapi Arts Center Logo. She plans to continue her education with a degree in Art. Genevieve is following in the footsteps of her father Ralph Funes, an entrepreneur and Graphic Artist. Paint Night This month our Paint Night is on Saturday, Feb. 18 with Edward Vasqkedi. We will have Wine, soda and snacks. This month is spe...
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...
Gallery 'N' Gifts is delighted to present the March Guest Artist, Wendy Watson. Wendy was born and raised in Ventura and Ojai, California. Living many years in Frazier Park she finally landed in Tehachapi two years ago. Through her life Wendy has found creating many styles of art to be a nice change and a source of solace. Coming from a family of artists and musicians, inspiration was never out of reach. Including the joyful experience of teaching art to TK through eighth grade students over...
Once in a while I like to include one of my husband’s “Tales of the Old Corps.” This one is just a few months after World War II ended. He was shipped from Okinawa to China in 1945. They were called China Marines. Artillery Diplomacy by CWO-4 Doyle D. Gracey, Jr. USMC, Ret. To gain proficiency in any field of endeavor requires practice and lots of it. I recall being invited to view a night artillery exercise by a Major Brown at 16 Area Impact Zone, Cone Hill, Camp Pendleton. The Major was an ar...
Since its inception, the Tehachapi Arts Commission has had the mission, "to establish Tehachapi as a destination for representational fine artists and collectors," and with their third nationally recognized art show and sale happening in July, they are realizing their goal. On May 11-14, 48 plein air artists from all over the country will come to Tehachapi to spend several days exploring the town and countryside and begin the paintings that will be submitted for acceptance to Art 2023, the...
Luna Moth Painting Class On Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. We will have our have our Luna Moth Painting Class. Luna moths are beautiful. Ollie will show you how to make an insect into a lovely work of art. This class is for all ages. All supplies included. Improv Class Join us Saturday, Feb. 11 for our Improv Night, an evening workshop of impromptu fun and games. John and Susan will guide the group through exercises to hone your skills and your mind. All in a encouraging and friendly atmosphere....
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...
To all our friends, customers and members, we hope your holiday season was pleasant and memorable. This month we're excited to celebrate our First Year Anniversary. Its hard to believe it's been a year since we transformed our beloved Treasure Trove into a co-op of 24 members/owners, (with additional vending associates.) There have been new events like our Improv Class and Jam Night, while maintaining old favorites like Paint Night and the various classes taught by our experienced artists. We...
