The exhibit will feature phenomenal watercolors by Kara Castro and famed oil paintings and bronze sculpture by Keith Christie. The exhibit will open on Friday, July 12, and continues through August 29.
Keith Christie has been infatuated with the subject of cowboys and horses for as long as he can remember and is fascinated with western images and the environment in which they exist. "I can never imagine running out of ideas when it comes to Western Art," Keith says. Keith Christie is well known for his bronze sculpture, oil paintings and limited edition prints. Over the years he has had art shows and exhibits in many of the nation's premier fine art galleries including several sell-out shows at the exclusive prix de west art show at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma.
Kara Castro is a Master Signature member of the California Watercolor Association and the recipient of their 2005 National Exhibition Gold Medal Award. She was the Best of Show winner during the Art Kudos International‘s 2007 exhibition where she competed with hundreds of artist from 33 different countries. She was also The Old West Museum’s, “Western Spirit” 2005 First Place winner in watercolors. Among others, Kara’s work has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine, Watercolor Magic, American Artist, International Artist, American Art Collector, Art-Talk and Fine Arts Connoisseur. Her work has been exhibited in several galleries and museums in the United States and is included in the California State Fair’s permanent collection. Since first exhibiting with KVIE in 2003, Kara has won 41 awards in various art shows and competitions.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and showcases art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions; offering high quality original art exhibits that the community may otherwise not have an opportunity to experience.
The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9-5, with additional hours Tuesday nights from 6-8p.m. Free tours can be arranged by appointment.
For more information about The Gallery at 48 Natoma, click here.
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