Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 2026 Featured Artist Exhibit
James Henson
January 7 – 31, 2026
Reception Friday, January 9, 5 – 7 pm
Sampling of artwork below
January 2026 Member’s Exhibit
sampling of artwork below
News briefs for members
Thank you to supporters of NVAL – we received $1,745 in donations on North State Giving Tuesday. We appreciate your generosity!
Art supply sale and studio sale will be coming in Spring 2026. Start saving up your unneeded art supplies or your artwork (valued under $100) . More info to come!
Workshop Survey – Members – here’s your opportunity to weigh in on the types of workshop offerings you’d like to see! NVAL is surveying members to get your input. You can complete the survey online here, or complete a paper version of the survey at NVAL.
2026 NVAL Juried Regional Painting Show
This year’s juror is Andrew Patterson, a Professor of Visual Arts at Shasta College in Redding, California.
Andrew teaches studio art and art history. He specializes in perceptual painting and strives to capture the appearance of a place, its sense or feel, as well as underlying social structures. You may see examples of his work on his website here: https://www.andrewwalkerpatterson.com/
Important Dates:
December 7, 2025: Submission period opens (online)
February 7, 2026: Last day to submit
February 15, 2026: Notification of acceptance via e-mail
March 4, 2026: Juried exhibit opens
March 6, 2026: Opening reception and awards ceremony
April 4, 2026: Exhibit closes; pick up work from the gallery
LEARN THE ART OF SCRATCHBOARD with DOUG SOUZA
Offered two dates: January 17 or January 24
Class will be held at the Carter House Gallery in Caldwell Park, Redding, CA
10am to 3 pm, with lunch break 12 noon – 1 pm
$75 per person, all supplies included, all levels welcome!
Please sign up and pay class fee at the Carter House Gallery by Saturday, January 10th, so supplies can be ordered.
For any questions, call or e-mail Doug at 530-908-0280 or djsimages24@yahoo.com
FIGURE DRAWING by THE SPEAK EASEL
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5-7 pm, $10
Check back here for 2026 dates
at the NVAL Carter House Gallery
Click Here to view the latest newsletter
Proudly Supported by KIXE