Saddle, Brush & Art: A Cowboy’s Poetic Canvas

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and enduring spirit of the California West with Saddle, Brush, and Art: A Cowboy’s Poetic Canvas. This evocative art exhibit celebrates the artistry, resilience, and legacy of modern-day cowboys and cowgirls.

Livermore Valley Arts presents an exhibition called SADDLE, BRUSH AND ART at the
UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater May 8 through July 27, 2025.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and enduring spirit of the California West with Saddle, Brush, and Art: A Cowboy’s Poetic Canvas. This evocative art exhibit celebrates the artistry, resilience, and legacy of modern-day cowboys and cowgirls.

The exhibit showcases an array of visual and literary works, including vivid paintings, dynamic temporary sculptures, and compelling cowboy portraits that tell the stories of life on the range. Through these carefully curated pieces, visitors will journey into the heart of cowboy culture, exploring wide-open landscapes, bustling ranches, and quiet campfires that form the backbone of the Livermore-Amador Valley’s rich heritage.

A centerpiece of the exhibit is the Range-Life Sculpture Exhibit, located in the Bankhead Courtyard. This outdoor installation will feature a collection of temporary sculptures created by regional artists, each one inspired by the rugged beauty and dynamic spirit of cowboy life. These pieces reflect themes of resilience, connection to the land, and the evolving artistry of the modern West. The sculptures, designed to engage and captivate, transform the courtyard into a visual narrative that complements the exhibit’s indoor components.

Adding to the experience, a special Cowboy Poetry and Storytelling Night will bring the art to life, with performances that blend humor, wisdom, and poignant reflections on the cowboy way of life.

Discover the heart and soul of the cowboy experience and join this celebration of Western heritage with Saddle, Brush, and Art: A Cowboy’s Poetic Canvas, where visual art, poetry, and sculpture
converge to honor a timeless legacy.

Deadline to submit is April 18, 12 midnight.
• Notice of acceptance of work will be by the end of the day, April 25.
• Delivery dates of accepted work: Tuesday, May 6, 10am-12noon to the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore.

• Exhibit Dates :May 8 through July27, 2025
• Gallery is currently open free to the public Thursday-Sundays 1-5pm and to ticketed patrons during performances.
• TheReception is Saturday May 31, 1-3pm. There maybe further events planned, datesTBD 

• Pick up artwork is Tuesday July 29 between10am–noon.

Hanging instructions

Work must be wired and ready to hang by a wires/hanging system and/or nails. “D” hooks are strongly recommended for the wiring. A label should be attached to the back of each artwork listing your name, the title of the work, price, and medium. Please contact gallery@lvpac.org if you have any questions on hanging.

Upon delivery, artists will be required to sign the release form attached, giving Livermore Valley Arts the right to exhibit their work and waiving liability in the event of damage or theft. Please print, sign and return to Anne Giancola at gallery@lvpac.org

Livermore Valley Arts does not provide insurance for work that is damaged or stolen.

This is a regional exhibition. We prefer that accepted works be brought in person on Tuesday May 6 between 10am-noon. If this is not possible, we will allow works to be shipped. If you are shipping accepted artwork, it must be received by May 5, 2025. Ship artwork carefully, in a box, with padding. We will return it to you in the same box, only if there is return postage by label or bill of lading from UPS, Fedex, or USPS. Livermore Valley Arts will not be held responsible for theft of art nor damage during shipping to and from the gallery. Ship to Livermore Valley Arts, 2400 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Any work that is not picked up within 1 week or is not prepared for return shipping will become the property of Livermore Valley Arts.

Details

All work must remain up for the duration of the show.
Livermore Valley Arts will handle all sales and send payment to the artists.
If your artwork sells, there will be a 4% credit card processing fee and then 70% will go to the artist, and 30% to the gallery. Livermore Valley Arts requires artists to complete a W-9 in order to complete payment to the artist. The artist is responsible for paying all sales tax. The Gallery does not add sales tax to price, so please price accordingly. You will receive payment up to 30 days after close of the show.
 

We accept all media. Works that hang on the wall have to be wired as per above details. Temporary sculpture is allowed for this exhibit. The sculpture will be outdoors but in a walled courtyard area that is only accessible by coming into the Gallery.