Upcoming EvenTs
Concert Saturday, April 25th,
7:30 pm
doors open at 6:00pm
Into the Light -
A Musical Journey
from Trauma to Triumph
Please join us on Saturday, April 25th for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of music to heal and inspire, featuring a live performance by award-winning artist/songwriter Aliza Hava.
To date, we have held 60 events, including artist talks, poetry readings, rock and blues concerts and more.
Open Sky Gallery showcases artists, writers and musicians who have risen above trauma through their use of the Arts.
Events
Portrait Painting Demonstration
Saturday, November 22nd
2:00 pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
with Acclaimed Teaching Artist Chuck Prudhomme of Redding
A rare opportunity to watch and learn from a masterful teacher. Prudhomme will begin & complete an oil painting portrait right before our eyes. Chuck will also share parts of his fascinating life as a Vietnam helicopter pilot and growing up in Africa.
One audience member will pose and take home their own Prudhomme painted portrait!
Wine & appetizers will be served.
Limited seating. $15 tickets.
Photo: Artist Chuck Prudhomme (on right) with Jim Kepford. Chuck is flanked by 4 of his landscape oil paintings.
Richard MacDonald: Artist Interview
with a Twist
Saturday, December 6th, 2:00 pm
Nature Photographer Rich MacDonald will share two distinct topics:
(1) His decades-long artistic journey with a camera
(2) Stories his Dad, Dr. Dick MacDonald shared of his days practicing medicine at Soledad Prison.
This is sure to be an interesting afternoon.
Upcoming Events
Three New Exciting 2026 Summer Exhibits To Be
ANNOUNCED SOON.
Artists who have shown at Open Sky
5 Artists who have risen above mental health challenges
through their use of art
2 Family of Artists who have risen above
mental health challenges through art
3 Photographers
9 Local Artists
19 Currently justice-affected Artists
11 Formerly justice-affected Artists
2 Family of justice-affected Artists