CALL FOR ART: Identity: Defining Identity Through Visual Expression
Livermore Valley Arts presents an exhibition called IDENTITY, with Guest Curator Pablo Villicana Lara at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater March 6 through May 4, 2025.
Artists have long used their work as a means to express and define who they are, offering the world
a glimpse into their unique perspectives, experiences, and passions. This exhibition invites artists to share their vision, exploring identity and connection through visual storytelling.
We are seeking works that capture the ways artists define themselves, their relationships, and their world. This can include, but is not limited to:
Still Life: Objects carefully chosen and curated that represent personal significance,
memory, or cultural identity.
Portraiture: Depictions of individuals or groups that reflect meaningful relationships,
shared experiences, or connections to others.
Animals: Expressions of kinship with animals, whether they are beloved pets, symbolic
creatures, or awe-inspiring wildlife.
Landscapes: Places that speak to your soul—natural or urban—whether they inspire joy,
provoke reflection, or address concerns for the environment.
Emotional and Conceptual Journeys: Explorations of the self through abstract,
conceptual, or literal interpretations, using any medium to convey your story, ideas, or
emotions.
This exhibit is produced by Livermore Valley Arts, LivermoreArts.org
The deadline to submit work is Sunday, February 16, 2025, 12 Midnight.
Click here for the prospectus and submission details.
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Livermore Valley Arts is pleased to welcome Pablo Villicana Lara as a guest curator for this exhibit. According to his statement, Mr. Villicana Lara, strives for a palpable quality of light, clarity of color, and strong composition. He infuses each painting with a sense of spirituality that reflects a deep connection to Native and Mexican heritage.
Holding a BFA from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA, and an MFA in Drawing from the College of the Arts in Oakland, CA, the artist initially worked in oils, ceramics, pastels, and textiles. However, discovering the luminous quality of watercolor transformed his artistic path, leading to over 30 years of dedication to the medium.
With 28 years of experience as an art instructor, Mr. Villicana Lara has served as a guest demonstrator for art societies and led watercolor workshops. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Merritt College and Las Positas College in the San Francisco Bay Area.
