Visual Arts LVA

🎨 Final Weekend!

Don't miss your last chance to experience *Bothwell to Bankhead: Inside the Artists' Studios* at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery.

Explore original paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, photography, mixed media, and more—all created by the talented resident artists of the Bothwell Arts Center. It's a unique opportunity to see the incredible work being made right here in our community.

🗓 Final Weekend: August 6–8
🕛 Thursday–Saturday | 12 pm–5 pm
📍 UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater
🎟 FREE & Open to the Public

Come celebrate local artists before this inspiring exhibition closes!

🎨 Ready to pick up a paintbrush?

Whether you've always wanted to learn to paint or you're looking for a fun creative escape, our Adult Beginning Painting Summer Workshop is the perfect place to start! No experience needed—just bring your curiosity.

Join us on Saturday, August 15 for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll explore acrylics, watercolor, gouache & more while learning color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition.

✨ All materials are provided
👥 Ages 18+
🕚 August 15 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Bothwell Arts Center

Discover the joy of painting—one brushstroke at a time!

https://livermorearts.org/events/adult-beginning-painting-summer-workshops-single-day/

🎨 Artist registration is NOW OPEN for the 25th Annual ArtWalk Livermore!

Be part of one of the Tri-Valley's most anticipated arts celebrations as Downtown Livermore comes alive with more than 200 artists, live entertainment, local shops, restaurants, wine tasting, and creativity around every corner.

And this year, there's even more to discover! Don't miss a special presentation of The Great Elephant Migration in front of the Bankhead Theater—a breathtaking public art installation that will make this milestone ArtWalk one to remember.

Whether you're an artist ready to showcase your work or a visitor looking for an inspiring day out, we can't wait to celebrate with you on October 10!

🖌️ Artists: Apply today at https://livermorearts.org/artwalk/

🌊🍐✈️🎨 One more week of Summer Art Camp magic!

This summer, our young artists have brought their imaginations to life—from drawing and painting lifelike fruit to creating colorful under-the-sea puppets and “traveling” to Ancient Egypt through art. Every week has been a brand-new creative adventure filled with imagination, discovery, and fun!

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet! There’s one camp left, and it’s your last chance to join us for a week of creativity, new friends, and unforgettable artistic adventures.

Don’t miss the grand finale of Summer Art Camp—we can’t wait to create with you! ✨🖌️

Register: LivermoreArts.org | Link in Bio

Create something beautiful with your own two hands! 🪲✨

Join instructor Peggy Kervin for a fun, beginner-friendly jewelry workshop and craft adorable dragonfly earrings using beads and wire. You'll learn new techniques and leave with a handmade piece that's uniquely yours.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Bothwell Arts Center
🎟️ Ages 18+

Spots are limited—register today! 💎
LivermoreArts.org | Link in Bio

Artists—don't miss your chance to be part of ArtWalk Livermore!
Join the crowd of art lovers at the Tri-Valley's premier one-day art festival on Saturday, October 10. This year's ArtWalk is bigger and more exciting than ever with the addition of Chalk the Walk, featuring incredible chalk artists transforming sidewalks into vibrant works of art alongside our artist marketplace.
It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your work, connect with new collectors, and be part of a day that celebrates creativity in every form.
Early Bird registration ends July 31! Save on your booth fee and reserve your space before prices increase.
Don't wait—spaces fill quickly. We can't wait to celebrate with you this October! https://livermorearts.org/artwalk/

☀️🎨 Summer isn’t over yet—let’s enjoy every colorful moment!

Our campers are exploring vibrant color, painting watercolor flowers, creating beautiful wind chimes, and making memories along the way. Best of all, every art camp is different, with fresh projects, new techniques, and unique themes each week.

Only 3 camps remain this summer:
🌻 July 20–24
🎨 July 27–31
✨ August 3–7

Give your young artist one more unforgettable week of creativity before summer ends. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!

Register today: https://livermorearts.org/arts-education/learn/

🎨 Calling All Artists!

Yesterday Once More: Scenes from the Past is now accepting submissions for this upcoming juried exhibition.

Inspired by memory, nostalgia, and the stories that stay with us, this exhibition invites artists to explore the people, places, and moments that continue to shape who we are. Through realism, abstraction, or anything in between, share your unique perspective on the past.

🗓 Submission Deadline: July 24
🖼 Exhibition Dates: August 13 – October 10
📍 UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater and Harrington Art Gallery

Submit your artwork today through the link in our bio or visit livermorearts.org/calls-for-art

Art and music come together this weekend at The Independent Gallery.

Join us Saturday, July 18, from 6:30–8:00 PM for the opening reception of Thomas See: In Forming Figures. Explore a thought-provoking collection of works that examines both the "how" and the "why" of artistic expression while meeting the artist.

Throughout the evening, enjoy live classical guitar by Joseph Banducci, creating a peaceful backdrop that invites you to slow down, reflect, and experience the artwork in a deeper way.

✨ Free admission
📍 The Independent Gallery
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM

Come celebrate an evening where visual art and live music create an experience to remember.

💐✨ Turn wire and nail polish into beautiful, glowing flowers!

Join us for a fun Jewelry Making Workshop and learn how to create delicate floral designs using simple techniques with stunning results. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Bothwell Arts Center
👤 Ages 18+

Spots are limited—register today! 💎
LivermorArts.org | Link in Bio