ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present the annual art competition show “All Creatures Great and Small” from Oct 4 to Oct. 23, with a First Saturday Public Reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.

The center will also show a featured collection of landscapes by artist Helen Plenert.

“Animals that fly, crawl, walk or swim are all around us, and our artists love to share their moments in nature every year in our fall art competition. This show is about capturing the essence of the animal in an expressive way and in all mediums. That means you’ll see sculptures, paintings, mixed-media and more in recognizable animal shapes,” said Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Marketing Director Heath Buckmaster.

“We’re also excited to bring a new collection of landscape paintings by Helen Plenert to our featured collection. Helen’s paintings include watercolors of Yosemite, Elk Grove agricultural lands and very recognizable Sierra mountainscapes.”

 

Pictured is “Blue Shadows of Yosemite,” a water media art piece by Helen Plenert. 

The center will also present its regular workshop series including classes on batiking, ceramics, drawing, watercolor and more. Learn more and register online at elkgrovefineartscenter.org/classes.

Current and upcoming exhibitions are Sept. 6-25, Gallery Artists Studio Sale and SAC Open Studios; Oct. 4-23, All Creatures Great and Small competition, Helen Plenert featured collection; and Nov. 1 to Dec. 28, Small Treasures and Holiday Gifts.

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is a place for local artists to share their work and for the community to experience the visual arts through classes and special events. For more information, visit elkgrovefineartscenter.org.