A Word from our PRESIDENT DWIGHT

Miller

native, an artist, a son of an Exeter artist and currently serves as Marketing and Communications Director for Sequoia Riverlands Trust. He has offered CACHE his experience in the art world and marketing fields to further our mission of “bringing to life the art, culture, and history of California’s heartland.” A published arts & culture writer, he even drafted our mission statement. Aaron designs and edits The Exchange, and the design of all CACHE logo and rebranding efforts have been under his guidance. He has elevated us in so many ways and we are grateful.

Greetings Friends of CACHE,

This month will be our biggest yet with The CACHE Benefit: A Grand Opening on June 10th. Many deserve recognition for an immense amount of time, effort, money and thought in preparation for this event.

Our volunteer CACHE Board of Directors has been especially diligent: Treasurer Laurie Hamilton and Secretary Patty Spott have been doing the heavy lifting for planning and details that will make that day special. Vice President and Art Selection Director Robyn Stearns has been amazing. Member Kelsey Gilles has put her considerable talent and skill to work to completely change the look of CACHE with the new signs and the new door into the North Wing. Member Jim Tyler’s ability to make things will be on full display when you get a look at the new Mt. Whitney Wing. Jim built new partitions creating four separate galleries for storytelling and implemented new lighting that will transform the room.

Two other special people deserve recognition. Amie Rangel, College of Sequoias Art Instructor and COS Gallery Curator has lent her considerable talent and time advising on how to best display items to tell our stories. Amie engaged COS students who contributed much to the final exhibitions’ ideas and look. We are indebted to Amie and her students.

In addition, we have been blessed with the time and talent of another friend of CACHE, Aaron Collins. Aaron is an Exeter

Kelly Pierce, our new Executive Assistant, has jumped into her role as the coordinator of the docent team of volunteers and assisting with whatever comes up. Her regular job as the Coordinator of the Volunteer program at Kaweah Health has put her in a great position to assist us. We are fortunate to have her on the team.

Finally, I would like to highlight three of our many docents. CACHE is only open on Friday afternoons, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. We have a list of over 20 docents who volunteer to give up their time on weekends to open CACHE for visitors. It is often a lonely afternoon. We are SO appreciative of our volunteers. We are always looking for more. Without them, it would impossible to operate a program with an art gallery and a museum.

This month, I’d like to shine a spotlight on three of our most faithful docents: Cherri Southworth, Debbie Sherer, and Barbara Sally. All three have been so helpful and accommodating whether taking shifts or often jumping in to cover a time at the last minute. Each brings a positive attitude and cheerful countenance to greet visitors and are such great ambassadors for CACHE. Thank you!

Warmest Regards,

Dwight Miller President

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ABOVE: Artist Betty Berk gives an artist talk during the opening reception for her solo show at CACHE. ABOVE RIGHT: Reception guests enjoy the Berk opening. BELOW: Betty Berk leads a discussion about her art and process. (PHOTOS: Kelly Pierce)

Betty Berk: Neo-Expressionist opening draws community

Valley artist and instructor brings work to CACHE for vibrant May-July solo exhibition

(EXETER, CA) - Drawing on 20th Century Expressionism traditions, artist Betty Berk’s art is currently on exhibition at CACHE through July.

The Tulare County artist was recently in attendance for her opening reception which drew community members from around the region. Berk spoke to reception attendees about her work and process, offering insights into the thinking behind the imagery.

Among the notables in attendance were photographer Ron Holman and wife Carol (Britten) Holman (EUHS ‘79); Don Holzem and Traudell Angeles; and a number of other Berk supporters from around the region. •