Siskiyou X Days 2023 Guidebook by siskiyouxdays

1O DAYS OF OPEN STUDIOS AND ART EXPERIENCES

THE GUIDE BOOK

SCHEDULE, MAPS, AND ARTIST INFORMATION

10/2023

ISSUE NUMBER 1

THE SCHEDULE PG 03

OCTOBER 27TH

OCTOBER 28TH

OCTOBER 29TH

OCTOBER 30TH

OCTOBER 31ST

HORNBROOK HAPPY CAMP

FORT JONES

MONTAGUE

MOUNT SHASTA & YREKA

NOVEMBER 1ST

WEED, BLACK BUTTE, & LAKE SHASTINA

NOVEMBER 2ND

NOVEMBER 3RD

NOVEMBER 4TH

DUNSMUIR

MCCLOUD

TULELAKE, DORRIS, MACDOEL, MOUNT HEBRON, & TENNANT

NOVEMBER 5TH

OTHER EVENTS

FORKS OF SALMON

OUR TEAM & SPONSORS GUIDEBOOK COVER ARTWORK

BARUCH INBAR, FLORENCE CONDOS, BOB SWANSON, & CATHY ALLAIN OUR TEAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PATRICIA LORD CO-LEADS

SPONSORS

SISKIYOU COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL State-Local Partner to the California Arts Council, and official arts agency for Siskiyou County, the Siskiyou County Arts Council ensures equitable access to the arts for our communities and supports a vibrant, resilient, and diverse creative economy in Siskiyou.

CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at http://www.arts.ca.gov.

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FRIDAY, OCT 27TH HORNBROOK

Hornbrook Hall Community Center 15439 Hornbrook Road 9am-2pm: Sherrilynn Nelson Art 12pm-2pm: Mani Da Brat Music Performance

Matthew Post, 9am-Sunset 15421 Hornbrook Rd

HORNBROOK ARTISTS

Mani Da Brat

Hornbrook Hall Community Center, 12pm - 2pm 15439 Hornbrook Road Mani Da Brat is a California-born Hip-Hop/RnB sensation with roots in Los Angeles, whose inspiring journey reflects resilience and self-discovery. Influenced by icons like Nicki Minaj, Tupac, Erykah Badu, and Tyler the Creator, Mani combines emotional depth with social commentary, embodying authenticity in her music. She discovered her passion for music early, starting her musical exploration at age 2, and later honing her skills through involvement in local choirs and instruments like the flute and piano. Mani's recent releases, 'SpaceShip' and 'Jupiter,' have captivated audiences, with 'MySpace 03' set for release in mid-October, promising more of her unique artistry and powerful storytelling. Venturing into music production and recording has fueled Mani Da Brat's exponential growth as she carves her niche in the Hip-Hop scene. Her lyrics serve as a deeply personal conversation, empowering her individuality and inner strength. As she continues to delight fans, engage with her audience, and grace stages with her performances, the world can expect more compelling music from this rising star.

Sherrilynn Nelson Hornbrook Hall Community Center, 9am-2pm 15439 Hornbrook Road I'm a self taught artist and musician originally from Colorado but have lived in California for the past 12 years. I've sold a few of my works to friends around the country. Other than one show at Woody's Cafe in Oakland, I haven't had any exhibitions. Some of my work is very traditional, and some is meant to shed a light on social problems. Musically, I recorded a full length album (released in September 2019) and 4 singles with a band I performed with in the Bay Area. We also produced 4 music videos. I was lucky to share the stage with many of my rock and roll heroes and was thrilled to see my original music get a popular response. COVID resulted in the band breaking up and since my limited employment made it impossible to afford the rent in Oakland, when I had the opportunity to purchase vacant land in Siskiyou County I did so, with the intention of creating a self-sustaining earthship/permaculture homestead. Since the land purchase in March 2022, I've resorted to a temporary state of homelessness as a step in the process and continue to struggle to find stable employment and shelter, although a kind neighbor has allowed me to park my van on his property. Since moving to Hornbrook my work has mainly been focused on capturing the beautiful mountain landscapes of the area. I also am exploring themes of a more personal nature and looking towards my inner psychological state for inspiration.

TOP PHOTO: MANI DA BRAT ALBUM ART BOTTOM PHOTO: PAINTING BY SHERRILYNN NELSON

HORNBROOK ARTISTS

Matthew Post

15421 Hornbrook Rd, 9am-Sunset Matthew Post Artistry In Wood. Matthew is a retired Social Studies and Wood shop Teacher. Matthew found his passion working with wood from his Grandfather and Father, both Master Carpenters, it is in his blood. Growing up he spent most of free time on the job site or in there woodshop learning everything he could about wood, and indeed he did. Matthew followed his love for working with wood on into his adult life and became a master carver, expressing himself through wood. His Unique Handcrafted Furniture, Woodcarvings, Fine Cabinetry, Objects De Art... Matthew's work is a must see. Today, Matthew suffers from mild Dementia and is not so involved anymore but is so excited to of been invited to come "out of the woodwork" and participate.

TOP PHOTO: WOOD SCULPTURE BY MATTHEW POST BOTTOM PHOTO: MATTHEW POST STUDIO

SATURDAY, OCT 28TH HAPPY CAMP

ART CENTER 63709 HIGHWAY 96 12PM-4PM: ALAN CROCKETT

FLORANCE CROCKETT LUKE VAUGHN

KAI CROCKETT 63633 CALIFORNIA 96

Alan Crockett

Art Center 63709 Highway 96, 12pm-4pm Alan Crockett is a painter, musician and community organizer who works with landscapes and sounds to create immersive images and experiences. Crockett graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute and UC Davis with a master degree in Art. He has worked as an artist for nearly his entire life. In 1997 he moved to the wild Klamath Mountains and has been employed by the US Forest Service as a Fisheries Biological Technician conducting surveys and monitoring streams . His new work brings together these interests and showcases the area’s incredible natural beauty and diversity.

Florance Condos

Art Center 63709 Highway 96, 12pm-4pm Florance Condos has lived in the Happy Camp, CA within the Elk Creek watershed for 27 years. She earned a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1990 and has been a working artist for 35 years. Florance’s paintings and drawings explore and celebrate the flora and fauna of the unique Klamath-Siskiyou region. Her works reside at the boundary of botany and abstraction. Natures own intricate patterning’s provide a jumping off point for her work.Her paintings create a narrative that speaks to a poetic sense of observed reality. Florance then transforms these experiences into works that are carefully and sensitively brought into being through an extraordinary attention to surface, touch and time. She plays with the intricate randomness of nature’s patterns creating a conversation between the artist and nature.

TOP LEFT: ALAN CROCKETT, TOP RIGHT: FLORENCE CONDOS MIDDLE: ALAN CROCKETT, BOTTOM: FLORENCE CONDOS

HAPPY CAMP ARTISTS

Kai Crockett Art Center 63633 California 96, 12pm-4pm “I’ve been involved in the arts my whole life. Art has become a tradition in my family. My cousins and I run around creating stories and movies and comics whenever we meet up. My grandparents share books and art shows they visited across the US. Art has been a chance for me to connect with people and to learn more about the world. I think this has inspired my artwork lately, as I am trying to make it clear how art can be used in to teach and learn. In studying psychology, biology, and art history in college, I became interested in language and emotion. I am creating an illustrated book that looks at the relationship between us and our environment. It’s been fun learning about narratives and making art based on the stories and interests of my friends and family. I want to show how learning about story and art can help with our relationships and work.”

Luke Vaughn Art Center 63709 Highway 96, 12pm-4pm “I am a ceramic artist. Most of what I do I hand built sculptures. I use cone 6 clays and glazes. Every piece is one of a kind, nothing is ever reproduced. I am not a realist, but create my rendition of what I see ( or imagine). I do a great deal of marine life. Some real some imaginary. My fascination comes from a realization of how fragile and essential the worlds oceans are. I also make dragons! Being of Welsh decent, it’s in my blood. I view my dragons as allies. They are spirit guardians. “

TOP PHOTO: KAI CROCKETT, MIDDLE: LUKE VAUGHN BOTTOM: KAI CROCKETT

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MARBLE RIM GALLERY 11835 Main Street, 1pm-4pm Suzi Birch Cora Brownell Linda Cabot Katherine Chaplin Monica Chaplin Roger Davis Madison Emerick Penny Wells-Thomas Sam Whitman

Marble Rim Gallery 11835 Main Street, 1pm-4pm The Marble Rim Gallery shows the work of local artists, Suzanne Birch, Cora Brownell, Linda Cabot, Katherine Chaplin, Monica Chaplin, Roger Davis, Madison Emerick, Penny Wells- Thomas, and Sam Whitman in rural Fort Jones, California. The gallery was started in 1991 as a platform for local artists to display their work. The first storefront location opened in Fort Jones in 1993. Since 2015 the gallery has operated as a project of the Scott Valley Theatre Company, and prior with Siskiyou Arts Council and various non-profit organizations prior to that. The gallery hosts monthly First Friday Open House receptions and shows featuring local artists, and sponsors annual events which include the Scott Valley Spring Craft Fair and the Fort Jones Christmas Craft Fair. The events have often provided local musicians a place to perform, giving community members a place to hear local music while viewing art created by local artists. In addition to the support to local artists to sell their creations, each annual fair includes food booths sponsored by local civic organizations or individual enterprises. Art classes are offered monthly at the gallery. Organized as a co-operative, the gallery is operated by the members, and supported in part through a percentage of the sales of members' artwork displayed in the gallery. The gallery also raises funds through annual membership fees, booth fees for the annual craft fairs, fees for classes, occasional raffles of artwork, and donations received from featured nonmember artists, patrons, and individual community members. All funds go to meet the costs to run the gallery, and to date, the gallery has been able to maintain its operations throughout the years. Please see the website for Marble Rim Gallery http://marblerimgallery.org for individual artist bio information.

TOP PHOTO: ART BY SAM WHITMAN, MIDDLE: LINDA CABOT BOTTOM LEFT: SUZANNE BIRCH, MIDDLE BOTTOM: ROGER DAVIS, BOTTOM RIGHT: KATHERINE CHAPLIN

MONDAY, OCT 30TH MONTAGUE

OPEN SKY GALLERY, 3-7pm 125 S. 11th Street Montague, CA 96064

OPEN SKY GALLERY 125 S. 11th Street 3pm-7pm

Open Sky Gallery is the first Justice-impacted and inspired Art Venue & Gathering Place in the Pacific Northwest. “We bring fine art together with the power of trauma awareness and healing. Our nonprofit community gallery is focused on artists and writers who are or once were incarcerated, their families, victims of crime and victims’ families. By showing and selling art and creative writing, we are providing an opportunity for system-impacted artists to integrate into society, increase their self worth and heal from trauma. Our gallery is also poised to provide onsite artists’ residencies and gatherings to build community, foster engagement and social connection. In our first 25 weeks, we have hosted 21 well attended public events as well as 3 private events.” Open Sky Gallery Founder and Director Snow Thorner is the Area Ambassador for Compassion Prison Project. She runs the gallery with the help of 10 generous volunteers.

Dignity & Justice Through Art

TUESDAY, OCT 31ST DOWNTOWN MT SHASTA

Bill Charmatz Art Gallery, 9am-6pm 510 N. Mt Shasta Blvd

The Gallery in Mt Shasta, 9-4pm

Jill Gardner, 1pm-4pm

Doug York Performance, 1-4pm

705 Caroline Ave

Mt Shasta Plaza

Hamid Hasami, 5pm-8pm 204 W Lake St, Suite F

201 N Mt Shasta Blvd # A

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Mark Oliver Film Screening, 4pm-9pm 907 Douglas Lane

TUESDAY, OCT 31ST YREKA

Cathy Allain, 3pm-8pm 113 N Gold St

Siskiyou Media Council, 3pm-8pm 2001 Campus Dr, building 4

Yreka Preservation, 5pm-9pm Metropolis Film Screening at 7pm. 304 Lane St

Frankin Thom, 3pm-7pm Shoppe Serendipity 320 W Miner St

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OCTOBER 31

MOUNT SHASTA (COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!)

BIANCA DE FRANCHIS 5PM-8PM Virtual Live-Stream Link will be posted to our Facebook page.

Self-taught mixed media artist who grew up in Mount Shasta. During their early adolescence Bianca was confined to a small, alternative religious community. The rigid rules of this imposed spiritual lifestyle left children predisposed to inadvertent misconduct. The young artist was able to escape the confines of this secluded environment and explore the secular world through the internet. The internet functioned as an outlet to the rest of the world and became a safe space, where the young artist was able to explore a more individualized sense of self and identity. Bianca’s early work targets the broader online community through the collective memory of meme culture and taps into early internet nostalgia. Memes provide brief and simple joy of distraction from everyday stressors. The artist commemorates socalled “dead memes” and sparks connection by recreating those jokes in a traditional art medium. In this way, memes which were originally popularized in their digital format, are transformed into tangible objects. Painting memes was a way of transforming these fleeting ideas into something tangible, and it allowed the artist to practice art without any formal training. The influence of memes is more widespread now than ever. They continue to inspire the artist and inform their creative process. However, Bianca has since developed a clearer sense of style and individuality. Beyond internet culture, Bianca searches to explore deeper concepts such as death, gender, mental health, chronic illness, sexuality, climate change, and the abstract feelings brought about through experiencing nature first hand. Bianca’s favorite mediums include watercolor, acrylic gouache, ink, patchwork embroidery, and tufting. Tune into their open studio to see what they have been up to.

BARUCH INBAR Virtual Exhibit

Baruch Inbar is an accomplished, award winning visionary artist, illustrator, writer, designer and a published children's books author from Northern California. In addition to creating his own media properties, he has been consulting to other individuals and companies, where he has been involved in the development of numerous entertainment and media projects: animation, film, apps, toys, games and books. He published three children's books which he authored and illustrated, available on AMAZON: 'SNURTLE', 'THOR THE POLAR BOAR' and 'TREE STAR'. His upcoming new book will be announced soon. Baruch's website is: http://www.Snaut.com His Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/baruchinbar

DOWNTOWN MT SHASTA

JILL GARDNER 705 Caroline Ave.

1PM-4PM

HAMID HASAMI

4PM-7PM

204 W Lake St, Suite F

Jill Gardner, BFA 1988 Artist Bio Art is the way I process life. It is my response to contemporary issues as well as a way to understand my personal journey. I am fascinated by the idea of weaving energy into my pieces through the conscious act of making the thing with my hands. From Japanese Brush painting to mixed media and costume design, through the years this focus has led to experimentation with natural materials and fabrics mixed with traditional media to produce multitextured works. I feel the power of the Feminine in this approach to making art thus I am connected to a grand continuum of creativity. The dialogue of art and creativity was the backdrop of my childhood, mixed with the natural beauty of Southern California’s coastline. LA contemporary artists Tom Wudl, Peter Alexander, Ron Cooper, David Bungay, Laddie Dill, and William Wegman are some of the family friends whose work has been a strong influence. In addition, my mother, Dina Mori, is a post-modern painter. My earliest influence was probably my Grandmother Gardner, who taught me ceramics and how to thread a needle. Over the years I have worked in many different media including watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, fabric, photography, found objects, costume, sculpture and mixed media. As well I write poetry and prose. The Bay Area Figurative movement, the Burning Man phenomenon of collaborative, large-scale art, and the rise of performance and interactive art inspire me.

TaoHaus: a cozy and vibrant art studio and event space where art, music, movement, culture and spirituality converge. The name TaoHaus is a play on words that brings together the avant-garde spirit of the Baohaus art movement of early 1900s and the profound wisdom of the Tao (read Dao) from ancient Chinese philosophy and way of life. Incorporating the spirit of Baohaus, TaoHaus vows to to explore the uncharted waters of creativity. From visual arts to music, dance, and other artforms, TaoHaus is dedicated to bring together local artists and individuals of all walks of life to hang out, express, raise vibration, and contemplate the nature of the Tao. Tao is a concept deeply rooted in balance, harmony, and the natural flow of the universe. TaoHaus strives to capture this essence, offering not just a space for artistic expression, but also a sanctuary for introspection and connection.

DOWNTOWN MT SHASTA

THE GALLERY IN MT SHASTA

9AM–4 PM

201 N Mt Shasta Blvd # A Art Gallery and Expresso Bar. Local Artists, photography, watercolor, oil, pastel, fiber art, & jewelry.

BILL CHARMATZ GALLERY

9AM–6PM

The Bill Charmatz Gallery will also be open Saturday, 10/28.

510 N. Mt Shasta Blvd

DOUG YORK

1PM-4PM

Musical Performance in the Plaza A multi-instrumentalist, Doug has been a songwriter, composer, recording artist and performer since elementary school. As a teenager, Doug toured the US, Canada and Mexico as a drummer. Last year, Doug's original musical compositions was featured as a soundtrack for a GoFundMe campaign video in support of a food truck that serves homeless people in need of good nourishment in San Francisco area. Doug's full length album, Breathe, is soothing relaxation music recorded in Mt Shasta in 1994 as a soundtrack for the audiobook, Inspirations For Caregivers. Breathe can be found on-line at all music streaming services.

Bill Charmatz (1925-2005) Bill Charmatz was born in New York in 1925. He attended the School of Industrial Arts in Manhattan and served in the U.S. Navy (1943-1944). He began his freelance illustrating career for clients such; The New York Times (1945-2005), Washington Post, Esquire Magazine, Playboy, Fortune, Life, Time and Sports Illustrated. He illustrated a weekly column for S.I. for over 20 years, plus several major painting assignments including; skiing in France, NFL football training and major-league baseball spring training, etc. He has worked for major advertising agencies such as Young and Rubicam, J. Walter Thompson and Ogilvy and Mather. Bill Charmatz is listed in the “Who’s Who of American Art”, is a member of the Society of Illustrators, was the founder and the Vice President of the Graphic Artist Guild and the recipient of numerous awards; Art Directors Club of N.Y., Chicago Society of Publication Designers and the American Illustrated Graphic Arts.

ARTISTS AT BILL CHARMATZ GALLERY & MUSEUM

LOLA VICTOR

9AM-6PM

Bill Charmatz Gallery 510 N. Mt Shasta Blvd “Who is to say what is more surreal, art or reality? I paint my perception of reality through the lens of abstract-surrealism. I depict my everyday through ethereal abstraction of figure, landscape, and stimuli. My work is distinct for my engagement with minimal color palettes, undulating lines, and authentic symbolism. My art is always minimal and metallic in color, yet full of vital symbolism, movement, and curiosity.”

RENÉE CAMILA

9AM-2PM

Bill Charmatz Gallery 510 N. Mt Shasta Blvd Renée Camila (she/ella) is a bilingual herbalist, traditional birthworker, folk educator, and mother. She is the daughter of Nicaraguan immigrants and her practice La Yerba Buena Herbs draws from her Spanish and Indigenous (Chorotega) ancestry. She is dedicated to the empowerment and healing offered by traditional medicines rooted in a decolonial lens. As a traditional healing practitioner, she recognizes the interconnectivity between the health of the individual, the health of their communities, and the health of the Earth. She understands the birth ceremony as a reflection of these relations and sees traditional birthwork as a radical tool for ancestral healing with the potential to cultivate resilience in our fight against systemic oppression. She is one of the hosts of the Indigenous-centered radio show and podcast The Herbal Highway, co-founder of the queer-led and social justice oriented Now and Then Herb School, and member of the Siskiyou chapter of Seeds of Ancestral Renewal (SOAR).

WEST MT SHASTA

ANDREA SHANTI

1PM-6PM

1534 Davis Place Rd Andrea Shanti, a talented and passionate artist, seamlessly connects her artistic expressions with a deep appreciation for nature. Her diverse range of creative endeavors includes painting, knitting, and ceramics, all of which showcase her boundless creativity and genuine love for the arts. With a solid foundation in holistic healing and herbalism, Andrea also excels at crafting exquisite herbal body-care products that promote self-healing. Throughout her journey, Andrea has had the privilege of studying under esteemed herbalists and artists, shaping her into the compassionate healer and artist she is today. Her work serves as a beautiful reflection of her profound connection to nature and her unwavering desire to inspire others through her art. As an artist, Andrea's drive stems from her ardent devotion to sharing her love for nature and the powerful emotions it evokes within her. Each stroke of her paintbrush and every stitch in her knitted creations serves as an invitation, beckoning others into her world and urging them to cultivate their own appreciation for the profound beauty that surrounds us all. For Andrea, being an artist means serving as a conduit between nature and humanity, allowing her innate creativity to bridge the gap and forge a deeper, more meaningful connection between the two realms.

MARK OLIVER Film Screening

4PM-9PM

907 Douglas Lane Mark Oliver is an award-winning artist and filmmaker living in the rural north of California along the 1-5 corridor where the closest metropolitan area is 5 hours away. His projects reference aspects of cultural experience or history as they shift between Documentary, Narrative, and Experimental. He has received numerous residencies, grants, and awards for his films, theater and art. Mark produced and directed over 7 films while living in the Mount Shasta, Northern California area since 2000. His 2011 documentary From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights about the African American community of Weed, Ca. won awards both nationally and internationally. His film Viajero a poetic interpretation of poet Joaquin Miller took awards in Italy. Mark’s work focuses deeply on “place”. The ecology, the history and the multiple cultures that have lived and inhabited this northern California landscape. Since 2019 he has directed the performance collective Voices of the Golden Ghosts and edited the book of the same name. Voices…, for the first time, reveals the African American legacy in far northern California. His films, videos, and art have been exhibited in the US and abroad. In 2023 Mark received a grant from 18th St Art center in Santa Monica for the California Corp project and he is currently in production on a film depicting how the African Americans, Native Americans, Chinese & Mexicans dealt with the invasion of Euro Americans who came to California in search of shiny rocks.

MT SHASTA ARTISTS SHOWING ON ALTERNATE DAYS MAGGIE WOODARD & IKKO OCT. 28 & 29 12PM-4PM

(Ikko will only be showing on Saturday) 2601 N Old Stage Rd., Space 6 “Currently I'm making collage/paintings, but I also upcyle clothing to make wearable art. I'm making costumes for local filmaker, Mark Oliver. I was the teacher at the Siskiyou Arts Bus for several years, hired by Pam Newman. I currently have an Etsy online store, called ShastaMaggie. I have a studio space which is an room that opens to a private backyard garden. You can see more of my work on maggie.woodard on Instagram.” -Maggie Woodward

PHYLLIS GLANVILLE AKA PADMA

OCT 31ST THROUGH NOV 3RD, 1PM-6PM NOV 4TH, 11AM-6PM 756 Michele Dr. Visionary Tantric Art by padma As a western, female student of Buddhist philosophy, my images represent an interpretation of traditional tantric symbolism from Tibetan Buddhism and are a blend of Eastern and Western sensibilities. While some early pieces are similar to traditional thangkas, recent pieces are more interpretive and expressive. By using modern reflective and metallic pigments on paper and canvas, I attempt to imbue my work with a shimmering visionary quality of light and timeless space. My inspiration for this work came to me more than thirty years ago while living here in the presence of this beautiful sacred mountain. I have recently returned to live here permanently as I continue to evolve as an artist and human. I am delighted at this opportunity to share my art as a participant in Siskiyou X Days Open Studios!

IAN FITTON

NOV 4TH, 3:30- 5:30PM Shastice Park Drone Videography Demo My Name is Ian Fitton. I have lived in Mt.Shasta for 26 years after graduating from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor's degree in Metal sculpture. I have been using drones for video making, photography and aerial mapping and 3d model creation.

OCTOBER 31 YREKA

CATHY ALLAIN

3PM-8PM

113 N Gold St. I was born and raised on a ranch in the Little Shasta. After high school I traveled around the U.S. a bit and worked odd jobs for a few years, then ended up back east in Maryland where I was married and raised 2 sons. I moved back to Siskiyou county after my family was raised and went their own directions. I now reside in Yreka. I am drawn to most all forms of art and am self taught on nearly everything that I do. I work with wood, glass, metal, fabrics, paint, ceramics...you name it, I probably do it! I enjoy "upcycling", which probably comes from my upbringing. Being from a family of 7 children, Things were not quickly discarded. They were saved if a use could be found, or could be modified to work for something else. I find that both challenging and rewarding.

FRANKLIN THOM

3PM-7PM

Shoppe Serendipity 320 W Miner St. Franklin Thom is a Karuk Native American elder. He paints and draws nature through the indigenious perspectives and stories.

Picture: (top) Wire wrapping by Cathy Allain. (bottom) Artwork by Franklin Thom.

OCTOBER 31 YREKA

SISKIYOU MEDIA COUNCIL

3PM-8PM

2001 Campus Dr., (COS Yreka Campus) Building 4 Open House Siskiyou Media Council is home to the county's Public Access Television channels, Yreka Community TV4 and Mountain Community TV15 since 2007. Join Siskiyou Media Council's Executive Director, David McAdams, for a tour of the SMC studio on the College of the Siskiyous' Yreka Campus. Learn about programs and media opportunities SMC has for Siskiyou County. See how SMC is striving to empower the people of Siskiyou County through media.

ARTISTS AT YREKA PRESERVATION

YREKA PRESERVATION ARTISTS 5PM-9PM 304 Lane St

Metropolis film screening begins at 7PM. Artists showing at this venue include:

Brian Meek Rafael Franco Amanda Lillian Causway

AMANDA LILIAN CAUSWAY BIO Amanda Lillianna is an International Dharmic Psychic Reader, Spiritual / Romance Author and Tarot Educator who helps clients reveal their timeline roadmap, find their main character energy, envision their Dharma and let their visions take flight with her “Main Character Method.” Since 2020, Lillianna has been assisting others in reimagining their life. She provides a healing experience for her clients, so they can understand their purpose in life and how to become the main character in their own story. She has performed over 2,000 psychic readings online and has over 24 years of experience practicing divination arts. Lillianna is known for her tarot and charm readings and is certified in “Psychic Reading Mastery” by TanaNewberry.com. She's the owner of the Facebook group , "The Owls Vision Tarot". She is also the author of “The Owl’s Vision 52 Week Tarot Spread Book,'' which helps readers learn tarot and get insights on their path.

TOP LEFT PHOTO: ART BY RAFAEL FRANCO, TOP RIGHT: ART BY BRIAN MEEK, MIDDLE: METROPOLIS POSTER, BOTTOM: AMANDA LILLIAN CAUSWAY

WEDNESDAY, NOV 1ST WEED & BLACK BUTTE

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Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture, 11am-5pm

McCloud Hall, 800 College Ave

800 Black Butte Rd

Robyn Vandiver, Carla Charraga, and Heather Stone, 12pm-3pm 211 Main St

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WEDNESDAY, NOV 1ST LAKE SHASTINA

Bob Swanson, 2pm-6pm 6430 Big Rock Rd. Lake Shastina

Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, Sunrise to Sunset 6430 Big Rock Rd. Lake Shastina

Howard Jones, 10am-6pm 17626 Cottontail Dr. Lake Shastina

Amanda Thomas

McCloud Hall, 800 College Ave., 2pm-6pm Amanda Thomas is a multidisciplinary artist, originally from Weed, CA. She works in the Art Department of the College of the Siskiyous and is currently in a Master’s program in Art at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Her graduate work centers on the legacy of mining in the American West.

COS Art Department

McCloud Hall, 800 College Ave., 2pm-6pm The art students of College of the Siskiyous will be working and showcasing their pieces in the ceramics and painting studios in McCloud Hall. Additionally, the COS Art Gallery has an exhibition of student work in watercolors. The gallery is open from 9am-5pm and is in the COS Learning Resource Center (library building).

Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture 800 Black Butte Rd, 12pm-6pm

The Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture (BBCRC) preserves and promotes railroad culture by documenting and furthering the art, music, stories, community, and work of those who, historically and in modern times, travel or work on the railroads of North America. The BBCRC's Shasta Pullman Car, dating from 1888, which is becoming a unique art gallery space, will be open along with our renovated library car, the new 'Black Rock Station' installation, new murals, the Utah Phillips Flanger Car and other BBCRC-owned cabooses.

TOP: The Wandering Uterus, wearable art by Amanda Thomas MIDDLE: COS Student work BOTTOM: A mural at BBCRC

Robyn Vandiver 211 Main St, 1pm-2pm

The art form of bellydance has origins in the North African and Middle Eastern regions, and has been influenced and modified by dancers in North America and other regions, gaining popularity in cabaret shows, troupe improvisational dancing, and fusion dance which includes elements from other forms such as hip-hop, hula, jazz, and modern dance. I teach a fusion style of bellydance, claiming no single origin, but a blend of styles and movements influenced by many cultures, and I am delighted to share what I have learned with the community and beyond, as most of my classes and some performances have evolved with online instructional opportunities. Improvisational Team Sync (ITS) is a dance featuring group improvisation with shared technique/vocabulary, and I earned certification to teach ITS in May 2020. I currently teach online for College of the Siskiyous.

Heather Stone 211 Main St, 12-3pm

“I’m Heather Stone, an artist living in the mountains near Weed, CA and a mother of two young boys. I have an art degree and went to University of the Arts in Philadelphia. My artistic mediums range from fibers and ceramics to glassblowing and drawing but my two main focuses are Jewelry and Painting. I make bohemian style jewelry with ethical materials such as vintage, repurposed, and recycled. My favorite materials to work with are gemstones, pearls, vintage charms, leather and crystals. In my paintings, I combine imagery of outer space, plants, animals, human forms, and sacred geometry to convey a sense of interconnected-ness of people to the earth and entire universe. Most of my paintings contain a rainbow of colors along with black & white for contrast. I use watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting on paper and canvas. I also do batik and fabric painting in the form of large scale tapestries! “

Carla Charraga

211 Main St, 12pm-12:45pm

We hold a traditional powwow Native American drum. We are called Earth Circle Drum. My husband is the drum leader. My daughter and I both are drummers and singers. We perform at cultural events to help promote awareness about Native culture.

Lake Shastina Artists

Left: Photography by Bob Swanson, Right: Sculpture by Howard Jones.

Bob Swanson

6430 Big Rock Rd. Lake Shastina, 2pm-6pm Then, it hit me, in the mid '80s, Why should I do anything else but photography. Eat, sleep and drink in the art and move in a world of my own making. So I quit my day job and gave up part-time assignment photography and shows for full time. I joined ASMP (The American Society of Media Photographers) and started Swanson Images. And to this day, when I'm behind the camera, in front of the computer (my modern day photo lab) or even making this web site, I'm that kid in the streets of NYC making art and feeling good for doing so. So Maybe this is really therapy for me for coping with the crazy world of human civilization, or maybe this is where and who I'm supposed to be.

Howard Jones

17626 Cottontail Dr. Lake Shastina, 10am-6pm Undergraduate degree from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. MFA degree from Ohio University in Athens, OH. Was the Master Printer at the Washington University Printmaking Workshop in St Louis, MO. Taught Painting and Drawing and Photography and Printmaking at the John Burroughs School in St Louis, MO. Solo exhibits at the Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, OH Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt Vernon, IL Craft Alliance Center for the Arts, St Louis, Mo Bonsack Gallery, St Louis,MO Soha Gallery, St Louis, MO Gallery representation at Duane Reed Gallery, St Louis, Mo American Primitive Gallery, NY, NY

Lake Shastina Artists

Photo: Miles Sabin, CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED. No modifications made.

Living Memorial Sculpture Garden 6430 Big Rock Rd. Lake Shastina, Sunrise to Sunset

The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden rests upon the northwestern slope of Mount Shasta, 13 miles north of the City of Weed, on Hwy 97 in Siskiyou County, California. The LMSG pays homage to all honorable veterans, in conflict and in peace. The LMSG was founded by a group of veterans in 1988. Today, the Garden is proudly sponsored & maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Weed/Lake Shastina. Dennis Smith is the artist and Marine Corps veteran whose metal sculptures grace the LMSG. “Each sculpture has personal meaning for me in terms of life experience and personal incidents. Through the arts we have the means to peacefully consider violence and to ask questions as well as offer possible solutions.” The grounds are situated on 136 acres of land provided by the USDA Forest Service. HOURS: The LMSG is open Sunrise to Sunset

THURSDAY, NOV 2ND DUNSMUIR

Brenda Montaño, 5:30-8pm Zine Making workshop with the SCRAPS Art Cart Siskiyou Art Museum Maker’s Space 5824 Dunsmuir Ave Karen Story, 5pm–8pm Cedar Grove Center 4303 Oak Street Cobra Lily, 4pm-10pm 4118 Pine St. POPs, 4pm-10pm 5819 Sacramento Ave

Brenda Montaño Zines With Sol

Zine Making Workshop with the SCRAPS Art Cart Siskiyou Art Museum Maker’s Space, 5:30pm-8:00pm Zines 101: Art for All the People An Introductory Workshop on Zines and DIY Culture for Families + Community Join Brenda Montaño, local Siskiyou resident and long-time zine maker, for this inclusive introductory workshop on zines and do-it-yourself culture. Learn about DIY history and how to make a zine utilizing collage art. This workshop will utilize upcycled materials and is intended for families and community. Thanks to the SCRAPS Art Cart and Siskiyou Arts Council for putting on this event. QTBIPOC safe(r) space! Se habla español. Register for this workshop at: Brenda Montaño is a Xicana Indigena born and raised in California, based at the base of Mount Shasta. She is a birth worker and artist rooted in tradition and DIY culture, grounded by Reproductive Justice, Indigenous wisdom and grassroots organizing. The written word, radical histories and collage art are her favorite mediums for creation. Brenda carries 10+years of experience in creating Zines, and 5+ years in facilitating zine workshops and collaborative zine projects. She holds skills in filling the role of educator in various settingselementary classrooms, on Zoom, with big audiences and in one-on-one settings with her birth clients. Brenda is bilingual (Español), skilled in digital and analogue design, and is mother to two beautiful children. Learn more by visiting www.zineswithsol.com Drop-ins welcome, registration preferred.

Karen Story

Cedar Grove Center, 5pm-8pm 4303 Oak Street My name is Karen and I open portals and create future artifact-quality adornments using hammered copper and stone. I am local to Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta since 2013, originally from Hayward, born in Oakland, the year 1982. When I enter into the flow state of creation, I like to slow down for the details, similar to raking a zen garden. Part of my process is to emphasize balance and consistency through my presence with the brush. My visions for my paintings usually unfold bit by bit while I am in progress and I am rarely aware of what will be the turnout. I tend to lean towards simple color and linework to allow the eyes and mind to travel in it's own meditation to it's own destination, with plenty of roads to explore. I have been creating in the same style from the time I first learned to control a crayon. I began working with hammering copper in 2018, making heavy guaged earrings for myself and later evolved into wrapping them with stones and oxidizing them to create and antique appearance. When I paint, I often feel as thought I am channeling light, memories, emotion and thought, without always specific imagery. When I create jewelry and other types of adornments or artistic objects, I often feel that I am in the echo of countless ancestors, known and unknown, from every continent, collecting material, and creating the same basic objects, with some instinctual knowledge and intention to create something that feels like a shield of protection as well as embelishment, and something that will one day be discovered by the future and will tell that society hints about who we were.

Cobra Lily feat. the artwork of Janet Crittenden 4118 Pine St., 4pm-10pm

Cobra Lily Bar & Bottle offers regionally sourced coffee, beer & wine in a casual setting. Join us in house for a cup, pint or glass while enjoying the artwork by local artist, Janet Crittenden, and Jay Gordon (Ashland), on display.

Performances AT POPS PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER Thursday 2nd, 6pm-9pm 5819 Sacramento Ave

Louis Gustafson Native Hip Hop Artist from Northern California. Pit River Tribal member who specializes in Rap, spoken word and as a facilitator.

Damilola Afolabi Damilola Afolabi, affectionately known as Dami, is a remarkable individual whose journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to Redding, California, has shaped him into a unique and multifaceted artist and community leader. Dami's mission goes beyond personal achievement; he has a heart dedicated to seeing people set free and made whole. He believes that his artistic endeavors are not just for his own glory but for the empowerment and upliftment of others. He is not merely an artist but a bridge builder, mending fractured relationships and fostering connections through the medium of dance.His willingness to connect with others and foster genuine relationships speaks volumes about his character. As an independent performing artist, Dami's work extends far beyond the stage. He is a culture enthusiast, a storyteller, an actor, a dancer, a teacher, and an activist. His art is deeply rooted in his Nigerian heritage and informed by his experiences as a Black man in the United States. Through his Afrofusion movement, storytelling, music, poetry, and visual art, Dami tackles both political and personal themes, using his talents as a vehicle for social commentary and change. Furthermore, Dami wears many hats in his community. He is a community organizer and the founder of AfroLatino Nights, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting diversity and cultural representation in Northern California. This movement brings together people from various backgrounds through their shared love for diverse cultures, music, food, and dance, fostering unity in a region where "minority" groups often struggle to be seen and heard.

TOP PHOTO: LOUIS GUSTAFSON BOTTOM PHOTO: DAMILOLA AFOLABI

FRIDAY, NOV 3RD MCCLOUD

Trinity Holsworth Plein Air Painting Demo, 3pm-6pm Hoo Hoo park Trinity Holsworth is a traditionally trained Plein Air Landscape painter. She earned her BFA in Fine Art Painting and Drawing from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She has exhibited her work in numerous galleries and has been featured in several magazines. A nature enthusiast, she views the outdoors as her expansive art studio, adapting her techniques quickly in response to the shifting light of the sun. Using her smaller outdoor pieces as a foundation, she later crafts her larger, more detailed paintings. "What I appreciate about plein air painting is its capacity to capture moments where countless lives and events intersect. The landscapes reflect the historical tapestry of global occurrences. Every plant and animal within these scenes are interconnected, each bearing its unique narrative of how it arrived there. Through my art, I am continuously reminded of the intricate ties that bind us all; we do not exist in a vacuum of isolation." Trinity’s art is currently on display at The Gallery in Mt Shasta and at the Dunsmuir Dental Office. Her artwork can also be viewed and purchased at: www.trinityholsworth.com

SATURDAY, NOV 4TH TULELAKE, DORRIS, MACDOEL, MOUNT HEBRON, & TENNANT

Film Screenings at the Marcha Theatre, 1pm-6pm 325 Main St, Tulelake

TULELAKE, DORRIS, MACDOEL, MOUNT HEBRON, & TENNANT

Autie Carlisle

1pm-4pm The Marcha Theatre, 325 Main St

Autie Carlisle is a self-trained documentary filmmaker from Mount Shasta, California with an emphasis on short profile documentaries that help bring communities together. After a successful career as a fashion designer in New York City for a decade, she took up documentary filmmaking. Her short documentaries Eight Countries, Fire, Go, and Ebullient have been featured in multiple film festivals. Since 2021 Autie has created eighteen episodes of her docuseries, Shasta Stories, and is currently producing a second season. https://www.autiecarlisle.com/shastastories

Paul Wilson

4pm-6pm The Marcha Theatre, 325 Main St

Paul Robert Wolf Wilson is a Klamath & Modoc Photographer, based in his ancestral homelands of Southern Oregon and Northern California. His works focus on the connections between peoples, the lands and waters they steward, and the cultures that tie them together. A Leader in Environment, Access, and Diversity (LEAD) Ambassador for Northwest River Supplies (NRS), Paul works to provide opportunities for indigenous youth to strengthen and grow relationships with their rivers through white-water recreation. As an alumni of Ríos to Rivers, he co-founded the Chiloquin Kayak Club with his sister, Ashia, to help bring access to paddling to their tribal community.

Modoc War Audio Tour Join Modoc descendent Cheewa James on a riveting and epic driving journey through the historic sites of the Modoc War, starting from Klamath Falls, Oregon to the Lava Beds National Monument in California. Along the way you’ll discover the roots of the Modoc War, hear Modoc and settler stories, and learn what life was like during this turbulent episode in American history. As the great-granddaughter of the Modoc Warrior Shkeitko (better known as Shacknasty Jim), James' firsthand knowledge and imaginative voice bring the events and landscapes to life in a way you’ve never heard them before. https://voicemap.me/tour/klamath-county-oregon/the-modoc-war-a-homeland-lost Wayne Hsieh, CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED. No changes were made.

Connecting Borders Barn Quilt Trail The Connecting Borders Barn Quilt Trail project, along with others across the nation, celebrates the rich history in our communities with specially designed, hand painted, 8 x 8 foot wooden quilt blocks that adorn historical barns and buildings. Visible from roads on various historic buildings in Tulelake and Dorris, as well as Merrill, Malin and Bonanza in Oregon.

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Other Local Events IN SISKIYOU COUNTY

ANCIENT WHISPERS Gallery Exhibition

10/27-12/6

Christos Spontylides and Roger Davis show in a collaborative exhibition of ceramics and paintings. Free Wednesday & Thursday, 11am-4pm, Friday & Saturday, 10am–4pm Liberty Arts Gallery, 108 W. Miner Street, Yreka

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS IN SISKIYOU COUNTY CLUE

10/27-10/29

Highschool Theatrical Performance

The YHS Drama Club is at it again. Come see Clue, High School Edition, October 27-29th on stage in the YHS Theater/Old Gym at 615 Knapp St. in Yreka! Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Oct 27, 28 at 7pm Oct 29 at 5pm Tickets available online at: yhsperformingarts.ludus.com and in the YHS Office.

HARVEST BAZAAR

Forks of Salmon Community Club

10/28

10 am until dark FREE Music, art, gardeners and more!

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS IN SISKIYOU COUNTY BLÜ EGYPTIAN AT WATSON’S VET CLUB

10/27

Live Musical Performance

West Coast indie groove sensations Blü Egyptian are a youthful quartet based out of Chico, CA. They have gained a reputation for their high energy shows with extended multi-genre jams, meaningful songwriting, and entertaining stage antics. Creating a unique fusion of funk, bluegrass, reggae, world music, rock n' roll, edm, and more, they continue to push the musical spectrum everyday. 10PM FREE 21+ MT. Shasta, CA

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Two events at Yreka’s Rex Club

10/27-10/28

Dead or Alive and Giggles & Thrillers Drag Show 111 S. Main Street in Yreka.

HALLOWEEN PARTY Live DJ

10/28

DJ Detroit and special guests spinning some funkified grooves till 11pm. Costume judging at 9pm. $500 in cash and prizes. 18+ $10 at the door Local Artisans, Smoking Patio, Bar, Delicious food and drinks. 1124 Pine Grove Dr. Mount Shasta

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES Musical Performance

10/28

Benefitting the Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center this musical event features Native American drumming by Earth Circle Drum, SPAC Community Drummers, Ariana Deveraux/acoustic guitar, Shasta Taiko, Flute/Marie Hunter. Tickets are $20 6:00pm SPAC, 315 Yreka St. Yreka

HARVEST OF HOPE FESTIVAL

10/28

Local Festival

Inaugural Harvest of Hope Festival 10am-2pm Grenada Gardens Senior Living, 424 Highway A-12, Grenada

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS IN SISKIYOU COUNTY

HALLOWEEN PARTY Live Musical Perfomance

10/28

Om Garden presents Halloween 2023, featuring home town favorite DJ's MEDICINE MUSIC, VIOLET FLAME GODDESS, and BEELOVE Cash prize for the best costume 7:00pm-11:00pm City Park Mount Shasta 1315 Nixon Rd. Cost: $20 Donation Pre-Sold Tickets: @Brian-Kadmiri (VENMO) paypal.me/OmGardenEvents (PAYPAL)

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY Live Musical Perfomance

Costume Contest and Dance Party featuring Rocking Roots, Blackwell Brothers, and special guest horn section featuring Victor Martin and Good Rockin Derral Campbell. Saturday, Oct. 28th at 8pm. $10 at the door Pops Performing Arts and Cultural Center 5819 Sacramento Ave, Dunsmuir

10/28

COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE

10/28

Dancing No experience necessary. Beginners welcome. All dances are taught. 7:00pm-9:30pm Fort Jones Community Center Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Teens, Free for 12 and under For more information call: (530)598-9156

SHE KILLS MONSTERS Theatrical Performance

11/3-11/18

College of the Siskiyous Performing Arts is thrilled to present our Fall production "She Kills Monsters." "She Kills Monsters" is a story about kids who make up stories, stories in which girls wield swords, and nerds rule the earth. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, "She Kills Monsters" follows the journey of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, how-ever, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and actionpacked adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty goblins, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please be aware, show contains adult themes and violence, may not be appropriate for younger patrons. Suggested Donation : $10 Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:00pm; Nov. 5, 12 at 3:00pm Ford Theatre, 800 College Ave., Weed

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS IN SISKIYOU COUNTY SEIAD VALLEY HARVEST CRAFT FAIRE

11/4

Local Craft Faire

Shop locally crafted fabric art, leather goods, knives, wood craft, chocolates, bakes goods, and more. Enjoy homemade soup and chili, bread, and beverages for lunch, 11:30am-1:30pm. 10am-2pm Seiad Valley Hall, 44601 Highway 96, Seiad Valley

ARTIST EVENT AT OPEN SKY GALLERY IN MONTAGUE

11/4

Local Artist Exhibit and talk.

We will have Justice-impacted and inspired pastel and oil artist Christian Trigg from Crestline (Southern) California in our gallery at 2 pm. He will be accompanied by internationally known Tattoo artist Nene (aka Peter Gonzales) from Southern Cal. Nene has tattoo'd many in Hollywood and many of today's top Rappers including Yg Mitsy hustle and R & B singer Kilanie.

KINGA AND ALEXANDER Live Musical Performance

11/4

Presented by the Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts, Kinga Augustyn, concert violinist, and Alex Tutunov, pianist and Artist in Residence at Southern Oregon University, present and evening of classical selections of composers including Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and others. Tickets: Adults $30, $35 at the door, Students $5 Doors 6:30pm, Concert 7pm Preservation Hall, 304 Lane St., Yreka

AVERY THEATRE

11/4

Live Performance

Come enjoy a classic event here at The Avery Theatre! Valley Oaks Inc. presents "Siskiyou Cowboy Poets." Doors 1:30pm, show at 2pm $15 CASH at the door Music by SOPHIA RENEE 430 Main Street, Etna

BEE KIND

Local Artist Exhibit

ONGOING

Abstracts by Tim McNeight on display at local business. Bee Kind Bakery, 5853 Sacramento Ave. Dunsmuir

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