5th Annual Art of Painting in the 21st Century
The Art of Painting in the 21st Century is an annual conference and exhibition in its 5th year and is geared towards nurturing dialogue on contemporary painting and the shared ideas that define current trends in the field. Many painters work alone, an isolated process that deprives the artist of thriving debate until the work is shown. This conference provides a unique opportunity and an intimate setting to interact with top artists. UC Davis, home to artist Roy de Forest, Roland Petersen, Wayne Thiebaud, and Robert Arneson, was instrumental in defining a new direction for a uniquely West Coast style. Nowhere else in the country will the participants be able to interact and discuss the purity of painting in one place. Meet face-to-face with distinguished artists you might only otherwise read about.
This group exhibition features artists working around the world, in various media. Yet, they all share a deep love and a drive to continue to develop painting.

John Tarahteeff, Lands End

Myron Stephens, Perception & Consequence

Alex Reisfar, Six Walk With Me

Jasmine Shahbandi, Roman Bridge

William Rushton, Marina

Kerry Rowland Avrech, Doorway Conversation

Robert Ransom, Surf

ALex Reisfar, Pillars of Power

Sandy Ostrau, Oceanside Picninc

William Maul, Peninsulam Deluxe

Holly Mathews, Framework

Pat Mahony, Salmon Bank

Rachel Kline, Teapot & Rose

Kelly Detweiler, Framed

Jim Nutt, Enough Said

Jean Pierre Pascal, From My Window

Laura Hohlwein, Rainworld

Boy Gavin, A Vacant Booth

Phillipe Gandiol, Break in the Rain

Don Fritz, Queen's Court

Guy Diehl, Deck Lounge with White Towel

Amanda Danitscheck, No One Said it Would be Easy

Frank Daminao, Circus Horse

Troy Dalton, Self Portrait with Angels

Chester Arnold, In the Midst of Everything

Melissa Chandon, Lights over Raley Field

James Chaffee, Alone Together in the Garden

D.A. Bishop, Orchard St. Bush

Joseph Bellacera, Night Markers

Aleksander Balos, Room

Aleksander Balos, All is Well

Kanna Aoki, Apartments in San Francisco

Deladier Almeida, Grand Tour Paris-Plastikos