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O'Say Can You See, the Soul of Our Nation, is a juried exhibition in partnership with Citizen Joy. This year, 2026, marks the 250th birthday of our country and O' Say Can You See looks forward to the society we want to build over the next 250 years. It contains visions for the future rooted in the legacy of the past because we see a need to create images of what we are fighting for as well as what we're standing against. And the artists juried into the exhibition by Jeff Raz, Citizen Joy Founder and Barbara Kibbe, Citizen Joy Leader and exhibition coordinator, are doing just that.
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In the work of the 40 artists you will find a wide range of media and technique, from painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media to video, ceramic and fiber art. Some of the works are representational, others are fantastical; some are abstract, others include narrative. All these pieces call us to reflect on what we want and what it will take. Ric Ambrose's large scale drawing Peet's Corner depicts a sun-kissed, bustling community that is both an invitation to appreciate and to participate.
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| Lisa Bostwick reworks the familiar iconography of America to remind us that there has always been room for difference and debate in our country. In her words, "We are one country. This is why I paint the flag in red and then in blue . . . Both are America! The idea that in many there is one can never be overstated." Sue Bianchi's art quilt uses a garden metaphor to inspire us to cultivate hope. In naming love, compassion, tolerance, manners, education, science, justice, and law, she reminds us that we have the tools we need—if we but use them.
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In his painting, The Book Lover, Kevin Daniels' portrait of a determined and hopeful bibliophile shows us in beautiful detail what it means to face our uncertain future with resolve and a good understanding of the legacy of democracy over the ages. Kevin adds, "I hope this painting provokes the same critical self-examination in others that it did in me during its creation."
A community event will be held on Sun, June 14 (Flag Day). Beginning at 2:00 pm, gallery visitors can participate in a hands-on activity, "Postcards From the Future"; a juror's talk and Artists Gallery Walk will begin at 3:00 pm.
In addition to the in person exhibition in the East Gallery, works in the show are available to view online in the Sanchez Art Center Virtual Galleries, as of Sun, Jun 1. A catalog of the exhibition will also be available.
Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd in Pacifica, about a mile east of Highway 1. Following opening night, the galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 pm, and by appointment, through Jun 28.
The opening, talks, and gallery visits are free as part of the center's focus on "Creating Community through Art".
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Exhibitions: Click here for the 2026 Calendar |
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