Santa Rosa
The Written Image
The relationship between language and visual art has shifted from ancient hieroglyphics to the bold commercialism of Pop Art, yet the interplay remains a vital frontier for modern creators. And the Santa Rosa Arts Center explores this intersection in its Small Works exhibition, “Words and Letters,” featuring a diverse range of disciplines, including sculpture, ceramics and photography. By examining how text is wedded to the canvas, the show highlights how artists continue to push the boundaries of communication. Running concurrently with the annual Members Show, the exhibition offers a comprehensive look at the region’s creative output.
A reception will commence at 5pm, Friday, Jan. 2, at the Santa Rosa Arts Center, 312 South A St., santarosaartscenter.org.
Healdsburg
Atmospheric Perspectives
Geologist and environmental scientist Gen Zorich brings a technical rigor to the ephemeral in her latest collection of oil paintings, “In the Clouds.” The works examine the shifting cloudscapes of Sonoma County, treating these atmospheric forms as both aesthetic subjects and indicators of a changing climate. Zorich’s debut as a featured artist at the Upstairs Art Gallery is paired with Ron Sumner’s “Yosemite” in the Stairway Small Works Showcase. While Zorich focuses on the transformative power of the sky, Sumner’s watercolors ground the exhibition in the rugged permanence of the Sierra Nevada, capturing the kinetic energy of landmarks like Vernal Falls…