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About Us
Gallery Artists
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About Us
Tehachapi, California may not be as well known for
art as, say, Carmel or Santa Barbara, but the little mountain town
right off Highway 58 has a veritable plethora of local creative
talent.
The city boast 3 galleries, the latest of which is
CrossRoads Gallery, located on the NE corner of the new Compass Rose
(at the crossroads of Tehachapi Boulevard and Green Street), right
in the heart of historic downtown Tehachapi.
CrossRoads opened in November of 2005 and features
the works of a variety of local artists working in a variety of
media. Artists rent wall space and help run the gallery in addition
to hosting First Friday Artist Receptions each month. An eclectic
collection of artwork and vintage photos is also part of the
gallery’s offerings; in addition, regular art demonstrations by
participating artists and occasional poetry readings and lectures
are offered from time to time.
Anyone who loves art – or beautiful objects d'art –
will find plenty of extraordinary work on display at the new
CrossRoads Gallery.
From the Owner, Mel’s Message:
When I opened CrossRoads Gallery over
two years ago -- with the help of Pat James and the support of the
special local artists who came on board and took a chance with me,
and who are still member artists -- I was hoping that CrossRoads
would find its own place in a town budding with artistic talent and
boasting of two other galleries at the time.
It has definitely exceeded my
expectations, and continues to grow in ways I hadn’t imagined. The
talent of our member artists is incredible – new artists have joined
and guest artists are now a part of the scene, and member artists
are always trying new things – and the energy just gets better and
better. James Wilson has recently taken over as general manager and
members are incorporating new programs to further expand the
gallery’s exposure and usefulness in the community.
One of our best efforts has been the First Friday Artist Receptions, held each month and featuring different artists. Now held In conjunction with Gallery N Gifts across the street – along with Frame of Mind, Radio Shack and Books & Crannies and Mama Hillybean’s Coffee and Community -- our popular First Friday Artist Receptions and Art Walks give people a good reason to come to historic downtown, to see the new art, to meet the artists, and just have a good time in general. I feel so good when I walk into CrossRoads Gallery on any given day. It feels comfortable and beautiful, welcoming and unique, all at once. I love the work that is presented there, and I love the artists who are a part of it. When I opened the place I knew Tehachapi was full of artists, but I am always amazed when I see the wide array of talent that is on display in the Gallery.
I hope you’ll make a point of checking
it out, and I hope you feel the same way I do when you walk into it.
CrossRoads Celebrates First Fridays
On the first Friday of every month, from
5-8pm, CrossRoads Gallery hosts an Artist Reception featuring
different member and guest artists. The event is held in
conjunction with Gallery N Gifts, across the street, creating a
little art walk in historic downtown Tehachapi.
The receptions are free to the public
and refreshments are served at both locations. Featured artists
often display new works, and sometimes give demonstrations or
special signings. Live music by local musicians is often also a
part of the festivities.
If you haven’t yet been to one of the
CrossRoads’ First Friday receptions, plan to do so soon. Come enjoy
the free food and drink, get a close up introduction to some
fabulous local art, and meet the artists up close and personal.
Artists: For information about
displaying your work as a member artist at CrossRoads Gallery, or
monthly as a guest artist, contact owner Mel White at
morningland@msn.com
or call the Tehachapi Art Center at 661-822-6794 and ask for Mel.
CrossRoads
Gallery
101 E Tehachapi Boulevard
Tehachapi, California 93561
661-822-5242
fax 661-822-6793
Mel White, owner
Direct: 661-203-0065
James Wilson, general manager
Direct: 661-809-8702
Also check out
www.tehachapiartcenter.com |
