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Shades of Summer
Seven Artists explore the nuance, vibrant color, and textures of the summer
season in a compelling new group show.
The Atelier is proud to present Shades of Summer, a captivating visual arts
exhibition showcasing works created by artists working out of Sacramento’s
newest studio hub, the Atelier.
This month, we welcome our visiting residents, Celia Herrera Rodriguez, Artist, and
Crisán Herrera, Photographer, to join us for our Summer exhibition, bringing new
creative expressions to Sacramento.
Celia Herrera Rodríguez (Xicana/O’dami) is a painter, performance and
installation artist whose work reflects a full generation of dialogue with Chicano,
Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Mexican thought. We are thrilled to have her
at the Atelier this summer as she prepares for her museum retrospective.
Along with our resident artists, Liz Awesome, Betsy Gill, Kenneth Jordan, Jaime
Luna, and Izayjah McKinney, they bring together diverse mediums, from
expressive oil painting and mixed media to delicate textile art, this exhibition
invites viewers to experience summer not merely as a calendar season, but as an
evocative spectrum of emotion, intensity, and atmosphere.
Summer in Sacramento has its own distinct rhythm and palette, Shades of Summer captures these fleeting moments through uniquely refined artistic perspectives.
All seven featured artists maintain active studio practices at the Atelier in Sacramento, fostering a collaborative and inspiring dialogue that naturally translates onto the gallery walls.
Featured Artists:
● Celia Herrera Rodriguez – https://celiahrodriguez.com/
● Liz Awesome — https://lizawesome.art/
● Izayjah McKinney —
https://theateliersac.com/resident-artist-izayjah-mckinney/
● Betsy Gill — https://www.betsygill.com/
● Kenneth Jordan — https://www.kennethjordanart.com/
● Jaime Luna — https://jaimelunastudio.com/
● Crisán Herrera – https://www.facebook.com/crisan
Opening Reception & Event Details:
● Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
● Exhibition Dates: August 8 – 25, 2026
● Location: The Atelier, 2118 19th St., Sacramento, CA
● Admission: Free and open to the public; complimentary light refreshments
served
About The Atelier:
Located in Midtown Sacramento, The Atelier is a contemporary studio and gallery
dedicated to empowering creators of all ages. Through a no-commission gallery
model and process-led education, the Atelier makes local art visible, sustainable,
and accessible to all. For applications, class schedules, or to join the VIP mailing
list, visit www.theateliersac.com or contact info@theateliersac.com.