 Madera
County Art
and Culture
Madera County is a place of remarkable beauty, and is
rich with artists who use their talents to share the beauty
of Madera County with locals and visitors alike.
Below you will find links to just a few of the area's
noteworthy artists and the main center for arts and culture,
Madera County Arts Council. Perhaps on your next visit
to the area you too will become fascinated
with
the natural wonders of beautiful Madera County and capture
a bit of that beauty with camera, paint or pencils!
Madera County Arts Council
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Madera
County Arts Council, a partner in the state-local partnership
of the California Arts Council since 1982 and a private,
non-profit organization working to support and promote
all arts in Madera County. |
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Jana Botkin
Pencil Drawings |
Jana
Botkin's art
captures the essence of rural Tulare County, California
life. Her appreciation for nature shines in
depictions of Sequoia
National Park, particularly the Mineral King area. Her
drawings of structures, landmarks, and agricultural scenery
reflect her San Joaquin
Valley heritage. Her portraits of people and animals
are full of vitality and capture the spirit of her subjects. |
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Kay Peters Sermon
Watercolors |
Kay
Peters Sermon likes
to say she began painting when she got into her older sister’s paint box at an early age. She is a watercolorist,
a muralist, and a dedicated teacher. Kay is on the adjunct faculty
of Fresno Community College, teaching Beginning Drawing, conducts a
weekly outdoor painting class on location (rain or shine), and teaches
privately in her home. |
Terry Reed
Sculpture |
Terry Reed is a native of the Sierra-Nevada
Foothills in Central California. His accomplishments over
many years include award winning pencil drawings, watercolors,
and wood sculptures.
Terry feels a spiritual connection with his subjects and
expresses this feeling of closeness. |
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