Calabi Gallery

Featuring an Eclectic Array of Primarily 20th Century Artwork

The Visual Art of Johnny Otis: Reception Saturday, July 13th 3-7pm

“Boogie Stompers” 1989 by Johnny Otis, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 THE VISUAL ART OF JOHNNY OTIS Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13th 3-7pm  // Exhibition Dates: July 11th – August 31st, 2024 Legendary R&B and jazz musician Johnny Otis also painted, drew, sculpted, and cartooned. His creative energy was boundless and could not be […]

Nature as Muse extended through June 29th

Garden of Hope by Bambi Waterman, 2024, Oil on Panel, 36 x 36 Our current show, “Nature as Muse,” has been extended through June 29th, 2024. This exhibition ranges from a William Bradford marine scene off the coast of Labrador from 1877 to contemporary abstractions and even a few conceptual pieces, but all were inspired by […]

Nature as Muse

Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world has been a major source of inspiration. Some artists only wish to replicate the beauty of what they see in nature and others put their own stamp on things, modifying color or form for more impact […]

Nature as Muse Exhibition opening in April

“Black is the Forest of the Condor” circa 1970 by Irene Lagorio, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 48 Nature as Muse Exhibition Dates: April 6th – June 8th, 2024  //  Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th 3-7pm Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world […]

Solstice Celebration Vinyl Happy Hour Thursday, December 21st 4-6pm

“Mother and Daughters Making Wreaths” by Joseph Lavos, oil on canvas laid down on board, 21-5/8 x 26-7/8 Solstice Celebration Vinyl Happy Hour this Thursday, December 21st 4-6pm Please join us for a special happy hour of music, wine and art to celebrate the winter solstice. The gallery will be open until 6pm this Thursday, December 21st and the […]

Winter Exhibition Opening Reception + Trunk Show Saturday, December 9th 2-6pm

Untitled by Fred Martin, 1995, Mixed Media on Paper, 44 x 30 WINTER EXHIBITION Exhibition Dates: December 9th, 2023 – January 31st, 2024 Opening Reception + Trunk Show: Saturday, December 9th 2-6pm Our Winter Exhibition features a fresh selection of eclectic art by our gallery artists and from our vintage collection. Old and new, abstract […]

Native American Heritage Celebration

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we’re offering an online exhibition paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Indigenous Peoples. This show features all of our inventory by Native American artists as well as non-native artists depicting aspects of Native American culture. Native American artists include Ranzy Alison Newton aka Chief Charging […]

Anticipating Abstract Expressionism

In the years during and immediately after World War II, Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Figurative work became more expressionistic and more likely to incorporate aspects of abstraction. Already familiar with European abstraction, they were seeking a more nativist form of expression. By the late 40’s, most turned to non-objective abstraction. […]

Anticipating Abstract Expressionism opening in August

Yellow Eye (Protest) by Robert Pearson McChesney, 1946, Oil on Masonite, 32 1/2 x 24 ANTICIPATING  ABSTRACT  EXPRESSIONISM Reception: Saturday, August 5, 2023 3-7pm Exhibition dates: August 3 – September 30, 2023 In the years during and immediately after World War II, Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Figurative work became more […]

Dennis Calabi recovery & gallery news

Barranca #22 by Robert Pearson McChesney, 1979, Acrylic on Panel, 36 x 48 Dear Friends, As some of you may know, Dennis recently suffered a serious brain injury from a fall. He is safely home and recovering slowly, but needs to focus on his healing for the next few months. If you have ever thought of […]

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