Calabi Gallery

Featuring an Eclectic Array of Primarily 20th Century Artwork

Nick Otis & Trio Band : Saturday, August 24th 3-7pm

“Boogie Stompers” 1989 by Johnny Otis (1921-2012) Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 Special Reception Saturday, August 24th 3-7pm Our opening reception was so much fun with wonderful live music that was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all, we’ve decided to repeat it! Nick Otis, one of Johnny’s sons, and his new Trio Band will be returning […]

The Visual Art of Johnny Otis

Legendary R&B and jazz musician Johnny Otis also painted, drew, sculpted, and cartooned. His creative energy was boundless and could not be limited to a single medium. Calabi Gallery is fortunate to be able to show a collection of his art consigned by the family of Terry Gould, his longtime friend and manager. Considered by many to be […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Happy Holidays + Seasonal Hours

“Dixie National Forest from Yovimpa Point” by Peter Holbrook, 2015, Oil on Canvas HAPPY HOLIDAYS We wish you joy this holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year! We are grateful for your friendship, continued support of the gallery and our artists. Holiday hours – We will be maintaining regular business hours Thursday – Saturday […]

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