The Artery

The Artery's 21st annual California Clay Competition runs April 30-May 28. On exhibit are over 40 ceramic pieces of art representing some of California's finest talent.

The Artery is an artist cooperative founded in 1975, making it one of the oldest and longest operating Davis art institutions. (30 art gallery years is about 120 human years...) It is owned and operated by the artists whose art work is displayed.

This gallery features work in many media, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wood, metal sculpture, fine art paintings, gyotaku fish prints, blown glass, clay & stone sculpture and unique and high quality contemporary crafts created by 65 member/artists. Open 7 days a week, it's a great place to find that "perfect" gift. Reasonable price range. Art Exhibits in the gallery change monthly. Opening night receptions take place every 2nd Friday of the month. The quality is quite high, so when you need a gift (yes, they wrap), the Artery should be first on your list. It's a great place to meet up with friends and spend a few casual minutes to get an art-infusion and interact with the artists.

Current Members:

Book Binding and Books

Adele Shaw
Chris Dewees
Ann Miller
Linda Miller
Jimmy & Jeff Taylor

Ceramics

Richard Bartlett
Heidi Bekebrede
Brigitte Chertok
Mary Classen
Magdalene Crivelli
Janine Echabarne
Susanne French
Emma Luna
Jimee & Jeff Taylor
Liz Webb
Lesli Zephyr

Glass

Linda Bird
Julie Friesen
Patrick Mullen
Linnea Wong

Gourds

Louise Bezark
Jenn Norpchen

Jewelry

Meg Black-Smith
Laura Bracken
Cathy Cederlind
Janine Echabarne
Diana Fong
Hadas Kol
Schorré Chevalier Oldham
Christine Olmstead
Kate Samson
Liz Webb
Anita Winthrop
Linnea Wong

Painting

Marie-Therese Brown
Sompol Chatusripitak
Jack Christe
Phil Gross
Fay Grundvig
Cathie James-Robinson
Marlene Lee
Emma Luna
David Martin
Jack McTiernan
Linda Miller
Adele Shaw
Susan Stoll
Thelma Weatherford

Photography

Garry Everett
Jock Hamilton
Anne Miller
Darlene Riel
Susan Stoll

Pine Baskets

Jeanne Oster

Print Making

Christopher M. Dewees. 
Laura Morton

Textiles

Lucy Della Rosa
Lisa Erskine
Ardith Gray
Marjan Kluepfel
Robin Lynde
Sharon McCallum
Lorna Miser
Cindy Nelson
Martha Wolfe

Wood

Tom Babb
Norm Hinman
Viktor Ivantsov
Todd Juchau
Dave Levy

Life Members/ Friends

Mary Kipp
Cathie Duniway
Ann Wright

They also sponsor the 2nd Friday ArtAbout gallery walks. Also visit John Natsoulas Art Gallery or Pence Gallery for fine art.

Examples of Art

History of the Location

Along with the neighboring spot, 209 G Street, the location was formerly occupied by a two-story hotel until about 1950. For decades it was called Hunt Hotel but its name before closing down was Etna Hotel. Soon after the closure, Star Pharmacy took over the south side of the two-story building. The Artery now exists in roughly the same location as where Star Pharmacy once stood.