Welcome members of the print and broadcast media! The Roseville Arts office can provide press kits, photos, interview referrals, brochures and other informational materials to help orient you to our exhibitions, events and programs.

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E-mail:
Barbara Dolder, Executive Director rosearts@surewest.net
Beth Rohlfes, Curator rosecurator@surewest.net

Veronika Nagy, Admin/Webmaster roseart@surewest.net

General Inquiries: roseart@surewest.net
Telephone: (916) 783-4117

Mailing address:
Roseville Arts!
405 Vernon Street, Suite 100

Roseville, CA 95678

Press Releases 2005

January 5, 2006
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder,

Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roseville Arts is the recipient of a gift from the Community's Greatest Need Fund of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation to be applied to its outreach and educational efforts.

Roseville Arts Executive Director Barbara Dolder, stated, "Roseville Arts wishes to express our appreciation to the generous donors who contribute to the Community's Greatest Need Fund of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. We are currently in a period of transition, holding exhibitions and events in various locations throughout the region while our new facility is under construction. This gift will help to ensure that our outreach and educational programs will continue to flourish during construction until our return to downtown Roseville."

Roseville Arts! (formerly the Roseville Arts Center) is an active community resource located in Roseville, California. Established over 40 years ago to promote the arts in its many formats, Roseville Arts supports local artists and also brings artwork from around the world to the area. As a non-profit organization, Roseville Arts is entirely funded by memberships, grants, sponsorships, fund raising events and other donations.

With the dramatic growth in Placer County, the Roseville Arts Center's board of directors recognized that the center had to change significantly to successfully continue its mission "to encourage and support the enjoyment, appreciation and growth of the arts in our communities." Following the sale of its former facility, the Haman House, the center temporarily moved its operations and exhibits to 405 Vernon Street. The Vernon Street facility, a former restaurant and bar turned office space, was transformed into the functional "405 Gallery" with the generous assistance and dedication of volunteers.

The 405 Gallery has been demolished to make way for a new City of Roseville parking structure. Roseville Arts will occupy the main floor in a handsome new arts venue within the structure fronting Vernon Street. During construction, Roseville Arts has taken its exhibits on the road under the name Roseville Arts! @ … Exhibits will continue in a variety of venues until the new facility is completed.

The new facility of over 5,000 square feet, will showcase the works of regional as well as national artists and feature a state-of-the-art gallery complete with flexible exhibition space suitable for small musical performances, lectures, demonstrations and poetry readings. The Art House, a children's gallery within Roseville Arts, will combine exhibition space with art activities and workshops for all ages. The center will also offer a resource library of artistsí portfolios for potential clients.

For further information, visit the website: www.rosevillearts.org or phone 916-783-4117.

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December 12, 2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roseville Arts Board of Directors Elects Officers

The following officers for the Roseville Arts Board of Directors were elected during the board's annual meeting held on December 8, 2005.

President: Darla Yetter, SureWest pictured left
Chair of the Board: Joan Walker, Past President Roseville Arts
Vice President: Kirk Taber, Taber Creative Group
Treasurer: Ramak Fazeli, Edward Jones Investments
Secretary: Santos Duran, The Ameritas Acacia Companies

Other directors include: Sharon Brown, Zelda Casparis, Steve Dillon, Gayla Heggen, David Kelly, Linda Mitsch, Janice Rosenthal-Rock, E. Howard Rudd, Judith Stickney, and Diane Williams.

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October 28, 2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roseville Arts is announcing special weekend hours in November for its 30th Annual Open Show at the 2237 Gallery in Roseville. These will be the only times the public will be able to see the exhibit in its entirety.

The 30th Annual Open Show will be open to the public during Placer County's Autumn Art Studio Tour, Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, 10:00am , 5:00pm; and during South Placer's 3rd Saturday Art Tour, November 19, 6:30-9:00pm. While not on display during regular business hours because of mixed reactions to the controversial piece, "Trophy Series: Empire Time Pieces" by artist Francis McIlveen of Alameda, California, will rejoin the show for the two November weekends.

"It's a good piece-clever, thoughtful, well crafted, and confrontational," said Scott Shields, this year's show juror and Chief Curator for the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. "It has something original to say." Shields not only selected McIlveen's ceramic piece as one of 37 to be in the exhibit-from 400 entered by artists from across the country-but he also recognized McIlveen's artwork with one of the three $100 Merit Awards. The 2237 Gallery is hosting the Roseville Arts national show while Roseville Arts awaits the construction of a new gallery. Established in 1999 as a non-profit gallery in the lobby of an office building, the 2237 Gallery is sponsored by the major building tenants and arts supporters, Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners and Lafler, Moore, Connerty & Webb LLP.

Roseville Arts has enjoyed the generosity of public and private spaces that have hosted its travelling exhibits, and it looks forward to exhibiting award-winning art in its new, state-of-the-art gallery slated to open in downtown Roseville at the end of next year. The 30th Annual Open Show, minus "Empire Time Pieces," is also open and free to the public during weekdays, 7am-6pm, through December 15, 2005, at 2237 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661. Closed Nov 24-25. Call (916) 783-4117.

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October 18, 2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Winners Announced in "The Best Show Yet"

Heralded by visitors as "the best show yet," Roseville Arts' 30th Annual Open Show drew an enthusiastic crowd to its opening reception and awards presentation Saturday evening at the 2237 Gallery on Douglas Boulevard in Roseville.

This year's juror, Scott Shield, was praised for his contribution to the excellence of this year's exhibit. Roseville Arts Curator Beth Rohlfes also thanked Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners, Lafler Moore Connerty and Webb, LLP, for hosting the exhibit in their 2237 Gallery; and Roseville Arts President's Circle Members, Kobra Properties, NEC Electronics America and SureWest for their generous and continued support. Shields helped present $2000 in cash awards to ten artists of the exhibiting thirty-four, whose work he selected for the show from 401 entered from across the country.

John Tarahteeff of Sacramento is this year's $1000 Best of Show winner with his large acrylic painting, "The Catch." Sacramentan Dave Lane's "A Machine for Making Twilight"-a ceiling-height sculpture of steel, antique mechanical parts and electrical lighting and sound-was another winner and crowd pleaser.

"Twilight is probably the most subtle time of day, because it is so short-lived," wrote Lane. "What if you could capture twilight and extend its life or produce twilight at any time of day or night?" Lane's piece took the $500 Special Judge's Award.

$100 Merit Awards went to Pete Eckert, Sacramento, for "Chair #6," a silver gelatin print; Francis McIlveen, Alameda, California, for his ceramic "Trophy Series: Empire Time Pieces;" and Monika Merva, Brooklyn, New York, for her chromographic print, "Blue Socks, Hungary 2004."

Honorable Mention Awards of $50 were presented to Drew Gawel, Rocklin, for his large painting on panel, "Make Me-Take Me;" Richard Gilles, Pacheco, California, for his ultrachrome print, "Untitled (Power Plant Series);" Wilfred Loring, Hays, Kansas, for "Clothesline," a hand-colored aquatint; Jo Lessa Willey, Fair Oaks, for her beaded sculpture, "My Hearts on Fire;" and Teresa Zepeda, Sacramento, for her silkscreen "Sadie J."

Roseville Arts board member Janice Rosenthal-Rock said she would leave the show "with a different understanding of what art can be." Others commented on the interesting range of style and media selected by Shields-from mechanical and kinetic to traditional ceramic sculpture, and from acrylic paintings and etchings to digitally manipulated photographs.

The 30th Annual Open Show will continue at the 2237 Gallery, 2237 Douglas Blvd, Roseville 95661, through Dec. 15, 2005; weekdays 7am-6pm; Nov 12-13, 10am-5pm during Placer County's Autumn Art Studio Tour; and Nov 19, 6:30-9pm during 3rd Saturday Art Tour. Most artwork in the show is for sale, with a percentage of the benefiting Roseville Arts. (916) 783-4117.

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September 23, 2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Diverse Show Opens for Roseville Arts!

Roseville Arts opens its 30th Annual National Open Show at the 2237 Gallery in Roseville on October 15, 2005. The exhibit will feature 40 pieces of art selected from 400 entered from across the nation. Show juror Scott Shields, Chief Curator at the Crocker Art Museum, selected a wide variety of contemporary pieces in a broad range of medium-both two and three dimensional artwork. The public is welcome at the opening reception, Saturday, October 15, 6:30-9pm, with awards presentation at 8pm. The exhibit continues through December 15, at 2237 Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, weekdays 7am-6pm.

"The works in this exhibition represent a diversity of styles and media that at once contribute to and participate in international arts trends," said Scott Shields. Shields also said that he hoped the exhibit "testifies to . . . California's well-deserved reputation as an art center of national and international importance."

The 2237 Gallery in the Williams + Paddon Architect's + Planners' building is hosting this Roseville Arts exhibit while the arts group awaits a permanent, state-of-the-art gallery in downtown Roseville, scheduled to open late next year. Roseville Arts offices are temporarily located at NEC Electronics America, 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747. (916) 783-4117.

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September 22, 2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Celebrating Young Artists Inspired by Reading

Families and community joined together Saturday evening, September 17, at the Roseville Downtown Library to celebrate young artists inspired by reading in the Roseville Arts 4th Annual Childrenís Open Art Show.

The reception was staged at the Library at 225 Taylor Street, where just under 100 children's paintings, drawings and sculpture in the theme, "Inspired by Reading," are on display through October 31 during regular library hours: M-Th, 10am-8pm; F-Sat, 10am-5pm. The library was filled with chldren and their families as representatives from Roseville Arts, Roseville Library, Sun City Roseville's Artists of Timber Creek and the exhbit juror welcomed and celebrated all the participants. Seventeen young artists were presented special recognition awards, and all participants will receive ribbons.

"I commend all the children artists and their parents for their commitment to the visual arts," said juror Joyce Henry, "Fortunate are these children who have the power to express themselves with images."

Best of Show winner this year is 13-year old Sarah Croft of Loomis for her oil painting, "Pollyanna's Prisms." First place awards were presented to Hannah Whalen, age 6, Granite Bay; Haley Chatoff, age 8, Lincoln; Rachel Eason, age 9, Lincoln; and Sarah Croft. Second place awards went to Ivy Tillich, age 6, North Highlands; Alexandra Tran, age 7, Roseville; Taylor Pasin, age 11, Rocklin; and Madison Gallacher, age 14, Granite Bay. Third place awards went to Cody Sundquist, age 6, Loomis; Austin Hawk, 8, Citrus Heights; Taylor Reynolds, age 10, Granite Bay; and Cami Gallacher, age 12, Granite Bay. Honorable Mention award were presented to Samantha Taber, age 6, Granite Bay; Kylie Hall, age 9, Roseville; Izabella Czaja, age 9, Granite Bay; and Marina Bennett, age 13, Carmichael, CA

Sun City Roseville's Artists of Timber Creek sponsored this exhibit with funds raised from the "Artsy Chair" auction at their annual April art exhibit. Their contribution helped defray costs of Roseville Artsí production of the exhibit and purchased the quality art supplies presented to award winners. The Children's Creative Arts Center in Granite Bay also contributed a discount on classes for the Best of Show winner. And Roseville Jewelry and Trophy donated award ribbons.

Roseville's Downtown Library is one of several hosts offering space for Roseville Arts exhibits while the arts group awaits a permanent, state-of-the-art gallery in downtown Roseville. Scheduled to open late next year, the new building will dedicate permanent space to its childrenís gallery, promising continued exhibitions of children's art and additional space for hands-on and enrichment opportunities. Roseville Arts offices are temporarily located at NEC Electronics America, 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747. (916) 783-4117.

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March 18, 2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roseville Arts Center Announces A Move, A New Name and A New Alliance

The Roseville Arts Center today announced that it will be vacating its current location, changing its name and forming a new alliance with NEC Electronics America, Inc. Taking place this month, these changes are destined to change forever the cultural climate of the Roseville community.

With the dramatic growth in Placer County, the Roseville Arts Center's board of directors recognized that the center had to change significantly to successfully continue its mission "to encourage and support the enjoyment, appreciation and growth of the arts in our communities." Following the sale of its former facility, the Haman House, the center temporarily moved its operations and exhibits to 405 Vernon Street while its new facility is under construction. The Vernon Street facility, a former restaurant and bar turned office space, was transformed into the functional "405 Gallery" with the generous assistance and dedication of volunteers.

After the 405 Gallery serves its temporary function, it will be demolished to make way for a new City of Roseville parking structure. When construction begins, the Roseville Arts Center will take its exhibits on the road under the new name "Roseville Arts! @..." Exhibits will continue in a variety of venues until the new facility is completed, at which time Roseville Arts! will occupy approximately 5,000 square feet on the ground floor of the new city parking structure on Vernon Street. The expected date of completion is autumn, 2006.

Due to the move, since the organization will no longer be a "center," the board decided to change "Roseville Arts Center" to "Roseville Arts!," with the expectation that the name change would help the community understand that exhibits and programs would continue during construction.

The new facility will showcase the works of regional as well as national artists and feature a state-of-the-art gallery complete with flexible exhibition space suitable for small musical performances, lectures, demonstrations and poetry readings. The Art House, a children's gallery within Roseville Arts!, will combine exhibition space with art activities and workshops for all ages. The center will also offer a resource library of artists' portfolios for potential clients.

"We are excited about the development of the new Roseville Arts! facility," said Beth Rohlfes, curator, Roseville Arts! "The new center will be a beautiful addition to the art culture in Roseville and surrounding areas. It is our hope that the community will continue to support our work by attending the 'road' exhibitions throughout the local area during the construction of our new center."

During this time of transition, Roseville Arts! has formed an alliance with NEC Electronics America, which generously has provided office space in its manufacturing plant in Roseville for the temporary relocation of all Roseville Arts! staff. In addition to offering the use of its facility for administrative offices, NEC Electronics America is hosting the first Roseville Arts! @... exhibition, the twenty-third annual high school exhibition that opened March 19 and will run through late April.

"The alliance between Roseville Arts! and NEC Electronics America is an excellent model of how business and the arts can work together for a better community," said Gail Reinke, senior manager, site administration, NEC Electronics America. "One of our corporate values is that of giving back to the communities in which we operate. We are pleased to be able to support the organization through its transition so that the local community can continue to benefit from the wonderful artistic works and activities Roseville Arts! provides for the residents."

About Roseville Arts!
Roseville Arts! (formerly the Roseville Arts Center) is an active community resource located in downtown Roseville, California. Established to promote the arts in its many formats, Roseville Arts! supports local artists and also brings art work from around the world to the area. As a non-profit organization, Roseville Arts! is entirely funded by memberships, grants, sponsorships, fund raising events and other donations. To support art education and creation in local communities, join Roseville Arts! or contact the organization: call (916) 783-4117; e-mail rosearts@surewest.net or rosecurator@surewest.net; or mail Roseville Arts! @ NEC Electronics America, 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747. More information can be found at www.rosevillearts.org.

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2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2005 Membership Drive and, A New Direction!

A new start, a new direction, and an invitation to the community to become involved was announced by the Roseville Arts Center as it commenced its 2005 Annual Membership Drive.

Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, board president, Joan Walker, stated, "With the dramatic growth in Placer County, the Board recognized that the Roseville Arts Center had to change significantly in order to continue our mission--to encourage and support the enjoyment, appreciation and growth of the arts in our communities."

Following the sale of the former facility, the Haman House, the Arts Center moved operations and exhibits to 405 Vernon Street, a soon-to-be-replaced former City of Roseville office building that is serving as a temporary location. When construction begins on that property, the Arts Center operations and exhibits will take to the road as..."Roseville Arts! @..." Exhibits will continue in a variety of venues until the new facility is ready. When construction is completed, Roseville Arts! will occupy approximately 5,000 square feet on the ground floor of the new city parking structure on Vernon Street. The new space will showcase the works of regional as well as national artists featuring a state-of-the-art gallery complete with flexible exhibition space suitable for small musical performances, lectures, demonstrations, poetry readings, and a resource library of artists' portfolios for potential clients. Included as part of the new facility, the Art House children's gallery will combine exhibition space with arts activities and workshops for all ages.

To kick off the 2005 Membership Drive, Roseville Arts! will feature its 35th Annual Membership Show, at its present location, 405 Vernon Street, 11am-3pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays beginning January 15 and running through March 2005. This will be the last exhibition in the temporary 405 Gallery! In addition to regular hours, join in the celebration during the 3rd Saturday Art Tour, on both January 15 and February 19, 6:30-9pm. All artists are invited to enter the show, details available at www.rosevillearts.org.

Be a part of the future of Roseville Arts! by joining or renewing your membership. Membership benefits are described in a brochure that is available by contacting Roseville Arts! at (916) 783-4117; by email at rosearts@surewest.net; or on the web: www.rosevillearts.org.

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2005
Roseville, CA
Media Contact: Barbara Dolder, Executive Director (916) 797-5780 rosearts@surewest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roseville Arts Center's Haman House

After careful deliberation the Roseville Arts Center's Board of Directors has decided that it is in the best interest of the Arts Center to sell the Haman House. The Haman House located at 424 Oak Street in Roseville has served the Roseville Arts Center well for almost 30 years. It holds fond memories of events and emotional ties for the community. It was purchased in a time when Roseville was a small community and was a good home to the Roseville Arts Center. Thanks to the generosity of members and contributors the Haman House was restored to serve as a small art gallery, and a place to hold classes and numerous functions.

Over the past couple of years, the Board has discussed ways to develop the property to better serve the growing population. However, the Board's continued desire to create a more functional community arts center includes a move in a new direction. The Board concluded that the Haman House as a financial asset would lead towards that new direction. Donors should be assured that as caretakers of the Haman House restoration their investment will be carried forward into a new center for the arts in downtown Roseville.

Roseville Arts Center Vice-President Paul McKenna stated, "Proceeds from the sale of the property will start us on our way to our goal to design and construct a new facility with a look to the future, not the past."

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