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By Breeana Laughlin/Appeal-Democrat
November 26, 2006 - 9:00AM
A horse and carriage accompanied by daintily dressed ladies and
gentlemen and groups of history buffs painted the streets during the
Arts Chautauqua in downtown Marysville on Sunday.
Local business owners, artisans and historians united for the monthly arts festival.
“Downtown Marysville is quickly building up a thriving community of
artists,” said Amicus Books co-owner and event organizer Kara Davis.
Photo: Chris Kaufman, Appeal Democrat
Rhonda Hickey's (Ferndale Horse and Carriage
Company) Victorian Horse and Carriage carries Chautauqua guests on Thomas Kinkade Day in Historic Downtown Marysville.
“The Chautauqua is a great boon to the arts community,” she said.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, the Ferndale Horse and Carriage
Company transported visitors to and from the main venues, Amicus Books
and the Camelot Gallery on D Street.
Meanwhile, bundled-up men and women braved the chilly weather to
learn about Marysville's historic murals in a walking tour hosted by
Sue Cejner-Moyer of Friends for the Preservation of Yuba County History.
Blue flags indicated businesses open for the Chautauqua.
“Sometimes on Art Chautauqua days, a lot of these businesses are
full of artisans,” Davis said. “Today is different because the thrust
is really on Camelot.”
Camelot Gallery recently started displaying the art of painter Thomas Kinkade.
“We decided that today should be Thomas Kinkade Day to express
appreciation for having him here, and let people know that Thomas
Kinkade is now in Marysville,” said Cheryl Vester of Camelot Gallery.
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Wanted: Artists, Crafters, Musicians & Thespians
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If you live
in Yuba or Sutter Counties and have been looking for an upscale venue
to show and sell your original art, craft, literary art (book, poetry,
short stories) or perform your music or drama: Historic Downtown
Marysville Art Chautauqua is the perfect environment.
Participants
not only have the opportunity to show and share their talent; it is
also a unique opportunity to network with other artists, authors,
musicians and actors.
For information on how to show your work contact:
Kara @ Amicus Books 413 D Street Marysville or call 530-237-6402
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Camelot has one room dedicated solely to Kinkade's works, with additional pieces on each wall of the main gallery.
Vester has an idea about why Kinkade is a internationally renowned artist.
“There are a couple things about him that really stand out,” she said. “One is the light. They call him “The Painter of Light. “
“The other thing is the paintings make you feel good. They remind
you of places you've been, or that you want to be,” Vester said.
Chautauqua was a popular arts, education and entertainment movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Appeal-Democrat reporter Breeana Laughlin can be reached at 749-4724. You may e-mail her at
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