Family Creativity Jam
Hosted by the Onward!, di Rosa’s Young Collectors Group, this fun-packed event encourages families to dive in and get creative! Art stations with instructors from Nimbus Arts will be scattered around the inspiring di Rosa galleries and grounds. Live music by Napa’s own Comfort Slacks on the courtyard lawn—dancing encouraged! Hula Hooping demos and performances by Sunglow Hoop Dance. Lunches will be available for purchase at Marks the Spot fine food truck. No picnic baskets, coolers, or outside food is allowed. $20 Adults/$10 Kids. (10% off for Onward! Members). Children under three are FREE! Purchase Tickets Here.
Opening Party: Entering the Wild
Join us for the unveiling of out new Gatehouse Gallery exhibition with five California artists brought together by Guest Curator Anne Veh. Works by Trish Carney, Adriane Colburn, Lukas Felzmann, Jane Rosen, and Richard Whittaker invite us to a conversation about mankind’s relationship to nature and the possibilities of developing a deeper relationship with our wild neighbors. Free and open to the public. Member’s Preview 6:00-7:00 PM.
Artist Talk: Stephanie Syjuco
KQED and di Rosa come together again to present educational programs with artists from the di Rosa collection who have also been featured on KQED’s popular art series, Spark. Stephanie Syjuco works primarily in sculpture and installation using ideas of bootlegging, counterfeiting and re-appropriation to address issues of cultural biography and economic power structures. Born in the Philippines, Syjuco received her MFA from Stanford University and BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She currently teaches at Stanford University and the California College of the Arts, San Francisco.
Lecture is free for educators; $5 for di Rosa Members; $10 General. RSVP via email or call 707.226.5991 x27. A free Educators Workshop will be offered prior to the talk with KQED’s Kristin Farr. Email us for more information.
Annual Members Picnic
Every year our members enjoy a beautiful day of hiking, music, art, food, and creativity at the Annual Members Picnic. Galleries are open with interactive projects while guests spend the day exploring the grounds and enjoying a picnic lunch. Live music will be playing in the Olive Grove. Beer and water are provided. Space is limited and fills quickly. RSVP to 707.226.5991 x17 or email us. See photos from the 2011 picnic in our Flickr album.
Auction Preview & Artists Party
di Rosa’s Onward! Young Collectors Group hosts the annual preview party to kick off the 2012 gala auction event. This who’s who event features live music, amazing appetizers, and local Napa Valley wines. Come meet the artist and get the jump on silent auction bidding.
11th Annual Benefit Art Auction
Save the Date! di Rosa’s Annual Art Auction is well-known for featuring world class art from regional artists such as James Melchert, Sandow Birk, Deborah Oropallo, William Wiley, Judy Dater, Christopher Brown, and Viola Frey. The party starts with a scrumptious meal and live entertainment, followed by live and silent auctions and a groovy afterparty. Proceeds benefit exhibitions and educational programs year round at di Rosa.