SCAA presents ‘This is America’

“This is America,” a brand new Santa Clarita Artists Association exhibit, opens on Friday and runs until Sept. 1.

A free reception to meet the artists will be held Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the group’s gallery in Newhall.

“Artworks will feature various people, cultures, cities and landscapes found in America,” said Mardio Georgio. There are many beautiful wall paintings, jewelry, decor items, and small and miniature pieces for purchase.

“Some artists will provide live demonstrations on selected days throughout the show.

A sneak preview of the artists taking part in the celebration exhibit is shown here:

▪ Chrystal Walker: “‘A Little Luck.’ Sometimes life throws us a huge storm but there are little clouds of luck nearby. Right place, right time and a good omen driving through; this shot was taken near the Utah Salt Flats. Photography has been a first love of mine.”

▪ George Goldberg: “‘Small Town Picnic’ is a childhood memory from growing up in small-town America.” www. georgegoldbergartist.com

▪ Olga Kaczmar: “‘9/11 Never Forget’ depicts the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, and the heroic response of the New York City Fire Department. Approximately 3,000 people were killed.” Fineartamerica.com/artists/olga+Kaczmar/paintings

▪ Mardi Georgio: “‘California Gold’ represents the golden grasses and eucalyptus typically found in California.”

SCAA Art Gallery is located at 22508 6th St. in Old Town Newhall, between Railroad and Main. Gallery hours are during Senses Thursdays, Fridays 5-9 p.m., Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Signs along Main Street will announce gallery openings.

SCAA is the only nonprofit fine art association in Santa Clarita since 1989. For inquiries, see www. SantaClaritaArtists.org.

Courtesy photos Artists presenting their work at the “This is America” exhibit at the SCAA gallery include George Goldberg, whose “Small Town Picnic” is seen above; Olga Kaczmar, whose “9/11 Never Forget” is below at right; Chrystal Walker, whose “A Little Luck” is at bottom right; and Mardi Georgio, whose “California Gold” is at bottom left. A reception to meet the artists will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 22508 6th St.