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April 27, 2025

Juried art show highlights breadth and skill of local artists

Biennial Olive Hyde Art Guild members show opens April 11

The City of Fremont’s historic Olive Hyde Art Gallery proudly presents the Olive Hyde Art Guild’s Biennial Members Juried Show, showcasing a diverse collection of artwork by guild members. This year’s exhibition features works by 46 artists, including 12 new members, across various mediums such as watercolor, photography, fiber, sculpture and painting.

This year’s juror is Cynthia Horn, a full-time professor of painting and drawing at the College of Alameda, who teaches at College of Marin and Chabot College as well. Of 151 artworks entered by 52 artists, Horn selected 74 works.

‘Alameda Creek Menagerie’ by Karen Barry
‘Alameda Creek Menagerie’ by Karen Barry

There will be three monetary awards announced at the reception: Best of Show–$250, 2nd Place–$200 and 3rd Place–$150. Additionally, up to three Merit Award winners will receive ribbons, and a People’s Choice ribbon will be voted by reception attendees.

All are invited to the opening reception and awards ceremony Friday, April 11. The Newark Saxophone Quartet will perform live during the evening’s reception. In celebration of Art, Culture, and Creativity Month, a curatorial tour will be held on Friday, April 18. Gallery and receptions are always free to the public. 

For more information about the City of Fremont’s Olive Hyde Art Gallery, visit fremont.gov.

Sponsorship funding by Olive Hyde Art Guild, olivehydeartguild.org.

Opening Reception

Friday, April 11

7–9pm

Exhibition Dates

Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, May 24

Virtual Exhibit

Thursday, March 27 – Saturday, May 24

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Curatorial Tour

Friday, April 18

12 – 1pm

City of Fremont’s Olive Hyde Art Gallery

123 Washington Blvd., Fremont

Open Thu-Sun; 12–5pm during exhibitions

510.791.4357

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