* * * * * * * *  2023  * * * * * * * *

• January, 2023: Release of “Arise to Blessedness: A Journal Retreat with Eight Modern Saints Who Lived the Beatitudes” Available on Amazon and at Ave Maria Press.

• February 24-26: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Online event and vendor exhibits.  www.recongress.org

• March 14: Day of Lenten Reflection at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA. We will use the art and reflections in my book, “Surrender All” as our guide to ponder Jesus’ immense love for us.

• July 14-15: “Mary Magdalene and the Beatitudes: The Art of Letting Go and Receiving” Retreat, Mercy Center Burlingame. 

• August 4: Artist Talk, The Art of the Beatitudes: 6:30-8pm, Mercy Center Burlingame, CA. 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA. Followed by Taize Service at 8pm. Exhibit will stay up for private viewing through August. Event details here.

• September 7-December 9: Solo exhibition at the Faith Gallery, part of the Museum of Family Prayer, 518 Washington St, North Easton, MA. The gallery will feature 14 of my Blessed Mother pieces as part of their inaugural exhibit. The official gallery opening is on Sept 9, with family events and an artist feature! Find out more here: https://www.museumoffamilyprayer.org/events-and-programs

* * * * * * * *  2022  * * * * * * * *

July 10-15: Mercy Summer Sessions at Mercy Center Burlingame. I will be facilitating a workshop on “Exploring your visual voice with Abstract Art” as part of this program of spiritual discovery and retreat. Details and registration here.

June 11-August 13: Road Trip, a group show by Allied Artists West and the Monday Night Poets at the Harrington Gallery (at the Firehouse Arts Center) in Pleasanton, CA. I will be exhibiting work from some of my travels to Ireland and Scotland as part of this exhibit. Reception on Saturday, June 11, 1-3pm.

April 14, 7-9pm: Featured Artist at The Sacred Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ.

March 2 (Ash Wed) through Lent: “Surrender All to Love” Online Lenten Workshop with Mercy Center of Burlingame, CA. Join me and Mercy Center Director Mary Dil for reflection and a fun art project inspired by my book and designed to help you transform your darkness into light through the extravagant Love of Christ. Info and registration: https://mercy-center.org/event/lenten-virtual-art-workshop-surrender-all-to-love/

• March 18-20: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Online event and vendor exhibits.  www.recongress.org

• Ongoing: “Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross”. My book, published by Ave Maria Press is available on Amazon or at Ave Maria Press. If you purchase directly from Ave Maria Press, use coupon code NORTON13 to get the book for $13!

* * * * * * * *  2021  * * * * * * * *

February 17 (Ash Wed) through Lent: “Surrender All to Love” Online Lenten Workshop with Mercy Center of Burlingame, CA. Join me and Mercy Center Director Mary DuQuaine for reflection and a fun art project inspired by my book and designed to help you transform your darkness into light through the extravagant Love of Christ. Info and registration: https://mercyis.org/lent2021/

• February 18-21: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Online event and vendor exhibits.  www.recongress.org

• Ongoing: “Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross”. My book, published by Ave Maria Press is available on Amazon or at Ave Maria Press. If you purchase directly from Ave Maria Press, use coupon code NORTON13 to get the book for $13!

* * * * * * * *  2020  * * * * * * * *

• February 21-23: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.  www.recongress.org

• July 15-16: Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show, ONLINE;  Register here: https://www.catholicmarketing.com
My wholesale “booth” here: https://www.catholicmarketing.com/content/946754/1/exhibitors

• November 12-14: Hope Heal Renew online Conference: Join many of the Western US Dioceses for an uplifting conference of Hope! I will be one of the virtual exhibitors. Register at https://hhr.sidecarprod.com

• November 20: Launch of my book, “Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross”. Published by Ave Maria Press. Pre-order on Amazon or at Ave Maria Press.

* * * * * * * *  2019  * * * * * * * *

• March 22-24: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.  www.recongress.org

• March 28-June 23: “Hosanna” group exhibit at the Dove Gallery (on the property of Park Victoria Baptist Church), 875 S. Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. Reception April 14, 12-3pm. www.parkvictoria.org

• November 17: St. Lawrence School Holiday Market, 1977 St Lawrence Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 9am to 3pm http://www.saintlawrence.org/parish/

• December 5-7: California Catholic Ministry Conference, BOOTH 527, San Jose Convention Center, 408 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA. https://cacmc.net/

* * * * * * * *  2018  * * * * * * * *

• March 16-18: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.  www.recongress.org

• Aug 1-3: Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show, Lancaster, PA, Booth #512. catholicmarketing.com

• Nov 7-18: Artist in Residence, St. Bridget Church & Spiritual Center. I will be leading various sessions with kids, teens and adults, concluding with a group art show.  www.stbridget.org

• Nov 8: Scottsdale Art Walk, Scottsdale, AZ. I will be present at this event at the Sacred Art Gallery. Come by and say hello!  www.thesacredartgallery.com

• Nov 29-Dec 1: Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. https://scffc.org

* * * * * * * *  2017  * * * * * * * *

• February 3: Grand Opening of The Sacred Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ. I am one of the featured artists at the new Sacred Art Gallery. Join me for the grand opening!  www.thesacredartgallery.com

• February 24-26: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.  www.recongress.org

• November 1-December 31: Solo show at Mercy Center, Burlingame. http://www.mercy-center.org

• November 3-4: Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. https://scffc.org

* * * * * * * *  2016  * * * * * * * *

• January 14—February 20: “California Dreaming” Group exhibit by the members of Allied Artists West at the Firehouse Gallery, Pleasanton, CA. Reception, January 14, 7-9pm.

• February 25-28: Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. Booth #408. www.recongress.org

• July 26-29: Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show, Schaumburg, IL, Booth #312. catholicmarketing.com

• November 12: San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA. Solo exhibit begins.  http://sandamiano.org

• December 2-3: Faith Formation Conference (+NCCYM), San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA. Booth #321  www.faithformationconference.com

* * * * * * * *  2015  * * * * * * * *

• January 3 to Feb 28: Solo Exhibit at Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA. A collection of saints, painted prayers and other inspirations of faith. Both original work and reproductions are on display and for sale.  mercy-center.org

• July 21-24: Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ. Booth #411. catholicmarketing.com

• November 6 & 7: Faith Formation Conference, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. www.faithformationconference.com

• December 5: Holiday Luncheon, St. Joan of Arc Church, San Ramon, CA.

 

************* 2014 ******************

• March 19: Santa Cruz Business Fair, Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz. www.santacruzchamber.org

• May 17 & 18: Silicon Valley Open Studios. My Studio, San Jose, CA. If you would like to be invited to my Open Studio this year, please sign up for my mailing list here, or use the widget along the right side of my home or blog pages. You can view general information here. More information on the Silicon Valley Open Studios program at svos.org.

• June 28: Midsummer Art Festival, Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA. 95050. 10am to 4pm. More information: tritonmuseum.org/midsummer.php

• July 29-Aug 1: Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Chicago, IL. Booth #135. catholicmarketing.com

• August 9 & 10: 15th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, SkyPark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA  95066. 10am to 6pm both days. More information: www.scottsvalleychamber.com

September 6 & 7: Art in the Gardens at Wisteria Antiques & Garden. 5870 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA. 95073. I’ll be selling my art and painting all weekend at this beautiful garden and home decor shop with my friend, Santa Cruz artist Jane Ferguson. www.wisteriaantiques.net

• Ongoing:  Sherman Cellars, 40 Post Street, Downtown San Jose.  A few paintings and a small selection of my Garden Charms® are available at this quaint little tasting room featuring local wines from Creekview Vineyards. Open Wed thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

 

************* 2013 ******************

• Feb 16 through April 30, Venture Christian Church. Los Gatos, CA. A collection of works by local artists featuring art inspired by Christian scripture or spiritual themes. www.venturechristian.org

• Ongoing:  Sherman Cellars, 40 Post Street, Downtown San Jose.  A few paintings and a small selection of my Garden Charms® are available at this quaint little tasting room featuring local wines from Creekview Vineyards. Open Wed thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

• Ongoing Mondays 12-2pm: PAINTING DESIGN CLASS.  A Work of Heart, 2196 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. Learn to design better paintings. Small class with lots of one-on-one help.  To register, call 408-266-1005 or email andrea@aworkofheart.com.

• April 15 & 16: COLOR & COLLAGE CLASS for TEENS.  Los Gatos Recreation Department, Los Gatos, CA. Learn color theory and create a work of art. Register here.

• May 4: CEZANNE STILL LIFES for TEENS, 1-4pm.  Los Gatos Recreation Department, Los Gatos, CA. Use design skills to create works of art in flat space. Register here.

• May 18-19: Los Altos Rotary Art Show.  www.rotaryartshow.com

• June 1: DESIGN & ABSTRACTION for TEENS, 1-4pm.  Los Gatos Recreation Department, Los Gatos, CA. Create fun works of abstract art from everyday objects. Register here.

• June 10-13 OR June 17-20, 1-3pm: PAINT LIKE THE MASTERS for TEENS+.  A Work of Heart, 2196 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. We will learn about colors, textures and design as we explore characteristics of the Post-Impressionists. We will paint Cezanne Florals, Van Gough Houses, Magical Matisse Animals and Picasso Musical Chairs. Registration available here or call 408-266-1005.

• June 22-23: Open Studio with Redwood City Friends: 1420 James Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062, 12 noon to 5pm both days. 5 artists featured!

• July 27-28: Wisteria Antiques and Gardens, 5870 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073. 12-4 both days. I’ll have art, prints and Garden Charms® for sale while doing some live painting in this beautiful shop. Stop in and find something special! www.wisteriaantiques.net

• Aug 30 to March 1, 2014, “Dream in Color,” Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA. An art exhibition and sale of work by the artists of Allied Artists West, a professional group of Silicon Valley Artists. Public Reception: Sunday, October 13, 2-5pm.

• Nov 1 — Dec 23, “Tiny Exhibition” at STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco. An exhibit and sale of small works by SF Bay Area artists. 1815 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109. www.studiogallerysf.com

• Nov 9, 10 & 11: Celebration of Craftswomen, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco. An all-female artist show and sale to benefit the Women’s Building in San Francisco. www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org

• Nov 16, Bargetto Winery. I’ll be selling my art prints during the Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Day at this historic tasting room, 11am to 5pm. www.bargetto.com

 

************* 2012 ******************

• Ongoing:  Sherman Cellars, 40 Post Street, Downtown San Jose.  A few paintings and a small selection of my Garden Charms® are available at this quaint little tasting room featuring local wines from Creekview Vineyards. Open Wed thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

• January – April:  Presentation Center, Los Gatos, CA.  I’m part of a group show by Allied Artists West featuring work painted on site or inspired by the Presentation Center. The work will be up through the center’s fundraising event in April. 10% of all sales benefit the center.

• March 5 – end of April, Lexus Service Center: 300 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA.

• April 21 – San Jose Made: A festival of arts and crafts by local San Jose (CA) artists as well as a special dinner served by an arsenal of “San Jose Eats” gourmet food trucks! 11am to 8pm.

• May 12-13, Silicon Valley Open Studios: This will be my 10th year of participation! I will be exhibiting with my Allied Artists West group in Saratoga this year. SITE 256: 19880 Lark Way, Saratoga, CA. Lot’s of really talented, professional artists. You won’t want to miss it…

• May 19-20 – Los Altos Rotary Fine Art Show: Lincoln Park, Los Altos, CA. www.rotaryartshow.com

• June–mid-August:  Presentation Center, Los Gatos, CA.  Solo exhibit of my larger food paintings.

• June 9-10 – Silver Mountain Vineyard: Santa Cruz Mountains. Details to come. Web site: www.silvermtn.com

• July 9 – Demo for the Fine Art League of Cupertino (FALC): I will be doing a demo on how I use acrylic paint on wood. Quinlan Center, 10185 Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA. http://falc.org/org/demos.html

• August 13-December 3 – Solo Show at Graniterock Cupertino Design Center, 1505 So. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014.  www.graniterock.com/locations/cupertino.html

• August 18-19: Wysteria Antiques & Garden: I’ll be painting live and available to talk with you about my art life in this gorgeous garden and shop and have some of my little house paintings and art on aluminum for sale! 5870 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073.  www.wisteriaantiques.net

• August 31: Farm Fresh Fridays (Downtown San Jose’s Farmer’s Market), San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John. 10am to 2pm.  www.sjdowntown.com/FarmerMarket.html

• September 14: Farm Fresh Fridays (Downtown San Jose’s Farmer’s Market), San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John. 10am to 2pm. www.sjdowntown.com/FarmerMarket.html

• Oct 13 – 14, Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival: Along Main Street in Half Moon Bay. This popular seasonal event will be along Main Street in HMB, CA. 9am to 5pm both days. www.mlaproductions.com/HalfMoonBay

• Nov 24 – 25, Celebration of Craftswomen: Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA. This show features beautiful arts and crafts by women artists and benefits the Women’s Building in San Francisco. 10am to 5pm both days. Details at www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org

************* 2011 ******************

• Jan – Feb, Lexus Service Center: 300 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA.

• February 1 – May 9, Presentation Retreat & Conference Center: 19480 Bear Creek Rd.

• March 14th, Demo at the Los Altos Art Club, 7pm. Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA.

• March 23, Santa Cruz Area Business Fair & Expo, 4-7pm at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz.

• March 16 – April 10, STUDIO Gallery, 1815 Polk St, San Francisco. My “Pepperoni Pizza” artwork was part of their annual “Delicious” show. Studio Gallery

• May 14 – 15, Los Altos Rotary Art Show: Lincoln Park in Los Altos, CA.  www.rotaryartshow.com

• May 21-22, Silicon Valley Open Studios: Find out more about Open Studios at www.svos.org.

• May -July, Sent Sovi Restaurant, 14583 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA. Group show with Allied Artist’s West.

• June 3 – 30, Solo show at The True Olive Connection: 106 Lincoln Street in Santa Cruz, CA. Stop by our reception on their “First Friday” event, Friday, June 3rd. The True Olive Connection

• June 18 – 19, Danville Fine Arts Faire: Along Hartz Ave in Danville, CA. 10am to 5pm both days.

• July 9 – 10, Featured Artist at “Art in the Gardens” at Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, CA. Lambert Bridge event page

• Aug – ongoing:  Sherman Cellars, 40 Post Street, Downtown San Jose.  A few paintings and a small selection of my Garden Charms® are available at this quaint little tasting room featuring local wines from Creekview Vineyards. Stop in Wed thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm for a treat!

• Aug 20: “A Rare Chair Affair” Benefit for the Symphony League of Santa Cruz County. My painted Adirondack chair titled “Bee Happy” was auctioned off, raising over $500 for the Symphony League. It also earned a 3rd Place award at the gala.

• September 10-11, Capitola Art & Wine Festival, Capitola Village, Capitola, CA.  www.capitolachamber.com/artwine.html

• September 24-25, Featured Artist at Wisteria Antiques & Gardens, 5870 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073. This is a beautiful, rambling garden and home decor shop featuring French country style. Make sure you “mapquest” it since it’s tucked away and it helps to know what you’re looking for when you’re trying to get there! I’ll be exhibiting paintings, Garden Charms® and may even be doing some live painting during the weekend!  www.wisteriaantiques.net

• September 24: Permanent Installation and Grand Opening of the “Santa Cruz Grows” Seed Lending Library at the Museum of Art and History, 705 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz. I have painted a very special Seed Cabinet for the Santa Cruz Reskilling Expo’s Seed Library, a free urban seed project committed to increasing the capacity of the community to feed itself wholesome food by offering seeds and education. The installation event will begin at 12:30pm. Find out more about the Seed Library, and all the Reskilling Expo has to offer at http://reskillingexpo.org/

• Oct 15 – 16, Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival: Along Main Street in Half Moon Bay. This popular seasonal event will be along Main Street in HMB, CA. 9am to 5pm both days.

• November 11, 12 & 13, 33rd Annual Celebration of Craftswomen, Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA. www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org

• November 19, Passport Day at Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA.

• HARK! Holiday Show, Kaleid Gallery, December 2—January 6, 2012. 88 South Fourth St, Downtown San Jose, CA.