Contact me at 831-464-3738 or janet@janetferraro.com

Galleries

York Gallery, 2724 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Wisteria, 5870 Soquel Ave. Soquel, Ca.

Upcoming Exhibitions

 

American Academy Of Equine Art ‘Inner Forger-April Fools Show 2023’ March 24th 2023 through April 30th 2023. Online show. www.AAEA.info.com

The criteria for this show is to explore a master artwork with a horse, and to either copy it or add a twist. I chose Franz Marc, ‘Horse In Pasture’ and added a twist! See my gallery.

Recent Exhibitions

Open Studios Art Tour 2022, Juried,October 9th & 10th from 11 am to 5 pm. Free event. Come visit me and my paintings and drawings at my art studio.

‘Kindred Spririts’ Juried Painting and Drawing Exhibition, June 16th-July 24th 2022. Coastal Art gallery, 300 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Ca.

Casa Nostra Restaurant Solo Show, May 1st -June 30th, 2022, located at 219 Mt. Herman Rd. Scotts Valley, Ca. 95066

‘Enduring Moments’ Juried Painting and Drawing Exhibition. April 7th – May 15th 2022. Coastal Art Gallery, 300 Main St. Half Moon Bay, Ca. 

‘Horses At Leisure’ American Academy Of Equine Art Online Show, Juried, March -April 2022

‘This Is Now’ Art Exhibition, March 4th -April 10th 2022 at The Radius Gallery, Santa Cruz, Ca. Three Santa Cruz Galleries are participating in this exhibition; Radius Gallery, Blitzer Gallery and Curated By The Sea.

Open Studios Art Tour 2021, Juried, Oct. 2nd & 3rd, 16th & 17th from 11 Am to 5 PM at my studio.

Woodside Art Of The Horse 2021, Virtual Art Exhibition. October 8th through November 7th 2021. 

2nd Half Gallery Show, juried, Las Laguna Art Gallery, July 1st through31st 2021. 577 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, Ca. 92651

R. Blitzer Gallery-Tri-Gallery Exhibit with the Visual Arts Network. Feb. 3rd through March 28th 2021. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 pm or by appointment-831-458-1217. Location is 2801 Mission St.Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062

Art Of The Horse, Calendar Competition for the Woodside Horse Association 2020

Tri-Gallery Exhibit, February 3rd through March 28th 2021, at the R. Blitzer Gallery. Open Wednesday and Thursday 1-4 pm or by appointment-831-458-1217. Located at 2801 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060

AAEA, American Academy Of Equine Art Online Showcase, Oct. 30th through Dec. 31st, 2020.

Art Of The Horse 2019, juried, Reception and show on Friday October 11th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Located at the Woodside Town Hall, 2915 Woodside Road, Woodside, Ca. 94062

Open Studios Art Tour 2019, Juried, Sponsored by the Arts Council Of Santa Cruz County, October 12th & 13th and October 20th & 21st

May 1st Through June 30th 2019, California Colorists Group Show at Riva Restaurant located on the Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, Ca.

January 1st – Feb. 28th 2019 Solo Show at Click Click Bang! Salon and Gallery. Located at 808 41st Ave. Capitola, Ca. Join us for the artist reception party!

2018 Open Studios Art Tour, juried. October 6th & 7th, October 20th & 21st from 11am to 5pm. Come visit me and over 20 of my original paintings, Realism to Abstract, at my studio located at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062. Giclee reproductions will be available at the show. It is always a fun and educational event. I hope to see you!

California Colorists Group Show, May 1st through June 30th 2018 at Riva Restaurant on the Santa Cruz Wharf.

2018 AAEA Spring Online Show, Juried, May 1st through 15th, 2018. The American Academy Of Equine Art specializes in the artistic and accurate representation of the Equine form.

‘Art In The Garden’ June 3rd & 4th 2017, 11 am to 5 pm at Wisteria in Soquel, Ca.

‘All Hands On Deck’ A benefit for The Arts Council Of Santa Cruz County. June 1st-July8th 2017 at The Radius Gallery, The Tannery on River Street in Santa Cruz, Ca.

American Academy Of Equine Art 2017 Spring Online Exhibition, juried, April 15 through May 31st

Stockwell Cellars Solo Exhibition, December 1st through Dec. 26th 2016. Please stop by for First Friday, Dec. 2nd from 5 pm to 9 pm and enjoy 18 of my paintings and drawings, delicious wine and live music. Stockwell Cellars, 1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060. Open every Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 2-7pm.

Open Studios Art Tour 2016, juried, sponsored by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County. October 1st & 2nd and October 15th & 16th, 10 am to 5 pm. Come tour my studio and view 20 original drawings and paintings at 471 larch lane, santa Cruz, Ca.

May Day Art Faire, Sat. & Sun. April 30th & May 1st 2016, 10 am to 5 pm.
421 Gharkey St., Santa Cruz, Ca.

Unbridles Exhibition, juried, Santa Cruz County Arts Collaborative at the Santa Cruz County Bank, five locations, January 25th through June 17th 2016.

Equine Jubilee, juried, celebrating the horse in art. August 31st through October 16th 2015 at The Arts Castle, 190 Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio

Beasts On Broadway, juried, October 24th through November 15th 2015 at the santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, Ca.

Flair On The Farm Spring Fling Fine Art and Craft Faire, Sat. May 9th, 2015 from 10 am to 4 pm. 1563 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, Ca.

May Day Art Faire, Sat. & Sun. May 3rd & 4th, 2015 from 10 to 5 pm. 421 Gharkey St., Santa Cruz, Ca.

Dry Creek Fine Art and Craft Faire. March 14th, 2015 from 10 am to 5 pm. 3381 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, Ca.

2014 Open Studios Art Tour, juried, October 4th & 5th and October 18th & 19th, from 11 am to 5 pm. Tour my studio and view my paintings in oil and pastel at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062. This event is sponsored by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County.

The True Olive Connection, June 1st-31st 2014. Located at 106 Lincoln St. in downtown Santa Cruz. First Friday artist reception June 6th from 6-8pm.

2014 Art and Chocolate Open Studios Art Tour, Sat. and Sunday from 11am to 5pm at 471 Larch lane, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062. Come and enjoy my newest paintings in pastel and oil. Twelve artists in the tour.

Allegro Framing Gallery Exhibition, August 1st-31st 2013. Located at 3130 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley, Ca. Stop by and enjoy 15 of my paintings in pastel and oil.

Art In The Garden, Sat. & Sunday, July 27th & 28th 2013 from 10am to 5pm at 130 Mosswood Ct. in Santa Cruz. Come and enjoy 19 artists and their wonderful art in a beautiful garden atmosphere. Always a fun event!

A Day In The Country Stable Tour, June 9th 2013 from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy and explore the unique barns in Woodside and Los Altos, enjoy an elegant lunch, equestrian demonstrations and fine art.  Tickets are available for the event by calling 650-851-1159.

Art and Chocolate Open Studios Art Tour, May 11th & 12th 2013 from 11 am to 5 pm. Visit me and my newest paintings at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, Ca. New preview exhibit at York Gallery April 24th-May 6th. York Framing Gallery 619 Soquel Ave.

“Handcrafted and Through The Lenz, Nature Interpreted” Juried -invitational. Filoli Estate and Gardens in Woodside, Ca. Exhibition dates are July 9th through Oct. 21st 2012. Meet the artists weekends are Aug. 18th and 19th and Oct. 20th and 21st. Come and enjoy the art, food, music and beautiful gardens that is Filoli.

The True Olive Connection-Sept. 1st-31st  2012 at 106 Lincoln St. in downtown Santa Cruz, Ca.

Gabriella Cafe-July 1st through Aug. 31st 2012. Enjoy gourmet food and my paintings at 910 Cedar St. in downtown Santa Cruz, Ca.

Art In The Garden-Saturday and Sunday, July 28th and 29th 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm at 130 Mosswood Ct., Santa Cruz, Ca.

Pregnant Mare Rescue, Breakfast With The Babies’-June 3rd 2012 from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Enjoy breakfast and meet the babies at the Corralitos Grange in Watsonville, Ca.

Art and Chocolate Art Tour-May 12th and 13th 2012 from 11 am to 5 pm. Artist open studio at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062.

“Dressage in The Redwoods Art, Equine, Wine and Vendor Affair.” Saturday, November 5 from 8am to 5pm at Vigne Farms in Bonny Doon. 3675 Bonny Doon Road.

2011 Open Studios Art Tour, sponsored by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. October 8-9 and 15-16, from 11am to 5pm. Visit me and my paintings at my home studio at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, CA.

Art in The Garden. Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, 2011 from 10am to 5pm. 130 Mosswood Court, Santa Cruz, CA.

Pregnant Mare Rescue, Breakfast With The Babies. June 25, 2011 at the Corralitos Grange from 8am to 1pm.

Capitola Book Cafe. May 15 thru June 30, 2011 at 1475 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA.

Art and Chocolate Art Tour. May 7-8, 2011. Artist open studio from 11am to 5pm at my home studio at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, CA.

Gabriella Cafe, September 7 thru October 31, 2010. 910 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA.

2010 Open Studios Art Tour, sponsored by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. October 2-3 and 16-17, from 10am to 5pm. At my home studio at 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, CA.

Art and Chocolate Art Tour. May 8-9, 2010. Artist open studio tour. 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, CA.

26th Annual Los Gatos Art Association Statewide Open Juried Show 2010. March 25 thru April 23, 2010. The Art Museum of Los Gatos, 4 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, CA.

Santa Cruz Art League National Drawing & Sculpture Exhibit. December 12, 2009 thru January 10, 2010. Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA.

Santa Cruz Art League Beasts on Broadway, Animals Galore Lobby Exhibit. October 24 thru November 22, 2009. Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA.

The Day of the Horse Art Exhibition, October 1-31, 2009. Allegro Gallery, 3056 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA.

The Open Studios Art Tour 2009 sponsored by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, CA (Juried)

The Sock Shop Santa Cruz, September 1-30, 2009. Artist reception on Friday, September 4, 5-7pm. 1515 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.

The Art and Chocolate Art Tour, May 9-10, 2009, 11am to 5pm. Artist open studio tour. Stop by and see Janet’s new work and sample lots of chocolate! 471 Larch Lane, Santa Cruz, CA.

The Divine Equine Art Exhibit, May 12 through June 21, 2009 at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, CA. Artist Reception May 30, 10am to 3pm. (Juried)

The Open Studios Art Tour 2008 sponsored by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, CA (Juried)

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About Janet

Janet Ferraro " My guiding light as an artist is expressing the power, movement and sensitive nature of horses and other animals. So many of us know the beauty and love shared by us and the animals. It is an emotional kinship. I find great joy in creating a painting where the life and soul can be seen and felt not just by me, but the viewer as well. In creating a piece I often combine engaging expressions in my subjects that evoke emotional curiosity along with dynamic energy, life and spirit circling within the composition. My paintings are first felt in my heart and are complete when the spirit of the piece arouse a feeling of intimate communication. My mission is to accurately portray the equine form, combined with color, inspired originality, infused with living essence. I will continue to paint in oil with expressive brushwork, inspired by the vibrant animals that dance through my mind."
- Janet