To toast the 15th anniversary of the Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) this coming year, the center and Barber Cellars present a monthly Artist Wine Label Series, featuring visual works by PAC member artists adorning the vessels of the winemakers’ flagship varietals.
The original artwork and handsome line of limited edition labeled bottles are available exclusively via monthly online auctions through 2023 with the proceeds benefitting the center’s myriad community art programs.
"I am thrilled to launch this historic collaboration with Barber Cellars, a perfect pairing of art and wine and a showcase for creative catalysts all around us,” says Carin Jacobs, PAC Executive Director. “What an ideal kickoff to PAC's anniversary year and a documentation of local artisanal talent.”
The first artist featured is Lisa Lightman, whose abstract “Botanical Fourteen” (oil, oil stick, collage on paper), captures the verdant spirit of local flora and pairs well with the dry-farmed, organically grown Zinfandel from the Barbers’ own estate.
Lightman’s original, framed painting as well as a bottle of the “Mr. Beast” 2020 Zinfandel featuring the work on its label signed by the artist, is now available in a collectible package at https://petalumaartscenter.org/wine-label-auction. The auction concludes on Jan. 30.
Lightman’s work is on view at Barber Cellars Tasting Room, 112 Washington St., Petaluma, through January. Meanwhile, three-packs and cases of the collectible wine edition can be purchased online through Barber Cellars later in January at https://barbercellars.com/.
“This collaboration, a positive project for all involved, brings me closer to the community I now call home,” says Lightman, who recently became both PAC artist member and board member. “I’m honored to be a part of it and to celebrate PAC’s 15th Anniversary.”
Also, the Arts Center has announced its first exhibitions of 2023.
Petaluma Collects Exhibition Jan 19 to March 11
Every collection tells a story. Petaluma Collects is an exhibition about what members of our community collect. This could be something that was inherited, sparked an interest to learn more, or provided pleasure and delight. The exhibition also describes why collectors collect and how objects are displayed - either repurposed in a new way or maintained as is. This curated group of collections provides fresh insights into different art forms, and, in some cases, the historical legacies that brought them into being.
Curator- Llisa Demetrios
On view in the North Gallery:
Multiplicities: Works by Marilyn Dizikes and Kris Ekstrand
January 19- March 11, 2026
This exhibit, featuring work by two PAC Artist Members, explores the assemblage and multiplicity of objects and textures in nature and in everyday life.
Curator- Carin Jacobs
OPENING RECEPTION
Free admission
January 19, 5:30- 7:30pm
Petaluma Arts Center
230 Lakeville Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
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