Nancy Roberts at the Art Cottage, Concord The Concord Art Association begins its 2026 slate of presenters with award-winning plein air artist Nancy Roberts. Come to the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 1pm for a presentation by Roberts, an Oakley resident and acrylic painter, known for her bold color and unique, inventive style. The Library is located at 2900 Salvio St . Roberts thinks of reality as just a jumping-off point and loves allowing each new painting to emerge and tr

By David Scholz As 2025 winds to a close, we want to spotlight the creative spirit going on in area schools thanks to the Teacher Grants made possible through the Concord Art Association. Among this past year’s recipients is Mabel Ventriglia who used the funds to purchase art supplies to organize projects for students in the SDC TK-Grade 2 classroom at Sun Terrace Elementary School, which she noted has made a big difference in her students' creative experiences. In April, the

The CAA Holiday party at Legends at Diablo Creek Sports Bar and Grill was a festive and fun-filled evening that included music, laughter, and conversation. The warm and private room was beautifully decorated and had a wall of windows overlooking the putting green. The art group and friends enjoyed a well-rounded, warm meal with various selections, which even included cookies. Yum! After the meal, there were 13 bountiful baskets put together by our very own, Thea Jue, Pat McDe