CROCKETT’S ART SCENE By Alastair Bolton Despite Crockett’s small size, (about 3,000 people) the arts culture of the town is vibrant. The town features three galleries and around 25 private art studios. “Strait Arts” (formally Crockett and Port Costa Artists Guild) was created to bring local artists together, as well as to host open studio events. During Open Studios, the public is invited into galleries and studios to meet artists and to see their work. The events feature painters, sculptors, ceramicists, metal workers, glass workers, jewelers, perfumers, and other mediums as well. Open Studios are held twice per year. During the summer months, it coincides with the Sugar Town Festival in mid July. Crockett being home to C & H Sugar, the sweet theme recurs throughout the town, of course. The Crockett Historical Museum on Loring Avenue houses quite a collection of C & H historical artifacts and town wide memorabilia, old photos etc. The town hosts many skilled artists. Cary England’s Pomona Street gallery, Cary’s Designs, features her abstract paintings and items with her unique designs. The Bailey Art Museum covers fifty years of the sculptural history of Clayton Bailey. Crockett Pottery
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