After missing the exhibition in 2020 Baskets and Gourds: Containers of our Culture VIII is back for the 5th time at Arts Visalia. This biennial exhibition of baskets and gourds is held at Arts Visalia in conjunction with the Baskets and Gourds, Containers of our Culture Workshop in April. The workshop, held at the Elks Lodge Mill Creek Conference Center, is a collaboration of basket, gourd and handweaving artisans. Artists and keynote speakers at the conference come from around the country to share their love of basketry and gourd work. Such persons include Lisa Baurmeister-floral and filagree gourds, Robin Bryson-ink painted gourds, Judy Burkett-Zentangle Gourds, Sue Coleman-Washo basket weaving, Gloria Crane-carved gourds, Deb Curtis-modern and traditional baskets, Vickie Dewitt-functional baskets, Jody Dingivan-gourds, Vickie Echols-Gourd basketry, Bonnie Gibson-Southwestern Gourds, Betsy Gribble-Basketry, Bonnie Kennedy-basket weaving, Annetta Kraayeveld-Paper and basket weaving, Sam McKinney-beaded gourds, Margaret Mathewson-Traditional basket weaving, Olive Moore-Gourd art, Kathy Rousso-Knotless-netting baskets and gourds, Jennifer Wool-woven baskets, Toni Best-Pine needle coiling, and Cookie Hanson-Woven sculpture. The Baskets and Gourds exhibition is on display at Arts Visalia from March 30th-April 29th, 2022. The community is invited to meet the artists at the First Friday Opening Reception on April 1st, 2022, from 6-8 pm. Virtual Gallery Tours are available at www.artsvisalia.org/virtual-tours, so you can enjoy art from home or in person. Live orchids are back for The 21st Annual Orchid Sale, Arts Visalia?s signature fundraiser! Starting April 30th select from Phalaenopsis orchids while supplies last. Enjoy nature?s live art AND support Arts Visalia in its nonprofit quest to educate, engage and enrich your community through the visual arts, when you purchase an orchid. While checking out the First Friday art stops, be sure to take a trip along Main Street between Hall and Santa Fe Streets in Downtown Visalia to see the eye-catching Art on Fire hydrants. Painted with unique designs by local artists, the 25 hydrants brighten up our beautiful downtown area. Arts Visalia is celebrating 25 years as Visalia?s premier center for the visual arts. With the support of many throughout the years, we have fervently carried on the founders? vision of a permanent center for the visual arts where you can view and purchase art and participate in quality arts education classes. We acknowledge and thank the original visionary building partners and all who continue to invest in making Arts Visalia a vibrant center for the visual arts in our community. Visit ARTS VISALIA, 214 East Oak Avenue, Visalia, California, Wednesdays through Saturdays, Noon to 5:30 p.m. Follow ARTS VISALIA on facebook and instagram and check out our website at www.artsvisalia.org Contact ARTS VISALIA at 559-739-0905 or artsvisalia@sbcglobal.net. Support ARTS VISALIA, help us Carry on the Vision at www.artsvisalia.org/support-us or P.O. Box 251, Visalia, 93277