The 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition by the California Art Club wraps up on Aug. 7 in the South Bay at the VEFA Gallery in Los Angeles, a new and innovative contemporary art space with the mission of making art more accessible.
The event, which began June 11, has made a name for itself by featuring contemporary-traditional fine art. This year organizers put on display nearly 170 diverse works of art, with a focus on realist paintings and sculptures that employ classical techniques and highlight modern themes—a stark contrast to the popular abstract, avant garde, and digital art of the present day.
“The gold medal exhibition is considered to be a very prestigious event for the club,” Michael Obermeyer, president and signature artist at the California Art Club, said in a promotional video for the event. “I’ve had one painter tell me that it was like the Academy Awards for the California art club.”…