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Featured Artist: Anne Pentland
Anne Pentland has been a Nimbus Arts mainstay since our founding 17 years ago. Serving as our Staff Artist + Assistant Program Manager, Anne supports and assists in developing classes, camps and workshops while maintaining her place as one of our most distinguished and popular artist-instructors. Anne earned a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from UC Davis in 1987, studying under world renowned artists Wayne Thiebaud, Manuel Neri and Robert Arneson. Her deep connection to nature and ecology shows in much of her work. Endangered and threatened animals and habitat are celebrated and championed in her exquisite paintings. Her refined style, precise execution and evolved composition are qualities found in her work and shared with hundreds of community members she’s trained and taught through private and group classes, art camps and workshops. Anne believes “art is communication.” She strives to make a difference by communicating through art and building awareness through her creativity. A survivor of the Tubbs Fire 2017, Anne recently began capturing the transition and renewal of the fire scarred landscape near her Calistoga home in her work, continuing her message of hope and care for the world we all share.
“I believe in the power of art to inspire and connect us. I founded Nimbus Arts to bring art to more people. It is both an honor and a source of ongoing wonder to see all the ways that art makes us think, brings us joy, and makes the world a better place.”
Dana Johnson, Nimbus Arts Co-Founder and Board President
“In any discussion about Napa Valley culture, the first two words that invariably come up are “wine” and “food.” But there’s a third dimension to the region- the arts- that has been steadily expanding in scope and inspiring residents and visitors to enjoy and embrace their creative side. At the forefront of this cultural dimension is Nimbus Arts!”
North Bay Bohemian, May 2017
“Nimbus continues to be an amazing gift to this community and we are forever grateful to the entire team for your creativity, genius, dedication and commitment.”
Trevor & Kelly Foster, Nimbus Arts Leadership Circle and Supporter
“Art is a powerful healer! Immediately after the valley wildfires that devastated our community. Nimbus responded by providing community mosaic events, which they do so incredibly well. We cherish and support these important activities which renew our spirits and strengthen the bonds that build and inspire community.”
Rita and Rudy von Strasser, Community Supporter
“A vibrant community arts program signals vitality and warmth, and Nimbus Arts is the spark that make these happen for us in Saint Helena.”
Alan Galbraith, Mayor of St. Helena and Supporter
“Nimbus Arts has been a critical partner in providing a positive impact of art and art education to Napa County residents for more than a decade. I am thankful for what Nimbus Arts has done for the community and look forward to continue working with them to increase access to art for all of Napa County’s residents and visitors.”
Diane Dillon, Supervisor, District 3, County of Napa
“Everyone at Nimbus is friendly, accommodating and supportive. It is a nurturing environment where I feel comfortable at work with my new creations and benefit being surrounded by such talented people and their positive energy. I am truly a happy camper!”
Dianne Martinez, Nimbus Arts’ first ArtPass holder
“The caliber and quality of Nimbus Arts’ programming is exemplary. Their imaginative approach is consistently fun, educational and innovative. What a gift to our community! Please join me in supporting Nimbus.”
Diane “Dede” Wilsey, Philanthropist