Art etc. Gallery featuring Art from Local Artists

Remembering the Bidwell Mansion Art Show

Digital photo manipulated. Van Gogh like sky from Starry Night behind the Mansion with colorful flowers blooming in foreground.
Bidwell in Bloom Aguirre
Bidwell Mansion digital art piece with the word Chico at the top of the image.
Historic Grace Aguirre
Romantic digtial art image of Bidwell Mansion with the word "Bidwell" at the bottom of the image. Colorful flowers in foreground.
Bidwell Mansion Print Tim Lehor
The Pink Lady Lehor
Oil Painting of Bidwell Mansion. Background sky and foreground are implied through loose strokes.
Bidwell Mansion Batt
Bidwell Mansion print of a graphite drawing by Chris Ficken
Bidwell Mansion Ficken
A surreal depiction of the Bidwell Mansion in chico with a cat outside and a witch on a broom flying in a colorful sky
Witches of Bidwell Lacombe
Mixed-Media Opened book that has a collage of one side of Bidwell Mansion early photograph of it under a tarp during construction. The othersdie has Bidwell Mansion with John Bidwell standing in front of the Mansion. Both are made from collaged imagery.
Bidwell Stories Young
An expressive depiction of the Bidwell Mansion. Lots of texture.
Echoes of the Bidwell Mansion Trivedi
A long view photo of the Bidwell Mansion and surrounding park.
Bidwell Mansion Aguiar
Bidwell Mansion with a dramatic red sky behind it. Smoke and fire that was caused from the Camp Fire.
Bidwell Mansion -Camp Fire Aguiar
Side Angle of Bidwell Mansion/ Interesting architectural angles.
Bidwell Mansion McLeod
Bidwell Mansion Photograph where tree next to it is a bright orangish red.
Bidwell Mansion Autumn Schultz
Black and white photo art of the Bidwell Mansion
Bidwell Mansion Noir Schultz
Bidwell Mansion
Bidwell Mansion Schultz

. Remembering Bidwell Mansion, on view from July 1 through August 29, 2025, gathers a select group of Northern California artists who offer diverse, personal perspectives on the cultural and historical significance of Bidwell Mansion.

The Bidwell Mansion Art Show at Art Etc. Gallery brings together a powerful collection of works that honor and reimagine one of Chico’s most iconic landmarks. Curated by Kevin Trivedi and Caleb Klungtvet, the exhibit features original works by nine regional artists: Tim Lehor, Barbara Batt, Chris Ficken, Carolyn McLeod, Paula Shultz, Gerald Aguair, James Aguirre, Meghan Lacombe, and Kevin Trivedi.

From intricate studies of Victorian architecture to emotional landscapes that evoke memory and loss, each artist captures a different facet of Bidwell Mansion’s legacy. The Bidwell Mansion Art Show highlights personal interpretations of this historic site through painting, mixed media, and photographic works.

“We wanted this show to evoke more than just admiration for the structure—it’s about what it means to the people of Chico,” says Kevin Trivedi. “This mansion holds echoes of the past and aspirations for the future. The artwork brings that duality to light in deeply personal ways.”

“Bidwell Mansion is more than a landmark—it’s a living thread through our local history,” adds co-curator Caleb Klungtvet. “These works invite the viewer to connect with that thread, to feel the presence of time, change, and continuity.”

Through diverse perspectives and artistic styles, the Bidwell Mansion Art Show not only preserves the memory of the historic mansion but also fosters a deeper connection between the community and its cultural roots.