An exhibition exploring the connection between visual art, music, rhythm, and emotional resonance.
Visual Music brought together visual artists whose work explored the rhythm, emotion, movement, and atmosphere of music. Presented at Art Etc. in Chico, California, the exhibition invited viewers to consider how sound can be translated into color, form, gesture, and visual experience.
Visual Music was a curated exhibition at Art Etc. exploring the connection between visual art and music. The show featured artwork inspired by rhythm, sound, performance, movement, memory, and the emotional qualities of musical experience.
Through a range of styles and media, participating artists interpreted music not only as subject matter, but as a creative force. Some works suggested the structure and pulse of sound, while others responded to music through atmosphere, abstraction, color, or personal association.
The opening reception included live harp music by Kathryn Robinson, creating a direct connection between the exhibition theme and the public experience of the show. Visitors were invited to view the artwork while also encountering live sound in the gallery environment.
Presented at Art Etc. in Chico, California, Visual Music reflected the gallery’s commitment to accessible, community-centered exhibitions that connect artists, audiences, and creative disciplines.
Exhibition Details Section
Exhibition: Visual Music
Venue: Art Etc., Chico, California
Dates: March 7 to May 7, 2026
Opening Reception: March 7, 2026
Live Music: Kathryn Robinson, harp
Curated by: Kevin Trivedi
Visual Music – Participating Artists
- Richard Bryant
- LCT (Lauri Chiodini) Touchette
- Krystel Gunton
- Paula Kaplan
- Julian Lacombe
- Meghan Lacombe
- Carolyn McLeod
- Garrett Munsey
- William Nava
- Carolyn Nava
- Richard Robinson
- Isabella Stewart
- Kevin Trivedi
- Tom Young
Featured on KZFR ArtVibes
Kevin Trivedi joined Leslie Jones on KZFR 90.1 FM’s ArtVibes to discuss Visual Music, a curated Art Etc. exhibition exploring the connections between visual art, music, rhythm, movement, and emotional experience. The broadcast featured a conversation about the exhibition along with music selected in connection with several participating artists’ works, reinforcing the show’s central theme: how sound can inspire visual language. This is the ArtVibes page that shows some of the art from the exhibition as well as music paired with several of the pieces.