Lee château people

Artist: Group Art Show

Opens: January 2nd | 6:00pm

Closes: January 30th | 5:00pm

SBDAC’s Grand Atrium

Entry: Donations

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239-333-1933

Exhibits open during Art Walk on the 1st Friday of every month. 6pm-10pm

Gallery hours Monday through Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Extended Gallery Hours most Thursdays & Fridays until 10pm

Occasionally galleries may be closed for private events

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Donation Entry Fee

Overview

In the month of April of 2024, 22 artists, for 30 days journeyed to the serene countryside of Champagne-Ardenne, France, to take part in the Château d’Orquevaux Artist Residency. Among them was SBDAC’s own artist and graphic designer, Israel Alpizar. Within the walls of the château, surrounded by rolling hills and timeless beauty, strangers became friends, and inspiration flowed as freely as the French wine shared at dusk.

It is difficult to put into words the magic felt there, the quiet mornings filled with light, the echo of brushes against canvas, the laughter that carried across the gardens. Yet through this exhibition, Lee Chateau People, we invite you to experience a glimpse of that world, to feel the spirit of creation, connection, and transformation that was born in that special place.

The mission of Château d’Orquevaux is to offer artists a haven without judgment, a sanctuary where imagination can unfold naturally and freely. It is a place to explore, to dream, and to listen to the quiet voice of creativity that so often gets lost in the noise of everyday life.

The award-winning residency celebrates not just the art that emerges, but the journey of becoming, the shared meals, the late-night conversations, the moments of solitude that give rise to new vision. Immersed in the rhythm of the French countryside, artists rediscover themselves and their work anew.

At the château, the familiar begins to look different. The world slows down. Beauty reveals itself in unexpected ways.
Lee Chateau People is a reflection of that awakening—art born from stillness, friendship, and the timeless call to create.