Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month for an unforgettable evening of artistic exploration and community bonding. At Art and Spirits, you’re not just painting; you’re creating memories. Be sure to join our Canvas Club Loyalty Program and get your 11th Art and Spirits night free!
Our talented Arbor Gallery artists create unique paintings each month, ensuring that every Art and Spirits event is unforgettably fresh and fun. With our expert guidance, even those who have never picked up a brush before will find themselves surprised by their own creativity.
But Art and Spirits is more than just a paint night—it’s a celebration of art’s power to inspire and uplift. By participating, you’re not only indulging your creative side but also supporting a noble cause. Your attendance helps fund Arbor Gallery’s mission to cultivate the arts in our community, ensuring that future generations have access to the transformative power of artistic expression.
So come, join the fun, sip on spirits, and be part of creating a brighter, more colorful world—one brushstroke at a time.
Celebrating Art and Spirits
For over eight years, Art and Spirits has been the heartbeat of creativity and camaraderie in Merced, bringing together friends, family, and newcomers alike to sip, socialize, and paint their hearts out. Every 3rd Friday, our community has made countless memories and painted over 1,400 canvases to adorn their walls—a testament to the laughter, inspiration, and shared moments that define Art and Spirits. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have momentarily pressed pause on our events, the soul of Art and Spirits is unchanged. As we reminisce over the treasured photographs of past masterpieces, it becomes clear: we are not just an event, but a cornerstone of artistic expression and community connection in Merced. With each brushstroke, Arbor Gallery has crafted an experience that’s unrivaled. Let’s raise our glasses to the memories made and the blank canvases awaiting our touch. Cheers to many more years of art, laughter, and unforgettable moments at Art and Spirits.
Years of Artistry: a chronical of Canvases
Buddies for Halloween by artist Stephanie McLeod
Masts in the Mist by Artist John Harrell for Sep 2024
Mason Jar Sunshine by Artist Jackie Anderson for Aug 2024
Deep Sea Dance by Artist Karen McComb for Jul 2024
Rustic Cottage by Artist Ethel Nelson for Jun 2024
Spring Beauty by Artist Rose Vialpando Tripp May 2024
Sunset for the Caboose – 1984 by Artist John Harrell Apr 2024
Moonlight Dream by Artist Tonia Hemme Mar 2024
Shamrock Shenanigans by Artist Carole Kamerer Feb 2024
Stacking Cups Mania by Artist Jackie Anderson Jan 2024
Partridge in a Pear Tree by Artist Karen McComb Dec 2023
Sunflowers by Artist Ethel Nelson Nov 2023
Jack O’Lantern by Artist Carole Kamereer Sep 2023
Bear by Artist Karen McComb Aug 2023
Beach by Artist Karen McComb May 2023
Lucky Gnome by Artist Rose Tripp Mar 2023_1
Merced Train by Artist John Harrel 2023
Wine by Artist Jackie Anderson 2023
Owl by Artist Karen McComb Jan 2023
Winter Snoman by Artist Karen McComb Jan 2022
Cable Car by Artist John Harrell Feb 2022
Nerdy Bunny by Artist Tonia Hemme Mar 2022
Half Dome by Artist Carole Kamerer Apr 2022
Lighthouse by Artist Karen McComb May 2022
Stealing Daisies by Artist Rose Tripp Jun 2022
Barn and Field by Artist Jackie Anderson Jul 2022
Tropical Palm by Artist Tonia Hemme Aug 2022
Joyful Snowman Jackie by Artist Anderson Dec 2022
Sunflower September 2021
Mountain Scene by Artist Rose Tripp Oct 2021
Turkey by Artist Tonia Hemme Nov 2021
Holiday Gnome by Artist Jackie Anderson Dec 2021
Lion by Artist Ethel Nelson Jan 2020
Ballet Dancer by Artist Lisa Gilliland Viney Jan 2019
Tree of Hearts by Artist Rose Tripp Feb 2019
Spring Bunny by Artist Carole Kamerer Mar 2019
Flamingo by Artist Ethel Nelson Apr 2019
Hawaiian Plumeria by Artist Lisa Gilliland Varney May 2019
Red Barn by Artist Jackie Anderson Jun 2019
Camping Trailer by Artist Tonia Hemme Jul 2019
Landscape Silhouette by Artist Rose Tripp Aug 2019
All Souls Day by Artist Carole Kamerer Sep 2019
Pumpkin by Artist Tonia Hemme Nov 2019
Angel by Artist Jackie Anderson Dec 2019
Mardi Gras by Artist Carole Kamerer Jan 2018
Snowy Barn by Artist Tonia Hemme Feb 2018
Ocean Wave by Artist Sue Cauwels Mar 2018
Lady in Red by Artist Diane Blevins Apr 2018
Ranch Scene by Lisa Gilliland Varney May 2018
On the Bayou by Artist John Harrell Jun 2018
Cacti by Artist Carole Kamerer Jul 2018
Flowers in Vase by Artist Jackie Anderson Aug 2018
Rooster by Artitst Ethel Nelson Sep 2018
El Capitan by Artist Tonia Hemme Nov 2018
Santa with Birds by Artist Jackie Anderson Dec 2018
Seascape by Artist Sue Cauwels Jan 2017
Tulips by Artist Ethel Nelson Feb 2017
Egrets by Artist John Harrell March 2017
Flowering Trees by Artist Diane Blevins Apr 2017
Mountains by Artist Rose Tripp May 2017
Patriotic Barn by Artist Carole Kamerer Jun 2017
Sunflowers by Artist Lisa Gilliland Viney July 2017