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FACE TO FACE: Portraits and Sketches by Esteban Villa & Juan Carrillo 

January 15th – April 1st

This exhibition spotlights the personal work of two RCAF founding members who helped define the collective’s aesthetic, political, and community-centered practice. Featuring paintings and drawings of people they encountered over the years as well as self-portraits and portraits of each other, it offers a focused look at Villa and Carrillo’s individual and collaborative contributions within the broader RCAF collective. Curated by Lorrie Kempf.

Gallery Hours: 8AM-6PM, Monday – Friday

February 4th, 12-1pm: Artist talk: “Juan Carrillo: My Life in the Arts” in Rubicon Room.

April 1st, 4:30pm-6pm: Closing reception & presentation: “The Sons of Villa and Carrillo: The RCAF Family Point of View”

SMUD Art Gallery

6301 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95817