Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press
August 25 – September 17, 2026 · Chico, CAOn view

In person viewing: Janet Turner Print Museum 400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929
‘Personal to Political’ highlights the pioneering work of Paulson Fontaine Press in Berkeley, known for championing African American artists. This traveling exhibition features prints by seventeen significant contemporary artists, including Edgar Arceneaux, McArthur Binion, Kerry James Marshall, Martin Puryear, and multiple generations of women from the Gee’s Bend Quilters.
‘Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press’ was organized by Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA.
Talk & Opening Reception Thursday, September 3 at 5:30 PM Recital Hall, Arts 150 | Reception to follow at the Turner
Enjoy a conversation with Pam Paulson and Rhea Fontaine of Paulson Fontaine Press, from 5:30-6:30 PM (Recital Hall, Arts 150), followed by an opening reception in the Turner.


