The F. William & Kathleen Evanhoe Trust presents

West Coast Biennial Art Exhibition

Additional Support provided by
Julia & Dan Cronin


Dates & Hours
Now - Apr. 30, 2023
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Admission
Included in paid Park admission
Free for Turtle Bay Members >


A favorite tradition continues. Join us for our 7th West Coast Biennial exhibition. This year’s juror, Shelly Willis, has chosen a wide variety of beautiful artworks from the competition. Don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice award.

West Coast Biennial artwork is for sale to the public. Visit the Museum and inquire with our Guest Services staff at the check-in desk for more information. Proceeds support local artists and upcoming exhibitions and programming at Turtle Bay.


2023 Winners

F. William & Kathleen Evanhoe Best of Show


Composing a Bath

by Lisa Jetonne

Julia & Dan Cronin First Prize


Self Portrait of a Woodworker

by Jerry Cousins

Second Prize


Franken-Vase

by Gabe Rubanowitz

Third Prize


Unscheduled Landing
by Claire Duncan

Honorable Mention


Deer Power

by Jen Copeland



About the 2023 Juror,
Shelly Willis

Shelly Willis has more than three decades of experience planning, curating, and managing the production of hundreds of temporary and permanent artworks throughout the country.  

As the Director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Public Art Program from 2007-2017 she managed the City and County of Sacramento’s Art in Public Places Programs, including the $8 million dollar Sacramento International Airport and the $9.5 million Entertainment and Sports Complex public art programs. Willis came to Sacramento after six years of managing the University of Minnesota’s public art program where she also taught public art courses in the Departments of Urban Studies and Landscape Architecture.