Second Saturday

Strong, emotive color and dreamlike imagery come together in the works of prominent Sacramento artist Irving Marcus, whose paintings are up at b. sakata garo, 923 20th St., Sacramento.

Second Saturday gallery picks by Victoria Dalkey

Highlights among Sacramento Second Saturday gallery offerings.

"The Art of Noises" is a unique show that traces the development of electronic instruments. The exhibition features more than two dozen vintage and contemporary synthesizers and one-of-a-kind instruments.

Eccentric artist/mad scientist Clayton Bailey shows new copper sculptures along with Betty Bailey's charming narrative drawings at b. sakata garo

The Capitol Artists Studio Tour features 150 artists who open their studios to visitors Saturday, Sunday and next weekend. A selection of their work is up at the Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento, where you can also pick up a map to the free tour

Victoria Dalkey's pick for Second Saturday

Using the camera obscura as a tool, Bay Area artist Chris Fraser creates stunning environments with ambient light at Center for Contemporary Art

The works of legendary Bay Area Figurative painter Theophilus Brown, who died in February at the age of 92, were prized by his fellow artists.

Gina Werfel's gestural abstractions are layered with evidence of the actions of their making. Her immediate and improvisational markings achieve a kinship with music and dance.

Second Saturday is a phenomenon in Sacramento -- a combination of art galleries, music, dining and street life that has the whole city talking. Here is a guide to this month's Second Saturday art walk.