Best of Sacramento’s Second Saturday art walk

b. sakata garo

California’s foremost conceptual artist, Tom Marioni, author of “Beer, Art, and Philosophy” brings his witty sensibility to Sacramento in a show titled “Retire From Art and Take Up Painting” at b. sakata garo, 923 20th St., Sacramento. (916) 447-4276. www.bsakatagaro.com

Shimo Center for the Arts

Bud Gordon’s “Marina” is one of the strong works in “Delta Forever,” a tribute to a place that has inspired many local artists, among them Gregory Kondos, Pat Mahony and Matt Bult. The show is up at Shimo Center for the Arts, 2117 28th St., Sacramento. (916) 706-1162. shimogallery.com

Jay Jay

Jon McCallum’s surreal photo is among the exciting works in “Trending,” a show of art by graduate students at area colleges and universities at Jay Jay, 5520 Elvas Ave., Sacramento. (916) 453-2999. jayjayart.com

Axis Gallery

John Yoyogi Fortes, Anne Gregory, Omar Thor Arason and Craig Martinez share the space in a provocative show at Axis Gallery, 625 S St., Sacramento. axisgallery.org

Verge Center for the Arts

“Sacramento Meditations,” a two-part show, explores California’s ongoing water crisis. Part two opens at City Hall on June 30. Part one is up at Verge Center for the Arts, 625 S St., Sacramento. (916) 448-2985. vergeart.com

This story was originally published June 11, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Best of Sacramento’s Second Saturday art walk."