A Merced studio is nearing its opening date, and officials are requesting art pieces from artists who wish to showcase their work. Studio 99 is “calling for art” as it nears its opening date.

The growing Downtown Merced art scene will experience another leap and bound with the grand opening of Studio 99 on Saturday, March 8. The space was designed by the creatives of the Central Valley ...

The oil painting, known as Woman-Ochre by Willem de Kooning, had been cut out of its frame during a daring heist at the University of Arizona Museum of Art 32 years earlier – in 1985.

She put in the machine and at first she couldn’t believe it.” Ganodotra says he’s helped run two stores in Merced and never seen anyone win anything close to that prize. He said he’s seen ...

Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a Merced County canal killing one teenager and injuring another on Sunday. California Highway Patrol officers responded to a report of ...

Paula Ortiz’s “'La virgen roja” (The Red Virgin) won Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. (Camera: EFE). FOOTAGE OF PRODUCTION DESIGNER JAVIER ALVARIÑO FROM "LA VIRGEN ROJA", AWARDED ...