April 2, 2026 - Santa Rosa, CA — The Frank P. Doyle Library at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) proudly presents “Jerrold Ballaine: Land and Sea,” an exhibition of paintings by longtime Sebastopol resident Jerrold “Jerry” Ballaine. The exhibition will be on display from March 23, 2026, through December 11, 2026, on the second floor of the Doyle Library during regular open hours.

To celebrate the opening, a public reception will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Doyle Library. The event offers a unique opportunity to meet Ballaine, whose career spans decades and reflects one of the most diverse and sustained artistic practices in Northern California.

As curator Scott Lipanovich noted, “Jerry taught at Berkeley for more than thirty years. During those decades, he shared studio space with, among other art world luminaries, Joan Brown and Manuel Neri. He had a close relationship with his mentor, Richard Diebenkorn. Jerry was at the center of a groundbreaking era in all the visual arts.”

The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Visitors are also invited to explore the Doyle Collection, located on the third and fourth floors of the library.
 

About the Doyle Collection
The Doyle Collection features more than 90 artworks created by faculty and staff who have worked at Santa Rosa Junior College since 1950. Curated by retired Library Technician Scott Lipanovich, the collection highlights the creative talents within the SRJC community. Students consistently note how the artwork enhances the library environment, making it more welcoming while encouraging creativity and exploration.

The exhibition and reception are supported by the Arts in the SRJC Libraries Endowment.