Cover Artist John Tarahteeff

Inside Pocket June 2026

Painting and showing since the 1990s, John Tarahteeff creates set dramas that play out in deep undercurrents of the imagination. He is represented by Nuart Gallery (Santa Fe and Santa Monica) since 2007, and shown locally at Elliott Fouts Gallery, John Natsoulas Gallery and other venues. His work is in Crocker Art Museum’s collection. Visit nuartgallery.com. Shown: “The Delta,” acrylic on canvas, 42 inches by 48 inches. This piece was selected for Crocker Art Museum’s 2026 Art Auction, the museum’s annual fundraiser supporting world-class exhibitions and programs that serve thousands of children, families and adults throughout the community. Silent Auction bidding and the exhibition run through June 7. Visit crockerart.org/events/art-auction.