MEET THE ARTIST: Dean De Cocker

Do you have an interest in the mechanics of planes, bikes and heavy machinery? See the creatively engineered art of Turlock-based artist Dean De Cocker this July at Arts Visalia. Sculptures and experimental photography inspired by the machines that take us places fill the galleries in this conceptual exhibition. De Cocker’s work has been featured in multiple art museums including The Crocker and the Riverside Art Museum and can be seen this July only at Arts Visalia. The exhibition opens July 8th and runs through July 25th Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm. A special Summer Night Lights Opening Reception will take place July 10th from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm with FREE snow cones by Sno Bro Snowcones and Arts Visalia drawing sets for children while supplies last. Meet the artist and learn about his inspiration and how he built skillset during a free Artist Talk on Saturday, August 1 at 3:00 pm.MORE INFORMATION: https://www.artsvisalia.org/july-2026-dead-decocker/