You’ve Never Seen Wayne Thiebaud Like This — Inside The Unknown Thiebaud: Printmaking & a Landmark Sebastopol Exhibition

Wayne Thiebaud is celebrated for his iconic Americana paintings of cakes and pies, but this exhibition explores a lesser-known side of his mastery: printmaking.This episode explores The Unknown Thiebaud: Passionate Printmaker, a rare exhibition that uncovers the quiet, obsessive printmaking practice that shaped one of America’s most beloved artists.Serafina Palandech, executive director of the Sebastopol Center for the Arts (SebArts), joins us to explore how this landmark show brings together six decades of Thiebaud’s prints—from early experiments to deeply refined, meditative studies—and why Sebastopol is the perfect place for this story to be told.Running January 10 – March 8, 2026, The Unknown Thiebaud: Passionate Printmaker reveals a more intimate side of Thiebaud’s work through drypoints, monotypes, woodcuts, and iterative variations of familiar subjects. While his thickly painted desserts made him famous, these prints challenge and expand our understanding of his artistic identity, process, and legacy.Serafina shares how this exhibition reflects SebArts’ core values of community, accessibility, and expanding artistic narratives, and why Sebastopol is the perfect place for a show of this caliber. We dive into the story behind the exhibition’s creation, including the crucial role of local collectors and donors—most notably the late gallerist Allan Stone, whose family loaned over 35 rarely seen works, many never before exhibited publicly.The conversation also explores:Why Thiebaud’s printmaking practice is essential to understanding his artistic identityHow repetition, perspective, and distortion evolve across decades of workThiebaud’s deep ties to Northern California and his legacy as a regional “hometown hero”The often-overlooked role of master printmakers, including collaborators from Crown Point PressUnderrated prints and techniques that quietly steal the showBeyond the gallery walls, Serafina previews an exciting slate of community programming, including printmaking workshops, docent tours, artist talks, and a special film presentation by documentary filmmaker Olympia Stone exploring the life and influence of Allan Stone.We close with a look at SebArts’ future—from expanding free education and youth programs to new residencies—and how listeners can get involved as artists, volunteers, members, or supporters.Whether you’re a longtime fan of Wayne Thiebaud, curious about printmaking, or passionate about community-driven arts spaces, this episode is a must-listen.🎟️ Exhibition: The Unknown Thiebaud: Passionate Printmaker 📍 Location: Sebastopol Center for the Arts📅 Dates: January 10 – March 8, 2026Crack One Open 🍻Pacific Crush, a West Coast IPA from Cellarmaker Brewing Company, clocks in at 6.1% ABV. Hopped with Mosaic, Citra, Cascade, and the newer Krush varietal, it’s impressively light-bodied and balanced, with bright floral aromas, tangerine citrus, and just enough bitterness to keep things crisp. This is a crushable, crowd-pleasing IPA that’s easy to recommend to fans of classic West Coast balance.