April is National Poetry Month and last weekend’s Poetry at the Carnegie – The Jackson Wheeler Series was a celebration of the spoken word, a spectacular evening of talent featuring Patty Seyburn and Dian Sousa as well as the multi-talented CSUCI student Jose Noel -Roche, if you missed it you can tune in by clicking here. Next month’s readings on May 12th will surely be just as impressive. Mark your calendars today!
April 5th was the opening reception of Dominga Opazo’s exhibit “Primal Matter” on view at CAM Studio Gallery through May 20th. click here to get a glimpse at her work inspired by nature pattern that she completed during her studio-ship… it is an impressive body of work in such a short period of time.
Programs and Events
CAM Book Club
Join fellow art and book lovers at our monthly book discussion.
click here for more info and to view the upcoming selections.
Free Family Day
Saturday, April 21
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun activities with CAM Staff and Lakeshore Learning Store. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Materials are provided.
No reservations required and admission is FREE for the whole family.
Children’s Exhibit Education Programs made possible by a gift from the
Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Silver Circle members are invited to join us for anotherSoCal Art Experience! The day will begin with a visit to the Marciano Art Foundation followed by a Behind the Scenes Tourof artist Kelly Reemtsen’sstudio in Los Angeles.
Sunday, April 22
11 a.m. – Marciano Art Foundation
Vice President of the Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild
Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
ages 15 and up
Workshop fee $30 + materials fee $15 (payable to the instructor)
This is a hands-on beginner level weaving workshop! Click here to learn more.
Reservations and workshop fee prepayment required. Contact Martha Jimenez, Curator of Education to make your reservation or for more information at 805.385.8171 or education@carnegieam.org
Building Blocks of Art
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ages 7-11
Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19
$24 / $19 members per 2 class session or $10 per session
These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between. In each session, students are introduced to one or two building blocks and a different technique inspired by the current exhibits on display.
RSVP and workshop fee prepayment required. Contact Martha Jimenez, Curator of Education to make your reservation or for more information at 805.385.8171 or education@carnegieam.org
CURRENT EXHIBITION
through – May 27, 2018
Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation
This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal, conceptual, technical, and material possibilities of limiting their palettes to black-and-white and shades “in between.”
Art included by:
Lita Albuquerque, Charles Arnoldi, Richard Artschwager, Larry Bell, Joe Goode, Andy Moses, Ed Moses, Manfred Muller, Robert Rauchenberg, Andy Warhol, Emerson Woelffer
and many others
Funding has been generously provided by the
The Cultural and Community Services Department is committed to providing a wide range of exceptional programs, services, and events that encourage and promote a full, enriched, and active life. This includes free and equal access to information and resources, quality artistic, cultural, and entertainment experiences, and offerings that embrace diversity and promote wellness, civic pride, and lifelong learning.
The Cultural and Community Services Department divisions include:
