JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER
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This past Monday, local artist Sam Grasso donated a gorgeous mobile to hang from the ceiling of the Cole Creativity Center. The kinetic sculpture includes elements of copper and gold leaf.
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This week we learned that the Museum’s new Cole Creativity Center has received the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 “Business Beautification Award!”
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Wednesday was #MuseumSelfieDay, an international social media event that happens once a year. Staff members Jennifer, Jamie and Julie happily represented the Santa Paula Art Museum.
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Self-portraits have begun arriving for our upcoming I Am Me exhibition, which will open February 2. The show will also include opportunities for visitors to explore the genre for themselves.
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This week we got our first glimpse of the works that will be featured in Meredith Brooks Abbott, Susan Petty, and Gail Pidduck’s upcoming exhibition, Common Ground, which opens March 2.
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Upcoming Premiere
I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits
Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Who are you? That’s the question that artists were asked to answer in the Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition entitled I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits. The same question will be asked of museum visitors as they view the 39 self-portraits featured in the exhibit and participate in interactive art-making activities that will accompany the professional works on display. I Am Me will open with a premiere party on Saturday, February 2, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
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Upcoming Class
The Magic of Mandalas (Ages 16+)
Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Harness the power, and experience the mesmerizing beauty of mandalas alongside art therapist Lynne Okun. Lynne will share the magic of mandalas, from their history and meaning, to strategies and techniques of creating your own personal mandala. Having achieved an understanding of the geometry and sacred symbolism that mandalas incorporate, each student will leave with at least one mandala and the potential for endless mandala-making. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $40.00 per person.
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Upcoming Class
Women Create (Ages 16+)
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Find a little romance in your February as we explore the late 15th century tapestry, “The Unicorn in Captivity.” We will recreate the fantasy, grace, and delicacy of the famed textile using watercolors. Join us, relax, and get creative among friends! “Women Create” is an ongoing series exclusively for women age 16 and over. The class features a new art project, muse, and discussion each month. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $35.00 per person.
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Upcoming Class
Watercolor on Canvas (Ages 16+)
Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Add dimension and depth to your watercolor pieces by exploring the technique of watercolor on canvas. Join local artist Wana Klasen and discover the artistry, technical tricks, creative freedom, and beautiful finished pieces you can achieve with this simple but satisfying method. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $45.00 per person.
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Upcoming Class
Digital Drawing and Painting (Ages 16+)
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Real art on your digital device? That’s right! Join expert digital artist Anita McLaughlin as she teaches simple drawing techniques, how to use brushes, text and layers, and how to apply photo enhancements to make and share your own digital artworks. It’s creativity at your fingertips! All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this two-part class is $65.00 per person.
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Santa Paula Art Museum Audience Survey
We would be so grateful if you would participate in our audience survey by clicking on the image above. As a thank you, we will randomly select 3 respondents to receive $25 off the cost of any future class at the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center!
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