Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 12 — Last Look with photographer Luther Gerlach

with Photographer LUTHER GERLACH

Sunday, February 17      1-3pm   (exhibit closing day)

Grab the last chance to view the work and ask questions of the creator of  the exhibit “Catalyst of Change”,  Luther Gerlach, before it closes. A superb photographer, Luther’s keen knowledge of classic print development, its chemistry, and the agents at work in our region’s climatic changes makes chatting with the artist enjoyable , enlightening experience.

THE JACKSON WHEELER SERIES

Guest Poets Vickie Vertiz and Veronica Reyes plus CSUCI student poet Corrine Browne

Saturday, February 16                                                                    readings begin at 6 pm

$5  members and students free

Organized by Phil Taggart & Hosted by Marsha de la O

This event is supported in part by Poets & Writers 

Thursday, February 21  

Hollow by Owen Egerton

6 pm        $5  / members free

Join fellow art and book lovers at our next CAM Book Club discussion. Book selections focus on making connections with art and history inspired by current exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection. Club activities include an early evening book discussion held the third Thursday of the month. Click here to learn more about the book and  upcoming selections.

 ends February 17

recent landscape paintings by Karen Kitchel

Karen Kitchel © 2016 Waterway #8 (Lake Casitas), asphalt emulsion, tar, wax, powdered pigments, shellac/canvas; 50″x50″ courtesy the artist.

In the aftermath of the 2017 Thomas Fire, Luther Gerlach turned his camera on the destruction and regeneration spanning Ventura county, using chemical elements gathered from the landscape to bring the power of these natural forces to life.

image: Skeletal Remains, unique silver gelatin print by Luther Gerlach, 2018.

 20% discount on listed prices for CAM members!

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