Carnegie Art Museum update for May 31 — June @ CAM … Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie!

Don’t miss the June 7^th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie with the added bonus of a “great deals” art fund-raiser sale plus on the same night the artist Zara Feeney’s Special Showing of Smoke & Mirrors at CAM Studio Gallery.  It’s a double header Reception night to come out and show your support for Carnegie!

June 8- June 23, 2019                                                          Recent and Seldom Seen

A two week exhibit due to pending transitions, showcasing recent gifts of art and infrequently exhibited masterworks of paintings, prints and photographs.

Opening Reception                                                               Friday  June 7 , 6-8pm

$10 / members free

Click here for the full list of artists in the exhibition

The Spectacular Art Sale                                                              at June 7^thReception- June 23, 2019

An “everything must go” fund raising event with artist donated artworks .  To benefit, continuing the programming work of the Carnegie Art Museum by the nonprofit Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones.

Special Reception with the Artist                                            Friday, June 7^th    6-8pm     free

Smoke & Mirrors/Zara Monet Feeney-

View with Zara her exhibit of recent paintings and new painted installations in combination of abstract and realistic imagery commenting misogyny and political and personal tragedies such as mass violence and decline of mental health.

THE JACKSON WHEELER SERIES

Dan Gerber and Alis Morris Soto                                                with CSUCI student poet Damien Aguilar

Saturday, June 15   6 pm       $5  / members free

Organized  & Hosted by Marsha de la O
This event is supported in part by Poets & Writers 

FREE ART WORKSHOPS

Tuesdays:  June 18, 25
10:30 am- noon (5-7 year olds)    

2:00 pm-3:30 pm (8-10 year olds)

Imagine, create and spark lifelong connections with art at the CAM! Join Ojai Artist and educator Heidi Bradbury and experienced CAM educators as they provide hands-on, dynamic, and creative art lessons.  Workshops are open to children of all skills levels.

This class is free and all materials are included thanks to the generous sponsorship from The Children’s Workshop who’s mission is to promote arts education for children, thereby, enhancing their social and emotional development and their academic achievement.

Space is limited, reservations required  805-385-8171 or email education@carnegieam.org

BOOK DISCUSSION

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Thursday, June 20   6 pm

$5 / members free

“Lisa See is a New York Times bestselling author, a thorough researcher and a wonderful storyteller. In this novel, she seamlessly weaves history, tradition and culture into a heartfelt story about love and forgiveness. It’s an unforgettable read.”
—Toronto Star

click here to learn more about the book

RELAX YOUR BODY AND STILL YOUR MIND WHILE SURROUNDED BY ART

Wednesday, June 26  6-7pm

Ages 13 to adults $5 donation / $3 members

Buddhist Meditation is an ancient set of teachings, which enables the practitioner to connect body and mind in the moment with utmost loving-kindness to oneself and to the rest of the world.  Mindful and light physical movements are used to bring oneself to the present moment.

Bhante (Reverend) Sutadhara, a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk whose training is based on Insight Meditation, will guide sessions with quiet time to practice the techniques individually in a relaxing setting surrounded by beautiful artwork.

For Reservations or questions contact us at 805.385.9171 /  email: education@carnegieam.org

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