OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme invites the community to its annual National Fine Arts Exhibit Feb. 5-7 at the Carnegie Art Museum, 424 South C Street, Oxnard. The private Club reception and award ceremony will be from 4–7 p.m. on Feb. 4. More than 60 pieces of art will be on display.
“Our Club kids have dedicated a lot of time and energy on their art pieces. Their creativity is inspiring!” said Erin Antrim, BGCOP chief executive officer. “The kids are very excited to share their work with family, friends and our community.”
BGCOP is one of thousands of Clubs across the country joining in a search to identify talented young artists. The competition is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts Exhibit, a comprehensive initiative promoting young people’s creativity, and encouraging artistic skills and cultural enrichment.
The arts are such an important part of a child’s development that they’re identified as one of the Club’s five core areas to help youth reach their full potential. This year, the Club had nearly 500 youth participate in the National Fine Arts program. Members work on art projects throughout the year that can be used in the art show. Each month, Club members in the art program learn a different art medium and then create art pieces. The best pieces are chosen to be in the Club’s local art show and judged.
As a participant in the National Fine Arts Exhibit program, BGCOP will submit members’ artwork in four age divisions and 10 categories, including watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic and collage. Selected artwork will be screened at the regional level and a limited number will be sent to BGCA’s Atlanta headquarters for judging at the national level.
Thirty-three national winners will be named, with their artwork displayed at special events throughout the year. Winning artists will also receive engraved plaques and letters of congratulations from BGCA President and CEO Jim Clark. Regional finalists will receive a certificate of participation.
Carnegie Art Museum: Dedicated to serving its community with art education and being a gateway to lifelong learning, the Carnegie Art Museum stimulates young minds and encourages creative hands with exhibits of everything from California landscapes to full wall-sized abstractions and Cartolandia installations. A facility of the City of Oxnard, the Museum serves 5,000-10,000 students each year with programming support raised by the non-profit, Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones. Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm. For more information, contact (805) 385-8158 or visit www.carnegieam.org.
BGCOP: The Boys & Girls Club has served the youth of Oxnard and Port Hueneme for over 60 years. With three full-service clubs and 18 school program sites, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in California. The Club provides programs for more than 9,200 youth and teens in three priority outcome areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. For more information please visit www.BGCOP.org.