Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 1 — Free Family Day on Feb. 9

COLOR FLOW
February 1 -March 3, 2019

ANDY LEPE’s recent geometric abstract paintings created during his guest artist studioship on exhibit along with other of  his works.

Reception @ CAM Studio Gallery (adjacent to the museum)
Friday, February 1          5:30-7:30 pm      free admission

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Saturday, February 9
noon- 3 pm

Experience a fun afternoon of art!  Family Day at the Carnegie Art Museum offers creative looking activities in the museum galleries, hands-on art projects: mixed media valentine, line color cutouts, recycled landscape  and much more.  Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome.  Materials are provided.

SPECIAL GUEST: Watch Contemporary Russian-American artist Nikita Budkov work during a live painting demonstration.  Nikita is a member of the California Art Club Mentor Member Program. Click here to learn more.

No reservations required and admission is FREE fun for all ages.

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.

On View through 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!

COMMUNITY PARTNERS …Special Offer from the PACC!

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.
The Cultural and Community Services Department divisions include:

• Oxnard Public Library
• Recreation and Community Services
• Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center
• Carnegie Art Museum