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Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 16

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2018 • Comments Off

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JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER

Our best museum moments from the past week all come from the premiere of our newest exhibit, Sanctuary/Santuario: The 25th De Colores Art Show. Be sure to check out our upcoming events and classes where you can create your own memorable moments.

We’ve Got Shows on Every Floor

With the addition of the Museum’s new space, the Cole Creativity Center, we’ve been able to create more gallery space for exhibitions. Come and see our three current shows: Local Clay, The Natural World, and the new De Colores Art Show.

A Blessing in Every Direction

The premiere party for Sanctuary/Santuario: The 25th De Colores Art Show this past weekend began with a Blessing to the Four Directions. The ceremony was meant to call the community together and to acknowledge the significance of the event.

Xavier Montes Recognized…

This year’s De Colores Art Show marks the 25th anniversary of the exhibit. In recognition of that milestone, the show’s founder, Xavier Montes, was honored by the offices of California Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson.

…and Then He Was Outdanced

The premiere also included performances by young musicians and dancers from Inlakech Cultural Arts Center in Oxnard and Montes’ own De Colores music students. Montes was eventually outshone by one young dancer!

UPCOMING EVENTS & CLASSES

The Land of Light:

Art, Science, and Play

Saturday, October 6, 2018, 5pm to 9pm

Admission is free for everyone

Now in its second year, The Land of Light invites visitors to see and experience art in a whole new way! The event is inspired by artists of all ages and is designed to engage the community through interactive art installations including lighting effects, visual film graphics, and displays of science and technology. At sunset, a special “lighting ceremony” will activate monumental light and video projections, illuminating the variety of exhibitions on display. Exhibits range from two-dimensional works to three-dimensional sculptures, “art cars,” and more. Indoor and outdoor spaces will feature maker stations where guests are encouraged to interact with and add to the various artworks and displays. The event will also include a live DJ and performances by aerial dancers and glow dancers. Admission is free for everyone.

Collage Essentials

(Ages 16+)

Tues., September 18,

12pm to 2pm

Artist Karen Browdy will share the essential skills, tools, and techniques needed to build a meaningful practice in collage. All skill levels welcome. The cost of the class is $35.

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Personal Sculpture

(Ages 16+)

Tues., October 2,

6pm to 9pm

Back by popular demand! Unlock the expressive potential of small scale ceramic works with CSUCI professor Marianne McGrath. The cost of the class is $40.

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Kids Printmaking

(Ages 10-13)

Four sessions starting Wed., October 3,

3:30pm to 5pm

Kids will learn the basics of three printing processes: lino cuts, silkscreens and monotypes. This course is taught over four sessions on four consecutive Wednesdays. The cost of the four-part series is $65.

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Still Life in Oils

(Ages 16+)

Four sessions starting

Thurs., October 4,

6pm to 9pm

Learn the essentials skills for working in oils with seasoned artist Ray Harris. This course is taught over four sessions on four consecutive Thursdays. The cost of the four-part series is $160.

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DOCENTS WANTED

The Santa Paula Art Museum is looking for volunteers to join its fun and friendly team of docents! Docents assist museum staff in a variety of activities including welcoming visitors and informing guests of the Museum’s current exhibits and program offerings. Docents also help at special events such as artist receptions, concerts, and our annual art auction. Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of 3 hours per month. Weekday and weekend volunteer opportunities are available. No previous experience is required, and thorough training and support is provided. If you are interested in becoming a docent, please click on the button below to send us your information.