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Main Gallery: MBAA Illuminations

Russell Gallery (Upstairs): Central Coast Artists Collective – Photography and Fine Craft

May 15th – June 23rd
Reception: Sunday, May 18, 2-4pm

MBAA Illuminations

Reflections and Shadows: we see them in a mirror, a pond, or a puddle. It could be your face, the light from the sky, or the silhouette of a scene shining on a surface. Illuminations is an MBAA members-only exhibition which dives into the study of light and the ways it reveals, transforms and inspires. Whether through literal depictions of light sources or metaphorical interpretations of enlightenment and clarity, this exhibit encourages creativity in showcasing how illumination can shift perspectives and bring hidden aspects of life into focus. From radiant bursts of color to subtle shadows, artists are called to interpret how light shapes our world and evokes emotions, offering unique insights into the interplay between light and darkness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCAC Photographers & Craftmakers

Central Coast Photographic Society and the Craftmakers Coalition join forces for an exhibition in the Russell Gallery (upstairs), running concurrently with “Illuminations” downstairs. Member artists display recent works, highlighting variety in technique and subject matter.  Reception on Sunday, May 18, 2:00-4:00 PM.

 

 

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

Main Gallery: By The Sea – MBAA Members Exhibition

Russell Gallery (Upstairs): Pressing Forward – Central Coast Printmakers at Art Center Morro Bay

June 26 – August 4
Reception: Sunday, June 29, 2-4pm

By The Sea

How fortunate to live by the sea. Pick your favorite spot and paint the shore, the sand dunes, the tidepools, or whatever meets your fancy.

Artists are invited to immerse themselves in the theme “By the Sea,” drawing inspiration from the ocean’s vast beauty, mystery, and power. This theme offers a canvas to explore the sea’s many faces—from tranquil shorelines and sunlit horizons to tumultuous waves and the unknown depths below. Artists can capture the sea’s connection to nature, memory, emotion, or mythology, interpreting its influence on human life and imagination. Through this theme, artists are encouraged to reflect on the ocean as both a source of calm and chaos, inviting viewers into its ever-changing world.

 

 

 

Pressing Forward

With more than 30 diverse, active members, the Central Coast Printmakers’ mission is to maintain the tradition of making original art prints by designing plates (or “substrates” from which a print is made) by hand. The group has been encouraging making, enjoying and learning about printmaking for more than 40 years in SLO County. Processes include etchings, engravings, lino & woodcuts, silkscreens, lithographs, monoprints and more.