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Out of Bounds

April 3rd – May 12th 2025
Reception: Saturday 4/19/25, 2-4 pm

Out of Bounds is the PSWC- Pastel Society of the West Coast‘s juried exhibit. Pastel artists will display work that combines pastels with one, or more, other mediums creating two-dimensional works of art. To apply visit https://pswc.ws/

The Pastel Society of the West Coast’s NEW Out of Bounds! Exhibition goes beyond the traditional use of pastel medium. This exciting exhibition of unique works breaks out of the bounds of time-honored pastel expressions as all juried artworks are a combination of pastel and one or more other media in a two-dimensional format. The competition breaks the 80% rule for traditional pastel exhibits requiring the entries to be at a maximum of 50% (30% minimum) pastel to be combined with one or more other mediums creating two-dimensional works of art.

Awards ceremony and reception with renowned British pastelist, Tony Allain, Saturday, April 19th,  from 2-4pm.

Upcoming Shows

Main Gallery: MBAA Illuminations

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

May 15th – June 23rd 2025
Reception: Sunday, May 18, 2-4pm

Art by Róne Prinz

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.

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CCAC Photographers & Craftmakers
May 15th – June 23rd 2025

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.

Image: Golden Flash photograph by Bill Rumbler