Our Mission: To champion art as essential to life and give our community a creative voice.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
EXHIBIT NOV 10 - DEC 31, 2022
RECEPTION: SUNDAY, NOV 13, 2-4PM
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast.
This special holiday event offers a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more.
Whether you’re attending this extraordinary exhibit to observe or to find that perfect holiday gift, you are in for a delight!
The Annual Winter Faire & Craft Show will be on display from November 10, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
ART CENTER MORRO BAY WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25, 2022 AND JANUARY 1, 2023.
TAKE OUT is scheduled MONDAY, January 2, 2023.
The next take-in, FOR THE BIRDS will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 10AM - 2PM.
WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Crafts
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: November 10, 2022 through DECEMBER 31, 2022.
RECEPTION: Sunday, November 13, 2022, 2-4pm
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
Life drawing has remained the cornerstone of art instruction.
We believe life drawing should be fun, accessible and expressive. Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present a weekly, uninstructed, Life Drawing workshop, featuring a variety of male and female nude models.
Put yourself on the pathway to better art! This evening workshop, is open to all adults regardless of experience. Bring your own art supplies and work with medium of choice.
Models pose for various lengths of time, up to 20 minutes while taking short breaks. There is no instruction. This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced and participants should be at least 18 years of age to register.
WHAT: Wednesday Life Drawing
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: Wednesday Evenings, 6-9pm
COST: $10.00 MBAA Members and Students $12.00 Non Members
CONTACT: Bob Rodger (805) 528-4248, brodger56@yahoo.com
Online registration: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
Students may be asked to wear a mask and show proof of vaccine.
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CALL TO ARTISTS - AQUARIUS 2023
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
AQUARIUS – CALL FOR ARTISTS
DEADLINE: January 8, 2023
Art Center Morro Bay is happy to host the Central Coast Watercolor Society as we present, Aquarius 2023.
Artists wishing to submit to this juried watercolor exhibit, must do so through CCWS. Please review the prospectus for rules of entry into this prestigious event.
Entry Deadline, January 8, 2023
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Aquarius will be on display February 23-April 3,2023. Meet the artists at the opening reception, Sunday, February 26, 2-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open 12 – 4pm daily.
Image: Lucas© courtesy of Pat Cairns, Award Winner 2022
WHAT: Aquarius 2023
WHEN: Exhibit, February 23-April 3, 2023
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Ba, CA 93442
RECEPTION: Sunday, February, 26, 2023, 2-4pm
COST: For entry fees please see prospectus
CONTACT: (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org
or www.ccwsart.com
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a hands-on demonstration of alcohol inks!
Joan Martin Fee is described as a craft designer, television personality, author, magazine editor, Instructions editor, voiceover specialist and owner of creative me time. It’s amazing to know that Joan once had a full-time job in the aerospace industry.
One morning in 1990 she turned on the television and while flipping through the channels, came upon a nationally televised craft show, Aleene's Creative Living. She watched with great excitement and at the end noticed that it was taped only twenty minutes from home. Viewers were encouraged to submit their ideas to the "sharing segment" of the show. Joan did just that! She was totally shocked when the producer asked her to demonstrate how to make her "Dress up Dolly" using shrink wrap and feature her on the show! From that happenstance beginning, nearly 30 years ago, Joan's creative journey that includes working for the largest manufacturer's in the industry, brings us to today where she continues her passion of making people feel special through creativity.
During this demonstration, Joan will show you how to make beautiful designs with alcohol inks on ornaments, necklaces, magnets and more! Don’t miss this hands-on experience just in time for the holidays!
WHAT: Alcohol Inks
WHEN: December 12, 2022 3-5pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or visit www,artcentermorrobay.com
COST: Free and open to the public
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Celebrate the holidays and Christmas Eve with Art Center Morro Bay! This exciting art exhibit is just in time for those last minute gifts.
Join us in the gallery and on the patio for a very special holiday shopping experience. A diverse collection of paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary is offered on the Art Center patio by local artists. Hand-made crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, hand woven fiber arts and more.
Enjoy music, sweet treats including hot apple cider and Farmer’s Market. Winter Market will be on display Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022, 12-4pm. Attendance is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Winter Market
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022, 12-4pm
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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PAINTING THE HEAD IN OILS WITH WARREN CHANG
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
(2) Day Workshop
January 14-15, 2023, 9:30am - 4:30pm
HURRY! THIS WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to host a portrait workshop, Painting the Head in Oils, by Warren Chang.
In this oil painting workshop, participants will get an inside look into Warren Chang’s art practice and learn how to paint a head to final painting, using a limited palette.
Warren will teach the fundamentals of Light and Shadow and how this applies to painting a portrait, demonstrating painting a head of a live model. Students will be able to get feedback directly from Warren, ask questions in an intimate class setting, and follow along with demos. This workshop will cover how to construct a human head and learn how light falls on form with regard to value and edge relationships. In addition, Warren will share his unique limited palette in applying color in the Old Masters style. Students will focus on drawing the human head and creating life-like skin tone colors.
Warren will give a slide presentation revealing his process of creating his unique narrative paintings. By the end of this 2-day workshop, each participant will have a final painting inspired by Warren’s unique approach to painting that gives a window into his practice.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Warren Chang graduated the Art Center College of Design in 1981 and after 20 years as an award winning illustrator, embarked in a career in fine art in 2000. His work has been recognized nationally and profiled in many art publications, including the covers of American Artist and International Artist magazines accompanying a series of 8 articles on instructional painting he authored. He is the subject of a 112 page monograph book titled: Warren Chang: Narrative Paintings published by Flesk Publications in 2013. He has been honored with solo exhibitions at the Monterey Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art and most recently at the Triton Museum in 2021. His paintings are in the permanent collection of the Monterey Museum of Art and the Hilbert Museum of California Art in Orange, Ca.
Awards include "Best of Show" at the Salon International 2003 held in San Antonio Texas, Southwest Art Award in 2008 and the Fine Art Connoisseur Award for painting in 2009, both from the California Art Club, 1st Place in the Raymar Online Art Contest in 2010 and the Dean Cornwell Award for Multi Figure Composition from the California Art Club in 2013. He is a Signature member of the California Art Club and a Master Signature member of the Oil Painters of America.
Mr. Chang’s subjects include biographical interiors and genre scenes of the fieldworkers of Monterey County where he grew up. His paintings portray the human condition, sometimes the disenfranchised while at the same time celebrating the human spirit.
Learn about drawing, values and composition in a workshop designed to create in a relaxed, informative yet focused environment for all skill levels. This workshop will feature live models. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Warren Chang is planning a free lecture and book signing, following his workshop! Don’t miss a rare opportunity to learn more about Mr. Chang and take home a signed book!
WHAT: PAINTING THE HEAD IN OILS WITH WARREN CHANG
WHEN: January 14-15, 2023, 9:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE: ART CENTER MORRO BAY, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: MBAA Members $500. NON Members $510. , 2-day workshop
PRE-REGISTRATION: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
In the event of a wait list, please contact Kirsti Wothe
Kirsti Wothe
(805) 996-0937
mrswothe@yahoo.com
Director of Adult Education
Art Center Morro Bay
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Understanding Situational Character Design: How to Tell a Story with One Person
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
FREE DEMONSTRATION
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to introduce Amelie Butkus, a young writer and illustrator from Morro Bay, California. Amelie has currently written and illustrated the young adult mystery novel “A Lamplighter in Larkeney” that is set to be released this winter on Kickstarter. She has illustrated for multiple books, podcasts, and comics and is an accomplished character designer and illustrative artist. Her work spans from traditional, retro-influenced situational pieces to digital cyberpunk. You can find her work and portfolio at booksofamelie.com and @ameliebutkus on Instagram.
During this demo, Amelie will begin with an introduction of herself and share how she works her way through a single rendered full-body character in pencil, talking about motion and fluidity in blocking shapes, and expressing emotion in both facial and body language. This art demonstration is free and open to the public.
Bring a #2 pencil, eraser and plain paper if you would like to draw along. This fast paced and fun demonstration is a precursor to her workshop, “Storytelling Through Character Design,” January 28 & 29, 1pm - 4pm. The workshop is designed for students and young adults, however, everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Students may reserve a seat in this workshop online at artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
WHAT: Understanding Situational Character Design: How to Tell a Story with One Person
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street
WHEN: Monday, January 23, 3-5pm
COST: FREE and open to the public. Walk-ins encouraged
MORE INFORMATION: www.ArtCenterMorroBay.org or 805-772-2504
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Storytelling Through Character Design
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to introduce Amelie Butkus, a young writer and illustrator from Morro Bay, California.
Amelie has currently written and illustrated the young adult mystery novel “A Lamplighter in Larkeney” that is set to be released this winter on Kickstarter. She has illustrated for multiple books, podcasts, and comics and is an accomplished character designer and illustrative artist. Her work spans from traditional, retro-influenced situational pieces to digital cyberpunk. You can find her work and portfolio at booksofamelie.com and @ameliebutkus on instagram.
During this workshop Amelie will begin with an introduction of herself and share how she works her way through a single rendered full-body character in pencil, talking about motion and fluidity in blocking shapes, and expressing emotion in both facial and body language.
Students are asked to arrive with a short story, for a character they wish to draw as an accompanying illustration. Amelie will begin by going over short stories, provide a quick demo, blocking in a character, teaching techniques in movement and fluidity. Students will learn how to add character, body language, accessories, clothing, weight and a time period to convey a story. This workshop is designed for teens and young adults, however, everyone is welcome!
Please bring the following art supplies: #2 pencils, erasers and 8.5” by 11” paper.
Amelie will also be giving a free demonstration, Monday, January 23, 2023, 3-5pm. If you are wondering if this workshop is for you, please attend the free demo and register for the workshop online.
Image: Pepper© courtesy of Amelie Butkus
WHAT: Storytelling Through Character Design
WHEN: January 28 & 29, 1pm - 4pm
WHERE: ART CENTER MORRO BAY, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
INFORMATION: www.artcentermorrobay.org or (805) 772-2504
REGISTER: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
Cancelations up to 7 days before workshop.
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Professional, Fine Wire Wrapping
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in professional fine wire wrapping with jewelry artist, Li Li Clever
Class description: Learn fine wire wrapping technique utilizing 3 tools; needle nose, flat tip and cutting pliers along with ½ hard silver plated round wire and a great variety of beads provided by the artist. Please feel free to bring existing jewelry projects for inspiration from the artist.
About Instructor: Li Li Clever is a Jewelry Specialist and Designer. In 1994 Li Li Clever Jewelry began as a cottage industry and promptly blossomed into a retail boutique in Central California as well as a wholesale business which produced jewelry for Nordstrom's and many fine boutiques, gallery's and salons. Since its genesis, Li Li would travel to South Seas Asia to source exotic and original materials to incorporate into her jewelry designs which include lariats, chandelier earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. Feathered into her collections are many one-of-a-kind designs.
Connect with other artists and learn the art of jewelry making. This workshop is designed for beginners and appropriate for intermediate artists. All materials are included in this course.
WHAT: Professional Fine Wire Wrapping
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: January 28, 2023, 1-4pm
COST: $110.00Members; $125.00 Non-Members for the 1 day workshop.
REGISTRATION: Pre-register online at artcentermorrobay.org
Refunds will be given up to 7 days before the workshop.
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Healing Through Art Expression with Beverly Engel, LMFT
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
This workshop will focus on healing trauma, including childhood abuse (emotional, physical and sexual) and adult trauma (domestic violence, emotional abuse, sexual assault) as well as the loss of a loved one or other types of trauma. Focusing on artistic expression as a healing tool, Beverly, a licensed psychotherapist, will offer strategies, prompts, demonstrations and guidance to help you safely identify and express your emotions of fear, anger, sadness, and shame, heal the damage caused by trauma, and create a positive future.
This will be a safe yet powerful workshop that can help you process unexpressed emotions and move through stuck places in your recovery.
“Art is a wound turned into light.” ~ Georges Braque
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Beverly Engel has been a licensed psychotherapist for nearly 40 years, specializing in working with victims of childhood and adult abuse and is the author of numerous books related to healing abuse, including: The Emotionally Abused Woman, The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, Healing Your Emotional Self, The Nice Girl Syndrome and It Wasn’t Your Fault. Her latest book, Freedom at Last: Healing the Shame of Childhood Sexual Abuse will be published in December of 2022.
Beverly is a survivor of emotional and sexual abuse and has used art expression for many years to help her heal from these traumas.
WHAT: Healing Through Art Expression with Beverly Engel, LMFT
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: (2-day workshop) February 4 & 5, 10am – 4pm
COST: $200 members $250 non-members (limited scholarships may be available)
Additional Information: art center.morrobay@gmail.com or 805-772-2504
MATERIALS LIST
• Your journal or a new journal
• Any medium you prefer to use for creating (acrylic paint, liquid acrylic, poster paint, watercolor, pastels, colored pencils, markers, crayons). Suggest you bring several different mediums to work with.
• Any material you prefer to paint or draw on (watercolor paper, poster board, canvas)
• If you have no or little experience creating art bring the following at a minimum: Large drawing pad of paper, poster board or at least two canvases (18”x24”), felt markers, poster paint, liquid acrylics.
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
RECEPTION: SUNDAY, FEB 26, 2-4PM
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to host the Central Coast Watercolor Society’s annual art exhibit, Aquarius 2023.
Juror of Selection and Awards:
Fealing Lin Award-winning watercolorist Fealing Lin of San Marino, California, was born in Taiwan and began her journey into artistic expression as a protégé of renowned professor Ching-Jung Chen in Taiwan, subsequently pursuing her career in the United States with watercolorist and senior art historian, Professor Verna Wells.
With a fluidity of colors, Ms. Lin combines impressionistic strokes and semi-abstract techniques to derive life and movement in her portrait and landscape watercolors. Her paintings adorn the paper with both harmony and emotion. Although briefly diverted from her passion by a family tradition of medicine and dentistry, Fealing ultimately abandoned her tray of instruments and high-speed drills in favor of her palette and brushes.
Don’t miss this extraordinary exhibit featuring a wide array of watercolor artworks, ranging from experimental to traditional styles.
Whether you are attending this exhibit to observe or to find that perfect painting for yourself or as a gift, you are in for a delight. Aquarius will be on display February 23-April 3,2023.
Meet the artists at the opening reception, Sunday, February 26, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Art Center Morro Bay is open 12 – 4pm daily.
Image: Pondering© Courtesy of Fealing Lin
WHAT: Aquarius 2023
WHEN: February 23-April 3,2023
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Ba, CA 93442
RECEPTION: Sunday, February, 26, 2-4pm
COST: FREE
CONTACT: (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org
or www.ccwsart.com
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