Our Mission: To champion art as essential to life and give our community a creative voice.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1st Annual Holiday Ornament Fundraiser
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This year we are hosting our 1st Annual Ornament Fundraiser! Kicking off at our Opening Reception for Winter Faire!
All ornaments are hand painted or crafted by MBAA members and featured for sale, in the Gallery. All proceeds will go to the Art Center to fund our ongoing community projects!
Each ornament is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece - hand signed by the artist.
Please help support the wonderful art community of Morro Bay & the Central Coast, by purchasing an ornament or two!
Available for $15 each.
WHEN: Sun Nov 7th 2 - 4pm is the Kick-Off, but ornaments will be on sale all during the Winter Faire exhibit - until we SELL OUT!!
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St, Morro Bay
WINTER FAIRE & Juried Craft Show
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast.
This very 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 are 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 4, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Crafts
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: November 4, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
RECEPTION: Sunday, November 7, 2021, 2-4pm (Pending Covid Restricitions)
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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Creativity is held each Wednesday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm unless other events/classes conflict.
This ongoing group is FREE, informal and open to the public. Meet in the Studio at Art Center Morro Bay.
Bring your art and supplies in any medium and work at our studio along with other artists.
Bring your lunch and stay for the whole time, or come and go as it works for you. This is an informal and drop-in arrangement with no pre-registration required.
Come join all the FUN & CHAT with this fun group!
Due to the recent uptick in Covid, Art Center Morro Bay requires everyone to wear a mask and asks that you provide documentation of your Covid 19 vaccination. Thank you for helping each other stay healthy and safe.
For more info call the Gallery at:
(805)772-2504
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Winter Faire - Featured Artists, Robert Dodge and Margaret Bertrand
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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present featured artists, Robert Dodge and Margaret Bertrand as part of its Winter Faire and Juried Craft Exhibit. Few things capture the imagination more than two, equally engaged, influential couples, as this award winning couple do.
Robert Dodge was born in the suburbs of Chicago and gained artistic inspiration as a young man while watching his father paint. He served in the United States Air Force and later worked in the computer applications department of a Chicago bank for twenty years. In 1990, Bob began to develop his own artistic style using oil, acrylic, encaustic, collage, pastel, ink, and more. Bob studied and practiced Zen Buddhism and much of his work is reminiscent of travels throughout Southeast Asia, Japan and China. His work has been widely collected throughout the United States and Japan.
Margaret Bertrand was born in Niagara Falls, New York. Margaret graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois as a psychology major with a minor in art history. She went on to spend thirty three years in advertising and marketing for a multi-
million dollar hair care and a snack food company. Margaret has been a full time artist for approximately twenty five years and works mostly in encaustic or encaustic monotypes. Her work is reflective of her extensive travels throughout Southeast Asia to include Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan, China and visits to France. Her work has been exhibited and collected throughout the San Francisco Bay area and San Luis Obispo County.
Both Bob and Margaret have studied art under notable instructors and currently reside together in Los Osos, California. Robert Dodge and Margaret Bertrand bring out their best of creativity for this very special curated exhibit, during the holidays!
This very special holiday event is a collective of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber art, wood, glass, jewelry and more.
Whether you are 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, featuring Robert Dodge and Margaret Bertrand will be on display from November 4, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
Image, Deep Sea Window©, courtesy of Margaret Bertrand
Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, November 7, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay, is open from 12pm – 4pm daily.
WHAT: Winter Faire and Juried Craft Show, featuring Robert Dodge and Margaret Bertrand
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: November 4, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
RECEPTION: Sunday, November 7, 2021, 2-4pm (Pending Covid Restricitions)
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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Sea Glass Hammered Metal Round or Rectangle Jewelry
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Learn how to drill holes in sea glass (for safety this will be a demonstration), hammer metal to create strength and texture and basic jewelry making skills.
Create a gorgeous sea glass necklace and two pierced earrings. Everything is provided to complete the projects from local sea glass (choose brown, white or green in class), to metal, jewelry findings and use of tools.
Preregistration required at www.creativemetime.com or contact 805-286-5993
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present, Making a Mosaic Trivet with the owners of Cracked Up Mosaics, Anne Hodges and Paula Hulet.
Mosaics are works of art created by using glass or ceramic tiles and grout to make a picture. Mosaics date as far back as 1500 B.C. and are found all over the world. Mosaics adorn the ceilings in cathedrals with elaborate details but can be as simple as a beautiful trivet to adorn your home.
Anne Hodges and Paul Hulet will teach you step by step, how to make a mosaic trivet.
Anne has worked in calligraphy and stained glass, focusing on mosaics for the last 10 years. She is a retired teacher and former owner of Bay Osos Montessori School in Los Osos.
Paula has previously worked with fabric and decoupage. A love of gardening led her to collaborate with Anne creating beautiful mosaic pieces. Paula is a retired Pastor from the Estero Bay United Methodist Church and currently involved with Yes, We Can Peacebuilders, nonviolence awareness classes. She can also be seen volunteering on the Embarcadero.
During this workshop you will learn how to design and create a mosaic trivet. You will learn how to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern and adhere the tiles to the trivet base.
Anne and Paula will teach you how to properly grout and seal your project. All materials will be supplied, however, if you have a favorite tile or ceramic pieces you may bring those and incorporate them into your workshop project.
What a great thing to learn right before holidays!
WHAT: Making a Mosaic Trivet
WHEN: December, 18 & 19, 2021 (Saturday and Sunday) from 1-4pm each day.
COST: $60. MBAA Members, $65. Non-Members
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Pre-registration is required, contact: Art Center Morro Cay (805) 772-2504 Register Online at: www.artcentermorrobay.org
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MBAA invites you to our "Winter Market" - Dec. 18th 1-7pm and Dec 19th 1 - 4pm.
Saturday Featuring: Art, Holiday Music & Treats on the Patio. Winter Faire Gallery Exhibit. PLUS: A Free Demo Make it/Take it - Alcohol Ink Ornaments
Fun for the whole family! Come on out and support art & artists in our community for Christmas!
CALL TO ARTISTS - AQUARIUS 2022
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AQUARIUS – CALL FOR ARTISTS
Art Center Morro Bay is happy to host the Central Coast Watercolor Society as we present, Aquarius.
Artists wishing to submit to this juried exhibit, must do so through CCWS. Please review the prospectus for rules of entry into this prestigious event.
Online Entries Only: Due 10:00 pm January 3, 2022
artcentermorrobay.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CCWS-2022-prospectus.pdf
Aquarius will be on display February 24-April 4,2022. Meet the artists at the opening reception, Sunday, February 27, 4pm-6pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open 12 – 4pm, daily.
Copyrighted Image courtesy of CCWS and Frank Eber.
WHAT: Aquarius 2022
WHEN: February 24-April 4,2022
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Ba, CA 93442
RECEPTION: Sunday, February, 27, 2-4pm (Pending Covid Restrictions)
CONTACT: (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org
or www.ccwsart.com
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in the practice of sketching with
artist, Vicky Hoffman
Class description: There’s magic in a sketchbook and a sketchbook could be for your eyes only.
This workshop is designed for artists looking to jump-start the daily practice of sketching, or for
novices looking to explore sketch booking for the first time. Tips will be provided for starting —
and sticking with it as a daily practice. You’ll have a treasure chest of ideas, observations,
emotions and more. This workshop is designed for beginners and appropriate for intermediate
artists alike.
About Instructor: Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky lives and works in her home studio. She
holds a BA in Art from San Diego State University with an emphasis in glass and metal-smithing. Over
time, her work migrated to oils, acrylics and encaustic.
Vicky’s work is grounded in nature and is an exploration of the gritty side of nature. She focuses on
shapes and interesting colors. She strips away all of the extraneous material until the only thing remaining
are those shapes and colors. Weaving together the intricacies of the natural world with an
abstract environment, she creates new and unique surroundings.
She has appeared in several solo and group shows at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Chaffey
Community Museum of Art, Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, Segil Fine Art
Gallery, FIVE 08 Gallery, Arena 1 Gallery and many more.
Vicky is a member of Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825. Her work has appeared in Kolaj Magazine
and Fabrik.
COST: $50 Members; $60 Non-Members for this one-day workshop.
***All materials are included in the cost of the class
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Monday January 3 rd , 2022
TIME: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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DESTINATION UNKNOWN - Watercolor Workshop
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in watercolors with
artist Virginia Mack.
Class description: Are you a watercolorist? Do you have basic watercolor skills? In this series of
classes, we will use watercolors as a medium for exploration. We will explore what we can do
with color, texture, line, and light. We will also explore the effects of watercolors when mixed
with other media. The goal is to discover new, and satisfying, directions in your use of this
compelling medium. Subject matter: organic materials: sticks, plants, vegetables,
Landscapes with pathways, Seascapes with rocks, Perhaps a bird or two
About Instructor: I am a native Californian. I grew up in the SF Bay Area. I have been painting
since I was 4 years old. I have worked extensively in all painting media and in Stained Glass.
I taught Art for many years in the Bay Area before moving to the Central Coast. I have been
exploring and savoring the natural areas of the state throughout my life.
I have been living on the Central Coast for 20 years. I was a part-time instructor at Cuesta
College and Allan Hancock College in the Fine Arts departments: I taught studio arts, Art
History, and Art Appreciation.
I love to explore all parts of the county seeking subject matter for paintings. In recent years that
exploration included Kayak journeys out onto the bay. I have developed many pieces based on
studies I initiated from my kayak (“Kayak-view”). I work primarily in watercolors and am a
colorist at heart. My series of bird studies, each done within 2 minutes, before the bird flies,
swims, or walks away and my studio pieces based on my explorations of my yard (during Covid
stay-at-home) and the county are my primary subjects at present. In my most recent work, I have been working with the relationship between birds and their environments as reflected through various art media.
I received my education in fine arts at the University of California, Berkeley and CaliforniaCollege of Arts and Crafts
COST: $120.00 Members; $135.00 Non-Members for the 4 day workshop
****Basic Materials are available. Please see the materials list for additional materials
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
TIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
CONTACT: (805)772-2504 or artcentermorrobay.org
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Call to Artists - For the Birds Exhibit
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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present For the Birds. This exhibition celebrates the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival and everything about the birds and habitats that are indigenous to the Central Coast.
Morro Bay and surrounding areas of the Central Coast, is a natural habitat and bird sanctuary to hundreds of bird species. Many of us have had encounters with some of these rare and wild species that become a part of the nature we cherish and stories we tell. Although birds don’t always seem to exhibit feelings or emotions, their behaviors provide a fascinating insight. Birders who carefully study their subjects learn to read traits that reveal emotional cues that define habits and survival techniques. For example, fear is necessary to evade predators, aggression helps defend a territory or feeding area and grief is displayed during the loss of a mate or chick. Positive emotions such as joy and love could simply be humans viewing birds in human-like terms. This view of emotions is debatable, yet the line between emotion and instinct is thought to be very thin or at best, blurry.
This exhibit is our visual, creative celebration, of these magnificent and beautifully wild aviators, that evoke mesmerizing feelings in our soul each time we look into the sky and see them glide effortlessly in the air… Let’s embrace and celebrate these incredible creatures, and their physical and spiritual attributes.
For this exhibit, please submit artworks that celebrate birds! This exhibit is open to all MBAA Members and Non-Members. There are no size requirements for this show. Artists are limited to (3) wall hung entries, open to all mediums. Please submit artwork with entry forms and wire tags. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/gallery/gallery-forms-policies/ in person on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10am - 2pm. Artists may submit up to 10 note cards and 5 matted and bagged prints for the print bin. There will be space available for some 3D artwork, please check with Barbara Sitar before submitting 3D art or for additional information. Barbara: bsitar66@gmail.com Please refer to the “hanging policy” and forms for additional entry information. artcentermorrobay.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gallery-Hanging-Policy-AUG-2019.pdf
The Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival will be held at the Morro Bay Recreation Center, January 13 – 17, 2022. For more information about the festival, visit their website: morrobaybirdfestival.org
During the opening reception on January 9,2022, 2-4pm, Pacific Wildlife Care will join us with at least one or more live rescue birds.
For the Birds, will be on display in both galleries January 6 – February 21, 2022.
WHAT: For the Birds Exhibit
TAKE-IN: Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10am - 2pm
EXHIBIT: January 6 – February 21, 2022
RECEPTION: January 9, 2 -4pm, 2022
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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FOR THE BIRDS - Featured Artists Stepen Juel & Sheri Parisian
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Art Center Morro Bay presents its annual, For the Birds exhibit in conjunction with the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival.
This exciting exhibition celebrates Morro Bay’s vast array of indigenous species of birds and all things bird-related! During this exhibit, Art Center Morro Bay will be featuring the high-fired stoneware and sculptures of local artists, Stepen Juel and Sheri Parisian, owners of Dancing Dog Clayworks.
Stepen Juel began his love affair with clay in the 1970’s while studying and working in the sculpture department at a California community college. Wood had been a preferred medium until he watched students in a neighboring studio, working on pottery wheels. “Clay work proved to be the perfect wedding of earth, water, fire and air - thus the marriage was consummated.” Having completed an MA degree in recreation therapy, Stepen taught ceramic classes to seniors and adolescents with developmental disabilities where he learned the true value of clay in the creative process. “I spent 16 years overseeing county, aging and disability programs, while sustaining my interest in clay in my home studio.”
My love of whimsy, incorporating animals into functional ware, can be seen in my current work. I’ve developed a special fondness for those ancient, mythical flying creatures, dragons! Dragons and the many crows that inhabit the woods surrounding our home have flavored my recent work.
Sheri Parisian loves the way clay can express emotionally what she cannot express with words. Also, the sensual quality of clay that is so satisfying while creating with it.
“I start with a vague vision of my final construction and the emotion that I want to transmit. Sometimes with whimsy or lightness to share, sometimes with the concern for the difficulties that we all endure. The final piece is often its own. Something I merely watch as it’s born. Honoring bird forms and bird structures have become my passion and expression.”
Sheri dreams of taking flight like a bird. One of her ceramic series evolves around the fantasy of becoming a bird. “A woman, I imagine, is dawning a magic mask that is slowly transforming her into a bird. Then it all fails and she returns to reality,” Touched by their sense of survival and resilience, Sheri imagines herself closely studying the personality and character of these creatures while they are sitting nearby at the water’s edge. She conveys that there are life lessons to be learned from their strength.
Sheri enjoys the outdoors where she can communicate with them. Her birdhouses are for their protection and pure entertainment! Some of them hang while others stand on feet! “I’m communing with them… a reverence that is deep within.”
Upon retiring in 2005, husband and wife, Stepen Juel and Sheri Parisian, moved to Cambria, CA and opened Dancing Dog Clayworks.
Image, courtesy of Stepen Juel.
During this exhibit, you’ll find bird related ceramics by Sheri Parisian and Stepen Juel of Dancing Dog Clayworks, fine art paintings, photography and three dimensional art to include jewelry, glass and more. Don’t miss this exciting exhibit and artist reception featuring live birds from Pacific Wildlife Care! This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. For more information, visit our website at www.artcentermorrobay.org
WHAT: For the Birds
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: January 6 – February 21, 2022
RECEPTION: January 9, 2 -4pm, 2022
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504.
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay presents its annual, For the Birds exhibit in conjunction with the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival.
This exciting exhibition celebrates Morro Bay’s vast array of indigenous species of birds and all things bird-related! During this exhibit, Art Center Morro Bay will be featuring the high-fired stoneware and sculptures of local artists, Stepen Juel and Sheri Parisian, owners of Dancing Dog Clayworks.
Pacific Wildlife Care will be joining us at Art Center Morro Bay during the opening reception with at least one or more of their fascinating, rescued birds! Pacific Wildlife Care is San Luis Obispo county's only licensed rehabilitation center that cares for injured birds, mammals, and reptiles. As a result of the Apex Houston oil spill that brought a number of oiled pelicans to the beaches of San Luis Obispo County, Pacific Wildlife Care, a non-profit, volunteer organization, was founded in 1986. Since then, PWC has grown from a small group of dedicated home rehabilitators into a successful non-profit organization with a well-equipped rehabilitation center, a full-time wildlife veterinarian, a small paid staff, and over 200 volunteers. PWC is open 8:30am – 5pm daily. For more information about this wildlife rescue service, please visit their website at www.pacificwildlifecare.org Report injured, sick or orphaned wildlife by calling the Hotline: 805-543-9453. For Marine Mammal rescue, contact The Marine Mammal Center: 805-771-8300.
The Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival will be held at the Morro Bay Recreation Center, January 13 – 17, 2022. For more information about the festival, visit their website: morrobaybirdfestival.org
During this exhibit, you’ll find bird related fine art paintings, photography and three dimensional art to include pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass and more. Don’t miss this exciting exhibit and artist reception featuring live birds! This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. For more information, visit our website at www.artcentermorrobay.org
Image courtesy of Sheri Parisian of Dancing Dog Clayworks.
WHAT: For the Birds
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: January 6 – February 21, 2022
RECEPTION: January 9, 2 -4pm, 2022
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504.
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Disrupted Realism - Lecture by John Seed - January 2022
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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present lecturer John Seed discussing his recent book “Disrupted Realism”.
John Seed is a Professor Emeritus of art and art history who taught at Mt. San Jacinto College for 31 years. Seed has written about art and artists for Arts of Asia, Art Ltd., Catamaran, Harvard Magazine, International Artist, The HuffingtonPost and Poets and Artists. He was a featured expert in the Google Arts and Culture video series "Name That Art."
Disrupted Realism is the first book to survey the works of contemporary painters who are challenging and reshaping the tradition of Realism. Helping art lovers, collectors, and artists approach and understand this compelling new phenomenon, it includes the works of 38 artists whose paintings respond to the subjectivity and disruptions of modern experience. Widely published author and blogger John Seed, who believes that we are "the most distracted society in the history of the world," has selected artists he sees as visionaries in this developing movement. The artists' impulses toward disruption are as individual as the artists themselves, but all share the need to include perception and emotion in their artistic process.
WHAT: Lecturer John Seed
WHEN: January 10, 2022 3-5pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or visit www.artcentermorrobay.org
COST: Free and open to the public
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All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine.
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Learn mosaic basics to create a one-of-a-kind heart project. Choose a project that will makes your heart sing then learn mosaic basics to complete your gorgeous rock or wall art.
You have many colors, baubles and beads to choose from!
Mosaic Rock - $40 or Mosaic Wall Art - $50. Preregistration required at www.CreativeMeTime.com
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Faces of Morro Bay - Portrait Workshop
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Art Center Morro By is proud to present a portrait workshop in your choice of medium with a live model from the Morro Bay community. This fun workshop will feature interesting key people from the beautiful town of Morro Bay. Each session is 3 hours long with the model in one pose for two 3-hour sessions. Workshop designed for beginning to professional artists who creatively pursue the art of independently drawing or painting with a clothed, live model. We will offer this workshop again in March with the goal of a final art show later in the year.
About Instructors: This is not an instructor led course but facilitated by the Morro Bay Art Association, Adult Education Director, Kirsti Wothe and Anne Fraker. Kirsti is an art educator and artist who enjoys painting portraits and abstracts. Kirsti earned a BFA from Texas A&M, Kingsville, a teaching credential from Fresno Pacific University and works with all art mediums. Anne is a professional artist and a resident of Morro Bay who enjoys painting portraits and landscapes. Her favorite medium is oil.
Image courtesy of Anne Fraker
COST: Members $60. Non-Members $80. for this 2-day workshop.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Jan. 20 and Jan. 27, 2022
TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00PM
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
MATERIALS: A canvas will be provided. Each artist will need to bring their own painting and drawing materials.
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
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Quick Studies in Clay with Anne Grannis
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a 2 half-days workshop, Quick Studies in Clay with Anne Grannis.
Anne will be teaching techniques to sculpt a whole figure, a torso, or a bas relief using water-based clay. This intense session will guide the beginning or advanced sculptor in the essence of figure sculpting, giving the student a spontaneous, emotional arena to work in; without the finishing details of a refined piece. We will be working from a live model.
Anne has been teaching and working with clay since she was a girl growing up in an artistic household of New England. She has taught ceramic workshops, stone carving and sculpture in Northern California areas; Fort Mason Art School, San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. She was the Artistic Council Chair of SFWA Gallery – Sculpture Representative. She’s taught Quick Studies in Clay in Half Moon Bay, Redwood City, and Palo Alto and now shares her knowledge with us in Morro Bay.
Anne says: “I often use natural clay, as it is an amazingly pliable medium with which to work and being a material originating eons ago, I can connect with the far past to create anything large and rough or small and detailed, with everything in between. My sense of whimsy prevails.”
Clay and tools will be provided. Please bring a 12” to 14” square board to work on and an apron. Bring your favorite tools or supplies if you have them. Firing of the art is the responsibility of the student, and/or you may work with the instructor outside of the workshop for firing.
WHAT: Quick Studies in Clay WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: January 22 & 23, 2022, 1PM-4PM
COST: $125 MBAA Members $135. Non Members
CONTACT: Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org
Pre-registration is required.
Register Online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
Refunds for cancellations up to 7 days before workshop
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in abstract drawing and painting
with artist, Vicky Hoffman
Class description: This workshop introduces you to abstract drawing and painting. You will
explore color, texture, shapes and mark making that will improve composition and
improvisation. This workshop is designed to expand your ability to enjoy and respond to
abstract art. This is the one workshop that requires a minimum of 8 people so please sign up
early.
About Instructor: Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky lives and works in her home studio. She
holds a BA in Art from San Diego State University with an emphasis in glass and metal-smithing. Over
time, her work migrated to oils, acrylics and encaustic.
Vicky’s work is grounded in nature and is an exploration of the gritty side of nature. She focuses on
shapes and interesting colors. She strips away all of the extraneous material until the only thing remaining
are those shapes and colors. Weaving together the intricacies of the natural world with an
abstract environment, she creates new and unique surroundings.
She has appeared in several solo and group shows at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, Segil Fine Art
Gallery, FIVE 08 Gallery, Arena 1 Gallery and many more.
Vicky is a member of Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825. Her work has appeared in Kolaj Magazine
and Fabrik.
COST: $75 Members; $85 Non-Members for this one-day workshop.
***All materials are included in the cost of the class
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Monday January 31, 2022
TIME: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Participants are encouraged to bring an apron and inspirational
material (about three items.)
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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Enjoy a relaxing morning creating with succulents. It's super easy and super fun!
Just preregister, no need to bring a thing and you'll walk out with a gorgeous, lush succulent creation. Care instructions provided.
Preregistration required at www.CreativeMeTime.com
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The Road to Mastery - Drawing Class
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The Road to Mastery: Lessons in Beginning Drawing with Marie Ramey
This is a foundational beginning drawing class designed to teach basic drawing
skills and on which more advanced skills can be developed. In six 2-hour classes
we will learn the following:
1. How to enhance the illusion of what is near and far on the same page
using the tricks of the masters
2. How to draw a formal still life
3. How to make your own choices in a drawing
4. How to do a contour drawing
5. How to make convincing illusion using a variety of values
6. How to use the creative effects of 2-point perspective
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- JUMBO vine charcoal
- Compressed charcoal
- Hard eraser (pink pearl is good)
- Conte (red or brown red, black, and white)
- 6B Pencil
WHEN: Dates: Feb. 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18
TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay
(805)772-2504
COST: $130 per Member and $140 per Non-member
Min. 5 students Max 8 students
refunds are available up to 7 days before this class begins. Please wear a facial covering and be prepared with a proof of covid vaccine.
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CAPTURING BIRDS Watercolor Demo
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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a free participatory demo on painting birds with artist Virgina Mack.
Birds are captivating, beautiful, elusive, inspiring, and difficult to capture with the paintbrush.
In this demo workshop I will share my pursuit of the birds in my yard, from my kayak, from shore. As I have gotten to know many of the birds, my ability to create satisfying images of them has gotten more fluid. I will share the process of seeing the birds more completely and the process of transforming what I have seen into what I paint. I will demonstrate the various techniques I use in capturing the likenesses of the birds and invite participants to try some of these techniques.
All materials will be provided. This is the Morro Bay Art Association’s free monthly demo meeting.
About Artist: Virginia Mack is a native Californian. She has been exploring and savoring the natural areas of the state throughout her life. Her passions are painting, birding, and kayaking. She has developed many pieces based on studies she initiated from her kayak. She works primarily in watercolors and is a colorist at heart. Her series of bird studies, each done within 2 minutes while looking at the bird.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Feb. 14, 2022
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM
COST: FREE
All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid vaccine.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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Collage Transfer Workshop - Feb 19
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in Collage Transfer Techniques with artist, Vicky Hoffman.
Class description: Create inspirational art by delving into the many collage transfer techniques.
Vicky will demo some of her favorite techniques, including some of the fussy applications. Transfers can enhance your work with wonderful depth and transparency.
About Instructor: Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky lives and works in her home studio. She
holds a BA in Art from San Diego State University with an emphasis in glass and metal-smithing. Over
time, her work migrated to oils, acrylics and encaustic.
Vicky’s work is grounded in nature and is an exploration of the gritty side of nature. She focuses on
shapes and interesting colors. She strips away all of the extraneous material until the only thing remaining
are those shapes and colors. Weaving together the intricacies of the natural world with an
abstract environment, she creates new and unique surroundings.
She has appeared in several solo and group shows at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Chaffey
Community Museum of Art, Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, Segil Fine Art
Gallery, FIVE 08 Gallery, Arena 1 Gallery and many more.
Vicky is a member of Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825. Her work has appeared in Kolaj Magazine
and Fabrik.
COST: $75 Members; $85 Non-Members for this one-day workshop.
***All materials are included in the cost of the class
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Saturday, February 19, 2022
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Participants are encouraged to bring an apron and inspirational
material (about three items.)
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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CALL TO ARTISTS - EARTH AND FIRE
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CALL FOR ARTISTS – EARTH AND FIRE
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present Earth and Fire.
In the beginning, Earth was on fire and devoid of life. In the eons since, Earth became the Mother to all living organisms. All life forms depend on the original primordial forces to survive and flourish. We humans are made of these elements.
Artists fire clay into vessels that carry our food grown by the Earth and Sun. We carry the burning fire of love and compassion in our hearts for our Mother, and yet, we treat her with disrespect.
This exhibition will reflect how we view our own fundamental beginnings, born of primitive elements and how these origins resonate within ourselves.
Let’s embrace and celebrate these incredible powers and their attributes, physical and spiritual. This theme celebrates artistic expression in all 2D media.
Space is limited to MBAA members only in the main gallery, downstairs for this exhibit. Limitations on the number of art submissions may apply. Please submit artwork with entry forms and wire tags. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/entry-forms/ in person on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 10am - 2pm.
Earth and Fire will be on display in the main gallery concurrent with AQUARIUS, which will be on display in the Virginia Russel gallery upstairs from February 24 through April 4, 2022.
Image is copyrighted and courtesy of Carol Paulson
WHAT: Earth and Fire
TAKE-IN: Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 10am - 2pm
WHEN: Exhibition, February 24 through April 4, 2022
RECEPTION: April 10, 2022, 2-4pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
For more information, please contact Barbara Sitar: bsitar66@gmail.com
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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present Earth and Fire.
In the beginning, Earth was on fire and devoid of life. In the eons since, Earth became the Mother to all living organisms. All life forms depend on the original primordial forces to survive and flourish. We humans are made of these elements.
Artists fire clay into vessels that carry our food grown by the Earth and Sun. We carry the burning fire of love and compassion in our hearts for our Mother, and yet, we treat her with disrespect.
This exhibition will reflect how we view our own fundamental beginnings, born of primitive elements and how these origins resonate within ourselves.
This exhibit celebrates artistic expression in all media to include textile, encaustic, mixed media, oil, watercolor, acrylic and photography.
Earth and Fire will be on display in the main gallery concurrent with AQUARIUS, which will be on display in the Virginia Russel gallery upstairs from February 24 through April 4, 2022. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open daily from 12pm – 4pm.
Image copyrighted and courtesy of Barbara Sitar.
WHAT: Earth and Fire
WHEN: February 24 through April 4, 2022
RECEPTION: April 10, 2022, 2-4pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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RECEPTION: Sunday, February, 27, 2-4pm (Pending Covid Restrictions)
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to host the Central Coast Watercolor Society’s annual art exhibit, Aquarius 2022.
Frank Eber will be the juror and judge of awards for this exceptional art exhibit. In addition, Mr. Eber will hold a 2-day watercolor workshop (February 28-March 1, 2022) in conjunction with this exhibit.
Frank Eber was raised in Europe and mentored by Italian master painter, Renato Casaro. During the 1980’s and 90’s, Frank worked as a professional illustrator and portrait artist. He settled in the south of France, where he lived and painted on location for three years. His love of travel has taken him to several countries, including the United States, where he currently resides in California. Frank paints with watercolor in the studio and en plein air.
“Atmosphere and light are just the first steps. As shapes dissolve in patterns of value and light, the painting becomes more a poetic statement than a literal representation. Painting is my meditation, my refuge. It exists in a timeless state–an ego-less zone in which I feel whole, as though life actually makes sense. One day I may be able to paint something of significance.” - Frank Eber
Frank is a Signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. He is also an Artist member of the California Art Club.
Frank conducts workshops and demonstrations of his watercolors at the international level and is increasingly in demand as a judge and juror.
Image, Yosemite Valley© watercolor by Frank Eber
Don’t miss this extraordinary event featuring the artworks of several talented watercolor artists! 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 24-April 4,2022. Meet the artists at the opening reception, Sunday, February 27, 4pm-6pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open 12 – 4pm daily.
WHAT: Aquarius 2022
WHEN: February 24-April 4,2022
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Ba, CA 93442
RECEPTION: Sunday, February, 27, 2-4pm (Pending Covid Restrictions)
COST: free
CONTACT: (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org
or www.ccwsart.com
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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration in soft pastel by award winning artist, Greg Trombly, PhD. Discover the magic of pastels, focusing on basic drawing and observation skills.
Dr. Greg Trombly holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from State University of New York at Oswego and State University of New York at Albany. In addition, he holds a PhD in the Cultural Foundations of Education from Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Trombly has been an educator and administrator for the public school system and at the university level. He has continued art education by participating in workshops from acclaimed artists such as Terri Ludwig and Daniel Greene. He exhibits artwork in New York, and his artwork is held in private collections throughout the country.
This demonstration will explore color, value and composition with a variety of soft pastels. Greg will apply color combinations that will illuminate the creation of shoreline with a sunset sky. Interaction with the artist is welcome and encouraged.
This demo is FREE and open to the public.
Greg will give a pastel workshop March 19, 20 & 21, 2022, 1-4pm. For registration or more information about the workshop please visit the MBAA website at: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
COST: FREE and open to the public
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Monday, March 14, 2022
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine.
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March 19, 20 & 21, 2022, 1-4pm
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in soft pastel by award winning artist, Greg Trombly.
Discover the magic of soft pastels in a relaxed and supportive environment, focusing on basic drawing and observation skills. This workshop will delve into subject matter relating to the beautiful greens of forest foliage, shorelines and shadows that cast from sunlit skies. An emphasis will be placed on composition, color and value. Students are encouraged to bring a reference photo, however photos will be provided for those who do not bring their own. Greg will begin each day with a short demonstration, followed by independent work with plenty of instruction.
Dr. Greg Trombly holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from State University of New York at Oswego and State University of New York at Albany. In addition, he holds a PhD in the Cultural Foundations of Education from Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Greg has been an educator and administrator for the public school system and at the university level. He has continued art education by participating in workshops from acclaimed artists such as Terri Ludwig and Daniel Greene. He exhibits artwork in New York and his artwork is held in private collections throughout the country.
Connect with other artists and learn basic skills in soft pastel. This class is not utilizing oil pastel, rather “soft pastel”. This workshop is designed for beginners and appropriate for intermediate artists. A materials list will be provided.
Greg will give an interactive demonstration of soft pastels prior to this workshop on Monday, March 14, 2022 from 3-5pm. This demo is free and open to the public.
COST: $165. Members; $175. Non-Members for the 3-day workshop.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: March 19, 20 & 21, 2022, 1-4pm
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
MATERIAL LIST: Registrants will be provided a materials list following registration.
Please wear facial coverings during this workshop.
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Collage Intensive Workshop - Mar 26-27
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in exploring collage as a unique art
form of expression with artist, Vicky Hoffman
Class description: Using a diverse source of materials and media, such as newspaper,
magazines, found objects, fabric and more, we will explore collage as a unique art form of
expression. Collage is an important creative outlet as it allows artists to explore and experiment
with often unexpected results.
This is a two-day workshop, and each day is three hours in length. We will explore the
following concepts:
A collage that deals / confronts the grid
A collage that invents a new landscape
A collage based on dreams and memories
A collage based as a self-portrait
About Instructor: Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky lives and works in her home studio. She
holds a BA in Art from San Diego State University with an emphasis in glass and metal-smithing. Over
time, her work migrated to oils, acrylics and encaustic.
Vicky’s work is grounded in nature and is an exploration of the gritty side of nature. She focuses on
shapes and interesting colors. She strips away all of the extraneous material until the only thing remaining
are those shapes and colors. Weaving together the intricacies of the natural world with an
abstract environment, she creates new and unique surroundings.
She has appeared in several solo and group shows at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Chaffey
Community Museum of Art, Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, Segil Fine Art
Gallery, FIVE 08 Gallery, Arena 1 Gallery and many more.
Vicky is a member of Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825. Her work has appeared in Kolaj Magazine
and Fabrik.
COST: $175 Members; $185 Non-Members for this one-day workshop.
***All materials are included in the cost of the class
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: March 26 -27, 2022
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Participants are encouraged to bring an apron and inspirational
material (about three items.)
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a free demo in encaustics with artist Vicky Hoffman.
Demo description: Join us for an afternoon of encaustic wax painting.
This is also the Morro Bay Art Association’s free monthly demo meeting.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: April 4, 2022
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM
All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS - LOVE: OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS
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CALL FOR ARTISTS – LOVE: OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present Love: Open Hearts, Open Minds.
LOVE has been the inspiration for the creation of more great art than any other human emotion. How do you depict love? How do you convey its complexity and intensity?
Encompassing divine and mortal love, chaste and unchaste, love is what we seek above all. Love breeds compassion, intimacy, fear, longing, jealousy, change, unquestionable certainty, delusion, beauty, darkness and connects to the very core of the human condition. We can be euphoric, drunk and ecstatic in love.
Art speaks many languages of love - gently, slowly, kindly, playfully or critically and violently. This exhibit will examine LOVE as the greatest mystery of all.
This theme is a celebration of beauty or tragedy, evoked by emotions stirred from the physical or spiritual effects of love. Artistic expression in all 2D media is acceptable.
Space is limited to MBAA members only in the main gallery, downstairs for this exhibit. Limitations on the number of art submissions may apply. Please submit artwork with entry forms and wire tags. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/entry-forms/ on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 10am – 2pm, at Art Center Morro Bay.
Love, Open Heart, Open Minds will be on display in the main gallery concurrent with CONVERGENCE, Wax on the Water on display in the Virginia Russell gallery upstairs, from April 7 through May 23, 2022.
WHAT: Love, Open Hearts, Open Minds
TAKE-IN: Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 10am – 2pm
WHEN: April 7 through May 23, 2022
RECEPTION: April 10, 2022, 2-4pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
Image: Copyrighted and courtesy of Barbara Sitar
For more information, please contact Barbara Sitar: bsitar66@gmail.com
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CALL FOR ARTISTS - ConVergence, Wax on the Water
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
ConVergence - WAX ON THE WATER
Morro Bay, CA
Encaustic artists are invited to attend an Intimate Retreat by the Bay with a small group of artists and enjoy a shared experience (demos, panels, talks), shared meals, and an opportunity to get to know your fellow artists (Meet & Greet reception, continental breakfasts and lunch buffets).
You will also attend the La Vendéenne Awards Dinner (included with retreat), explore our IEA Juried Exhibition in-depth and socialize with fellow artists at the Artists Reception. Attendees who are new to encaustics can add a pre-retreat beginner workshop (Wednesday and Thursday, April 6th & 7th). Attendees can also sign up for one of multiple post-retreat workshops being offered on Monday and Tuesday (April 11th& 12th).
WORKSHOP ONLY ATTENDEES are invited to join the retreat attendees on Sunday morning for a continental breakfast buffet, a presentation/talk, an IEA meeting and participate in a members art exchange. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibition and artists reception on Sunday afternoon.
Beginners Workshops: April 6-7, 2022
Additional Workshops: April 11-12, 2022
Registration will open in the fall. Mark your calendar and watch for more details in September 2021.
WHAT: ConVergence, Wax on the Water, Exhibit, Workshops and Retreat.
WHEN: April 7, 2022 – May 23, 2022
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
ARTIST REGISTRATION: Exhibitions Director: Michelle Robinson
exhibitions@international-encaustic-artists.org
EXHIBIT RECEPTION: April 10, 2022, 2-4pm (open to the public)
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Introducing Encaustics Workshop
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a mini workshop in encaustics with artist, Vicky
Hoffman
Class description: This mini encaustic workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the basic
techniques of the encaustic process – beeswax, resin and pigment. You will be introduced to
transfers, mark making, embedding elements, incorporating mixed media, papers, and other
secrets to achieve a smooth surface.
About Instructor: Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky lives and works in her home studio. She
holds a BA in Art from San Diego State University with an emphasis in glass and metal-smithing. Over
time, her work migrated to oils, acrylics and encaustic.
Vicky’s work is grounded in nature and is an exploration of the gritty side of nature. She focuses on
shapes and interesting colors. She strips away all of the extraneous material until the only thing remaining
are those shapes and colors. Weaving together the intricacies of the natural world with an
abstract environment, she creates new and unique surroundings.
She has appeared in several solo and group shows at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Chaffey
Community Museum of Art, Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, Segil Fine Art
Gallery, FIVE 08 Gallery, Arena 1 Gallery and many more.
Vicky is a member of Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825. Her work has appeared in Kolaj Magazine
and Fabrik.
COST: $75 Members; $85 Non-Members for this one-day workshop.
***All materials are included in the cost of the class
WHERE: Off Site Location to be determined
WHEN: April 23rd, 2022
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Participants are encouraged to bring an apron and inspirational
material (about three items.)
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
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Demo – Participatory demo on cutting and hand printing rubber blocks.
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a free demo in printmaking by artist, Tricia Reichert.
Demo description: Join us for an afternoon of block printmaking. In this demo Tricia
Reichert will lead you in cutting and hand printing with rubber blocks.
This is the Morro Bay Art Association’s free monthly demo meeting.
About Instructor: Tricia Reichert was born and raised in England where she taught High School for many years before relocating to the US with her husband. Her opportunity to seriously focus on art began over 30 years ago. Over time, Tricia has become a specialist in the practice and theory of portraiture, particularly in the mediums of Pastel and Watercolor. Her other areas of
expertise and interest include many forms of printmaking and clay figure and bust sculpture. Tricia is also an Art Teacher working with groups and individuals on a wide range of classes and workshops both privately, and for sixteen years, through Cal Poly University's Extended Education Division.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: May 9, 2022
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM
All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
or
Kirsti Wothe
Director of Adult Education
Art Center Morro Bay
805-996-0937
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Printing With or Without a Press Workshop
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Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in printmaking with
artists Rosey and Barbara Rosenthal
Class description: The Central Coast Printmakers will be leading a workshop in printmaking. You will learn the difference between relief and intaglio as you work on a linoleum plate. You will
use cutting tools in a way that you can print in relief by hand (as you could continue at home).
You will also be taught to ink your plate in the intaglio method (think etching and engraving) and print it with an etching press. In this way you will have a good introduction to two common
printmaking techniques without the use of acid on a metal plate. Experienced printmakers will enjoy experimenting with this process as well.
Materials: linoleum plates, papers, inks and use of tools and other materials are all Included.
Bring your own notebook, apron; personal gloves are optional. We have disposable gloves in a rather large size for inking and cleanup.
About Instructors: Barbara and Rosey, your instructors for this workshop, love sharing their passion for printmaking. Printmaking and teaching have been the foundation of their careers
for fifty years, and since 1981 on the Central Coast. Rosey first learned printmaking at Pratt
Institute and Barbara first learned from him. Together they have continued to study and develop their own techniques, including working with printmakers in Granada, Spain, for two years. You will be in good hands with two skilled teachers.
COST: $100.00 Members; $135.00 Non-Members
***Materials fee is included with the 2-day class
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: June 11-12, 2022
TIME: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with an hour lunch break. Bring your own lunch or enjoy the local restaurants
PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. All attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine at the first day of class.
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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Learning to Breathe - June 2022
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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to offer a presentation with Travel Photographer and Lecturer, Michael J. Costa.
Michael J. Costa first made the long the trek to the Mt. Everest Base Camp in 2016 and one year later returned to Nepal to explore the wonders of Annapurna and the Nagarkot region with
his camera. With images both awe-inspiring and down to earth, Costa captures the spirit of Nepal.
Whether you’re inspired by the great Himalaya mountain range, have a soul-searching experience in Buddhist or Hindu temples, or connect with the people that you meet along the journey, Costa says the adventure is unique for each traveler; determined by who you are and how you choose to engage with the experience.
“The images I captured along the way reflect the people and places I encountered, as well as the nature of my personal experience.” -Costa
Costa visually describes a journey that takes you to places like no others on earth. The rigorous hike to the base of Mt. Everest starts at 9,000 ft in Lukla, Nepal and brings you to the top of
Kalla Pathar at an elevation of 18,600 ft. The artist’s travels took him through different regions in this unique landscape – mountains and villages, plains and glaciers – as well refugee camps affected by the April 25, 2015 earthquake.
Michael J. Costa is a graduate of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He has worked as a photo journalist for the San Mateo Daily Journal and Sierra Star, and as a
videographer for Valley Public Television and Sierra Art Trails. Costa is represented by Stellar Gallery in Oakhurst, CA. He now splits his time between Oakhurst and Los Osos, CA
This exciting lecture demonstration will explore the grand vistas of the Himalayan landscape along the Annapurna Trail (up to 13,000 feet above sea Kathmandu and other, more remote,
locales.
This demo is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Free Art Lecture
COST: FREE and open to the public
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Monday, June 13, 2022, 3-5pm
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
All attendees must wear a mask and show proof of Covid Vaccine.
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Pastels USA 2022
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2-4pm
CLOSING RECEPTION: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 2-4pm
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to host Pastel Society of the West Coast and their 36th Annual, International Exhibition of Pastels USA.
This juried event is a collective of exceptional pastel artworks, featuring some of the finest contemporary artists in the world. Many of the artists are internationally acclaimed. Former entries have come from all over North America and as far away as Africa, Turkey, Asia and Europe!
The Judge of Awards and Jurors of Selection for this prestigious event will be announced at a later date.
Whether you are attending this extraordinary exhibit to observe or to purchase, you’re in for a delight! “Pastels USA” will be on display from June 30, 2022 through August 8, 2022.
The opening artist reception will be held Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2-4pm and the closing reception will feature the award ceremony on the last day of this event, Sunday, August 7, 2022, 2-4pm. These events are free and open to the public.
Image: "The Fencer, After the Fight” © SWC First Place Contemporary Realism - Elena Prudnikova
WHAT: Pastel USA
WHEN: June 30, 2022 through August 8, 2022
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2-4pm
CLOSING RECEPTION: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 2-4pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or visit www.artcentermorrobay.org
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RECEPTION: August 14, 2022, 2pm-4pm
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present a very special exhibit, On and Off the Wall. The Painters Group and Central Coast Sculptors are pairing up to bring you an exciting collective of intriguing paintings and sculptures, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast.
During this exhibit, you will find a variety of artistic mediums and styles from traditional and contemporary paintings to thought provoking sculptures. This compelling event is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
On and Off the Wall will be on display in the Virginia Russell gallery (upstairs) from August 11, 2022 through September 19, 2022. The opening reception will be Sunday, August 14, 2022, 2pm-4pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open daily from 12pm – 4pm.
Image, Spring Emergence© by JulieGifford
WHAT: Original paintings and sculptures
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: August 11, 2022 through September 19, 2022
RECEPTION: August 14, 2022, 2pm-4pm
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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