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CALL TO ARTISTS, FLOWER POWERJan 5, 10:00amArt Center Morro BayCALL TO ARTIST

Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present, FLOWER POWER.

Flower Power is a slogan emblematic from the counter culture of the 1960’s. During the Summer of Love, flowers became powerful symbols of peace, a concept plucked from Buddhist art.

More than merely decorative, floral imagery has helped convey ideas from the refined to the revolutionary for thousands of years. Flowers in contemporary art are connected to particular cultural legacies but are also open to new interpretations, moored to the past yet provoking questions about our future.

Flowers offer decorative appeal, symbolic and healing values, as well as ways of thinking about a wide range of topics—the natural environment in which we live, the communities we build, and the commodities we buy. Artists may enter

Artists are invited to submit up to (3) 2D or wall hung artworks in all media. In addition, artists are encouraged to submit to both featured 3D themes:

THE ROLE OF THE VASE featuring vases. Artists may submit up to three vases.

THE ART OF IKEBANA will feature work of botanical artists, green professionals, flower growers and floral designers. One complete arrangement incorporating living flowers or plants will be accepted per artist. Live flowers and plants will be used, Floral arrangements need to last and be replaced by the artist when they wilt.

This exhibition will embrace the diversity of florals through 2 dimensional interpretations, from scientific illustration, abstract, photorealism to large free style creations in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, digital media and mixed media. In addition, 3 dimensional artwork will include ceramic, glass, wood and floral.

Image of Ikebana flower arrangement courtesy of Zoltan Tokes.

Art Center Morro Bay is open 12pm – 4pm, daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

WHAT: FLOWER POWER
WHEN: TAKE-IN JANUARY 5, 2021, 10am – 2pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay
COST: FREE
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Flower PowerJan 7, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayJan 7 - March 8, 2021

Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present, FLOWER POWER.

Flower Power is a slogan emblematic from the counter culture of the 1960’s. During the Summer of Love, flowers became powerful symbols of peace, a concept plucked from Buddhist art.

More than merely decorative, floral imagery has helped convey ideas from the refined to the revolutionary for thousands of years. Flowers in contemporary art are connected to particular cultural legacies but are also open to new interpretations, moored to the past yet provoking questions about our future.

This exhibit will demonstrate the flexibility of floral images to convey both timely and timeless themes. The flowers offer decorative appeal, symbolic and healing values, as well as ways of thinking about a wide range of topics—the natural environment in which we live, the communities we build, and the commodities we buy.

This exhibition will embrace the diversity of florals through 2 dimensional interpretations from scientific illustration, abstract, photorealism to large free style creations in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, digital media and mixed media. In addition, 3 dimensional art will include ceramic, glass, wood and floral sculptures. The ART OF IKEBANA will feature work of botanical artists, green professionals, flower growers and floral designers.

Image: The Sun Will Come Out© Acrylic painting courtesy of Larry Kappen.

Art Center Morro Bay is open 12pm – 4pm, daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

WHAT: FLOWER POWER
WHEN: Jan.7, 2021 – March 8, 2021
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay
COST: FREE
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org (805) 772-2504

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4 weeks ago

Call for Art Deadline Tues/Nov 3 for Winter Faire & Craft Show!Nov 3, 10:00amArt Center Morro Bay🎄🎁❄️💝 CALL TO ARTISTS ~ Juried 2020 “WINTER FAIRE & CRAFT SHOW” Take-in & On-Site Jurying is TUES/NOV 3, 10am-2pm!! Art Center Morro Bay invites MEMBER & NON-MEMBER artisans to share their unique hand-crafted works in all subject matter & art media including: Art Cards, Ceramics, Collage, Fiber Art, Glass, Jewelry, Paintings, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture Wood, & More. Winter Faire & Craft Show will be on view 6 days/week NOV 5, 2020-JAN 4, 2021, 12-4pm, WED-MON!
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🎄🎁❄️💝 NO GALLERY-SITTING, only 25% art commission, sold items may be replenished, VERY SAFE SETTING for Covid precautions, no art size restrictions, & terrific marketing outreach! Artists may bring up to 3 wall-hung works; 5 matted prints, 10 note cards, 12 3-D works, & check # of jewelry items you may submit.
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🎄🎁❄️💝 ART TAKE-IN FEES, depending on items you bring are: MEMBERS ($1, $3 &/or $5/entry.) NON-MEMBERS ($2, $6 &/or $10/entry), ALL depending on size. Sorry, Art Center Morro Bay’s traditional Holiday Opening Reception is postponed due to Covid. 835 Main | Morro Bay CA | 805.772.2504 | artcentermorrobay.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Making a Mosaic TrivetDec 18, 1:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro 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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3 months ago

Larry Le Brane's Sculpture in Out on a Whim Sep 17-Nov 2, 2020Sep 17, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association Gallery is excited to feature artist Larry Le Brane’s exhibit "Out on a Whim," with imaginative sculpture & functional fine craft, Sept 17-Nov 2, 2020.
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Larry’s collection includes eclectic & unique artwork with exaggerated stiletto footwear, Day-of-the-Dead sculpture, a car, glass fish, glasscapes & popular functional fine craft. His innovative designs blend a love for manipulating unusual materials, found objects-such as musical instruments, fused glass, drawing, painting, & detailed craftsmanship with a street-wise & academic background.
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People ask Larry, "why shoes?" He shared, “My stiletto creations are suggestive, provocative, curvy forms combined with themes that fulfill flights of footwear fantasies. It’s so fun to watch guests circle around the high heels, trying to figure out “what IS that, & WHAT was he thinking of!”
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"Out On a Whim" will complement Art Center Morro Bay’s annual member showcase, "Perspectives.” Whether you’re eager to experience an exhibit in person, looking for home décor, or a one-of-a-kind gift, you’re in for a treat! This exhibit is free & open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open 12-4pm, Thur-Mon, & follows safety precautions as you comfortably view art.
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WHAT: "Out On a Whim" Guest Artist Exhibit
WHEN: Sept 17-Nov 2, 2020, 12-4pm, Thur-Mon
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main, Morro Bay CA 93442
CONTACT: 805.772.2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
COST: Free
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3 months ago

Polymer Clay Jewelry MakingFeb 20, 1:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is proud to present a ½ day workshop, Introduction to Polymer Clay Jewelry Making with artist Jane Morgan.

In this fun and informative class, you will learn a variety of polymer clay techniques to create stunning one of a kind pieces of jewelry. We will cover the basics of using this incredibly versatile material. You will learn how to create gradient blends of color, how to make custom colors, how to use stamps and household items to create texture and depth in the clay. Jane will demonstrate how mica powder can add interest to your piece as well as incorporating beads and other elements. She will explain tips and techniques to drilling holes, sanding and buffing, and resin as a surface treatment. There’ll be plenty of time for you to create, ask questions, and most importantly, have fun!

Jane is an engineer, sociologist, and educator by training and has been creative all her life. Her polymer clay work has been praised by nationally known polymer clay artists and varies from precise technical work to organically inspired pieces. Jane loves to create and teach; she finds peace in the creative process. Along with polymer clay, Jane has exhibited fused glass art locally in shows and at the SLO Art Museum, Studios on the Park.

WHAT: Polymer Clay Jewelry Making 
WHEN: February 20, 2021 – 1pm-4pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: $50. MBAA Members $55. Non-Members
$5. Materials fee paid to instructor the night of the workshop
CONTACT: Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org
Pre-registration is required:
Register Online: www.artcentermorrobay.org
Refunds for cancellations up to 7 days before workshop
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3 months ago

Quick Studies in Clay with Anne GrannisOct 9, 1:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro 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
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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4 months ago

Dot MandalaOct 11, 3:00pmArt Center Morro BayFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC



Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration of Dot Mandala with Lynne Harrington.

A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures. It can be understood in two different ways: externally as a visual representation of the universe or internally as a guide for several practices that take place in many Asian traditions, including meditation. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the belief is that by entering the mandala and proceeding towards its center, you are guided through the cosmic process of transforming the universe from one of suffering into one of joy and happiness.

In their most basic form, mandalas are circles contained within a square and arranged into sections that are all organized around a single, central point. They’re typically produced on paper or cloth, drawn on a surface with threads, fashioned in bronze, or built in stone. While extraordinary as a standalone work of art, mandalas hold symbolic and meditative meaning beyond their vibrant appearance.

Lynne works as the Director of Data Management at Cal Poly, but when not at work she enjoys creating art. She is passionate about dot mandalas, finding the process of creating them meditative and the end result beautiful. Lynne also enjoys ink and paper drawing and making jewelry that combines dot mandala techniques.



WHAT: Dot Mandala

COST: FREE and open to the public
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA

WHEN: Monday, October 11, 2021, 3-5pm

CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.ArtCenterMorroBay.org

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5 months ago

Art in the 21st Century - March 2022Mar 14, 3:00pmArt Center Morro BayFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a documentary of four contemporary Los Angeles artists. Community is what the L.A. art world is all about. Join us for this free video highlighting four contemporary artists who share their space, time and freedom to experiment.

Diana Thater was born in San Francisco in 1962. She makes video installations that poetically grapple with threats to the natural world, from the extinction of species to long-lasting environmental disasters such as the nuclear fallout of Chernobyl. Many of the artist’s works take the space where people and animals meet as their subject, exploring the experiences of wild gorillas in a Cameroon park, a wolf trained to work in Hollywood films, and a monkey-inhabited temple in India.

Liz Larner was born in Sacramento, California in 1960. She experiments with abstract sculptural forms in a dizzying array of materials, including polychromatic ceramics that evoke the tectonic geologic shifts of the western landscape. An inventor of new forms, Larner’s sculptures are not easy to categorize. They defy easy description by design, such as the geometric sculpture of a cube turning into a sphere that is both yet neither, or a complex chain of linked metal rings that never tangles and can also be worn as jewelry.

Tala Madani was born in Tehran, Iran in 1981. She skewers stereotypes in her sharply satirical paintings that evoke clashes of culture: men and women, the rational and the absurd, Western and non-Western. Madani’s figurative paintings often feature a riotous cast of middle-aged men, balding and stocky, whose libidinal mayhem wreaks havoc on any situation the artist thrusts them into.

Edgar Arceneaux was born in Los Angeles in 1972. He investigates historical patterns through drawings, installations, and multimedia events, such as the reenactment of Ben Vereen’s tragically misunderstood blackface performance at Ronald Reagan’s 1981 Inaugural Gala. In the artist’s work, linear logic is abandoned in favor of wordplay and visual associations, revealing how language, technology, and systems of ordering produce reality as much as describe them.

WHAT: Art in the 21st Century
COST: FREE and open to the public
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Monday, March 14, 2022, 3-5pm
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.ArtCenterMorroBay.org
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5 months ago

Beaded Glass Pearl Bracelet - May 2021May 8, 9:00amArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is pleased to present a jewelry workshop, “Making a Glass Pearl Bracelet” with Gail Martin.

During this workshop we will create a beautiful sea inspired faux pearl bracelet using Celestial Crystal® pearls with easy loop clasp. Celestial Crystal® glass and pearls are loved for their versatility, color selection and understated refinement. Faceting on these crystal beads reflect lively highlights while faux pearls are created with the elegant appearance of traditional pearls in mind.

This simple to learn technique needs relatively no special tools and you can take away a skill to use later. Make lovely beaded bracelets for friends and family birthday gifts or to sell at Art in the Park type venues.

Gail discovered the joy of jewelry making while taking classes from renowned bead maker and jewelry artist Klew of Klew Expressions.

WHAT: Beaded Glass Pearl Bracelet
WHEN: May 8, 2021 - 9am-12 Noon
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: $40. MBAA Members $45. Non Members
All materials are provided and included in the workshop registration fee.
CONTACT: Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org

Pre-registration is required:
Register Online: www.artcentermorrobay.org
Refunds for cancellations up to 7 days before workshop
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5 months ago

Silk Scarf Dying - August 2021Aug 21, 10:00amArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is pleased to present a ½ day workshop, “Dyeing Silk Scarves with Sharon Gellerman.

Sharon Gellerman is a local artist who creates one-of-a-kind, hand-marbled, silk scarves and silk tallits. Sharon has a fresh and modern interpretation of the classical art of marbling on fabric.

Through experimentation with color, technique and dye, she has refined her style and designs. Her sense of art has been greatly influenced by memories of Israel and her love of the California Coast. These elements are reflected in the intricate patterns and vibrant colors of her textile designs. These complex designs and skillful use of color make each scarf or tallit a unique and wearable piece of art.

During this workshop every student will dye their own unique scarf. Sharon will guide you through the process and techniques used to obtain beautiful patterns and colors within the silk scarf. All materials, tools, and supplies are provided for you.

WHAT: Dying Silk Scarves
WHEN: Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 10am-1:00pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: $45. MBAA Members $55. Non Members
All materials are provided and included in the workshop registration fee.
CONTACT: Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504 www.ArtCenterMorroBay.org

Pre-registration is required:
Register Online: www.ArtCenterMorroBay.org
Refunds for cancellations up to 7 days before workshop
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Hammered Metal Jewelry - August 2021Aug 9, 3:00pmArt Center Morro BayFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration in, hammered metal jewelry creating unique one-of-a-kind designs. Discover the exciting world of hammered metal to create gorgeous jewelry. 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 her home. Viewers were encouraged to submit ideas to 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 discuss metal gauges and demonstrate basic jewelry tools used to manipulate and make holes in the metal. Samples of several different techniques will be on display. Participants will have the hands-on experience of
hardening and texturizing metal.

WHAT: Incorporation Metal into Jewelry Designs
WHEN: August 9, 2021 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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Learning to Breathe - June 2022Jun 13, 3:00pmArt Center Morro BayFREE 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
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5 months ago

Beyond Boundaries featuring Forever StokedJun 25, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayImage, Ground Swell© courtesy of Chris Pedersen

Art Center Morro Bay is featuring the artworks of three founding members of Forever Stoked Art Group in during the exhibit, Beyond Boundaries.

Our gallery is hosting these vibrant, large scale ocean themed surf pantings of the Central Coast.

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6 months ago

Tune in this Friday!

Friday Feedback with Jason MayrApr 17, 9:00amArt Center Morro BayEvery Friday 9am via Zoom.

Join acclaimed oil painter Jason Mayr as he discusses how to strengthen paintings based on your submissions. Learn how to push through to bring your painting to the next level. Submit work for discussion via email and join the conversation.
Take a look at this Friday Feedback Live Demo to see what its all about.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYCvIVhh8W0&feature=youtu.be

If you would like to take this free class, please email jasonmayrfineart@gmail.com for meeting information and how to be a part of the dialog.

WHAT: Friday Feedback Demonstration & Discussion
WHERE: Zoom Online (email for info jasonmayrfineart@gmail.com)
WHEN: Every Friday 9AM
COST: Free


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6 months ago

Mark Making-Developing Your Signature Style - June 2021Jun 18, 10:00amArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is proud to present esteemed artists, Diane Williams & Chuck Potter for a two-day workshop, “Mark Making – Developing Your Signature Style in Abstract Painting”.

Diane Williams and Chuck Potter both hold Master of Fine Arts degrees in Studio Art and Consciousness studies from John F Kennedy University in Berkeley, California. Additionally, both have studied at the University of Hangzhou China, incorporating calligraphy, traditional Chinese landscape painting and Chinese medicine with their western art practices.

Diane and Chuck were adjunct professors for National University and have mentored graduate students from John F Kennedy, University. They also have an extensive exhibition list.
Their works can be found in corporate, public, and personal collections nationally and worldwide.

Mark making is as distinctive as your fingerprint, adding a personal touch to your painting. Marks can energize a painting, or highlight movement, texture or direction. In this 2-day workshop you will practice abstract acrylic painting techniques that are enhanced by your personal mark making. Feeling stuck or that something personal or dynamic is missing in your painting? This class is designed to help you develop your signature style by identifying your personal and unique marks.
Venture with us into the realm of self-expression by identifying your own unique style. We will be exploring a variety of techniques using water soluble pencils, Sumi ink, charcoal, sticks, scrapers, and other mark making tools. We will also use stencils, stamping, special patinas and other applications to create multi-dimensional layering effects adding depth and visual interest. The results are alive, authentic and exhilarating. Unveil the mysteries of abstraction by practicing techniques in form, rhythm and motion. Each student will receive individual instruction and group critique.

This workshop is appropriate for all skill levels.
Copyrighted Image© courtesy of Diane Williams


“Mark Making – Developing Your Signature Style in Abstract Painting” workshop.
WHEN: June 18th – 19th, 2021 10am – 4pm
COST: $225. MBAA Members or $235. Non Members
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: Gail Martin (805) 234-8766
Preregister at: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
refunds available up to 7 days before workshop
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6 months ago

Architecture of Light - March 2021Mar 19, 9:00amArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is proud to present world renowned artist and author, Thomas W. Schaller for a watercolor workshop, “Architecture of Light”.

Following a 20-year career in New York City as an architect and architectural artist, Thomas Schaller is now based in Los Angeles where he devotes himself full-time to fine art in watercolor.

Mr. Schaller feels that a final painting begins long before an artist ever touches brush to paper!

The focus of this workshop will be less about technical expertise and more about intent, inspiration, observation and finding your unique artist voice. Enjoy daily demonstrations and discussions. You'll learn everything you need to know about atmospheric expression in watercolor, including depictions of sky, water, and fog. Then take your art to the next level by exploring the tension, resolution, and connections between complements, including warm and cool, vertical and horizontal, man-made and natural. You'll discover how to make sure all the parts of your painting work in unison to tell a powerfully communicative story! Students may bring their own photo reference – something that resonates with them personally.

“As an artist, it is light, that is the constant narrative in my work. So when I’m deciding on what it is I wish to paint, I concentrate less on specific objects – places or things – and more on the strength of a strong abstract value composition of darks and lights. A common phrase we often hear is: “Mother Nature is the best teacher” While I agree that real world observation is a crucial skill for the artist, no less so are the lessons to be learned from memory, dreams, and pure invention.” ~ Thomas W. Schaller, AWS, NWS, TWSA

Mr. Schaller has authored art books, instructional video’s, DVD’s and has been featured in several publications. He is one of the few watercolor artists to be featured in The American Masters Exhibition 2015 at the famed Salmagundi Club in NYC. He received a Graham Foundation Grant and was a two-time recipient of the Hugh Ferris Memorial Prize. In 2017 he was a finalist for the Lynx Prize for Contemporary Art; Trieste. In 2019 he was awarded the Abu Rawash Master Award.

Mr. Schaller is a signature member of many organizations including: American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society, San Diego Watercolor Society, California Watercolor Association, California Art Club, American Society of Architectural Perspectivists and New York Society of Renderers.

He is president emeritus of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators and founding member of the group, North American Watercolor Artists. His work has been included in major exhibitions and collections worldwide.

Discover why it’s better to be less concerned with technical expertise and more about inspiration and observation. This workshop is an indoor class and appropriate for skill levels of intermediate to advanced.

WHAT: “Architecture of Light” workshop
WHEN: March 19,20,21, 2021 9am – 4pm
COST: $425. MBAA Members or $450. Non-Members
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Preregister at: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/

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7 months ago

Seeing the LightAug 6, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is proud to present SEEING THE LIGHT.

The world around us would be bleak, except for the world within us. Art bears witness to this fact. #AloneTogether

The expression, “every cloud has a silver lining” implies that even on the worst day, there’s something positive yet to come. Art and its creative spirit have the power to restore hope and optimism. It has the power to comfort, inspire and stir emotions.

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle

While we face a worldwide pandemic together, this exhibit celebrates our resiliency as humans in a variety of creative expression and extends itself to all media.

Image courtesy of Gail Martin

SEEING THE LIGHT will be on display in both galleries from August 6 through September 14, 2020. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily.

WHAT: SEEING THE LIGHT
WHEN: August 6 – September 14, 2020
RECEPTION: Due to Covid-19, artist receptions are temporarily postponed.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org

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7 months ago

Visit Winter Faire & Fine Craft Show Nov 5-Jan 4 in Morro Bay!Nov 5, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association Gallery is proud to present our Annual "Winter Faire & Fine Craft Show," featuring some of Central Coast, CA's finest artwork. This free event is open to the public in a safe, cozy & sanitized venue.
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Art Center Morro Bay's exciting Holiday showcase is on view in lovely Morro Bay, CA 12-4pm, Nov 5, '20–Jan 4, '21 (Nov 5-30: OPEN Wed-Mon | Dec 1-Jan 4: OPEN Thu-Mon | CLOSED: Nov 26 | Dec 25 | Jan 1)
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Our special holiday collection includes exceptional paintings, photography, jewelry & fine craft, with diverse artistic media in traditional & contemporary styles. Fine craft includes fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, art cards & more. Whether you're visiting our extraordinary exhibit to observe, or to find that perfect Holiday gift, you're in for a delight! Come for our Art; stay for Morro Bay's charm, eateries & vistas.
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Image courtesy of Richard M. Ristine.
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WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Craft
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WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay CA 93442
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WHEN: Nov 5, 2020–Jan 4, 2021, 12-4pm, Wed-Mon.
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SORRY: All receptions are temporarily postponed due to Covid-19
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QUESTIONS? www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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7 months ago

PerspectivesSep 17, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is proud to present Perspectives.

This exhibit explores how perspective gives a three-dimensional feeling to a flat surface. Linier perspective creates the illusion of distance to a vanishing point. It’s a system of representing the way objects appear to get smaller and closer together, the farther away they are from the viewer. We see parallel lines as converging in the distance, although in reality they really don’t. Roads and railway lines are obvious examples. Multiple vanishing points such as a cityscapes, enable a more naturalistic representation.

Atmospheric or aerial perspective, creates the sense of distance by simulating changes affected by color such as blue in a mountain as it meets the sky.

This exhibit celebrates artistic expression in all media and its theme extends itself to anything that represents a variety of perspectives.

Oil painting image is copyrighted and courtesy of Patricia Newton

Perspectives will be on display from September 17 through November 2, 2020. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily.

WHAT: Perspectives
WHEN: September 17 through November 2, 2020
RECEPTION: Postponed due to Covid-19
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
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7 months ago

Beyond BoundariesJun 25, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayART CENTER MORRO BAY IS OPEN!

With society in isolation – the arts are needed now more than ever to remind us that we are not alone, we can still dream, escape our current realities and engage our imaginations in building a better world for tomorrow.

Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present BEYOND BOUNDARIES.

While many view the world through a new complexity in a rapidly changing environment, artists exhibit their sensitivity to today’s unbounded viewpoints and paradigm shifts. Unrestrained by limitations in personal, cultural, gender, man-made or otherwise, this show hopes to push beyond unbridled viewpoints to allow viewers an opportunity to identify with artists and possibly discover more about themselves.

This exhibit celebrates a variety of creative expression and extends itself to all media.

Beyond Boundaries will be on display in both galleries from June 25 through August 2, 2020. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily.

Image of horsehair pottery courtesy of Jim Gregory

WHAT: BEYOND BOUNDARIES
WHEN: June 25 – August 2
RECEPTION: Due to Covid-19, artist receptions are temporarily postponed.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org

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7 months ago

Adult Coloring and Zen Doodle With Gena BatesApr 24, 10:00amArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association is proud to offer Zoom Meetings for the Zen Doodle, Adult Coloring Classes.
Stay connected with your Friday ZenDoodle friends via Zoom conferencing. If you have mandalas, pictures, or patterns on hand and want to color them as you chat it up with your gal pals, this is the place to do it. Just about as fun as Fridays in person and a great way to stay connected and engaged with your core group of ZenDoodlers.

Below are the days and times for ZenDoodle:

Topic: Color-Doodle
Time: Apr 24, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until May 29, 2020, 6 occurrence(s)
Apr 24, 2020 10:00 AM
May 1, 2020 10:00 AM
May 8, 2020 10:00 AM
May 15, 2020 10:00 AM
May 22, 2020 10:00 AM
May 29, 2020 10:00 AM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: us04web.zoom.us/meeting/upcldOmhrTwoHtJgRJM5AdzCvdOjMVN2lKGr/ics?icsToken=98tyKu6rpjgqE9eSsh2BR7Y...

Join Zoom Meeting
us04web.zoom.us/j/73830937246?pwd=SFZGRTFHWCtFZzRlbkJnSkV0RGdiQT09

Meeting ID: 738 3093 7246
Password: colorzoom


WHAT: ZenDoodle Adult Coloring Group
WHEN: Fridays 10am
WHERE: Zoom
COST: Free
JOIN ZOOM MEETING: us04web.zoom.us/j/73830937246?pwd=SFZGRTFHWCtFZzRlbkJnSkV0RGdiQT09

Meeting ID: 738 3093 7246
Password: colorzoom

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7 months ago

Origami Demo – Folding a Paper CraneApr 20, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayArt Center Morro Bay is pleased to bring you the third of three origami demos. This one will be how to fold a crane.

We invite you to write a message of encouragement inside of the crane. Or perhaps you want to share a fun saying, or words of wisdom tucked inside. Like a fortune cookie, the message will only be revealed when the crane is opened.

Bring in your folded crane on the first exchange day after the Covid-19 shelter-at-home has ended and place them on our tree of health, and happiness. You can use any paper that is available to you, printer paper, magazine pages, or origami paper. Color plain paper to make it uniquely you.

Use this link to view demo: youtu.be/1jayFdxS7es

WHAT: Folding origami animals
WHERE: Online at youtube: youtu.be/1jayFdxS7es
WHEN: Online Now
Cost: Free
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7 months ago

Friday Feedback with Jason MayrApr 17, 9:00amArt Center Morro BayEvery Friday 9am via Zoom.

Join acclaimed oil painter Jason Mayr as he discusses how to strengthen paintings based on your submissions. Learn how to push through to bring your painting to the next level. Submit work for discussion via email and join the conversation.
Take a look at this Friday Feedback Live Demo to see what its all about.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYCvIVhh8W0&feature=youtu.be

If you would like to take this free class, please email jasonmayrfineart@gmail.com for meeting information and how to be a part of the dialog.

WHAT: Friday Feedback Demonstration & Discussion
WHERE: Zoom Online (email for info jasonmayrfineart@gmail.com)
WHEN: Every Friday 9AM
COST: Free


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Let's Doodle with Jason MayrApr 15, 8:00amArt Center Morro BayArt Center Morro Bay is pleased to share a “Doodle” demonstration via youtube.

Jason Mayr has put together a youtube video encouraging everyone to doodle. If you can draw a box, you can doodle. Jason will show us doodling landscapes and trees by working from the inside out; in mass opposed to lines.

So grab something to mark with and something to mark on and have fun doodling!

Link to Doodle demo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNJIaxBkBTI&feature=youtu.be

WHAT: How to Doodle
WHERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNJIaxBkBTI&feature=youtu.be
WHEN: ON Youtube Right Now
COST: Free
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7 months ago

Origami Demo Jumping Frog & SwanApr 15, 8:00amArt Center Morro BayArt Center Morro Bay is please to bring you an online tutorial folding a paper jumping frog and paper swan.

This is a fun activity to share with your kids as we shelter at home. These easy projects can be done by all. At the end you will have a jumping frog to play with, have contests with, or just set on a shelf. They can be made with printer paper, newspaper, or just about any paper you have on hand.

Use this link to view demo: youtu.be/2Msh0HxHgxg

WHAT: Folding origami animals
WHERE: YouTube youtu.be/2Msh0HxHgxg
WHEN: ONLINE NOW
Cost: Free

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8 months ago

Inflatable Fish OrigamiApr 12, 12:00amArt Center Morro BayGail Martin, MBAA Adult Education Director would like to share a family fun project for everyone to do while sheltering at home!

A plane piece of white paper will work just fine for this project. A plain paper bag or any type of paper you have around the house will work. Be creative with your decorations and have fun!

This is a FREE class offered on UTube!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=STRW4kJ3WF4


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10 months ago

What will you make? A heart wreath, a square or round wreath, a vertical garden (only 1 left, when it's gone, there won't be any more)...the choice is yours! Sign-up today to snag your spot in this fun class. Invite your family and friends for a fun day in Morro Bay...

Succulents - Choose Your ProjectsFeb 8, 10:00amArt Center Morro BayCome enjoy a relaxing time with Joan Martin Fee who will show you how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths, two heart wreath, a succulent grapevine wreath or plant a gorgeous 11" x 14" wood vertical garden.

Everything's included - Use of tools, beautiful, locally grown succulents, forms, and tools - so all you do is sign-up, create and enjoy!

WHAT: Succulents - Choose Your Project
WHEN: Saturday, February 8 2020 10:00 - 12:00
COST: Various
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10 months ago

CreativityJan 29, 10:30amArt Center Morro BayTHE INDOOR CREATIVITY DAY IS CURRENTLY POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19.

FREE and Open to the Public

We welcome you to join the Creativity Group at Art Center Morro Bay. Use our art studio!

Creativity is held each Wednesday from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm unless other events/classes conflict. FREE, informal and open to the public. Meet in the Art Center Morro Bay classroom. Bring your art work, art supplies, and join others working in various mediums. Bring your lunch and stay for the whole time, Easels may be available to use.

CONTACT: 805-772-2504
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: Wednesdays 10:30am - 3pm
COST: Free
www.artcentermorrobay.org

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10 months ago

Watercolor Wet and WildJan 30, 9:00amArt Center Morro BayTHANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRRONAGE! THE GALLERY IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED AND THIS PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 CONCERNS. THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF OUR PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND THE PUBLIC, IS OUR UTMOST CONCERN. PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US SOON.

Morro Bay Art Association is very excited to host watercolor classes designed for artists, beginner to advanced. Classes will be ongoing throughout the year, featuring a variety of guest instructors. Classes are every Thursday from 9am – Noon, featuring guest instructors. Drop-ins are welcomed, pre-registration is recommended.

Please register online at www.artcentermorrobay.org or by calling (805) 772-2504 and speak with the docent between 12 noon – 4pm daily.

Register Online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/

WHAT: Watercolor classes with Virginia Mack
COST: Members - $30. per class
Non-Members: $35. per class
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Thursdays, 9am-12pm
CONTACT: Alice Isaac (805) 225-1286 email: morrobayisaac@gmail.com
PRE-REGISTER: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/product/watercolor-wet-and-wild/

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10 months ago

Big Bold AbstractFeb 20, 12:00pmArt Center Morro BayMorro Bay Art Association will present it's BIG BOLD ABSTRACT exhibition in the main gallery downstairs!

What makes contemporary abstract painting relevant? What is a good abstract painting today? Find the answer and inspiration in right-on article link: www.artnews.com/art-news/news/contemporary-abstraction-2205/

Well crafted abstraction is the only rule for entry to this exhibit. We are going to take an "abstract" point of view during the installation of this show and cover all available wall space in the main gallery downstairs. We'll be filling the limitations of space, from floor to the ceiling.

Take-in day is February 17, 2020, 10am-2pm.

Open to all mediums: paint, print, collage, poured or spray-painted surfaces. Artwork must be dry and odor free.
See Gallery hanging policy and fees.

Visitors, during this exhibit, you’ll find a variety of artistic mediums and styles in thought provoking abstraction! This compelling event is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Featured 3D artist's will be Suzanne Alward with her ceramic creations and Paula Radke with her glass technicolor abstract creations.

BIG BOLD ABSTRACT will be on display from February 20 through March 30. 2020.

The opening reception will be Sunday, February 23, 2020, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open daily from 12pm – 4pm.


WHAT: BIG BOLD ABSTRACT
WHEN: February 20 – March 30, 2020
RECEPTION: February 23, 2020
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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