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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present “Broken Nature”
This exhibition addresses the critical state of the environment due to the impact of human presence, by thinking locally and globally, and confronting global warming, drought, wildfires, climate change, extinction of species, pollution, ocean plastic garbage patch, polluted air, etc.
This exhibit is a challenge to dare. To pose raw questions, expose current states of matter and to envision the solutions. Let us address the consequences of our choices and urgent need to live sustainably within Earth’s resources and within our own psyche.
BROKEN NATURE will be on display in the Virginia Russell Gallery (upstairs) concurrent with UNDER PRESSURE, which will be on display in the Main Gallery (downstairs), from May 26 through June 27, 2022.
This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open daily from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Image: Mainstreet Roadkill"© courtesy of Tom Gould
WHAT: “Broken Nature”
WHEN: May 26 through June 27, 2922
RECEPTION: June 5, 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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Featured Artist, TED LEE EMRICK
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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present the glass and multi-media sculptures of Ted Lee Emrick.
Unique to his aquatic connection to the central coast, and having been a surfer for over 59 years, Ted Emrick’s appreciation and respect of his ocean environment has created a powerful artistic style, conscious of light, motion, time and life.
Ted’s contemporary style combined with inspiration from cave paintings and rock expeditions, offer a dynamic blend of visual storytelling within each unique sculpture! During the past 40 years, Ted has created glass ocean doors and installations, working directly with clients and outlasted many of the galleries representing his work.
This current exhibit has been inspired by the struggles in Ukraine, the bravery of its people and their efforts to be free.
“This new body of work is the first I’ve completed in five years! I’m grateful that Art Center Morro Bay is exhibiting these sculptures as I feel they are important and relevant. For now, I hope it keeps the conversation about Ukraine in the forefront, raising awareness that helps continue funding for refugees of those people who have lost everything!”
Ted Emrick earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cal State Long Beach. His artwork has been widely collected throughout the United States. Personal and corporate collectors include Merv Griffin, Apple, Inc., Morgan Stanley and Caesar’s Palace.
Art collectors will not want to miss these beautifully inspired artworks from his “Shards of Ukraine” series, on display in conjunction with "Broken Nature" exhibit from May 26 through June 27, 2022.
Image, Mariupol Shards© courtesy of Ted Lee Emrick
The public is invited to meet the artist during the opening reception, Sunday, June 5, 2-4pm.
Art Center Morro Bay is open daily, 12pm – 4pm.
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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present, Under Pressure.
Under Pressure is an exhibition of work by the Central Coast Printmakers, a group of around thirty artists who share a love of printmaking.
In this exhibit of individually hand-made prints, there will be a wide variety of styles and printmaking techniques. Printmakers use many different surfaces such as wood, metal, linoleum and plastic, and methods like carving blocks, etching with acid, and painting materials to print, using a large assortment of papers to achieve these images.
Most prints are conceived and made in reverse, so that when the image is transferred to the paper, it will view correctly. The transfer to the paper is accomplished by hand rubbing or with the use of a press.
Under Pressure will be on display in the Main Gallery, concurrent with “Broken Nature” which will be on display in the Virginia Russel Gallery upstairs, from May 26 through June 27, 2022. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open daily from 12pm – 4pm.
Image: Provence© courtesy of CCP
WHAT: Under Pressure
WHEN: May 26 thru June 27, 2922
RECEPTION: June 5, 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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Featured Artist - Phillip Lopez
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Phillip Lopez began his love of ceramics in high school and to this day, his high school teacher remains an inspiration. After high school, Phillip continued his art education and received a BFA from Cal State University Long Beach with a focus on clay, and an MFA from UCLA focusing on design while specializing in blown glass. While at UCLA he studied with Adrian Saxe and Richard Marquis.
Phillip has also studied at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Dear Isle, Maine as well as Pilchuck Glass School with Dale Chihuly, in Stanwood, Washington.
As a third generation Angelino, Phillip found inspiration in the natural environment. Whether swimming at Zuma beach, or camping in Yosemite, nature and color has always influenced his art. As an avid kayak fisherman, his love of the sea has guided and inspired his current series of work. Hand building, throwing on the potter’s wheel, and creating one of a kind sculptures are all incorporated into Phillip's sense of design, creativity and artistic interpretation.
Phillip is currently living and working in Los Osos, Ca. His emphasis is on color and design, primarily using the decoration method of sgraffitto, which is carving on an unfired clay body revealing the contrasting slip/color of the underlying layer.
Phillip maintained a glassblowing studio in Northridge, Ca for many years, taught high school ceramics and art, and currently works out of his Los Osos studio.
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present Phillip Lopez exhibiting concurrently with Pastel Society of the West Coast and their 36th Annual, International Exhibition of Pastels USA.
Pastels USA and the ceramic pottery of Phillip Lopez 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 courtesy of Phillip Lopez
WHAT: Pastels USA and the Ceramic Pottery of Phillip Lopez
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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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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RECEPTION: SEPT 25, 2-4PM
Portraiture encompasses a broad spectrum of artwork that has the power to generate conversation, inspire compassion, and express identity in unimaginative ways.
This very special exhibit is an artistic representation spotlighting the likeness, personality and mood of people and animals, the face of buildings and the beautiful landscapes that make the Central Coast a vibrant community!
This exhibit will be a rich blend of the art and culture of local people and the Central Coast.
Image: courtesy of Anne Fraker and Cynthia Kevorkian
WHAT: FACES OF THE CENTRAL COAST
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: SEPT 22 - NOV 7, 2022
INFO: www.artcentermorrobay.org
RECEPTION: Sunday, September 25, 2-4pm
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Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast.
This special holiday event offers a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more.
Whether you’re attending this extraordinary exhibit to observe or to find that perfect holiday gift, you are in for a delight! The Annual Winter Faire & Craft Show will be on display from November 10, 2022 through January 2, 2023.
WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Crafts
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: November 10, 2022 through January 2, 2023.
RECEPTION: Sunday, November 13, 2022, 2-4pm
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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