FOR THE BIRDS - Featured Artists Stepen Juel & Sheri Parisian
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.
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
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 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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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
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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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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Featured Artist - Phillip Lopez
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
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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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
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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Featured Artist - Anne Grannis
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present the sculptures of Anne Grannis concurrently with art exhibit, The Art of Living held in both galleries.
Anne Grannis grew up in New England and lived in the Bay Area since 1978. She and her husband resided in Moss Beach, near Half Moon Bay for about 24 years until relocating to Pismo Beach in 2016.
Anne is always interested in learning and her art training consists of hundreds of classes and workshops taken over the years for the fun of it. She has found that one learns different techniques and methods from each instructor. Anne has been working with clay since she was young. She taught ceramic workshops, stone carving and sculpture in Northern California areas such as Fort Mason Art School, San Francisco, and Half Moon Bay. She was the Artistic 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.
Please join us and meet Anne Grannis during the reception, Sunday, September 25, 2022, 2-4pm.
Image copyrighted and courtesy of Anne Grannis.
WHAT: The Art of Living, featuring Anne Grannis
WHEN: September 22 – November 7, 2022
RECEPTION: September 25, 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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