on view through - February 17, 2019
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recent landscape paintings by Karen Kitchel
This work re-frames traditional landscape imagery. Mischieviously beautiful, the paintings are made of asphalt emulsion, tar, wax, shellac, and powdered mineral pigments on canvas. They are dirty, seductive, and imperfect.
ARTIST'S GALLERY TALK - Karen Kitchel Thursday, January 24 6 pm $5 / members free
Reservations appreciated 805-385-8254 or [email protected]
image: Karen Kitchel © 2016 Waterway #8 (Lake Casitas), asphalt emulsion, tar, wax, powdered pigments, shellac/canvas; 50"x50" courtesy the artist.
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In the aftermath of the 2017 Thomas Fire, Luther Gerlach turned his camera on the destruction and regeneration spanning Ventura county, using chemical elements gathered from the landscape to bring the power of these natural forces to life.
ARTIST'S GALLERY TALK - Luther Gerlach Thursday, January 31 6 pm $5 / members free
Reservations appreciated 805-385-8254 or [email protected]
image: Skeletal Remains, unique silver gelatin print by Luther Gerlach, 2018.
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Boys & Girls Club of Oxnard & Pt. Hueneme National Arts Competition Local Exhibit
January 17-20
Young Artists’ Reception- Tuesday, January 15
5:30-7:30 pm / free
Showing in Carnegie's Cellar Gallery 1st place winners in all art media including photography by 1st place winners of B&GC’s Image-makers program.
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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Thursday, January 17 6 pm $5 / members free
Book selections focus on making connections with art and history inspired by current exhibitions and the museum's permanent collection.
Click here to learn more ...
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Mary Kay Rummel and Lois P. Jones
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Saturday, January 19 Readings begin at 6 pm $5 / members free
Organized by Phil Taggart & Hosted by Marsha de la O
This event is supported in part by Poets and Writers and CAM Cornerstones.
Reservations appreciated 805.385.8254 or [email protected]
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Building Blocks of Art
Saturdays - January 5, 12, 19
10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11
Express and create while exploring the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between! Each session offers a unique art lesson in which young artists are introduced to a different element of art, technique and medium inspired by the artwork currently on display of Luther Gerlach and Karen Kitchel.
Jan 5 - Charcoal Trees
Jan 12 - Dark Natural Beauty
Jan 19 - Cyanotypes
$10 per single class $24 for the series ($19 members discount)
Reservations and prepayment required / space is limited. Click here to learn more.
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The Japanese Art of Marbling Workshop
Instructor: Kathleen Kaller
Wednesday, February 6
6-7:30 pm
$30 / $25 members discount
Join us to create one of a kind valentines using Suminagashi- The Japanese Art of Marbling. Using brushes, we will float special inks on the surface of water and create original prints on paper. You will leave this workshop with a new skill and unique valentines for your loved ones. This is a special craft and enjoyable for all. No prior art experience necessary! All supplies included.
Reservations and prepayment required / space is limited. Click here to register.
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