CURRENT EXHIBITION through - May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal, conceptual, technical, and material possibilities of limiting their palettes to black-and-white and shades "in between." Art included by: Lita Albuquerque, Charles Arnoldi, Richard Artschwager, Larry Bell, Joe Goode, Andy Moses, Ed Moses, Manfred Muller, Robert Rauchenberg, Andy Warhol, Emerson Woelffer and many others Funding has been generously provided by the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. Programs and Events with Kristyn Shinn Vice President of the Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ages 15 and up Workshop fee $30 + materials fee $15 (payable to the instructor) This is a hands-on beginner level weaving workshop! Click here to learn more. Reservations and workshop fee prepayment required. Contact Martha Jimenez, Curator of Education to make your reservation or for more information at 805.385.8171 or
[email protected] poetry at the Carnegie Guest poets Patty Seyburn & Dian Sousa and CSU Channel Islands Student Jose-Noel Roche Saturday, April 14 6 p.m. $5 /members and students free reservations appreciated / click here or call 805-385-8254. CAM Book Club Join fellow art and book lovers at our monthly book discussion. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Thursday, April 19 6 p.m. $5 / members free click here for more info and to view the upcoming selections. Free Family Day Saturday, April 21 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun activities with CAM Staff and Lakeshore Learning Store . Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Materials are provided. No reservations required and admission is FREE for the whole family. Children’s Exhibit Education Programs made possible by a gift from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. Behind the Scenes Silver Circle members are invited to join us for another SoCal Art Experience ! The day will begin with a visit to the Marciano Art Foundation followed by a Behind the Scenes Tour of artist Kelly Reemtse n's studio in Los Angeles. Sunday, April 22 11 a.m. - Marciano Art Foundation 1 p.m. - Artist's Studio. click here to learn more Building Blocks of Art 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ages 7-11 Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19 $24 / $19 members per 2 class session or $10 per session These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between. In each session, students are introduced to one or two building blocks and a different technique inspired by the current exhibits on display. RSVP and workshop fee prepayment required. Contact Martha Jimenez, Curator of Education to make your reservation or for more information at 805.385.8171 o r
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