Beneath the Surface: Marin MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art
Jan
11
to Feb 23

Beneath the Surface: Marin MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art

January 11, 2019 - February 23, 2019
Juror Walk n' Talk: August 10, 4:30pm - 5pm
Opening Reception: August 10, 5pm - 7pm

Opening Reception on January 11, 2020. Juror DeWitt Cheng will conduct a “walk and talk” through the gallery at 4:30pm, followed by the Reception from 5-7pm.

“Beneath The Surface,” is an exhibit of work that delves deep into the inner world of the artist. Layer upon layer, artists explore their medium and subject matter, where the end result belies the twists and turns of their creative journey. The artists seek to uncover, and reveal, that there is more to this world than meets the eye. Visitors of all ages are invited to experience this engaging show of artwork in a variety of media. Awards will be juried by well-known Bay Area writer and curator, DeWitt Cheng. Mr. Cheng has degrees in studio practice as well as art history. He was curator at Stanford Art Spaces from 2013 to 2016, and is now Chief Curator at Peninsula Museum of Art. He writes for East Bay Express, East Bay Monthly, Visual Art SourceThe Richmond Review, and his blog, ArtOpticon.us. The exhibit runs January 11 - February 23, 2020. This exhibit is free to the public. 

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Transcend: Marin MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art
Aug
10
to Sep 15

Transcend: Marin MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art

August 10, 2019 - September 15, 2019
Juror Walk n' Talk: August 10, 4:30pm - 5pm
Opening Reception: August 10, 5pm - 7pm

Transcend offers visions of hope in uncertain times. Juried by Amy Owen, Curator at di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, she explains “Through a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, and photography, the Artists of MarinMOCA offer compelling takes on nature, community, spirituality, and more. Taken as a whole, the exhibition prompts us to rise above the tumult of our everyday lives by inspiring moments of magic and escape, reflection and renewal, comfort and calm.” The show includes work from over 45 artists and will engage visitors of all ages.

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California Watercolor Association’s Exhibition of Watercolors: Falkirk Cultural Center
Jul
19
to Aug 24

California Watercolor Association’s Exhibition of Watercolors: Falkirk Cultural Center

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2nd Friday Art Walk/Awards Reception:
* August 9, 5:00-8:00 pm

Exhibition Dates:  July 19 – August 24

Soft Opening, 2nd Friday Art Walk:
* July 12, 5:00-8:00 pm

City of San Rafael and Falkirk Cultural Center are pleased to host the California Watercolor Association’s Exhibition of Watercolors

This is a colorful must-see exhibit featuring 32 exceptional artists. Guests have the opportunity to vote for their favorite painting, meet artists, and view plein air paintings in progress.

 

EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Sasha Boyko • David Broad • Sheila Cain • Michael Friedland • Juanita Hagberg • Annie Haines • Theodore Heublein • Sharon Hind-Smith • Carol Husslein • Glen Jarvis • Sue Johnston • Uma Kelkar • Shirley R. Kleppe • Neelu Manish • Samantha McNally • Ruth Miller • Marilyn Miller • Karyn Lynn Newman • Eileen Ormiston • Lillian Peng • Lorraine Prinzing • Crowden Satz • Bonnie Joy Sedlak • Tony Segale • Misty Segura-Bowers • Rita Sklar • Jane Sneed • Mary Tichenor • Salvador Valencia • Rae Ann Williams • Leslie Wilson • Georganne Zaro-Eddy

JURORS:
Juror of Selection – Carolyn Lord
Juror of Awards – Ruth Koch

 

The California Watercolor Association is a prominent watermedia organization.  CWA’s mission is to create, foster, and sustain artistic growth and interest in watermedia.  These goals are accomplished through our community outreach programs, workshops, public exhibitions, and student activities.  CWA members include professional and non-professional artists, teachers, and students with a compelling interest in painting.

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The World of Frida: Bedford Gallery
Jul
8
to Sep 16

The World of Frida: Bedford Gallery

Opening Reception July 8, 2-5pm

Special Party Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Youth (13-17), Free for Bedford Members

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine courtesy of JP Morgan Chase & Co and Wente Vineyards.  

Join us for a fun party to celebrate the opening of our summer exhibition The World of Frida! Watch local designers hit the runway in our Frida Fashion Show, and all are welcome to participate in our Frida Lookalike Contest. Everyone gets a free Frida button! Party is 2-5pm, the Frida Fashion Show will begin at 4pm.

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