Category Archive: Art
March 12, 2010 at 9:10 pm
by dff
· Filed under Art, events, general
In support of “Gray Whale month” the Artists Co-op of Mendocino focuses on “Celebrating the Marine Environment” for its March show held through April 5. See watercolor paintings featured on the main show wall by Karen Bowers and additional art displayed on individual members walls. Our new works this month present local and worldwide marine life, seascapes, environmental issues, and responses to other sources of inspiration.
The ACM Gallery, upstairs at 45270 Main St., in the village of Mendocino, is open 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily except Tuesdays. Don’t miss the Second Saturday opening reception on March 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. Along with the art, our second floor location offers incredible views and opportunities for whale spotting! Visit the Artists Cooperative of Mendocino Web site for more information.
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December 16, 2009 at 3:23 pm
by dff
· Filed under Art, attractions, events, favorites, general
The Mendocino Art Center suffered a devastating fire back in November, but the center is reopening on December 17. Here is their press release. A highlight is the 3rd Saturday event on December 19, which includes a book signing by Bruce Levene of his history of the Art Center in its 50th year.
MENDOCINO ART CENTER RE-OPENS DECEMBER 17
Mendocino, CA – The Mendocino Art Center galleries will re-open December
17 with fun activities for the community scheduled over the weekend. The
galleries have been closed since a November 23 fire in the business
offices.
The Granite Avatars of Patagonia Presentation
Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m., photographer Tom Reed will give an
insightful and fascinating behind-the-scenes slide presentation and answer
audience questions, revealing how he captured the images featured in his
Mendocino Art Center exhibit, “The Granite Avatars of Patagonia.”
Admission is free.
Free Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the holidays, the re-opening of the Mendocino Art Center and the
premiere of three new art exhibits at a free 3rd Saturday Artists
Reception, December 19, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This will be the final 50th
Anniversary Gala with raffle prizes, holiday carolers, hot cider and other
refreshments; the release of the Mendocino Art Center’s 50th Anniversary
commemorative book with a book signing with editor Bruce Levene; a Chili
Feed & Art Sale; and celebration of the Rebirth of MAC “Rising from the
Ashes.”
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September 22, 2009 at 7:44 pm
by nancy
· Filed under Art, events
How far would you go for true love?
Guest actors Lucas Burns as Orpheus and Veronica Krestow as EurydiceThe Mendocino Theatre Company’s production of playwright Sarah Ruhl’s modern interpretation of the classic Orpheus myth, “Eurydice”, poses this question and answers it in one of the most exciting evenings of theatrical magic you will ever hope to experience.
In the classic Greek myth, Eurydice has gone to the underworld and is followed there by her bridegroom, Orpheus, who seeks to bring her back to the real world. Playwright Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the story through the eyes of its heroine as she descends into the underworld where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With dreamlike characters, ingenious plot twists and breathtaking effects, “Eurydice” is a refreshingly modern look at a timeless love story that is not to be missed.
“Eurydice” has been directed by MTC veteran Steve Siler and features the talents of Hugh Dignon, Allan Droyan, Alena Guest, newcomers Matthew Ramsey and Christopher Yeiser, and guest actors Lucas Burns as Orpheus and Veronica Krestow as Eurydice.
“Eurydice” opened September 17 in the Helen Schoeni Theatre and plays through October 25. Student tickets are half-price for any performance. Phone the Box Office at 707-937-4477 for reservations and information.
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August 21, 2009 at 7:51 pm
by dff
· Filed under Art, events, favorites
The Mendocino Art Center has been the anchor of the local art scene since the 1960s, and this new calendar is a fundraiser for them. The party on Sunday will feature Larry Wagner and the artists who posed for the calendar. You can also meet the new Executive Director of the Art Center, Karen Ely. Check it out — we’ll be there!
The Mendocino Art Center is publishing a new calendar, designed by photographer Larry Wagner.
MAC’s Exotic Calendar Unveiling Party, August 23
Mendocino, CA – Unique, exotic, sexy, funny, riveting, creative, tasteful and, above all, high quality. These are just some of the adjectives that could be used to describe local photographer Larry R. Wagner’s latest artistic project. The photographer and editor of the popular books “Artists of the Mendocino Coast Volumes 1 and 2″ recently directed his creative vision to pictorially reveal an exciting selection of the top coastal artists and community members as you’ve never seen them before in a stunningly photographed and designed 20-month calendar, featuring full color and classic black and white images.
Mendocino Art Center’s Exotic Twenty-Month Calendar, which begins in January 2010 and runs through August 2011, is a fundraiser for the Mendocino Art Center’s 50th anniversary.
Calendar Unveiling Party
The Mendocino Art Center will host the “Exotic Calendar Unveiling Party,” the official release of this artistically rendered collector’s item, Sunday, August 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This will be the first opportunity to purchase the hot-off-the-press calendar, and the only chance to meet the pictured models in one setting and have them autograph copies. Finger food and wine will be available.
Larry collaborated with each of the models, both men and women, brainstorming ideas for each of the months, resulting in an eclectic array of images spanning from mermaids to wood nymphs to impeccable re-creations of famous works of art, including Dale Moyer’s tribute to Norman Rockwell’s “Art Critic,” Don Paglia and Elyse Wyman’s homage to Jean-Leon Gérôme’s “Pygmalion and Galatea,” and Richard Yaski’s ode to Leonard Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man.” Many images portray a personal statement from the model, whether to convey a love of travel or reflect a life transition. Larry even got out from behind the camera and posed, as Adam, with his wife Marilyn, as Eve, for “Botanical Garden of Eden.”
“The calendar project has been the most challenging and thrilling adventure of my life,” said Larry. “My collaborators were so generous, open and courageous that it has blown me away. Four of the models are breast cancer survivors. Their spirit and bravery has taken my breath away. Once the artists got into the shoots and saw what we were doing, the enthusiasm was amazing.”
Calendars will be available at the Mendocino Art Center, local retail outlets and online at www.MendocinoArtCenter.org/calendar.html.
The “Exotic Calendar Unveiling Party” is a free event. For more information please call 707-937-5818, ext. 10 or visit www.MendocinoArtCenter.org. The Mendocino Art Center is located at 45200 Little Lake Street (at Kasten Street) in Mendocino.
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August 2, 2009 at 8:46 pm
by nancy
· Filed under Art, events
August 8 at 5 pm: Reception for New Executive Director
The Mendocino Art Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Karen Ely as the organization’s new Executive Director. Karen most recently served as the executive director of the Sedona Arts Center, the largest and oldest arts organization in Northern Arizona. The community is invited to meet Karen at the 2nd Saturday Artists Reception at the Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-5818
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