February 26th, 2009 07:39pm

Guitar Gala starts at 7pm on Saturday!

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The artwork on the guitars to be actioned off is incredible. Check out the event website here. I hope to see you there starting at 7pm!
February 26th, 2009 03:57pm

Women, Land, Identity: Contemporary Aboriginal Paintings

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Women, Land, Identity: Contemporary Aboriginal PaintingsLecture and Reception: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 7:00 pm In honor of the traditional owners of the land, curator Virginia May presents the stunning and original talent of the Aboriginal women artists. Mahoney Library Gallery, SRJC Petaluma CampusFREELibrary Hours:Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.,Fri. 9 a.m. “1 p.m.Sat. 10 p.m. – 3 p.m. … Read More »
February 24th, 2009 03:18pm

Youth & Teachers show at Aurora Colors Gallery

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From Aurora Colors Gallery: Aurora Colors Gallery presents “Youths & Teachers of Petaluma,” our 4th Annual Petaluma Artists show. Free. Opens March 7, Reception from 1-4pm, runs through March 14. Join us in celebration of National Youth Art Month. All 2D/3D works must be delivered on March 3 or 4. Open to Petaluma youths, ages 7 to 18 and their teachers. Details are at http://www.auroracolors.com/products.asp?cat=13 or visit the gallery at 145 … Read More »
February 21st, 2009 03:05pm

Boomerang Gallery “A New Hope” follows Guitar display

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A message from the Boomerand Gallery: Hello everyone, This last year has been a painful, difficult and disasterous time for us on a personal level. The last eight years have been a painful, difficult and disasterous time for our whole country. We are involved in two wars thousands of miles away that seem to have very little … Read More »
February 19th, 2009 03:36pm

Petaluma Arts Council (PAC) Spring Class schedule

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Below is a sample of the classes available. Go to the PAC website for more details & the full schedule. After School: Clay for Kids!Instructor: Jane McDonaldAges 7-12. Six weeks: Tuesdays, March 17-April 28(No class on April 14), 3:30-5 p.m.Fee: $90 Materials Cost: $20Explore the entire process of ceramics from a mound of clay to brilliantly colored and fired works of art. Using hand tools and sculptural techniques, create … Read More »
February 17th, 2009 02:04pm

SRJC Petaluma Campus event tomorrow 2/18/09: Modes and Rhythms of the Middle East

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February 16th, 2009 11:33pm

What is art? I’d like to hear from you…

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Donna and I were given a marvelous book, Art History by Marilyn Stokstad. I’m familiar with the second half of this book since the paperback Volume II was used in an art history class I took in spring of 2007. Stokstad does an amazing job of chronicling so many great artists & their art. What prompted me to write this blog was the discussion in the front of … Read More »
February 15th, 2009 01:12pm

Generosity of Many

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At Pelican Art Gallery last night, for Valentines Day, we put on a fundraiser for the Phoenix Theater. Sixty people were treated to a sit down meal and concert by Motown star Chris Clark. What strikes me this morning, as I debrief, is how generous our community truly is. Someone commented on their amazement that we were able to pull off such a transformation of the gallery … Read More »
February 12th, 2009 05:01pm

Silk Painting Class

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Silk Painting ClassLearn the basics of this exciting and beautiful art form. Explore the way colors move and blend across the smooth surface of the silk. You will create a scarf and paint on crepe de chine silk. I’ve been painting on silk for more than 10 years and find the versatility of this art form a very creative process. I know once your brush touches the silk … Read More »
February 10th, 2009 03:00pm

Supporting the Phoenix Theater

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Here are the details about the event. They have reduced the price of the tickets to encourage participation. In this time of needing to pull together, I ask that you at least take a look at the event. Guitar lovers should be especially interested in what promises to be an amazing eveing! Tickets are now $30 single / $50 couple and are available … Read More »