Events at PVA this week!
La LLorona Poetry & Prose - Friday, August 27th
Join us as we host Watsonville raised poet and author Olga Rosales Salinas and the release of her debut poetry collection, La Llorona, published by Birch Bench Press. All proceeds from the event, including ticket sales and the collection will go towards The Rosales Sisters' Scholarship fund benefitting first generation and immigrant students of the Central Coast. Along with Rosales Salinas sharing excerpts of her book, the evening will include Vocalist, Elvia Belinda Cabrera, Visual Artist, Jaime Sanchez, Poet & Filmmaker, Elizabeth Gomez, Poet & Writer Dr, Victoria Bañales, Writer & Educator, Martin Garcia, and Poet & Writer Mireya Gomez-Contreras.

Reflections Open Now!
Opening Reception is this Sunday, August 29th
Pajaro Valley Arts invites you to Reflections presented by the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild, an organization devoted to educating the public about metal arts, while promoting local artists in their pursuit to create new works.
 
Twenty-nine artists are showing an amazing array of work created specifically for this exhibit with the theme of reflections. You will see finely crafted metal work utilizing a variety of techniques that ranges in size and form from jewelry to small sculpture. The work in the exhibit is both moving and thought provoking and invites you to reflect upon the issues, feelings, memories, and triumphs experienced in 2020. Reflections Opening Reception is this Sunday, August 27th at 2pm. Masks are required while in the gallery.
Mi Casa es Tu Casa Deadline for Entry is September 7th!
Call for Community Participation -
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: History, Loss, & Healing
Mi Casa es Tu Casa is PVA’s annual exhibit inspired by Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead, a traditional holiday in Mexico that commemorates those who have passed away. PVA invites you into “our home” to participate in Mi Casa es Tu Casa by building an altar, installation or other art medium and celebrate these remembrances. This year's theme is History, Loss, & Healing. Deadline for entry is September 7th!

Need some inspiration? Check out past Mi Casa Exhibits
Link to Virtual Tours of previous Mi Casa Exhibits
At Sierra Azul
Sculpture IS: In the Garden 2021 marks our 15th exhibition partnership with Sierra Azul Nursery and Garden. Jurors Susana Arias and Jeff Rosendale selected over 100 sculptures created by 42 artists and collaborators. Visit the stunning two-acre demonstration garden, relax under the umbrellas, and enjoy the exhibition. Open now through October 31.
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