Morro Bay Art Association

OUR MISSION: TO CHAMPION ART AS ESSENTIAL TO LIFE AND GIVE OUR COMMUNITY A CREATIVE VOICE.

February 2024

President's Message

Hello,

Happy Sunday! I hope you’ll join us TOMORROW, Monday, February 12th at Art Center for a pastels demonstration by Greg Trombly from 3 to 5pm. Greg has been painting for 20 years and uses his background as a primary teacher to present a deceptively simple technique for creating beautiful landscapes. He has won numerous awards in juried shows and his work is in private collections in more than 9 states. Attendees will enjoy the magic of pastels and explore drawing, composition, color, and value. As always, MBAA demos are free and open to the pubic.

If you have ever been interested in leading a demonstration or teaching a workshop by sharing a specific technique and/or your process in a classroom setting, please reach out to Anne Grannis, our Workshop Director, at artcenter.morrobay@gmail.com. We are currently booking workshops for 2024 & 2025 and 2025 demos.

The For the Birds exhibition has been very successful this year. Congratulations to all the artists involved. Take-in for the next MBAA exhibit, Chasing Light, is coming up on Tuesday, February 20th. This show is limited to MBAA members only. If you are not already a member, or have not renewed your membership now is a great time to join the MBAA. This show will be running concurrently with Aquarius 2024, the Central Coast Watercolor Society’s annual juried exhibition. The Artist’s Reception for both shows is on Sunday, February 25th from 2-4pm, I hope to see you there!

The 2024 Art Center Exhibit Schedule has been printed, stop by the gallery to pick up your copy or download it from the website: exhibit schedule

Last month’s Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Mixer was held at the Gallery. This offered us a a unique opportunity to bring in our local business community and show off what we have to offer at the Art Association. Thank you to all who attended.

We are working on sprucing up the patio space with new plants at the gallery and are looking for donations of lightly used large ceramic pots and hanging outdoor planters (no plastic).

Wishing the year of the wood dragon brings all of you the freshness, vitality and wisdom it promises.

Cheers

Kathleen

CALL TO ARTISTS

Chasing Light

An MBAA member only exhibit

February 22 - April 1

Take-in: Tuesday, Feb. 20 10-2pm

Reception: Sunday Feb. 25 2-4pm

photography by David Stroup

The quality of light in artwork can portray depth, perception, and intensity, as well as more subtle characteristics such as mood and emotion. How light is used – through choice of color, sunlight, and reflection – can bring the champagne softness of an autumnal East Coast landscape or the hardness of a southern California beach day. How we use light, (and also shadow and the absence of light: darkness), in our work is premeditated and often nuanced. And, more difficult to create than it may seem.

Join the Board

The Morro Bay Art Association is currently seeking a Docent Director! This unique board position requires a leader with great communication skills and a passion for art and community. The Docent Director is a role crucial to the success of gallery/retail operations at Art Center Morro Bay.

As the Docent Director, you will hold a leadership position, allowing you to guide and inspire a team of dedicated volunteers. The Docent Director participates in monthly board meetings and oversees the recruitment, training and scheduling of docents (volunteers) to ensure the gallery/retail space at Art Center is sufficiently staffed.

If you are interested in joining the board and/or learning more about other fun volunteer opportunities, please reach out, we are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by sending an email to art center.morrobay@gmail.com

Joining the MBAA Board of Directors can be a fulfilling and impactful experience. Here are the tip 4 reasons why you might consider taking on this role:

1. Leadership and Impact: As the Docent Director, you will hold a leadership position that allows you to have a direct impact on the Art Association's success and growth,.

2. Art Enthusiasm: You'll be the life of the party! Your friends and family will be wowed by epic tales of all of your fun artistic endeavors and community collaborations.

3. Community Building: Volunteering as the Docent Director allows you to contribute to building a vibrant and connected community..

4.Personal and Professional Development: Serving on the board and leading a team of docents offers opportunities for personal and professional growth/skill development.

Great Leadership + Art = CommUNITY

DEMO DAY

Pastels with

Greg Trombly

February 12 from 3-5pm

Interaction with the artist is encouraged.

Demo Days are always free and open to the public. They are held on the 2nd Monday of the month from 3 to 5. A schedule of presentations for the year are on our website

UPCOMING EXHIBITS

“Marina Reflections” by Jan Godachy; First Place 2023

Aquarius 2024

In the Russell Gallery

Feb. 22 - April 1

The Central Coast Watercolor Society will be hosting Aquarius 2024 in our Russell Gallery. A juried show, Aquarius 2024 presents the best in watermedia painting, representing a wide range of subject, material, and techniques, from traditional to experimental. Awards will be presented during the opening reception, on February 25 from 2-4pm. Joe Cibere is the juror of selection and awards.

Michael Hannon

Featured 3D artist

Feb. 22 - April 1

Mike is making sculptures using copper, steel, wood, and newspaper and duct tape. At first, his work was of a figurative nature. Lately his work has become more abstract.

hannonsculpture.com

WORKSHOPS

Digital Art Workshop: Exploring Procreate

with Fred Ventura

Mar 9, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mar 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Each 2-hour workshop introduces students to the basics of creating digital art using an iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate App. This class will emphasize the steps artists take to create amazing images using digital tools. Read more ...

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Sketchbook Workshop

with Sarah A. Pletts

Mondays from March 4 - April 8, 12:30 - 2:30pm

In this 6-week course, students will learn the art of filling a large sketchbook with images and writing. Dreams, photographs, ideas, and more will be part of the creative process. We will work from prompts (optional) sent out before we start and as we go. Read more...

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Watercolor Botanical Illustration

with Fred Ventura

Mar 22, 1-3pm

This two hour workshop introduces students to the basics of drawing and watercolor painting techniques, mixing colors and color application specific to botanical illustration. Read more ...

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Art on the Patio

Saturday, Feb.24

12:00 to 4:00pm

contact

Deborah Lord: dsl1201@aol.com

Morro Bay Art Association

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