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President's Message
Hello,
Well, my weeds are thriving but I'm not even mad about it because Spring has sprung! The hills have transformed into a vibrant chartreuse green, the sun is out and WOW! Lately, our little gallery has been quite the vibrant, bustling hub of activity. This month we are honored to be hosting The Central Coast Watercolor society’s annual exhibit, Aquarius. The juried exhibition is, once again, a very impressive demonstration of artistic talent. Aquarius will be on display in the upstairs gallery until April 1st. We had a tremendous turn out during last month’s take-in for Chasing Light, the MBAA’s member’s only show, currently on display in the downstairs gallery. There were so many submissions for this exhibit, that we could not possibly fit them all, no matter how hard we tried. The gallery is packed with some absolutely stunning work by many of our talented members. Mike Hannon's work is also on display. He is our featured 3D sculptor this month. His figures' carved out of redwood are beautiful, full of energy, and are a must see. Some of his work reminds me of Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures, some parts rough, some parts refined. Needless to say, both of these shows brought in an incredible turnout during the reception.
I’m getting excited to see what next month’s Outer Limits exhibition inspires. With all of the vibrant energy that the current exhibits have generated and the unprecedented amount of sales we had during our last exhibit, For the Birds, it feels as though the MBAA has recently taken flight. Take-in for Outer Limits is on Tuesday, April 2nd from 10-2.
Please join us for TWO exciting days at the gallery. #1- TOMORROW, Sunday, March 10th, 2 pm, join us for a presentation by Patricia Newton on marketing your artwork. TPG and MBAA member artists are invited to bring completed work or a work in progress for critique after the presentation. Patricia will be sharing ways to showcase your talent and turn passion into recognition. How to create a memorable impression and cultivate an organic following without the use of paid promotions. After Pat’s presentation, there will be a peer critique for artists who have brought their work. This presentation is open to all TPG and MBAA members, if you are not currently a member, it is a great time to join! You can sign up anytime online or in the gallery.
#2- Demo Day- MONDAY, March 11th, 3-5pm. We are proud to host Photographer, Chuck Jennings as this month’s presenter. He will be showing his wide ranging photos, explaining his technique, and discussing his journey to professional artist. Chuck is the sole proprietor of Giclée Print and Photo, he has a BA in painting and drawing, MA and MFA degrees in Fine Art and Design. He began teaching design and color theory at Cal Poly in 1968. He was the Chair of the Department of Art and Design for 14 years before he retired in 2008. He has exhibited his work throughout the U. S. with favorite venues in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Sedona, Arizona. His work is included in the collection of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. As always, Demos are free and open to the public.
Also, please join us on Sunday, April 7th from 2-4 pm for the Outer Limits reception and again on Friday, April 12th, 5-7:30 pm for the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s, Spring, Shop, Sip & Stroll. The gallery will be open for this event and we are excited to be hosting one of the amazing local vintners. This is a great opportunity to socialize with your neighbors while enjoying local libations and supporting downtown businesses. Presale tickets are available HERE https://morrobayca.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6855. Previous Sip and Stroll’s have brought in quite a few first time visitors to the gallery, including some long-time local residents.
And now I am off to tame my weeds on this chilly yet gorgeous day.
Cheers,
Kathleen
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