Current Events at The Art Center!

Second Saturday

Gallery Tour and Artist Film Series

Saturday, May 17th

(because of Art & Jazz weekend on May 10th)

12 noon Gallery Tour of Contemporary Clay 2008

              Permanent Collection Navajo Rugs

1:00pm  Film - Paul Soldner: Playing with Fire (43 minutes)

This film chronicles the influence of Zen Buddhism and Abstract Expressionism into the world of contemporary clay.  This philosophy of art making is relevant to both sculptors and painters.  Physical, intuitive, immediate and expressive as well as attitudes of what constitutes beauty permeate this film and chronicles one of the biggest influences on contemporary clay by " The Father of American Raku."

Remember painters and photographers--art is not just about the medium you use. It is about vision, and this film is a must see for all artists involved in the creative process.

Second Saturday, June 14th

12 noon Gallery Tour of Contemporary Clay 2008

              Permanent Collection Navajo Rugs

1:00pm  Film - Portrait/Self Portrait: Conquest of The Human Figure (27 minutes)

The Art Center has begun a concentrated effort to bring a figurative program to all levels of artists in the valley. On Mondays in the Fall, Winter, and Spring we have both open studio and instructed figure drawing/painting offered from 9am to 9pm.  Some people draw the whole figure, and others concentrate on the features specific to catching the essence of the individual. This film is an overview to the tradition of portraiture from Durer, Matisse, and Cezanne to contemporary portraiture.  Please come and be entertained and inspired by all the great artists that have tackled the genre of trying to capture the essence of personality, culture, psychology and social class that is what makes portraiture a unique endeavor in the art world.

Second Satrudays are free for members.  Suggestion donation for non-members is $3.    

Second Saturday's are partially underwritten by:

   Harriet H. Matthews

 Gerson Investment Management

 Z's Orchards

Plum Creek Winery

 SPECIAL EVENTS

Annual benefits such as our Arts and Craft Fair, Fine Art Auction and Special Exhibits make the work of nationally known, historic, and area artists available to the community in a festive, exciting atmosphere. 

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The Western Colorado Center for the Arts is a nonprofit corporation organized to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the arts through educational programs, exhibits, and the acquisition and display of a permanent collection.