Join us for a trivia night led by Bob Morsch 5:30–7:30 p.m. May’s theme is the arts — which might include tv, movies, pop art, theater, fine art, etc. Be prepared for a multitude of surprises around the theme of art. The ticket price includes dinner: Cubano or vegetarian sandwiches, chips and dip and a […]
Life as "Star Detective" Coinciding with The Gift, an exhibition currently on view at the FAC, join us for our first Libation Lecture of 2023. The night sky is full of stories – stories of change, of life and death, and of possibility – carried out over millions or billions of years. How can we possibly understand […]
Join us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music by J. Chang-Tablada 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wildlife art by Alan Baccarella Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries […]
Please join Christian Valvano, Assistant Registrar and Brittany Hall, Assistant Collections Manager to discover our museum’s hidden treasures on a tour of our museum’s basement collection storage. Explore our collection spaces including our newly organized pottery room, see the portrait of Elsie Palmer before it goes on loan, and immerse yourself in the spirituality of […]
In this class, we will bring the line work of drawing and the luminosity of watercolor together in this addictive technique. We will practice layering sections of color to represent shapes or draw first and drop in paint. Or try the experimental approach by throwing paint randomly and allowing it to speak to you. Matched […]
Calling beginner watercolor artists! Do you want to dive into portraiture, but feel a little nervous? Brushes & Bubbles is for you! Sophia Hanna is a local artist with over ten years of watercolor experience, and she wants to share that with you in a relaxed environment. We know how it feels to try something […]
Figure drawing is one of the basic skills all artists should have. I have developed a formula to teach drawing the human body that ensures most people are successful after just a few lessons. The first step is the stickman, then we look at the fundamental areas of bulk in the body, and finally, there […]
Let’s make art from nature! We will learn to use materials found in our surrounding mountains. Anything from flowers, mud, grass, twigs, honeycombs, and so much more! You will make three projects over three different sessions: nature explosions, assemblage, and printmaking. We will use our hands and get messy as we find inspiration in the […]
