CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A visit to the Fine Arts Center can be something planned for months (and our most popular shows and classes sell out quickly, so a bit of planning can put you ahead of the pack), or it could be delightfully spontaneous. With so many things to do here, we strive to be as flexible as you are. See current exhibitions on view
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March 2021
Works in Progress: Boy mother / faceless bloom
Boy mother / faceless bloom is a multimedia performance work combining large-scale sculptural and scenic design, live and recorded music, and embodied movement to tell the story of a young boy who learns he will be a mother. Drawing upon the combined, personal mythologies of Nengudi, Kwon, Nishimura, and Kohl, Boy mother / faceless bloom explores transgender identity, parenthood and ancestral lineage in a time of planetary crisis, as well as the spiritual legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and ideologies of domination.
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Beginning Drawing – Using Your Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands
Learning to draw involves connections – with your subjects and with yourself. In this virtual course, learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observation, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. You will learn how to practice drawing with your eyes, head, heart, and hands and see improvement in your drawing skills and perception. This course for adults includes live Zoom sessions.
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Handbuilding in Clay I
In this virtual course for adults, we will be together from afar as we connect through the experience of ceramics. This beginner’s guide to handbuilding clay features a series of personalized prerecorded video demonstrations, exciting Zoom presentations, and fun class exercises. Traditional and not-so-traditional building, texturing, and glazing techniques will be covered, while celebrating individual style and interests. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and prerecorded content. A detailed and strict drop-off for firing procedure, complete with size, weight,…
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Personal Painting Review
Have you been painting for a while but feel stuck or uncertain whether your paintings are working? Would you like time with an experienced artist and instructor who will give you individual feedback in an open and gentle way? Spend an hour with Dena Peterson to help strengthen your work! It’s often difficult to be objective about our own paintings. These individual sessions will offer constructive critique and help you progress your painting skills. Maximum number of adult students from the…
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Ceramic Plaque Making
6-week adult course. This virtual course focuses on plaque tile making through a series of personalized prerecorded video demonstrations, exciting Zoom presentations, and fun class interactions to celebrate the techniques of building in clay. Texturing, slip decoration, glazing techniques, and how to work from a photo reference will be covered. This process can be done by anyone anywhere, from outside in a park to the kitchen counter. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and prerecorded content. A detailed and…
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Beginning Colored Pencil
Adult 6 week class. Bring a whole new light to your art with various colored pencil techniques. Enhance your artistic style and express your creative voice with vibrant color. We will explore color theory, color blending, and other methods to advance your way of thinking in color. Still life studies will be investigated to understand depth, light, texture, and much more. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours.
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Budding Thespians
Virtual Spring Camp! Saturdays, March 6–May 1 (8 weeks), 9–11 a.m. It is time to once again to raise the virtual curtain on our youngest performers! Students will explore the magical world of theatre through games, rehearsals, and collaboration. Interactive instruction will have students dancing, acting, crafting and much more! Registration for this camp includes an “Imagination Pack” that will be delivered right to your front door. The final performance of this camp will stream to the public on May…
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Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. Advanced timed tickets are required for museum entry.
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