The evenings’ décor, designed by Bass Pro Shops, will reflect an Outdoor Adventure theme, and guests are invited to dress in outdoor adventure-wear. The party will include heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, a no-host bar, and an opportunity to see the top entries from the 2011 Federal Duck Stamp contest and to preview paintings, sculpture, and limited edition prints by the artists of the Wildlife Art Festival. Guests will meet the artists, including featured artist Rob Sutton and Federal Duck Stamp winner Joe Hautman. Photographer Seetharam Maddali, whose work is featured on banners in the newly-redesigned Life in the Air bird galleries, will chat with guests about bird photography. A silent auction will offer opportunities to bid on works of art donated by festival artists and on a special field trip led by Museum Director Robert McKernan.

“In the past the Wildlife Art Festival has been by invitation only. This year we’re adding a new level of fun and excitement with an outdoor adventure theme designed and created by Bass Pro Shops and some extra-special activities. That’s why the festival committee decided to open the event up to the public as well as members and sponsors,” said Museum Association Executive-Director LaWanda Avery-Brown.

Reservations can be made by calling (909) 307-2669 ext. 250, at the museum’s front desk, or by visiting www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.. For more information, visitwww.sbcountymuseum.org.

“Faces are the most interesting things we see; other people fascinate me, and the most interesting aspect of other people—the point where we go inside them—is the face. It tells all.” - David Hockney

Riverside CA – The Riverside Art Museum (RAM) announces the opening of REVEALING CHARACTER: Four Hundred Years of Portraits at the Riverside Art Museum. The exhibition runs from September 24 to December 28, 2011 with a special reception Saturday, October 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for RAM members and a general public reception from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with $5 admission for non-members.

The second in a series of three exhibits mined from RAM’s Permanent Collection, Revealing Character celebrates nearly four centuries of portraiture, with artwork dating from the seventeenth century to the present. New York-based Guest Curator Margaret Mathews-Berenson has delved into RAM’s collection and presents forty-seven works by thirty-three notable artists, including: Jacques Callot, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Alberto Giacometti, Takashi Murakami, and Kara Walker.

Revealing Character serves as a brief survey of the history of portraiture and includes work by local artists; among these are: Joanna Mersereau and O. Walter Donnenfeld of Riverside, and Leo Limón and Sergio Zenteno Bencomo of East Los Angeles’ Self Help Graphics, a community arts collective that supports emerging artists in Latino and marginalized communities in Los Angeles and beyond. Peppering the walls of the galleries are poignant quotes by well-known artists and writers, including: Charles Baudelaire, Lucian Freud, Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Oscar Wilde.

To add yet another layer of interest to the exhibition, Mathews-Berenson has connected for the second time with Creative Writing interns from UC Riverside to create an on-demand book to accompany the exhibit. In addition to a supplementary essay and selected full-color images, Revealing Character’s companion book contains original writings by six UCR students inspired by works on view and will be available for purchase at the museum. Striking, informative, and diverse, Revealing Character proves to be a unique museum experience.

RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events. A 50-plus-year-old, private, non-profit cultural arts institution housed in a National Historic 1929 building designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, the museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors a year. The museum is open Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For information on exhibits, events, classes, memberships, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/riversideartmuseum) and Twitter (RAMRiverside).

This exhibit is sponsored by: The City of Riverside and the James Irvine Foundation

“The purpose of the “Art Through My Eyes” exhibit, is to showcase the creative energy the artists have to offer their communities as well as to inform the community about First Step Independent Living Program in Fontana and the services that are available to them,” said Donna Gimm, Assistant Regional Director of First Step Independent Living Program in Fontana. “It’s a wonderful show with a wide range of creative works.”

“The exhibit is important to the individuals participating because they have special skills and this is a great way for them to come out, display their skills and let the community know that they are special and their art reflects that,” said Gimm.

Gimm also encourages the community to come out and view the art exhibit and cast their vote for their favorite art piece. Votes will be tallied after the exhibit and winners will be announced.

Who:  First Step Independent Living Program, Fontana

What:  “Art Through My Eyes” Exhibit

Where:  Koehler Art Gallery, 8536 Sierra Avenue, Fontana

When:  Monday, August 22 through Tuesday August 30, 2011 from 11 am – 5 pm

Why:  Adults with developmental disabilities get to showcase their artwork

First Step Independent Living Program in Fontana provides day habilitation and employment services to adults with developmental disabilities in both center-based and community-based programs. First Step is a partner of California MENTOR.

Founded in 1997, California MENTOR is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers with over 30 years of experience providing quality services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to the Family Home Agency program, California MENTOR also offers the following services: adult day programs, early intervention, family behavioral services, specialized residential homes, intermediate care facilities, transitional group homes, and supported living services.

For more information about First Step Independent Living, call 909-829-8604. For more information about California MENTOR call 909-483-2505 or visit their website at www.TheMentorNetwork.com

Banned Bags @ the Riverside Art Museum – Artist Josh Blackwell

Riverside CA – On July 1, 2011, LA County Supervisors declared an environmental war on plastic bags by banning these “urban tumbleweeds” in the unincorporated areas of the county when previous measures to get people to recycle their plastic bags failed.

Clearly, the now banned plastic bag’s reputation is in the trash. But artist Josh Blackwell is a man on a mission, a mission to change the way we perceive the utilitarian and humble plastic bag.

Currently on exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum, Blackwell has a small installation of “urban tumbleweeds” on display. With intricately embroidered patterns and swaths of color, Blackwell has managed to repurpose one man’s trash into another man’s treasure.

“Ostensibly useless, plastic bags are the second most common form of litter in the world after cigarette butts,” says Blackwell. “I began collecting semi-degraded plastic bags from kitchen cupboards and city streets about six years ago. The bags are sewn shut with yarn, deliberately thwarting their function. The protean shapes suggest faces, animals, or clothing. Their textured, worn, or melted surfaces wear the remains of physical activity like dirty laundry left on the floor. The bags attempt to redress their impoverished status with the addition of colorful embroidery in geometric patterns.” Blackwell hopes that by, “contrasting ‘artificial’ plastic with ‘natural’ yarn, the work questions the economies of waste and necessity.”

Sharing gallery space with Roger White, both of these artists stretch the imaginary limits of common objects. The exhibition runs from July 2 to September 22, 2011. The opening reception for this exhibit and three others is July 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Josh Blackwell and Roger White have had numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the world. Blackwell has had solo exhibitions at Kate Macgarry, London, Rachel Uffner Gallery in New York, and Mary Goldman Gallery in Los Angeles. He currently teaches at the School of Visual Arts, New York, and is represented by Kate Macgarry in London and John Tevis Gallery in Paris. White has recently presented his works in exhibitions at the Mitchell-Innes & Nash and Friedrich Petzel galleries, both in New York, and had a solo exhibition of his works at Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York in 2010. He is represented by Rachel Uffner. He currently teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design.

RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events. A 50-plus-year-old, private, non-profit cultural arts institution housed in a National Historic 1929 building designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, the museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors a year. The museum is open Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For information on exhibits, events, classes, memberships, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/riversideartmuseum) and Twitter (@RAMRiverside).

Artist Vikki Sylva with some of her jewelry

S.A.F.E.’s 2^nd Annual Perfect Pairing is a benefit that will bring artists and wineries together to help end family violence.  We have some openings available for artists to display their works at the Perfect Pairing that will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Lake House in Harveston in Temecula.

Join us for a wonderful afternoon in a picturesque location with fabulous art, delicious wine and great food. Be a part of raising funds to send a child to our Fiber Arts Class, supply food for our Trinity SAFEhouse or enable Safe Alternatives for Everyone to continue their life saving and life changing services for children, youth and families who are at risk or have experienced abuse and violence.

To reserve your spot or to be a sponsor for the event please contact Patti Drew at 951.587.3900 or patti@safefamiliesca.org.

S.A.F.E. - 28910 Pujol Street,  Temecula, Ca 92590,  (951) 587-3900, www.safefamiliesca.org

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Dekel, Judy – 'Falling Leaves' – Photo Credit Teeter Photography Co.

Riverside Art Museum

Join us for our Opening Reception for FOUR exciting new exhibits!

Capturing Landscape: California Artists Celebrate a Sense of Place, July 7 – September 19, 2011

New York-based Curator Margaret Mathews-Berenson presents a treasure trove of works from RAM’s Permanent Collection, celebrating the California Landscape through images.

Washes and Layers: The Life and Art of Don O’Neill, July 14 – September 19, 2011

The first retrospective exhibition to be held at an art institution since O’Neill’s passing in 2007, Washes and Layers pays homage to a locally and nationally-renowned legend of watercolor.

Roger White / Josh Blackwell, July 2 – September 22, 2011

LA-based Curator James Bae highlights two emerging contemporary artists whose works both deal with the artistic transformation of common objects: White’s through the lens of painting and Blackwell’s through his ‘Plastic Bag’ embroidered hangings.

Angela Beloian: Zoom, July 7 – September 30, 2011

Riverside native and contemporary artist Angela Beloian explores compelling ideas of conflict in the relationships that her cropped, fractured and amorphous collage-paintings create.

Artist Circle Members-Only Preview: Friday, July 15, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. with Capturing Landscape Curatorial Talk at 6:15 p.m.

Public Reception: Friday, July 15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a Don O’Neill Curatorial Talk at 7:15 p.m. and a Capturing Landscape Curatorial Talk at 7:45 p.m.

For more information, visit www.riversideartmuseum.org or contact Ai Kelley, Communications, at akelley@riversideartmuseum.org.

YOUTH: “The Art of Poetry”

Instructor: Maureen Alsop Tuesdays: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Ages 10-14) $130 (RAM Members $117)

ADULT: “Poetry Unveiled”

Unveil your inner creativity in this relaxing poetry class. Meeting in the museum’s beautiful Atrium with its tranquil fountain and spa-like feel, you will surely find inspiration to pen beautiful poetry. After composing your poetry, you will be creating a personal treasure box using collage and painting techniques. Put your words into visions and your visions into words and join us for this stress-free class.

Instructor: Maureen Alsop Tuesdays (July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16) | 5:30-7:30pm $125 (RAM Members $112.50)

Class size is limited, so please enroll early as classes are sure to fill up! RAM member discounts are given to those who have joined at the FAMILY level or above.

All refund requests must be received in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. Fifteen (15%) percent of the class fee is retained by RAM. If RAM cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded within 10 days of cancellation.

All materials will be provided. Students may bring a snack for the break.

www.RiversideArtMuseum.org/education

http://www.redwhitebrewfest.com

Saturday, July 2, 2011
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Riverside’s Historic White Park
Market Avenue and 9th Street

Tickets: 21 & Older
Unlimited Tastings
$35 general admission
$45 VIP admission
(VIP includes 11:00 a.m. entry and VIP tent access)

Location
Historic White Park - Market Avenue & 9th StreetRiverside, CA

Breweries

Widmer Brothers, Hanger 24, Inland Empire Brewing Company, Karl Strauss, Stone Brewing, Taps, Bayhawk Ales, Packing House Brewing Company, Oggi’s, Main Street Brewery.

Sign up at http://www.riversideartmuseum.org/education/explorations-in-art-summer-2011/

“Explorations in Art”

“Exploring the Artists” - find your inner artist! This class introduces famous artists Monet, Bearden, O’Keefe, Cassatt, and Seurat, and the unique techniques they used to create their art. Students will learn the techniques of Pointillism and Collage and create art using oil pastel, tempera, and watercolor. Art exhibited at artists’ reception: Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Instructor: Beth Yeager June 13-17 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 8-12) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Shutterbug” - snap away while you play! Have fun learning basic digital camera and photography techniques. Projects include making pinhole cameras, creating family trees, and exploring color concepts through collage. The class will go on a photo walk downtown to the California Museum of Photography. Cameras and laptops will be provided, but students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own. A 2G flash drive is required for students using our equipment. Instructor: Alison Thierbach June 13-17 (Ages 6-8) | Instructor: Alison Thierbach July 4-8 (Ages 6-8) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Instructor: Cheryl Conder Session 1: June 27-July 1 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 9+) | Session 2: July 25-29 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. (Ages 9+) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Abstractions” - a unique and special art experience! Young artists will explore abstract art and create masterpieces inspired by Kandinsky, Pollack, Miro, and Picasso. The last class session will be held at the Riverside home studio of prominent artist Paulden Evans! Students will have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of creating a work of art under his direction, enjoy a private tour of his property to view his artwork, and be hosted to a special lunch with Mr. Evans. Instructor: Beth Yeager along with Riverside abstract artist Paulden Evans! June 20-24 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 9-13) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Fun with Clay” – it’s ok to get your hands dirty! Students will learn the ins and outs of working with clay to create pinch pots, beads, animals, and many other unique objects using an air-dry technique. Projects will be embellished with beads or painted to perfection to create clay treasures! Let your imaginations go wild as you work with this fun medium. Instructor: Alison Thierbach June 20-24 (Ages 6-9) July 11-15 (Ages 10-12) 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“The Art of Math” – count on having a new art experience! This high-energy course examines the basic elements and principles of design used in art and the math concepts of geometry and measurement. Students will explore how art and math are interconnected and will create artwork using compass construction, paper folding, drawing, and painting. The class will explore the works of Escher and Da Vinci, among other great artists who were also mathematicians! Instructor: Beth Yeager/UCR Undergraduate Students! June 27-July 1 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 12-14) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“We Love Riverside!” - it’s all about oranges in this juicy class! Students will visit the Historic Mission Inn Museum to learn about the history of Riverside’s oranges. Back at RAM, students will make Paper Mache oranges, design their personal orange crate packing label, and create oil pastel landscapes of the orange groves. Students will sample several different varieties of Riverside-grown oranges compliments of the California State Historic Park and will receive their very own bag of oranges and other citrus fruit. Artwork exhibited at artists’ reception on Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Instructor: Beth Yeager July 4-8 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 9-13) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Bringing the Beach to Riverside”- beauty and inspiration from the ocean! Sand paintings, fish rubbings, Turner’s seascapes, watercolor paintings, and more! Students will create beach- inspired pieces of art. We will end the week on Friday with a catered picnic lunch by D’Elias Grinders on beach towels with umbrellas on RAM’s front lawn! Don’t forget the sunscreen! Instructor: Beth Yeager July 11-15 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 6-10) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Drama Express!” – it’s show time! Take a look behind the scenes as we go on a private tour of the newly renovated Fox Performing Arts Theater where students will participate in an art lesson. All week, students will learn the history of musical theater, dabble in theater games, and will create Broadway-musical-inspired works of art using oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylics! Instructor: Beth Yeager along with storyteller extraordinaire Karen Rae Kraut! July 18-22 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 8-12) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Dr. Seuss Comes Alive Through Art!” - it’s time for lots of fun to start! Everyone loves Dr. Seuss and in this class students will hear his stories, create art projects using clay, tempera, and other mediums, and even be visited by Thing One and Thing Two! Students will prepare a Reader’s Theater of “Daisy Head Mayzie” which will be presented to parents on RAM’s rooftop on Friday evening! A pizza dinner will be provided. Instructor: Beth Yeager July 25-29 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 6-9) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“All About Dance” – this class captures all the right moves! Visual and performing art is explored in this one- of-a-kind class! Students will create unique pieces of art inspired by various forms of dance. Mediums include clay, oil pastels, pencil, and watercolor. On Wednesday, students will walk to the nearby Historic Aurea Vista Hotel, home of Riverside Ballet Arts, and enjoy the dancers in town from Morelia, Mexico! With drawing pads in hand, students will capture their movements on paper before returning to RAM to add color to their drawings. Instructor: Beth Yeager along with the Artistic Director of Riverside Ballet Arts Glenda Carhart! August 1-5 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 8-12) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Flower Power” - just plain blooming fun! All things floral is the theme of this week! Fresh flowers from the downtown Farmer’s Market will be the inspiration as students create floral masterpieces in various mediums including watercolor, oil pastel, colored pencil, and tempera. Each student’s favorite piece will be matted and framed. Art exhibited at artists’ reception on Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Instructor: Tracie Lents August 8-12 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 8-12) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“The Art of Science” - explore life’s scientific and artistic nature! This is a high-energy, interactive course where students will examine and practice the application of both science and engineering as these fields relate to art. Using concepts from earth, life, and physical sciences, students will create their own art-based projects using a variety of mediums and be amazed at the connections discover between science and art! Instructors: Beth Yeager and Linda Braatz-Brown along with UCR Undergraduate Students! Aug. 8-12 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 12-14) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Exploring Pop Art Andy-Warhol Style!” - create your own style! Students will learn about the late 1950’s art style called Pop Art by studying such iconic Pop Artists as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Students will transform objects from popular culture and create their own Pop Art masterpieces. For the culminating activity, each participant will be designing and printing their very own Pop Art inspired t-shirt! Art exhibited at artists’ reception on Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Instructor: Beth Yeager August 15-19 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 12-15) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Art Around the World” – don’t forget your passport! Join us on an ARTventure to Japan, Africa, Australia, Ancient Egypt, and Mexico! Travelers will create amazing art, learn about the culture of each country, see authentic artifacts, sample native cuisine, and listen to cultural music! Instructor: Beth Yeager August 22-26 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 6-12) $145 (RAM Members $130.50)

“Plein Air for Kids!” - capture a place in time! Plein Air is simply a “painting executed out-of-doors capturing a scene directly in front of the artist”. RAM has a professional group of Plein Air adult artists. This class will enable youth to share in this unique experience as students take their canvases outside to various downtown Riverside locations! They may paint the arch of the Mission Inn one day and the old City Hall building the next! Led by local Plein Air artist, Chick Curtis, this class is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Art exhibited at artists’ reception: Saturday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Instructor: Chick Curtis Saturdays: July 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 11-14) $130 (RAM Members $117)

“Basic Art Concepts” - gotta start somewhere! This four-week session introduces the building blocks of art in a fun and age-appropriate format. Students will learn line and pattern, the color wheel, perspective, and finally composition as they experiment using a number of different media. This is a great class for all artists wishing to learn the fundamentals of art. Instructor: Nora Unrath Mondays: June 13, 20, 27, July 4 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m (Ages 6-9) $100 (RAM Members $90)

“Drawing from Life” - recreate what you see! Students will develop the ability to draw realistic images. Through a variety of challenging and fun lessons, students will explore contour, line, positive and negative space, perspective, proportion, and shading. Portraiture, chiaroscuro, and landscape are some of the lessons students will experience. Instructor: Nora Unrath Mondays: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Ages 10+) $130 (RAM Members $117)

“The Young Illustrator” - share your story! Young illustrators will experience popular stories by authors like Maurice Sendak, Lane Smith, and Eric Carle. Students will learn techniques to develop their own creative illustrations in watercolor, tempera, pastel, and colored pencil and come away with a creatively designed book of their very own! This class ties great literature with great art! Sure to be a popular class! Instructor: Kelly Rider Tuesdays: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Ages 7-11) $130 (RAM Members $117)

“The Art of Poetry” – see, feel, reveal! Put your visions into words and your words into visions. Create a mixed-media journal to capture your ideas and inspiration. Experiment with collage, drawing, and painting to inspire your poems. The Abecedarian poetry form will be used as a means to create meaningful poetry. Analyzing famous works of art will also be part of this week as students make connections between art and literature. Sure to be a wonderful class for anyone who wants to learn to express themselves. Instructor: Maureen Alsop Tuesdays: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Ages 10-14) $130 (RAM Members $117)

“Mommy and Me and Daddy Too! – family fun week! Remember how much fun you had painting when you were a child? This class is designed for Moms (and Dads) and their young children. We’ll start out with a story and then turn it into a fun art activity! Everyone will enjoy painting, drawing, and creating paper sculptures using a wide variety of mediums including tempera, watercolor, and colored pencil. Let your creative juices flow in this relaxed environment! Instructor: Viviana Perez Session 1: Wednesdays: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Ages 3-7) | Session 2: Wednesdays: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Ages 3-7) $100 (RAM Members $90) *Add $15 for each additional child.

“Under Water Ocean Adventure” - wet, wild, and wonderful! All things wet and wonderful is the theme of this painting class! Students will create various underwater creations using watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, white-oil-pastel-resist, spray bottle, lifting, salt, splatter, and watercolor and pen. Instructor: Connie Lynn Pico Thursdays: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Ages 6-10) $130 (RAM Members $117)

“Animal Safari” – we love animals too! It’s time to explore the animal kingdom using a variety of artistic techniques. Students will create collages, clay sculptures, and painting keepsakes using a variety of different mediums. Sure to be a fun class for all! Instructor: Connie Lynn Pico Thursdays: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Ages 6-10) $130 (RAM Members $117)

A few important things to remember:

Class size is limited, so please enroll early as classes are sure to fill up! RAM member discounts are given to those who have joined at the FAMILY level or above.

Please sign your children in and out of the classroom before and after each session. Thank you!

For classes that are leaving the premises, it will be necessary to fill out a separate permission slip on the first day of class.

All refund requests must be received in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. Fifteen (15%) percent of the class fee is retained by RAM. If RAM cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded.

If a class is canceled by RAM, full refunds will be provided within 10 days of cancellation.

All student materials will be provided. Students may bring a snack for the break.

Members Show (and hope to sell) their Stuff

Riverside CA – The Riverside Art Museum (RAM) announces the opening of the 2011 Members’ Exhibit. The exhibition runs from June 9 – July 8, 2011 with an Awards Reception Thursday, July, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Awards begin at 5:30 p.m.

Continuing in yearly tradition, the Riverside Art Museum is pleased to present our larger-than-life 2011 Members’ Exhibition! This annual event puts RAM’s abundant and talented artist-member demographic front and center with the opportunity to display and sell an original piece of their choice.

Last year’s Members’ Mini Exhibition celebrated pieces small in stature, but big in spirit. This year, with a whopping 110 pieces and an even larger gallery space to boot, artists are given ‘free reign’ with an open media, open-in-theme exhibition. Some chose to align their work with RAM’s 2011 exhibition theme, California Culture, while others let the sky be the limit…RAM’s artist-member group encompasses everyone from prominent and renowned professional artists to those who enjoy dabbling in any artistic sensibility.

Our Award Reception on July 7 will include the distribution of: Best of Show award, Curatorial Award, and Honorable Mention, as well as a Curatorial Talk. The judging panel will consist of the Member’s Exhibition Curator, Kathryn Poindexter, and guest judges Cosme Cordova, Denise Kraemer, and Terry d. Chacon. Guests are invited to look through a book of select artists’ statements, biographies, and price list. This exhibition was made possible through generous support from the City of Riverside and the James Irvine Foundation.

Please visit www.riversideartmuseum.org/current-exhibitions/2011-members-exhibition for a complete list of participants.

RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events. A 50-plus-year-old, private, non-profit cultural arts institution housed in a National Historic 1929 building designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, the museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors a year. The museum is open Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For information on exhibits, events, classes, memberships, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/riversideartmuseum) and Twitter (@RAMRiverside).

In this exhibition, Blackwell presents an installation of a theme he has furtively investigated since the middle 2000s: the unassuming plastic bag as an art object. Utilitarian and easily recognizable, the bag in itself has a short shelf-life in common use, often used once and rendered as trash. By intricately embroidering patterns and swaths of color onto the plastic bags, Blackwell changes the merit of how we perceive them, and the basis of what differentiates objects from being seen as either low or high culture. Often repetitious in pattern and vibrant in palette, these works emphasize their ragtag appearance as humble remarks against the formal limits of minimalism.

White presents a series of recent paintings and works on paper for the exhibition that embraces a similar ethic of subtlety and choice. Throughout his career, White’s work has been an ongoing address to the limits and possibilities of rendering an object as a finished image. Often no more than the objects readily available around him (a dress shirt, a Brita water filter, or the sun), the images blur the line between the heft of physicality and the colors White uses, creating a middle ground of abstractive vagueness to explore. White will be presented in the exhibition by six new paintings focusing around patterns and common objects, as well as four watercolors produced within the past two years.

Josh Blackwell and Roger White have had numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the world. Blackwell has had solo exhibitions at Kate Macgarry, London, Rachel Uffner Gallery in New York, and Mary Goldman Gallery in Los Angeles. He currently teaches at the School of Visual Arts, New York, and is represented by Kate Macgarry in London and John Tevis Gallery in Paris. White has recently presented his works in exhibitions at the Mitchell-Innes & Nash and Friedrich Petzel galleries, both in New York, and had a solo exhibition of his works at Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York in 2010. He is represented by Rachel Uffner. He currently teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design.

RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events. A 50-plus-year-old, private, non-profit cultural arts institution housed in a National Historic 1929 building designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, the museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors a year. The museum is open Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For information on exhibits, events, classes, memberships, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/riversideartmuseum) and Twitter (@RAMRiverside).

Just Confirmed….

She Wants Revenge will be the featured music for the 2011 show!

Over 100 artists have been confirmed for the show including:
Jeff Soto, Kinsey, Lola, Gary Baseman, Korin Faught, Mark Dean Veca, Vince Chan, Ryan Jacob Smith, Gretchen Ryan, Renee Lawter, Kevin Christy, The Clayton Brothers, Aunia Kahn, Mike Ski, Tara McPherson, Camille Rose Garcia, Kev Munday, Angie Clayton, Freida Gossett, Martha Rich, Michelle Valigura, Maya Hayuk, Ana Bagayan, Chris Anthony, Chivo, James “Bud” Bottoms, Eric White and Joshua M. Smith/Hydro74.

Stay tuned for more information to be released soon…

Purchase Advance VIP tickets to Sea No Evil Art Show!! Get VIP entrance into the show, plus a show poster signed by Captain Paul Watson and Sea No Evil T-Shirt, all for $100. Order your VIP ticket by clicking the link here… http://www.seashepherd.org/seanoevil

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ALA’s Tavern Bay Beach CLub June 25th & 26th Lake Arrowhead, CA

Bigger and better than ever!  Don’t miss the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art & Wine Festival Tavern Bay, Lake Arrowhead, CA.

Saturday, June 25th 10AM - 6PM
Sunday, June 26th 11AM - 4PM

Yes, it’s 2011 and the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art & Wine Festival is returning for its 29th consecutive year. When this highly attended event comes to the mountains, the weekend “buzz” about enjoying fine art and wine along the shores of Lake Arrowhead gets everyone headed to Tavern Bay for this two-day festival.

Artists come from all over the southwest region to participate in this weekend. You’ll find many things to use for home decoration and for gifts. Get your 2011 Christmas shopping done early with some stunning art work and crafts, all at festival prices.

Or, if art just doesn’t happen to be your thing, but wine is, then you will not want to miss this opportunity to taste so many different wines, all in one place. You can buy a bottle for dinner, or buy a case to stock your wine cellar. The June weather at Tavern Bay is normally spectacular. Get a glass of wine, buy a sandwich from one of our many vendors, and then stake out a bit of grassy lawn for a picnic under the sun.

It all happens again this June at Tavern Bay, Lake Arrowhead, CA.  It’s the 2011 Art & Wine Festival.  Don’t miss it. http://www.lakearrowheadrotary.net/artwine2/index.html

Pine Knot Village Art Walk, 2011

The Pine Knot Village Art Walk is  scheduled for July 2,3, 4 2011. With  more than 50 local and regional  artists exhibiting work for sale, live  painting and technique demonstrations, the Art Walk is becomming one of the regions premiere fine art events.

Historic Pine Knot Village is the retail shopping district located in the heart of the City of Big Bear Lake, CA.

With it’s many shops, art galleries,  restaurants and ample free public  parking, Pine Knot Village is the place  to unwind, breathe in and experience  the Mountain Life Style and see what  Big Bear Lake is all about.

For more information http://www.artsmda.org/

Stay for the 4th of July show: Big Bear Lake’s “Fireworks Spectacular” will explode at 7,000′ reflecting its shower of brilliance over Big Bear Lake on Monday, July 4th.

Entertainment and Art on June 3

Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council invite the public to Fusion Friday at the Art Depot Gallery on June 3.

Fusion Friday features a free evening of art and entertainment. Visitors will have the chance to talk with 8 artists each offering insight into how they use different mediums in their art. There will also be free “hands on art projects for kids and the community to get involved with,” says Courtney Hodnick, Community Services Coordinator for the Art Depot Gallery. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. on June 3 at the Art Depot Gallery, located at 16822 Spring Street.

The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. Fusion Friday is part of the Fontana Arts Program. For more information about Fusion Fridays and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.

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“Whether you are an artist, an art critic, a patron of the arts or just have the ‘creative bug’, you will love attending Art in the Park,” said Community Services Coordinator Nathan Hunt. “The event offers a wide scope of performing and visual art showcases, demonstrations and activities.”

At Art in the Park, there are live performances from The Iliana Rose Band, featuring Latin and Pop covers; Senryu Taiko, which includes 11 drummers performing tradition Japanese dance and music; and Gypsy Folk Ensemble, with traditional Greek, Romanian and American dance performances. The event also features many artist demonstrations, art vendors, activity booths and food vendors.

For more information about this and other art events in Fontana, visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mike Hamilton former Director of the James Reserve current Director of Blue Oaks Preserve. Join Mike for a stroll in the forest as he interprets nature through discovery, observation and investigation. Native Plant Gardening Techniques with Valerie Phillips, Manager of Las Pilitas Nursery.Pine needle basket making with Alice Kotzen RSVP $15.00. Music, native plant sale, crafts for children and local artists exhibit.

http://www.rivcoparks.org/education/idyllwild-nature-center

Date:

At Steve Scudder Photography & Studio Rental
8431 Utica Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga,  Ca 91730

Pricing: $10 per person

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Celebrating the intersection of advertising and creativity

Join us for the American Advertising Federations Inland Empire 1st Annual Art Bash Student Art Auction Benefiting Student Artists.

AAF-Inland Empire delivered 20 blank canvases to Marketing and Advertising students around the Inland Empire and invited them to create a piece of art that they feel best represents the theme, “When Art and Advertising collide”.

What did the Inland Empire’s most creative minds come up with? Take a sneak peak here, then bid on your favorite piece at the event. Bidding will s tart at $25 per art piece.

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Jennings’ artwork is on display from April 5 to May 20 at the Gallery. Her art is abstract and evocative, using jarring shapes and colors to create images that elicit emotions and ideas that words can’t convey. She uses many different materials to create her works, though acrylic paint and resin are her favored mediums.

Jennings creates her paintings in an almost meditative state, allowing her to perceive things in a way that is outside her normal reach. “Experiencing that which is not seen with the natural eye is something I continue to pursue and passionately desire,” she said. “From the inception of a work to its completion, the physical activity [of creating art] seems almost ritualistic and repetitive since my whole being is fully engaged in the process.”

There will be an artist’s showcase for Jennings and her work on May 5 during the Art Depot’s Fusion Friday. At the showcase, Jennings will answer questions and discuss her art with the public.

The Art Depot Gallery is located at 16822 Spring St. and is free and open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more about this exhibit or other Art Depot events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6975.

Be a part of an evening of free entertainment, art and live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 6  at the Art Depot Gallery as part of this month’s Fusion Friday event.

At Fusion Friday, visitors will have the chance to talk to artists and other art fans and there will be “hands on art displays for kids and the community to get involved with,” said Courtney Hodnick, Community Services Coordinator for the Art Depot Gallery, which is located at 16822 Spring Street.

Fusion Fridays are free to the public and provide the public with the exciting opportunity to express their appreciation of art. Fusion Friday offers free art projects, art demonstrations, education about the art community and exposure to a variety of different styles and mediums.

Fusion Fridays are on the first Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Art Depot Gallery.

The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Fontana Arts Program focuses on enriching life through the arts. For more information about Fusion Fridays and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.

Be a part of an evening of free entertainment, art and live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 1 at the Art Depot Gallery as part of this month’s Fusion Friday event.

At Fusion Friday, visitors will have the chance to talk to artists and other art fans and there will be “hands on art displays for kids and the community to get involved with,” said Courtney Hodnick, Community Services Coordinator for the Art Depot Gallery, which is located at 16822 Spring Street.

Fusion Fridays are free to the public and provide the public with the exciting opportunity to express their appreciation of art. Fusion Friday offers free art projects, art demonstrations, education about the art community and exposure to a variety of different styles and mediums.

Fusion Fridays are on the first Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Art Depot Gallery. The next Fusion Friday event will be on Friday, May 6.

The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Fontana Arts Program focuses on enriching life through the arts. For more information about Fusion Fridays and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.

Alex Carbet, Niki Sands, Anatomic Global CEO David Farley, Diana Misfud Giusti and Beti Kristof

The artists, sculptor Alex Carbet and painters Diane Mifsud Giusti, Beti Kristof and Niki Sands, used only amber, blue, green and gray, which are the hues of the Comfort by Design logo.  Carbet’s sculpture depicted a woman floating in cloud-like representations of the multiple foam layers that comprise a memory foam mattress.   Kristof’s painting portrayed a woman standing in front of a lush mountain range and surrounded by antique keys, symbolizing the unlocking of the secret to comfortable, peaceful sleep through Comfort by Design.  Sand’s painting showed a woman reclining on soft multi-colored wavy layers which expressed the conforming and supportive layers of the mattress.  Misfud Guisti’s painting abstractly depicted water-drop like figures and a tree sprout to represent the fluid-like comfort of memory foam and the earth-friendly nature of the plant-based foam of a Comfort by Design mattress.

Furniture retailers and buyers who attended the market voted to select the winner.  Sculptor Alex Carbet was the winner.  Painter Beti Kristof was the first runner up.

“The artwork produced for this project was beautiful beyond our expectations,” said Anatomic Global CEO David Farley.  “The artists truly captured our themes of comfort and design in imaginative and insightful ways.  Each artist uniquely envisioned how the progressive layers of memory foam of a Comfort by Design mattress create the ultimate sleep experience.”

Anatomic Global sponsored the contest to illustrate the company’s dedication to innovation in comfort, support and design

The Comfort by Design brand is the latest offering from Anatomic Global, the industry pioneer in memory foam mattresses.  The mattresses feature a patent-pending layering technology which creates a sleep surface that is simultaneously luxuriously comfortable and supremely supportive. The Comfort by Design collection is now available in specialty sleep shops nationwide, priced $799 to $2,999.

Founded in 1989, Corona, California-based Anatomic Global is a fully integrated, EDI capable globally positioned distribution, logistics and fulfillment-company that today incorporates the brand development and marketing insight of bedding industry leaders to meet the needs of its customers.  Deeply rooted in the medical mattress industry, in 2008 the company applied its medical manufacturing expertise and launched the Ecomfort Mattress brand featuring its signature, exclusive EcoMemoryFoam™ extreme open-cell plant-based memory foam.  For more information, visit www.anatomicglobal.com.

Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council invite the public to visit the Fontana Art Association as it celebrates Black History Month with an art show featuring three local African American artists at the Fontana Art Center from February 1 until March 25, 2011.

The Fontana Art Association is proud to showcase the works of Leo Evens, Robert Washington, and Dylan McBrew—three of the Inland Empire’s finest artists. Exhibits on display include acrylic and enameled glass work from Leo Evens, mixed media from Robert Washington, and pencil sketches from Dylan McBrew. The Black History Month exhibition is the first show of the 2011 season, with more shows planned in the upcoming months.

The Fontana Art Center is open from Wednesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 8536 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335. For more information about classes or showcases, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909)823-6036.

Fusion Friday takes place on January 7 at the Art Depot Gallery. There will be live music and the chance to talk to artists and other art enthusiasts. There will also be “hands on art opportunities for the community to get involved,” said Community Services Coordinator Courtney Hodnick.

Fusion Fridays are on the first Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Art Depot Gallery, located at 16822 Spring Street, near the intersection of Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue in Downtown Fontana.

Fusion Fridays are free to the public and provide families, friends and residents with an interesting and exciting opportunity to share their appreciation of art. Fusion Friday offers free art projects, art demonstrations, education about the art community and exposure to a variety of different styles and mediums.

The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Fontana Arts Program focuses on enriching life in the Fontana Community through the arts. For more information about Fusion Fridays and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6975.

Fontana, California

“My work is about presentation and visual impact and is constantly growing and evolving through production. Stylistically, my themes and application of materials change depending on the idea I want the viewer to see,” said Holsapple.

“The exhibit will be a series of paintings and installations that will depict landscapes, flowers, environmental issues and green art,” according to Courtney Hodnick, curator for the Art Depot. The artwork may range from “watercolor, acrylic, oil and natural pigments on wood, paper and canvas panels, sculpture in ceramic, metal, woven structures, found objects and plants,” she said.

The “Worn Through” exhibit will run from January 4 to February 25. There will be a reception for Holsapple at the Depot’s Family Art Night, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on February 4.

The Art Depot Gallery is free and open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more about the Exhibit or other Art Depot events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6975.

Fontana, California. The Mayor and City Council invite the public to attend December’s free Fusion Friday event, which features an evening of music, entertainment and live art demonstrations.

Fusion Friday takes place on Friday, December 3 at the Art Depot Gallery and features “a DJ and vocals from ‘Alter Egos.’ There will be a chalk artist and other hands on art opportunities for the community to get involved,” according to Community Services Coordinator Courtney Hodnick.

Fusion Fridays are on the first Friday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Art Depot Gallery, located at 16822 Spring Street near the intersection of Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue in Downtown Fontana.

Fusion Fridays are free to the public and provide families, friends and residents with an interesting and exciting opportunity to share their appreciation of art. Fusion Friday offers free art projects, Art demonstrations, education about the art community and exposure to a variety of different styles and mediums.

The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Fontana Arts Program focuses on enriching life in the Fontana Community through the arts. For more information about Fusion Fridays and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900

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“This is a mid-year show that we host for the High schools to let the students showcase in a gallery setting and receive recognition for their work thus far in the school year,” said Courtney Hodnick, Community Services Coordinator at the Art Depot Gallery. “Usually we get all the High schools to participate.”

The show will run from November 30 to December 17. A reception will be held on December 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. At the reception winners will be announced, and there will be live music and entertainment.

The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Fontana Arts Program focuses on enriching life in the Fontana Community through the arts. For more information about the FUSD show and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.

From 5:30 to 6:30pm, visitors will create art and meet several professional artists who will show their artwork and guide visitors by showing some new techniques.

From 6:30 to 7:30pm, Daniel Foster, Director of the Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, will moderate a round-table discussion on art in non-traditional venues like the museum with artists Terry Long, Joey Novotny, Dan Nguyen, Christine Curry, Raul Acero, and Margo Martus. The art projects for kids will continue during this discussion. After the discussion, art projects will continue for everyone.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays from 9am to 5pm. Admission fee for this evening is $8 (adult), $6 (military or senior), $5 (student) and $2 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. For more information, call (909) 307-2669 ext. 252, or visitwww.sbcountymuseum.org.

The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.

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Bill Coxon recognized his artistic ability as a child but became serious with his artwork about 15 years ago. He turned his hobby into a career by entering in shows and competitions and now has his art recognized internationally. Coxon has shown his work all over the Inland Empire including displays at the Fontana Art Festival and Cruise Nights. Moreover, Coxon is currently teaching the Acrylic Painting class at the Fontana Art Depot on Saturdays.

The Art Depot Gallery is to host Coxon’s work from September 7^th through September 24^th. Coxon will be present on opening day to talk about his artwork. The Gallery is free and open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Gallery is located in Downtown Fontana, across from the Lewis Library at 16822 Spring Street, alongside the Pacific Electric Trail.

For more information about Bill Coxon’s art or for upcoming events at the Art Depot Gallery, please call 909-349-6975 or visit artdepot.fontana.org.

Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council invite the public to visit the Art Depot Gallery for free Fusion Friday events sponsored by the Fontana Arts program.

Fusion Fridays are held the first Friday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Art Depot Gallery.  At the Gallery, participants will enjoy music, entertainment and live art demonstrations.  They may also view the current pieces and exhibits on display at the Gallery.

At the Fusion Friday event on September 3, the public can meet artist Bill Coxon and talk to him about his paintings.  Coxon is a self-taught artist that has mastered several art forms such as water color, pastel and chalk art, but prefers using mixed-medium acrylic painting.  His work has shown internationally in Japan, Micronesia and other countries; as well as locally at Cruise Night events and the Fontana Arts Festival.  Coxon also teaches art classes in acrylic painting for beginners at the Art Depot Gallery on Saturdays.

Fusion Fridays are free to the public and provide families, friends and individuals with an interesting and exciting opportunity to share their appreciation of art.  Upcoming Fusion Friday events will be held on September 3, October 1 and December 3.  However, the public is encouraged to stop by the Art Depot Gallery, located at 16822 Spring Street, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to view the amazing art on display.

The Fontana Arts program is focused on enriching life through art events and activities in the Fontana Community. For more information about Fusion Fridays and other Fontana Arts events and programs, please visit arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.