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August 2018
“Behind the Page – The Art of the Comic Book”
Join us for an incredible graphics and animations exhibit from the young peoples group at Jersey Cards & Comics. Over 100 framed drawings showing the animation process, videos, stand-up superheros on corrugated plastics and more! There will also be marker boards for interactive activities with the kids. Come and enjoy the versatile sounds of acoustic guitarist/instrumentalist Lou Vangieri aka The LCV Project He is a relentlessly creative acoustic-guitarist/songwriter and performer and has been active in the acoustic-music community since…
Find out more »Open Studio
Every Friday Morning If you enjoy painting with company and getting good advice, bring your art and supplies and paint with us every Friday morning. 9am – 12pm Free
Find out more »“Exploring Cold Wax Painting”
Have you ever wondered about encaustic painting but didn’t want to be involved with toxic fumes and heat guns? If so, cold wax oil painting might be for you. If you enjoy working with texture, cold wax is another way to develop texture and form in your art. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with using this method while developing your design skills and starts for new projects. During this workshop, there will be demonstrations to teach…
Find out more »September 2018
“Pictures of You”
Alexandria Moulenbelt is an emerging artist known for creating visual dreamscapes using a unique combination of monoprint, collage, and acrylic paint. Subjects include architecture, landscape, and figures, all translated with a strong feminist voice. Her work is expressionist with an abstract lean and includes striking use of color and texture. Outside of the studio, Alexandria is a special education teacher in Gloucester as well as a mom of teens (and dogs). She recently returned from a summer residency in Orquevaux,…
Find out more »Critique Sessions
'Crit' Sessions on the First Tuesday of every month, bring your current work to get a critique. Are you stuck in the middle of a painting? Would fresh eyes help? Do you want to learn more about composition or color balancing? We help each other improve. Email: Kathy Klein at kleinrkr@aol.com to sign up and get on the email reminder list. 10am – 12pm Free
Find out more »Color Your Canvas Adult
FLOW ART WITH PATRIZIA GIOVANNA SMITH Join us for a fun paint-in night taught by professional artist Patrizia Giovanna Smith. Patrizia brings over 25 years experience as a painter & teacher to help you create your own masterpiece! In July, Smith will demonstrate how to create joyous colors and freely flowing paint in a process known as “Flow Art”, or Acrylic Pouring. You can take just one class or all 3. Each one will build on skills learned previously and…
Find out more »Paint Like a Pro with Renate
Every 2nd Tuesday, 6:30-8:30p.m. Color Your Canvas, Paint Like a Pro - Join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a fun paint-in night taught by professional artist Renate Bumgarner. Renate brings over 50 years experience as a painter & teacher to help you create your own masterpiece! Renate is an award-winning artist who studied art in Frankfurt and Wurzburg, Germany and at Thomas Nelson Community College. While working for the US Military in Germany she was an instructor…
Find out more »Color Your Canvas Kidz
These just-for-fun creative sessions with Christina Micket are a great way for Kids ages 5-12 yrs to spend a Saturday morning! This class is geared for a fun way to introduce the basics of painting. Each session includes instruction, all art supplies and a small snack. To welcome fall, we're painting a Gray squirrel with colorful leaves! Please sign up by 5pm the day prior.
Find out more »Larry Burnett & Don Chapman – Music on Main Concert Series
Larry Burnett Recently inducted into the Colorado R&R Hall of Fame, Firefall’s Larry Burnett is one of the fortunate few who have the ability to look at the world around him and reflect it back to others in song. At 23 years old, with many songs in his arsenal, he joined a group of fellow musicians and formed Firefall. The band, including Burnett, developed a pop-rock-midwest country sound, in the tradition of Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Byrds and the…
Find out more »“Moving and Shaking in Abstraction”
You will learn how to let loose and paint like you mean it! Taught by Eileen Olson, in this expressive abstract workshop you will use instinct, and passion as your guide. Using different media, you will move beyond your fears and begin to trust your artistic intuition once again. Learn the concepts of simplicity, constraint & predominance while painting with expressive vigor. Understand the concept of “flux and obliteration”. Paint over, layer and scrape, to create visual texture, depth, energy…
Find out more »October 2018
7th Annual Gala
Jazz It Up! with live music by The Jae Sinnett Trio Our Annual Gala is set for October 13th...this event sells out fast and tickets are now available, so reserve yours and put it on your calendar now for an exciting evening with incredible silent & live auction items! Live music by critically acclaimed jazz composer Jae Sinnett, recent recipient of the prestigious Scott Willis Jazz Impact Award, and the Jae Sinnett Trio, with music ranging from jazz to…
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