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ART VIEW Cars and Art
by Modestoview
By Jim Christiansen
As we approach the 50th anniversary of American Graffiti’s release, Cars, and the Arts will begin June at Kruse-Lucas Imports Gallery on Tully Road. From June through August, photographer Rick Raef will showcase his Graffiti Car Art Exhibit, celebrating Modesto and California Car Culture. All proceeds from the sales of his work will be donated to the Graffiti Classic Car Museum nearby.
Kruse Lucas is located across the street from the Modesto Junior College art department and art gallery at MJC East campus, and is also close to The Silos, artistically rearranged concrete structures of the former Grange Company granary. On June 3, “Props to You,” a Prospect Theater
Project fundraiser, will be held at The Silos with a ticket donation. The event includes dinner, an open bar, an auction, and live music to support local community theater. Last month, I was invited to paint an artist apron for the recent production of “Sight Unseen,” a play themed on art, artists, and art interpretation. I loved seeing my prop in the last scene. I missed a couple of events, including karaoke and live music at PTP’s new artist lab annex, which is now open for events next door. Teen Theater Camp is also offered. http://ProspectTheaterProject.org
On a tip from Mistlin Gallery, I visited the Great Valley Museum at MJC West Campus, where you can see the influence
