Lompoc & SYV Arts - June 2020 by Lompoc Valley Art Association

Lompoc & santa ynez valley JUNE 2020

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS NatureTrack

The Cypress Gallery - LVAA 119 E Cypress Ave, Lompoc p. 805-737-1129 www.lompocart.org

Fostering a lifelong fascina on with nature

PO Box 953, Los Olivos p. 805-886-2047 sue@naturetrack.org www.naturetrack.org

ElverhĂ¸j Museum of History & Art

Standing Sun Winery

Gallery Los Olivos

Sugarless Treats, non-fattening jewelry and glass

1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang p. 805-686-1211 info@elverhoj.org www.elverhoj.org

2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos p. 805-688-7517 gallerylosolivos@gmail.com www.gallerylosolivos.com

Lompoc Mural Society PO Box 2813, Lompoc p. 805-733-4282 www.lompocmurals.com

Lompoc Theater Project p. 805-380-6777 info@lompoctheatre.org

Vicki Andersen

www.vickiandersen.com

92 2nd St - Unit D, Buellton p. 805-904-8072 john@standingsunwines.com www.standingsunwines.com

Joellen Chrones p. 805-588-2261

Wildling Museum of Art & Nature 1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang p. 805-688-1082 info@wildlingmuseum.org www.wildlingmuseum.org

T&T Local Artisans Enterprise p. 805-680-8911 laegallery@gmail.com

Neil Andersson

www.neilandersson.com

The Lompoc Valley Art Association is closely monitoring the outbreak of corona virus and have as our top priority the health and safety of our visitors to the Cypress Gallery, artists, and our community. We are taking steps to comply with all mandates from our health officials. Please check our Facebook page often as things are changing swiftly. We will post updates in regards to our events and exhibits as they unveil.

Check out the Lompoc Valley Art Association Website at www.LompocArt.org

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We are proud to count non-profit organizations and businesses as community partner members. Together, we advocate for each other, local artists, and collaborate on projects to create an enriching environment for the Arts Community within Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley.

Then COVID-19 hit and the world as we know it changed, but the mission of NatureTrack has not.

virtual hikes and activities that motivate kids to get outside, when and where it's safe, to explore nature in their own "backyard". We all have been "Called-to-Action" these last few months; NatureTrack is no exception. When future generations look back at 2020 they will find our commitment to the students and the environment never waivered.

I didn't know nature could be that FUN!!! 3rd grader, Los Berros Elementary

Artist Chat: Elizabeth P. Alvarez

Featured Artist: Claudette Carlson Lompoc Valley Art Association

Elverhøj Museum of History & Art

Lompoc Mural Society

Visit us online at: www.wildlingmuse Fostering a today, lifelong fascination with nature Your donation will help us "track" by film or field into tomorrow! By the way, come "track" with us; volunteer and enjoy nature like never before. NatureTrack

Wildling Museum of Art & Natureyears of exhibitions during

Wildling Art at Home | Upcycling: Egg Cartons

At the Wildling Museum, we love finding new ways to create art while being a good neighbor to the environment. Making art as a family can be as easy as recycling everyday household items and using found materials to create something new.

SOLVANG

LOMPOC www.artoffacemasks.com Message from LVAA Board Member Turtles ISABELLA KELLY-RAMIREZ—Wednesday, June 17th @ 4pm To Art,Wednesday, or Not to Art RT LIVINGSTON— June 24th @ 4pm Cypress Gallery Artists (June & July) SUSAN OWENS— Wednesday, June 1stFeatured @ 4pm Artist Chat Tune in @elverhojmuseum or watch on our IG TV Channel anytime Lompoc Mural Society Lompoc Art Hunt Artist Q&A Series Via Instagram Live

In the meantime, keep follo on social media for mo moments. We look forward the Wildling again soon!

Wildling Museum of Art & Nature Elverhøj Museum of History & Art

This month, we’re sharing a guide on how to upcycle an empty egg carton and transform it into a friendly fox! All you need is an egg carton, scissors, hot glue, paint, and brushes. Watch our video for a step-by-step guide to get started.

LOS OLIVOS

NatureTrack & NatureTrack Film Festival

For more, visit: www.wildlingmuseum.org/virtual-visit

Coming Soon | 20/20: A Retrospective The Wildling Museum is now in the final stages of preparing for re-opening. When the time comes, we will be requiring all visitors to wear masks, per County guidelines, and to protect you, our staff and volunteers, until the threat of Covid-19 has passed. Our own Julie Mock has been making beautiful fabric masks that you can look forward to purchasing in our store—and we will have disposable ones as well. We hope to announce an opening date soon. When you visit, you’ll be able to enjoy our newest exhibition, 20/20: A Retrospective. It’s our tribute to 20

ON THE COVER

Kathy Badrak, Mask Member of the Lompoc Valley Art Association. All Artwork and Photos shown remain the sole property of the artist. No reproductions are permitted without express permission from the Lompoc Valley Art Association and/or the artist.

Lompoc Valley Art Association 119 E. Cypress Ave Lompoc, CA 93436 805.737.1129

The Lompoc Valley Art Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, supporting the arts within the Lompoc & Santa Ynez Valley through affordable opportunities for artists to show and sell artwork, collaborations with non-profits and businesses on programs and events, investment in higher education for high school art students through scholarships, and a variety of outreach avenues, such as this digital arts magazine, that bring greater awareness to the cultural heart beat of the area.

MESSAGE FROM A LVAA BOARD MEMBER

We are fortunate to live in a State which has weathered the first phase of the COVID-19 crisis with remarkable fortitude and compassion and yet the events of recent days remind us that injustice and violence are shallow beneath the surface of our lives. We have all played our part through social distancing to reduce the impact of the virus and now we must ask ourselves what role we will play in healing our community. The arts offer communities an opportunity to learn from one another, to gain insight into the experiences of those around us and to reflect upon our own impact on the world. Our Cypress Gallery offers a place for artists and audiences to connect and discuss what we can do to make the community in which we live safe and nurturing for all. Cypress Gallery is looking carefully at the public health orders and, we plan to re-open the galleries under the guidance from the County's emergency management team. The re-opening of Cypress Gallery will take place in phases. Cypress Gallery is committed to providing a safe visitor experience. When we re-open the gallery there will be a limit of 3 people within the gallery. We will require all visitors to wear a mask and respect social distancing within the building. We are also reducing our times that the Gallery will be open. There will not be a traditional Exhibition Reception. We plan to have our Featured Artist available at the Gallery sometime during each week. Watch our Facebook page for further details. Kathy Badrak - Board Member Lompoc Valley Art Association

Turtles coming in 2021!

The Turtle Show I hope you are working on your turtles! Watch our Facebook page â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cypress Galleryâ&#x20AC;? for the notice of when we will have the Turtle Show and when you can pick up more blank turtles!

OUR MEMBERS RESPOND: TO ART, OR NOT TO ART Here's another selection from our member artists of what is occupying their thoughts and hands during the COVID-19 pandemic. What fears do I confront making my art? There are so many layers of fear. But mostly I fear it is not where I should be putting my time and effort. Could I be doing something more helpful or important with my time? Does the world need more “things”? But my hands seem to need to make. Art is important - I know in my heart that the world needs art.

Humpback Hangout

Mermaid Falls

Mask

Kathy Badrak I have gone back and forth with being “stuck” in my art. I have busied myself with other things – weeding in the yard, taking online classes, playing games on the computer, baking bread, etc. One night I found myself wanting to make a mask. Not from a gourd but from recycled cardboard. It was so freeing! I just did! I now have made 2 masks and am back in the studio working on gourds!

Angie Hamlin

Otter Odyssey

To Art, or not to Art, that is the question? For me this has been an amazing first in getting to paint every week! I am having a blast being creative in so many ways on so many levels. I am finally painting pieces that have been drawn for 20 years, embellishing acrylic poured pieces, finishing a close to my heart Maui beach and sites series along with many baby turtle pieces, drawing and creating new pieces. I am building, sewing, and finishing rooms for my Victorian to scale miniature dollhouse, beautifying our landscaping, finishing extra projects around the house, being creative with using what we have for meals, and still safely singing for church. I am taking this time to organize and help family organize, finding safe ways to visit, surprise, and be generous to others, and of course the not as exciting things like painting over the graffiti on our rental block wall, making repairs, etc. Art can be found in almost everything you do. You will find what you look for, so look for the good, the positive, and what you CAN do that will bring you or someone else joy or a smile.

OUR MEMBERS RESPOND CONT.

Mitra Cline As summer approaches, magic, personal power, and the solstice are on my mind. With the new Covid-19 circumstances it feels as if individual power is transforming. To embrace and explore individual power and transformation, I took on a new art project. You can also call this project art practice research. It means that by doing the art, it’s goal is to learn something new. My intent was to be empowered and find ways to make desires, like summer festival fun, into the new pandemic reality. To see the final video, watch the solstice parade June 20th at noon! To approach art as research, you start with a question. What does it feel like to be a magician? What does a magician need to perform magic? If you were a magician, what would you do with your power? The answers to the questions are the art, because some truths can’t be expressed in any other way except art. Artist are a lot like magicians, we make objects by transforming the world around us. This project was sparked by the invitation to be in a virtual parade as part of a tarot theme ensemble. We each made a costume based on a tarot card. My process involved reading, drawing, buying objects, paper hats, polymer clay, and more. For me, the art is about being in dialog with the Magician inside myself, who became also the goddess Isis. The Egyptian goddess has endured for centuries, she continues to adapt and be an icon of power, magic, leadership, and wholeness today.

Neil Andersson This is a 9” x 12" plein air painting I did at River View Park in Buellton on May 29th. It’s a beautiful place and the weather was perfect!

Susanne Schenck What I am doing during this covid-19 stay at home shelter? Well my husband Lloyd, I and our German Shepherd, Umbra, came back from a 7 week long road trip. We had taken our 16.5 ft long travel trailer on a big adventure from California to Nevada to Arizona and finally back home again. Lockdown was already in place as we entered California so almost all camping was closed. Since then my husband works from home, and I've been doing a lot of gardening. You should have seen our yard when we returned - all that rain and our own automatic watering caused lots of blooms and weeds...and more weeds...Haha. Umbra was running and hiding in the lawn ( meaning lots of high grass) for a while and having a blast. I'm also working on my photography skills taking classes on LinkedIn and working on different software. I've been experimenting with some new cooking an recipes but also tackled spring cleaning- its spring after all right! I also do a lot of walking in the nearby nature areas with either Umbra and Lloyd or just Umbra and I. My photography is usually mostly from my deeply immersive tranquil and peaceful nature walks. Oh and I am the worst mask maker so I'm using up a lot of socks trying to get better ( we may end up barefoot in winter...) but yesterday -wow - I may have made the awesomest mask...hahaha

Elizabeth Monks Hack It was strange to have such an absence of outside activity and such an abundance of interior time. Time with immediate family, time in the house, time in the mind. I thought I would jump right into all that empty space and fill it with artwork. Somehow it didn’t work out that way. Aside from the anxiety produced by the new words in my vocabulary, pandemic and Covid-19, which left me almost inert, I found myself fretting over my next art move.

Susanne Schenck

I’d been developing an idea of piecing odd canvas shapes together and stretching them. I loved doing that part: cutting, sewing the pieces together and stretching the quite large rectangle onto its support. I laid down a thin ground in several colors. And there my new idea sat. And sat. I painted my studio floor. I rearranged the furniture. I organized the shelves and threw away unusable art supplies. Still my painting sat. I sketched out several paintings on cheap canvases. I tried plein-air, and in Lompoc that means, simply too windy. Still I did not know how to approach my new idea. The “numbers” rose. More and more people were dying, the public rose in opposition, Easter was approaching. What kind of celebration of spring celebration could it be? A lonely one.

Susanne Schenck

Spring came however in full force, despite the pandemic. Dark skies gave way to beautiful days. The birds sang, louder than ever it seemed. Calla lilies, roses, succulent flowers, lavender, bachelor buttons, ladybugs and bees flourished in abundance. Matilija, California and Iceland poppies covered the yard. That’s what I wanted to paint! Transition. The eternal renewal and hope of spring. So here is my painting – Dark Sky at Easter. It was a long time coming, with a lot of technical fussing and doubts, but no doubt it will remain a memorable painting for me.

Susanne Schenck

Vicki Andersen vickiandersen.com My work can be seen at:

Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc, CA Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA Alexander& Wayne/Arthur Earl wine tasting rooms, 2922 Grand Ave., LosOlivos, CA My studio by appointment -(805)588-3459 Follow me on:

Instagram - @vickiangelo Facebook - @VickiAndersenArt

CYPRESS GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST CHRISTINE JESZECK

Coming Soon!! We hope!! or as my Grandma used to say... God Willing and the Creek don't rise!

Cypress Gallery's June Featured Artist Christine Jeszeck It really depends on guidance from the Governor's Office, Public Health, and what safety procedures need to be put in place for the Gallery to open.

"Pigment of my Imagination" Chris' earliest memory of creating art goes back to about 5 years old, with a "Learn to Draw with John Gnagy" drawing kit. "I still have a couple of the drawings I did as a child, documented with the date by my mother. I treasure them because they transport me to a simple time in my life when I was so eager to learn. I still am; in fact, the more I learn, the more I realize I don't know much of anything!" Chris took a few art classes in school as electives and always enjoyed drawing and painting over the years, but it wasn't until a few years ago, after retiring, that she really delved into art more intently. "I've taken many classes in person and online, and I collect and sometimes actually read art instruction books. I love to experiment with different mediums and that experimentation lead to my fascination with fluid art." Though Chris thoroughly enjoys the realism obtained with pencils and oil paints, it's the abstraction of fluid art and it's melding with realism that has really peaked her interest of late. "That fascination is mercurial...I have a love-hate relationship with fluid art. It's a messy process and I often tell myself I'm done with it, but I'm lured back by the possibility of creating something unique and beautiful, that can be carried a step further by enhancing with whatever subject I feel like painting." Her goal is always to get the viewer to take a closer look, to see the humor or beauty that lies beneath the initial look. "Hopefully they can connect on some level with my art and walk away with either a treasure of their own, or at least a smile."

Neil Andersson

"Pathway at Waughop lake" oil on linen 20" x 16"

please visit neilandersson.com contact me at neilandersson@icloud.com gallerylosolivos.com lompocart.org

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CYPRESS GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST CLAUDETTE CARLTON

Buffalo Love

Princeville Dawn

Cypress Gallery's July Featured Artist Claudette Carlton "Variety in Watercolor" July 2–July 26, 2020

For over 30 years, Claudette has worked with line drawings and sketches until she retired from teaching junior high History and English for 21 years. Retirement meant more free time and she decided that she wanted to learn to put some color to her drawings. “ I was blessed to find a watercolor class at Alan Hancock College. That was exciting; maybe this ol’ granny could learn to paint and follow in the footsteps of Grandma Moses. I’ve been painting ever since! Several years ago, I joined the Lompoc Valley Art Association. I figured that must be the next step; get my art hanging somewhere other than in mine or my relatives’ homes. And that’s been another blessing, to be able to associate with talented artists and help make art known to our community. I feel privileged to see my pictures on the wall of the Cypress Gallery, and it’s always rewarding when a patron likes one of my pieces enough to want to take it home!” Claudette’s show, “Variety in Watercolor” is a time to take a risk as a relatively new artist and let the community see her beautiful work. Claudette Carlton lives in Lompoc with her husband, Bob, also a retired teacher. They are both active in their church and teach Bible studies. They have four married children, 13 grandchildren and two great grand babies. Before she became a classroom teacher, Claudette taught vocal music for the Goleta School District and gave private lessons. She is currently Secretary for the LVAA. She also exhibits her paintings at the T & T Artisans Gallery in Los Alamos. You can reach her at cfcarltonart@gmail.com and visit her website at cfcarltonart.com.

Sunset Bird

ELIZABETH P. ALVAREZ ARTIST CHAT

The Cypress Gallery "Artist Chat" articles feature members of the Lompoc Valley Art Association in each eZine.

5 QUESTIONS What has been an important experience for you in your development as an artist? One of the most important experiences in my development as an artist was the opportunity to return back to school to pursue a Master of Fine Arts Degree. A very close second would be Travel as one of my favorite experiences that also positively contributed to my development as an artist. A job move to Auckland, New Zealand, gave our family a chance to live overseas and gave me an opportunity to return to grad school. That experience was one of the more difficult challenges of my life, and a chance to discover what type of art to create,( drawing and digital media) to questioning art itself! What I learned was that art is made in a moment in time and its job is to affect the perception of yourself and the world around you. Since then, my plan is to share this love of art with others, mostly teaching art full time at Lompoc High School plus a drawing class at Allan Hancock College. Art Education gives me that chance to spread the joy that art can bring to ourselves and the world and I learn so much from my students too.

What do you feel is core to your work as an artist? Color first, then deciding what media to use to create ‘it” (the subject). The subject matter is secondary like landscape, trees, still lifes, and people influence the media. For example, a seascape showing crashing waves may show the texture and mood as it is best represented in oil paint.

How has your practice changed over time? Different places, time of day, lighting affect how my practices changes over time. As a younger version of myself, painting realistically seemed more rewarding, such as to mimic the look of glass or reflection in water was an exciting challenge. Today ‘s influence is the landscape, environment and trying to capture a moment in time, suspending the light and conveying a sensation or mood about the landscape. It is more about using artistic license and less about preserving the exact scene spread out in front of me. Combinations of colors and layers rather than accurate composition seem to influence me today.

Contact: website/blog www.elizabethpalvarez.com instagram @Alvarezarts17

Trail to St. Leonard's Beach

Rock Canyon and River

Auckland in the Rain

Ocean and Coast

ARTIST CHAT CONT What would be a dream project for you? To have unlimited time, unlimited high quality art supplies and a huge sunlit studio with large sliding glass doors that opened up into an enormous open vista, then asked to paint whatever I feel!

In your opinion, what is an "artistic" outlook on life? To remain tolerant and compassionate towards ourselves and others.

Artist Statement for Elizabeth P. Alvarez In 2014, Elizabeth P. Alvarez returned to Central California after a nearly 25 year hiatus previously residing in Northern California, North Carolina, New Mexico and most recently, New Zealand. A Maine native, Liz learned to view the natural world with the eye of an artist painting the New England landscape in all weather conditions under the tutelage of Alicia Stonebreaker, an emigre from Poland. She continued her art education at Rhode Island School of Design, studying with Tony Janello, and Chris van Allsburg, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. From there she trained as a visual arts teacher at UC Santa Barbara. While living overseas with her family in Auckland, New Zealand, Liz completed her MFA degree at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design with an emphasis in painting and digital media. Influenced by other notable predecessors who painted the landscape outdoors, specifically Winslow Homer and regional artist Marcia Burtt, Liz also prefers painting outside, alla prima but is sometimes restricted by weather conditions to complete her paintings indoors. From either morning or evening natural light, shadow shapes distinct to her work are painted using a high key color palette. Her viewpoint of the environment painted in loose brush strokes to evoke impressions of a place. She currently balances her life as a practicing artist making art and full time art teaching at Lompoc High School. Working in oil, acrylic and watercolor paint, her local surroundings and international travels influence her subject matter for landscape paintings and architectural renderings to create a unified composition of color, light and harmony. Liz is a member of the Santa Barbara Art Association, The Lompoc Valley Art Association and California Art Club. Her work is currently on exhibition at Gallery 113 and the Faulkner Gallery both located in Santa Barbara, California. Many images from her abstract series are printed on limited edition apparel at Vida.com. For more information, visit Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at: www.elizabethpalvarez.com or follow her on Instagram at Alvarezarts17.

Ginette's Persimmons

Creek and Road

Still Life Corn

Oaks, Vineyards, and Fields

Obscure Halite

Joellen Chrones

Sugarless Treats, non-fattening jewelry, glass Sand Dollar Platter 12” $95. 7 ½ “ Bowl $35

The Wildling Museum in Solvang. The Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc. (Opens July 1st) T & T Gallery in Los Alamos. (Already Open) If you have a question about any of my work, contact me directly at 805-733-2801 or 805-5882261. Bird Mosaic Platter 12” $110.

LOMPOC MURAL SOCIETY www.lompocmurals.com BY KAREN OSLAND

Flora & Fauna mural

Title: Flora & Fauna of the Lompoc Valley Year: 2001

Master Artist: Art Mortimer, Santa Monica, CA Location: 111 West Ocean Avenue On Sunday May 6, 1775, Father Juan Crespi and members of the Portola expedition camped just south of Point Arguello, on what is now Vandenberg AFB. They were on their way to find Monterey Bay. The next day, as they traveled north, Father Crespi described the coastal plain at the western end of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range. This is the location of present day SLC-6. “We set out at half past six in the morning….At once after setting out we began finding the fields very much abloom with several kinds of flowers of all hues. As many as the flowers were, that we came upon all along the way and upon the Channel, it was not as such plenty as here, for everything is all one bloom, a great plenty of white, yellow, red, purple and blue blossoms: a great many yellow violets or gilly-flowers such as are planted in gardens, a great deal of larkspur, a great deal of prickly-poppy in bloom, a great deal of sage in bloom; but seeing all the different sorts of colors together was what beautified the fields the most.” * In 1875, eleven-year-old Howard Broughton arrived in the Lompoc Valley. He had traveled with his family, in a covered wagon for ten days, coming from Santa Cruz Ca. In 1930 he recalled the valley as he saw it. “At this time, the greater part of the valley was covered with “monte”, box elder, cottonwood, sycamore, elder and other trees. It was a thick growth inaccessible for the most part. It abounded in all kinds of game and wild animals. Deer, wildcats, skunks, foxes, rabbits, quails and all kinds of owls were plentiful and many other varieties of wild animals that gave joy to a boy’s heart. There were large sloughs in the heart of the valley which abounded in ducks and other kinds of water- fowl.” **

Artist group portrait

These two early descriptions of the Lompoc Valley and surrounding countryside give a brief glimpse of the landscape represented by the mural titled, The Flora and Fauna of the

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Art and artists planning

Art beginning mural

Mural drawings

Art mixing paint

Lompoc Valley. This mural was painted during Lompocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olde Towne Faire on Saturday, September 29, 2001. This was the 10th anniversary of the Mural in a Day project. The Master Artist was Art Mortimer and the Participating Artists were: Vicki Andersen, Katrina Bishop, James Cochrane, Dana Conklin, Linda Gooch, Jennifer Headtke of Alaska, Sandie, Jones, Peggy Kezziah, Carol Oliviera, Tom Schutlz, Bill Smith, Nina Streetman, Dee Sudbury, Ann Thompson, Mara Walton, Linda Lamb of Fresno. The 2001 Project Chair was Anneli Bernstein. The twelve- foot by forty eight- foot mural was the most complex Mural In A Day painted since the first mural was painted in 1992. There are twelve different scenes depicted in this mural, some measuring as much as five by five feet. Each scene depicts an animal or plant local to the Lompoc Valley and to the surrounding canyons and hills. Looking from left to right at the mural the scenes show a Bush Lupine, Manzanita, Coyote, California Poppy, California Quail, Mule Deer, Cottontail Rabbit, Mountain Lion, Monkey Flower. Along the top right side is a Monarch Butterfly, a Bishop Pine pinecone and a Red- Tailed Hawk. Prior to the mural painting, the Master Artist and participating artists met and decided which sections of the mural each of them would work on. Then a colored, to scale, model of the mural was completed. To begin painting the mural, Mortimer first outlined the basic designs on the wall. He then filled in the details to be painted. Mortimer also mixed in advanced all the paint colors that would be needed by the participating artists. The artists started painting on Saturday morning at 8 am and they finished at 5 pm. During the day, groups of people gathered to watch the painting. Many of them were visiting artists who had come to Lompoc to attend the California Mural Symposium. According to Pat Flynn, a member of 29 Palms/ Action Council, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watching the painting Saturday of

Painting scenes

Mural partway

Mural close-up

"Flora & Fauna of the Lompoc Valley," the latest Mural-In-A-Day by the Lompoc Mural Society, was a "grand finale" to the California Mural Symposium” *** The three- day symposium was sponsored by the Lompoc Mural Society and the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. This was the first ever California Mural Symposium. It was an outgrowth of the Global Mural Arts and Cultural Tourism Association symposiums. The mission of the GMA is “To market and publicize the abundant wealth of artists, towns and cultural events around the Globe...making this world a better place for all to live in and enjoy.” It’s motto is: “Creating murals improves the quality of life in our communities one city block and one township at a time.” http://globalmuralassociation.com/ In 2000 the Global Arts symposium was held in 29 Palms California. Several artist members of the Lompoc Valley Mural Society attended. They were so impressed by the presentations and exchange of information that they decided to start one in California. According to Vicki Anderson, “These global conferences were only held every other year...everyone was so jazzed meeting artists, community leaders etc. all involved in or planning on starting mural projects in their communities that we (us & other Ca mural cities like Lindsey etc.) decided to have a strictly CA mural conference in the in between years.” According to the Lompoc Record “Gene Stevens a Charter member of GMA offered the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce as the site of the first one. Lompoc was then selected as the site for the first California Mural Symposium because of its successful mural project, in existence since 1989. Since its beginning, about 40 major murals and about 25 smaller ones have been placed around the downtown area. The Lompoc symposium was attended by government officials and representatives of art-related governmental and civic organizations from around California. The focus of the Lompoc symposium was the development of a community

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Raven, the Creator

Fog Woman

Raven steals the Sun, Moon, and Stars

mural project and its cultural and economic role. Speakers emphasized that communities should use whatever is available whether it be gardens, architecture historic sites or other resources unique to their areas. Murals are definitely as asset.”*** One attendee, Jennifer Headtke, was from Alaska. Jennifer also was a participating artist in the painting of The Flora and Fauna of the Lompoc Valley mural. She had come to Lompoc in 1995 to visit family. Impressed with Lompoc’s murals she returned to her home in Seward Alaska and formed the Seward Mural Society. In 1996 and 1997 she created three outside murals titled Raven the Creator, a Trilogy. They were painted on the south facing wall of a store, The Ranting Raven: Gifts and Art, at 238 - 4th Ave l in Seward Alaska. By 2008, artist members of the Seward Association had created 12 outdoor murals celebrating the history of Seward. The city of Seward was designated the Mural Capital of Alaska. The story of the artists and the murals in Lompoc and in Seward are examples of an art form shared around the world. “Whether it's food, fashion, entertainment, or culture, cities across the globe all have one significant thing that makes them truly unique. But for a handful of those cities, the thing that makes them amazing and special are hand painted, carefully designed, and beautifully produced murals. From Poland to France to the United States, artists all over the world are sharing their talent and creativity by plastering their creations on the sides of walls and on the streets of towns and neighborhoods that might otherwise go overlooked.” https://www.thetravel.com/murals-from-around-the-world/ *Brown, Alan K. Editor and Translator 2001. A Description of Distant Roads: Original Journals of the First Expedition into California, 1769-1770 by Juan Crespi. Pg 711. San Diego State University Press, San Diego. **Lompoc Record Friday April 18th, 1930 Personal Recollections of Howard Broughton *** Lompoc Record article Monday Oct 1, 2001

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Although we had to postpone the Spring Art Hunt, and put the Artwork in storage, we will bring it out this fall.

Once again, The Lompoc Valley Art Association will invite the community to “find” over 200 pieces of artwork that will be “hidden” throughout the community of Lompoc. Participants can keep the artwork that they find! This Fall, for three days, our Facebook page will be used to give people clues as to where the art pieces can be found. This event is open to everyone and to all ages. This event is free. Please plan to join us in the Community Event!

Visit us online at: www.wildlingmuseum.org/virtual-visit

Wildling Art at Home | Upcycling: Egg Cartons At the Wildling Museum, we love finding new ways to create art while being a good neighbor to the environment. Making art as a family can be as easy as recycling everyday household items and using found materials to create something new. This month, we’re sharing a guide on how to upcycle an empty egg carton and transform it into a friendly fox! All you need is an egg carton, scissors, hot glue, paint, and brushes. Watch our video for a step-by-step guide to get started. For more, visit: www.wildlingmuseum.org/virtual-visit

years of exhibitions during our 20th anniversary year. In the meantime, keep following the Wildling Museum on social media for more #MuseumFromHome moments. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Wildling again soon!

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Artist Q&A Series Via Instagram Live ISABELLA KELLY-RAMIREZ—Wednesday, June 17th @ 4pm RT LIVINGSTON—Wednesday, June 24th @ 4pm SUSAN OWENS—Wednesday, June 1st @ 4pm Tune in @elverhojmuseum or watch on our IG TV Channel anytime

Since 2011 NatureTrack has made

learning outside, where science literally comes alive, a reality for teachers and their students throughout Santa Barbara County. This Los Olivos based 501(c)3 nonprofit was providing 1/2-day field trips to K-12 students at NO COST to schools. Then COVID-19 hit and the world as we know it changed, but the mission of NatureTrack has not.

NatureTrack has pivoted operations from field to film and continues to foster a lifelong fascination with nature through the use of virtual hikes and activities that motivate kids to get outside, when and where it's safe, to explore nature in their own "backyard". We all have been "Called-to-Action" these last few months; NatureTrack is no exception. When future generations look back at 2020 they will find our commitment to the students and the environment never waivered.

I didn't know nature could be that FUN!!! 3rd grader, Los Berros Elementary

Your donation today, will help us "track" by film or field into tomorrow! By the way, come "track" with us; volunteer and enjoy nature like never before.

NatureTrack Film Festival 2020

Postponed UNTIL OCTOBER 9-11 Los Olivos, CA

After careful consideration and consultation with multiple stakeholders, the NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) has made the difficult decision to postpone our March 20-22, 2020 event to October 9-11, 2020. Our primary concern is the health, safety and welfare of our guests, filmmakers and volunteers. Recent federal, state and county public health advisories have stressed the critical importance of avoiding crowd contact (“social distancing”) during the global Covid-19 crisis. We take these advisories very seriously and want to do our part to reduce risk for all parties connected with the NatureTrack Film Festival. We greatly regret any inconvenience and disappointment this causes for everyone who was looking forward to joining us in Los Olivos just eight days from now. This was a very hard call and we did not make it lightly. We are greatly looking forward to our rescheduled dates in October when we will proceed with the same incredible slate of films we had cued up for this month. We invite you to continue to follow the NTFF on social media and check our website for updates. We thank our amazing filmmakers from around the world for their patience and understanding as we shift our focus to October, and we look forward to welcoming them back in the Fall. All passes and tickets currently held by patrons will be honored at the rescheduled October 9-11, 2020 NatureTrack Film Festival. We wish everyone a safe passage through this uncertain time as we all do our part to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities healthy and safe. We at NatureTrack believe one of the very best ways to relieve stress, and practice self-care, is to get outdoors for a quiet and rejuvenating walk in the restorative beauty of nature. We thank you for your continued support, and we will see you in October for a wonderful weekend of “igniting passion for nature through film.”

NatureTrack FILM FESTIVAL

CURRENT Passes & Tickets VALID FOR OCTOBER NatureTrackFilmFestival.org

Detail: Elizabeth Alvarez. Rock Canyon and River