Lompoc & santa ynez valley MARCH 2019
NatureTrack
The Cypress Gallery - LVAA
119 E Cypress Ave, Lompoc p. 805-737-1129 www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
Fostering a lifelong fascina on with nature
PO Box 953, Los Olivos p. 805-886-2047 sue@naturetrack.org www.naturetrack.org
Elverhøj 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
92 2nd St - Unit D, Buellton p. 805-904-8072 john@standingsunwines.com www.standingsunwines.com
Joellen Chrones p. 805-588-2261
Terramonary Porcelain Dinnerware 466 Bell St., Los Alamos p. 805-453-5075 TerryRowCliftonEdwin@gmail.com
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang p. 805-688-1082 info@wildlingmuseum.org www.wildlingmuseum.org
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Popcorn booth Lompoc Theatre
Lompoc Mural Society
Fostering a lifelong fascination with nature NaturaTrack
Ray Strong: A Collector's Passion Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
Detail: Julia Nash, Don Quixote Lompoc Valley Art Association
NatureTrack Film Festival Schedule Sugarless Treats-non-fattening jewelry & glass Message from the LVAA President
SOLVANG
LOMPOC
LOS OLIVOS
Lompoc Mural Society Lompoc Civic Theater Art Hunt The Cypress Gallery Artwalk Cypress Gallery
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
Gallery Los Olivos NatureTrack LOS ALAMOS Terramonary Porcelain Dinnerware
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.
ON THE COVER
Diane Dee Sudbury, Sunflowers, acrylic. Dee says, "I paint purely for the joy of painting."
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.
NatureTrack Film Festival
NatureTrack FILM FESTIVAL @naturetrackfilm
Into the Canyon
Volkswagen presents Warren Miller’s
Face of Winter
Last showing for California this season.
Boy Nomad
Free Solo
Academy Award-winner
TICKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
www.NatureTrackFilmFestival.org
4:00 pm ��......... Opening Reception St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Courtyard $20 Complimentary for Pass Holders
9:00 am ���(G)
Buy 6 & 12 packs of tickets, or buy single tickets for specific screening “blocks.” All may be purchased online right now at www.NatureTrackFilmFestival.org. A screening “block” may contain multiple films. Each ticket is good for all films playing within that “block” of time at a venue. VENUES IN LOS OLIVOS
Gates Foss Center (GFC) LO Elementary School
Grange (G)
Los Olivos Community Organization
St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Stacy Hall (SM)
6:15 pm ��(GFC) • Free Solo
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• White Wolves-Ghosts of the Arctic • The Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle
6:30 pm ��(SM) • Boy Nomad • In the Starlight 8:15 pm ��(G)
• Lean Against the Wind • Come Hell or High Water
(SM) • Into the Canyon
8:30 pm ��(GFC) • Loved by All: The Story of Apa Sherpa • The Malaysian Snake Guardian
NTFF Spotlight Dinner & Special Presentation
$75 (Complimentary for Epic Pass Holders) Limited Seating. Reservations by Mar 15. Purchase Tickets online.
Saturday, March 23
Don’t miss this opportunity to dine with fellow NTFF patrons and visiting filmmakers as we present a mustattend Spotlight Dinner event featuring famed Canadian painter Cory Trépanier, director of Into the Arctic: Awakening. Cory will offer a multi-media presentation about his many plein-air painting trips “into the Arctic” to capture the icy grandeur of Canada’s farthest northern reaches. Dinner prepared by Chef Budi Kazali, with wine provided by Hitching Post Wines and craft beer provided by M. Special Brewing Co.
WINES OF SANTA BARBARA CA
• Altay Wild Snow • A Nordic Skater • We are the Rovers, NORWAY
(SM) • Tobias Tatu • Rodents of Unusual Size
9:15 am ���(GFC) • NatureRx presents LivingPlant™ Product Research • The Tree Farmer • Rooted: The Rock Splitter 10:30 am �(G)
• The Great Pretender • Voice of a River • Stone Giants • Trial by Fire • Trail Heads • Natural Flow
10:45 am �(GFC) • Crane Story From Hortobágy • Wild Toddler Chronicles • The High Sierra Trail 11:00 am �(SM) • Persian Powder • No Man’s Land -Expedition Antarctica 12:30 pm (GFC) • The Smog of the Sea • Our Last Trash 12:30 pm.......... Panel Discussion: Young and Emerging Filmmakers Global Eye Art Collective Patio FREE 1:00 pm ��(G)
• Into the Arctic: Awakening
1:15 pm ��(SM) • A Word to the Wise • Sons of Enkai 1:45 pm ��(GFC) • NatureRx presents LivingPlant™ Rediscover the Future • The Human Element
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Join Us March 22–24 Los Olivos
Nature Hikes Saturday & Sunday • 8:30 am • Free (Limit 15 participants) • First come-First serve Weather and trail conditions dependent Join NatureTrack docents and NatureTrack docent-geologist, Susie Bartz, for a hike in Birabent Canyon to discover the geological treasures of this area along with the wildflowers blanketing the hills. Plan 2-3 hours. Moderate with elevation gains. All participants must have good balance and be in good physical condition. Bring water and wear closed-toe sturdy shoes.
SATURDAY(continued) 3:15 pm ��(G)
• Water • Birds of the Lakes Return
(SM) • The Frenchy • North of Nightfall
3:45 pm ��(GFC) • D. plexippus • A Sense of Wonder • Curiosity • Never Too Young • From Golf Course to Wetland 5:00 pm ��(SM) • Boy Nomad • In the Starlight 5:15 pm ��(G) • Clay Bolt • The Great Pretender • Forbidden Zone -Wildlife on the Battlefield 5:30 pm ��(GFC) • Unbounded 5:30 pm ��......... Spotlight Dinner: Cory Trépanier * Reservations required by March 15 6:45 pm ��(G)
• Stumped • Break on Through • The Ario Dream
(SM) • Volkswagen presents Warren Miller’s Face of Winter
7:00 pm ��(GFC) • A Sense of Wonder • Curiosity • Never Too Young • From Golf Course to Wetland • Water 8:15 pm ��(G) • Persian Powder • Volkswagen presents Warren Miller’s Face of Winter 8:30 pm ��(SM) • Unbounded 8:45 pm ��(GFC) • Into the Canyon
SUNDAY 9:15 am ���(G)
DEMONSTRATIONS • D. plexippus • Evolution in Isolation
10:45 am........... Panel Discussion: The Role of Filmmaking in Land Preservation Global Eye Art Collective Patio FREE 11:15 am �(G)
• Clay Bolt • Rooted: The Rock Splitter
1:15 pm ��(GFC) • The Australian Giant Cuttlefish • The Amazing Coral Lifecycle • The Adventures of Zack & Molly • The Patterns of the Ocean 2:15 pm ��(G)
Mountain Air Sports will be at NTFF with demo shoes from Salomon footwear for anyone who wants to give them a spin!
• The Elephant’s Song • Last of the Big Tuskers
12:45 pm (SM) • Break on Through • Stumped • The Ario Dream 1:00 pm ��(G)
Saturday • Salomon Footwear 8:00 am: NTFF Nature Hike 10:00 am-6:00 pm: Lavinia Campbell Park
Saturday • Freestyle Football 12:00 – 12:30 pm Lavinia Campbell Park Following the screening of his film, watch filmmaker Boston Jade Fitzpatrick, Panna and Street Soccer champion, demonstrate the art of his "natural flow" in Freestyle Football.
• Free Solo
(SM) • The Elephant’s Song • The Last King of India • India’s Healing Forest
2:45 pm ��(GFC) • White Wolves -Ghosts of the Arctic • The Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle 4:00 pm ��......... Closing Reception SOLD O Restaurant Sides - A Brothers
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Sunday • Infrared Technology 12:45 pm NTFF Tent in Lavinia Campbell Park Infrared camera footage frequently appears in films about poaching and fire. Join FLIR thermal imaging camera specialist, Sam Thompson, as he demonstrates this versatile technology and gives you a chance to handle and experience infrared cameras.
Sugarless Treats, non-fattening jewelry and glass By Joellen Chrones
Easter is almost here ‌ need an Egg Plate?
Items by Joellen available at the Wilding Museum in Solvang and Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc Open every day except Monday’s From 12 to 5pm Any questions I can be contacted at 805-588-2261
A MESSAGE FROM THE LVAA PRESIDENT Birds The birds are flocking to Cypress Gallery, they will be available for pickup by the time you are reading this in the newsletter or E-zine. For those who have no idea what I’m talking about we are repeating our “Somethings Fishy” art outreach we did last year but with bird shapes this year. Each bird cutout will be $5.00 and it’s up to you to decide how to decorate it. Dates and instructions will be available at the gallery when you pick up your bird/s. The 2019 Membership brochure and Roster is available in the gallery, members can stop by the gallery and pick one up anytime during gallery open hours. A big thank you to Barbara Willey for putting this together and having them printed. This month I’m issuing a request for people to help our association continue its operation by contributing nothing but a little time. Our hospitality committee consists of three members, two of whom will be gone for part of the year beginning in July. They have asked for assistance with preparation of a few of our gallery, and monthly meeting activities. Mostly it will involve setting up and decorating a few tables prior to a reception and coordinating snacks at the reception. They provide coffee and other drinks at our monthly general membership meetings along with setting up a table for donated snack items brought by members and cleanup afterwards. If you can help even if it’s only one time, please contact Penny Lee, Marilyn Stankewich, or Carol Redhead. Their contact information is in the new 2019 Membership Roster. Next, we’re looking for someone to maintain our web page. I’m told it wouldn’t take much time each month, possibly adding a link to an upcoming event and updating member information as the changes are reported to us. If you have experience in web page design and maintenance please contact me. Tom Chrones tchrones@yahoo.com or 805-705-5328. Kathy Badrak has taken on the duty of association treasurer this year in addition to several other jobs she has been performing for the association. One of those is the monthly Peoples’ Choice award program. This job entails making sure there are voting slips in the voting box and then tabulating the votes at the end of the month and posting the results and notifying the winner. She has an excel form in the computer she can provide to whomever takes the job that just requires putting in the votes and printing the result. Please contact Kathy if you will do this job. Also in the computer field, Kathy Badrak manages our publicity notifications to our local print and on-line publications and she is asking for help. She needs someone to submit publicity information to a few on-line outlets that require specific formats for submitted information. She will have the publicity information, she just needs someone to extract the information required by the outlets and submit it in the proper form. It’s a once a month duty that shouldn’t take very long. Please contact Kathy for information. Tom Chrones, President
LOMPOC Jan Manfrina, Barn Kitty, watercolor Cypress Gallery
LOMPOC VALLEY MURAL SOCIETY Lompoc Country Schools The Schoolhouse Mural was painted in 1992 by Shirley Wallace, Lompoc, CA. It is located at 215 North H Street (Bank of America bld.). This Mural revisits life as it was in the Lompoc Valley during the late 1800's when school children learned their lessons in one-room schoolhouses and the teacher rode a horse to work. Santa Rita schoolhouse was selected as the model schoolhouse because of its embodiment of the early one room school. The Schoolhouse was located near the intersection of what is now Santa Rita Road and Campbell Road. The mural depicts the authentic clothing worn during those times. Ann Calvert, who taught at the Jalama School, is shown in the oval frame. The Jalama School is now occupied by private residents and sits in the middle of a bean field on Jalama Road. Lompoc Valley and its surrounding areas once had 13 country schools. These one room school houses not only provided the educational setting for the areas “ranch and farm kids”. They also served as local community centers and polling places for Lompoc’s farm and ranch families. Artesia School was the first Lompoc Valley country school and was the longest serving school. It operated from 1876 to 1961. It was located near the intersection of Artesia Avenue and Central Avenue. Former residents of the lower Lompoc valley talk fondly of attending the dances, cakewalks, birthday parties and other celebrations held there. In 1972 the schoolhouse was moved into town and is now a Museum depicting school life in the late 1800s. Miguelito school was a typical Lompoc country school. Located about two and a half miles from town. It had a pot- bellied, wood burning stove in the center of the room. Water was from an outside faucet and there were out- houses. During its lifetime (1891- 1944) students came from farms and ranches in Honda Canyon and Miguelito Canyon. In 1924 Celite Corporation paid to have a second room added to accommodate the children who lived in the Company housing near the school. The following description of Miguelito School is taken from the Lompoc Record, Saturday, September 4, 1971, Vistas article, by Myra Manfrina. “Harriet Charnholm taught at the Miguelito school for five years (1939 to 1944). "I visited every home twice a year, lots of invites to dinner! There were only 15 pupils, some in every grade when I started. The pot-bellied stove would finally get the room warmed up about 10 o'clock and we could stop shivering. They had to keep the tall weeds mowed down so the boys couldn't go out and get lost. Then they put very coarse rocks all over the yard and I used up gallons of Merthiolate for the skinned knees. We'd eat on benches outside under the pepper trees, or walk up the road to Miguelito Park for lunch. The only sounds were the birds. (today the Pepper trees mark the location of the school). We had quite a social life for a little school - barn dances, Halloween and Christmas programs at night and Mothers Club once a month. The only scare we had was a huge rattler which got on our front porch. The 6th Grade Robison boy got the hoe and killed it” Today Maple School is the only country school that remains at its original location on Floradale Ave. All of the others have either been moved or torn down.
ART HUNT
October 17–20,. 2019 Like our Facebook Page "Cypress Gallery" and watch for more details.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY
119 E. Cypress Ave, Lompoc • Open Tue–Sun, 12-4PM www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
CYPRESS GALLERY ARTWALK • BY ELIZABETH MONKS HACK Code Red! Well there isn’t exactly a fire in the Cypress Gallery this month, but something akin to flame – the color red! February is the month we choose to express our emotions, a month of heartfelt, heartwarming and even passionate sentiments. How appropriate for the gallery to host the show “An Occasion for Red.” It is quite obvious here that artists absolutely love the color. Imagination Station Imagination is a beautiful thing. It is free and boundless; the source of all creativity. Valerie de Mille, featured artist at the Cypress Gallery this month, has it. A lot of it. In “Then and Now: A Retrospective of V.C. de Mille’s Artworks,” she has hung a show that will take you through the unfettered mind of an artist. The stylish de Mille hails from New York City, where she was raised in an artistic family and exposed to the numerous cultural offerings of the city from an early age. Although trained in the sciences, art has been a mainstay throughout her life. Her art is an examination of what is possible. It is eclectic in subject matter, and fearless in style and media. Still life, geometric and amorphous abstraction, figuration, and fantasy are placed on supports of glue, gesso, cheesecloth, and clay. Ms. de Mille has designated the show as a retrospective; the avenues of her imagination seem to lead to places she Valerie de Mille, African Woman might have been. Several of the works are “collaborations” with other artists, a fascinating idea wherein two imaginations work together to create a hybrid work of art. As you enter the gallery, say hello to the cheerful composition “African Woman,” a dancing sprite outlined in gesso. Your mind will be set to embark on a voyage of creativity. Across the way, you’ll encounter the enigmatic, oculus-like “Point of View,” the oldest work in the show. Be inspired!
Valerie de Mille, Steve's Design
The artists in the main gallery have provided a sumptuous display of mother nature’s waters and skies. Seas crash against rocks in gorgeous paintings by Betsee Talavera and Lee Hill, whereas Tom Heslop and Neil Andersson portray light reflecting on watery expanses of calm. Linda Gooch, Vicki Andersen and Trish Campbell present aerial displays of grandeur and technical excellence. In “Wind Art,” a photograph by Linda Schiff, the wind itself creates a drawing on an expanse of sand. Floral treasures are to be had as well! “Hawaiian Floral” is a brilliant painting on silk of antherium and bird of pardise by Emily Abello, who also has hand-painted silk scarves on display. A note of beauty can be found in the enticing “Bursts of Sunflowers” by Dee Sudbury. In “Whirlygig,” a dye infused metal print, Bill Morson has captured the symmetry and mandala perfection of a flower. Chris Jeszeck’s “Garden Delight” demonstrates a magnificent use of the pour technique, uncannily creating naturalistic pansies. Also, Jeszeck’s colored pencil piece “Blue Iris” has won the People’s Choice Award for February. Congratulations, Chris! Other gallery treats include Jan Manfrina’s trompe l’oeil “Barn Kitty” peeking out through a hole in the fence, Diane Reuter’s whimsical collage “Orange Parfait,” and Judith Grames Lyra’s watercolor “Surf Beach,” with its myriad of seashells Emily Abello, Hawaiian Floral and stones delightfully rendered in watercolor. Technical ability also astounds us in Mary Whitmore’s enchanting “Irish Lace,” in white metal paint on black. Feed your imagination! We can’t emphasize enough how fortunate we are to be able to buy charming, original cards and gifts by local artists at competitive prices. Please consider the Cypress Gallery as your go-to gift store, as well as your “Imagination Station,” your monthly art venue! Cypress Gallery is operated by the members of the Lompoc Valley Art Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. The gallery is located at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc. Winter Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12 noon to 4:00 pm. Phone (805) 737-1129. Visit the Cypress Gallery on Facebook and L.V.A.A. lompocvalleyartassociation.com .
“Then and Now”,A Retrospective of VC de Mille’s Artwork
The Lompoc Valley Art Association invites you to the March 2019 show featuring VC de Mille’s artworks. The exhibit runs from February 26-March 24, 2019 at Cypress Gallery and is a compilation of four decades of painting and sketches.
Open Reception, March 8, 2019, 4:00-6:00PM
Cypress Gallery; 119 East Cypress Ave; Lompoc,CA
805-737-1129; Daylight Saving Hours 12-5PM, Winter Hours 12-4PM
CYPRESS GALLERY EXHIBITING NOW
Here are a few selections of artwork for show and sale currently at the Cypress Gallery. 119 East Cypress Ave, Lompoc Across from the Museum Gallery hours are Tue. through Sun, 12-5 pm Artist’s Reception Sunday, February 10 2:00 to 4:00p.m.
VC de Mille, African Woman, acrylic $50
Emily Abello, Hawaii Floral, silk painting $165
Steve's Design, VC de Mille, acrylic NFS
Julia Nash, Don Quixote, oil $300
Neil Andersson, Improv #248, oil $275
Bill Morson, Whirligig, dye infused metal print $110
Lee Hill, No Fishing, acrylic $180
Betsee Talavera, Swirling Surf, acrylic $350
Linda Gooch, At Day's End, lt. edition giclee $200
Lee Hill, Big Wave, acrylic $180
Vicki Andersen, St. Francis, Golden, NM, acrylic $350
Tonya Schultz, Grand Mum's Attic, acrylic $385
Vicki Andersen, Sunflower Vintage, giclee $230
Trish Campbell, All Things, acrylic $310
Dee Sudbury, Sunflowers, acrylic $228
Jane Kametani, Dahlia Flutes, photography $60
Angie Hamlin, Hwy 246 Red Barns III, acrylic $150
Kathy Badrak, Colorful Gourd, gourd $42
Linda Gooch, Gossip, lt. edition giclee $150
Elizabeth Monks Hack, Making Cement, giclee $85
Ed Heintz, Amaryllis, watercolor $125
Judith Grames Lyra, Surf Beach, watercolor $350
Jan Manfrina, Barn Kitty, watercolor $175
Diane Reuter, Orange Parfait, mixed media $250
Mary Whittemore, Irish lace, metal paint $125
SOLVANG Ray Strong on his 101st Adobe Porch at Arroyo Hondo 1/3/2006 Photo Credit: Bill Dewey
Saturday March 23 – 4 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION Approaches to Black & White Photography Social Hour Following Free – Open to the public
WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE
1511 Mission Dr., Solvang Open 11am-5pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri. Open 10am-5pm Sat & Sun. Closed Tue. www.wildlingmuseum.org
Wilderness
Spirit
2019 Award Recipient JUDY & JACK STAPELMANN GOLD SPONSORS
Catering: Feast & Fest
This year the Wildling Museum will honor Jean Schuyler with the Wilderness Spirit Award. Jean has spent a lifetime supporting nonprofits throughout Santa Barbara County and has been a very generous supporter of the Wildling Museum and other environmental organizations.
Destination: Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos
The Wildling Museum of Art & Nature presents the Wilderness Spirit Award to a person or group who strives to bring awareness to natural places through various platforms. This year the Wildling Museum will honor Jean Schuyler with the Wilderness Spirit Award. Jean has spent a lifetime supporting nonprofits throughout Santa Barbara County and has been a very generous supporter of the Wildling Museum and other environmental organizations. She truly has a heart that embraces wilderness preservation and education and has made a real difference in our community. The 16th annual barbeque will be held at Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos from 3 to 6 PM. With a storied past in wine history, one that helped to establish Santa Barbara County as a significant wine growing region, the now Foley-owned property is in the midst of rolling hills, mature vineyards, and distant mountains. Sponsors and their guests will be invited to an exclusive VIP Reception at 2 PM, before the start of the event to meet the honoree and learn more about the venue. Special thanks to Silver Sponsors George and Denise Rose and Northern Trust. To purchase tickets or sponsor this event, visit https://wildlingmuseum.org/2019-spring-bbq, stop by the Wildling Museum, or call 805-686-8315. Space is limited, and advanced reservations are required. About the Wildling Museum The Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, where art and nature meet, offers visitors a unique perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. Through the eyes of artists, and education and field experiences, guests can renew their relationship with the wilderness and understand its fragile nature – hopefully leaving more committed toward ensuring those spaces remain for future generations. The Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays). For more information, and to volunteer and/or join as a member to support this important local arts and nature institution, please visit.
Dr. Isabel Downs, Detail of "Tide pool Souvenirs - Littoral Memories", oil cotton, ribbons, buttons, beads,tulle, monofilament fishing line, and origami.
TALK AT THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE "Ray Stanford Strong, West Coast Landscape Artist" - by Mark Humpal • What: A Talk by Mark Humpal and Book Signing • Where: The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 • When: Saturday, March 9, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Cost: $5 Members and $10 General Admission NOTE: Space is limited. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce the talk and book signing program by author Mark Humpal “Ray Stanford Strong, West Coast Landscape Artist.” This event coincides with the main gallery exhibit Ray Strong, A Collectors Passion, on display through July 8. The talk will take place on Saturday, March 9, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM in the Valley Oak Gallery. To purchase tickets visit https://wildlingmuseum.org/news/ray-stanford-strong-west-coast-landscape-artist-a-talk-bymark-humpal, stop by the Wildling Museum, or call 805-686-8315. Walk-ins on the day of the talk are welcome. Space is limited, and advanced reservations are recommended. About the Book This beautiful volume, featuring more than 100 color and black-and-white illustrations, is the first comprehensive exploration of Strong’s life and artistry. Through family papers, archives, photographs, and a two-year series of interviews conducted with the artist personally, Mark Humpal traces Strong’s journey from his childhood on an Oregon berry farm to his artistically formative years in New York and San Francisco. By expanding our understanding and appreciation of Strong’s artistic contributions, Ray Stanford Strong, West Coast Landscape Artist offers a fitting tribute to one of America’s finest landscape artists. About Mark Humpal Mark Humpal is an art historian, independent curator, and gallerist in Portland, Oregon. He is the coauthor, with Margaret E. Bullock, of Coast to Cascades: C. C. McKim’s Impressionist Vision, and his articles on Oregon artists have appeared in the Oregon Historical Quarterly and other journals.
Jerry DiPego
Ron Colone
Steve Braff
A CONVERSATION IN POEMS AND STORIES • What: Poem and Story Reading • Where: The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 • When: Sunday, March 10, 2019 • 3:00–4:00 PM • Cost: Free The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to present “A Conversation in Poem and Stories.” This program is free and open to the public. It will take place on Sunday, March 10, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Valley Oak Gallery. The program features the work of two accomplished artists: Jerry DiPego and Ron Colone moderated by Steve Braff. Please call the Wildling Museum at 805-686-8315 or email julie@wildlingmuseum.org to RSVP. About Jerry DiPego Jerry DiPego was raised in the Laketowns of Northern Illinois. He is a writer of fiction whose 55-year career has included 4 novels, over 35 films, and 7 stage plays. His works can be found at www.geralddipego.com. He has performed readings of his work solo or with a cast for the past 12 years, including poetry, drama, and comedy, and he treasures the pure and immediate delivery of his words to an audience. About Ron Colone Ron Colone is the co-founder and co-producer of Tales from the Tavern. He is the President of Real Eyes Productions and the Executive Director of the Artist Advocacy Foundation, working to support artists, events and programs that aspire to inspire. Ron is the founder of the Music on the Green concert series and the co-founder of The McDowell Mountain Music Festival. He is a columnist for the Santa Ynez Valley News and the author of five books. https://talesfromthetavern. com/about/ About Steve Braff Steve Braff is drawn to performance poetry--recitations of his own work and others shared with the audience in a celebration of image & word, rhythm & rhyme: a play of word music that connects; a resonance in the heart, rather than scratching of the head. You hear it. You get it. You smile. Learn more about Steve at www.stevebraff.blogspot.com.
LOS OLIVOS
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS
2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com Open daily, 10-5 pm
“ARTISTIC PATHS”
Peggy Fletcher and Patricia Watkins March 1- 31, 2019 Meet & Greet Peggy - March 16, 10am-5pm. Peggy is a soft touch realistic watercolorist - her subject matter includes flowers, animals, and landscapes. Patricia is a jewelry designer using color and detail to create classical to casual pieces.
Fostering a lifelong fascina on with nature
At NatureTrack, a 501c3 nonprofit, our mission is to instill students with the leadership skills, attitudes, and habits for lifelong learning and inspire them to be respectful stewards of our natural world. The NatureTrack Film Festival is a companion event which expands upon our core mission by "igniting passion for nature through film" at all age levels. The NatureTrack Film Festival invites filmmakers from around the world to share their adventures, stories, and documentaries with an appreciative audience. Located in Los Olivos, in the heart of Santa Barbara county (birthplace of Earth Day) we invite you to discover a Film Festival that supports the next generation of empowered nature lovers. Learn more at NatureTrack.org
LOS ALAMOS Historic Union Hotel
Detail: Neil Andersson, Improv #248, oil