Lompoc & santa ynez valley MAY 2019
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS 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
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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
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1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang p. 805-688-1082 info@wildlingmuseum.org www.wildlingmuseum.org
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Michele Knecht - Mosaic Art Gallery Los Olivos
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Fostering a lifelong fascination with nature NaturaTrack
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
People's Choice Award Mary Whittemore, "Geisha" Lompoc Valley Art Association
ART CONTEST
SPONSORED BY THE WILDLING MUSEUM Eligibility: Wall-hung media, 18 years or older Deadline for Entries: Monday, May 20, 2019
Celebrating the National Lands of California
Celebrating
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature’s second juried exhibition – “Celebrating the National Lands of California” – is a showcase of fine art inspired by National Parks, Monuments, Preserves, and Recreation Areas located within the state of California. A list of approved locations is published on our website with the contest details.
NatioNal laNds
Cash prizes totaling $4,000 for the first, second, and third place will be awarded at the opening reception on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This show will take place from July 20, 2019, to January 20, 2020, at the Wildling Museum in the first-floor gallery. The goal of this exhibit is to bring awareness to the wealth of national lands to be found in California and to celebrate and discuss wildness, nature, and preservation. It is also to provide an opportunity for artists to display their work, and for the public to view and purchase the art. “Celebrating the National Lands of California” is the second such exhibition and competition organized by the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature. The judges for this competition are Nathan Huff and George Rose. “Celebrating the National Lands of California” is a juried exhibit.
may submit digital images of their works online at ArtArtists Contest www.callforentry.org for the jury selection process. The fee for entry is $35 for the first image and $20 for each additional Wildling Museum of Art &members Nature entry; limit three entries per artist. Wildling Museum are entitled to a 15 dollar discount on the entry fee. For further information on how to submit images and to pay the fee, go to www.callforentry.org. If you are new to the CaFÉ™ website, you will need to register for an account before you can apply for this call. To apply visit www.callforentry.org and go to “Find Calls” found in the top 1/3 of the page and next type in the search field “Celebrating the National Lands of California” and press enter. Finally click “apply to this call.”
LOMPOC
2016 Exhibit
SOLVANG
2016 Exhibit
Art Hunt Lompoc Theater Project Message from the LVAA President Featured Artists The Cypress Gallery Artwalk Sugarless Treats, non-fattening jewelry & glass LVAA Artists Talk Celebrating 25 Years of Art Cypress Gallery Cypress Gallery Garden Lompoc Mural Society
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature Elverhøj Museum of History & Art LOS OLIVOS Gallery Los Olivos NatureTrack BUELLTON Standing Sun - LIVE 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
Chris Jeszeck, Amethyst Reef, Fluid Acrylic . Chris is a member of the Lompoc Valley Art Association.
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.
LOMPOC
ART HUNT
October 17–20,. 2019 Like our Facebook Page "Cypress Gallery" and watch for more details.
OCTOBER 17 – 20, 2019 Lompoc Valley Art Association invites the community to “find” pieces of art work that will be “hidden” throughout Lompoc. You find the art – you get to keep it! Social Media will be used to give clues as to where you can find the art work! This Free event is open to everyone and to all ages. Like our Facebook page “Cypress Gallery” to get more details.
2018 CLUES AND LUCKY FINDERS!
Lompoc Merchant Generates Income for The Lompoc Theatre Local business owners, Steve and Caryn Arrowood, are putting their merchandise to good use for The Lompoc Theatre Project (LTP). During the month of May, they will be donating 100% of the sales of 50 cases of their wine, 2012 Watch Hill Syrah (EBA), to the non-profit corporation. “Having been to many great music shows recently in old theatres in Fresno, Bakersfield and other places, I realized that a significant majority of the attendees had traveled to the city to see the band and were not “locals” at all. The bands love these old theatres! Why else would Neil Young play in Fresno and Bakersfield?” remarked Arrowood when asked about why he was donating to the project. “I love Lompoc, it’s why my wife and I have chosen to live here, so we want to help in bringing visitors to our hidden gem of a city as Lompoc really needs more tourists.” he remarked. In an interview with Heather Bedford, one of the board members of the project, he added, “That got me to thinking how fun it would be to see a great show at The Lompoc Theatre. I believe more than ever, that if “we build it” they will come. The Lompoc Theatre Project is one of the most important issues right now that can impact this city’s income, so we are stoked to help contribute to its success again.” Bedford stated, “The Board of The Lompoc Theatre Project have been working hard since we got the keys to refurbish our beautiful and historic theatre. As we get things accomplished and meet new goals, more and more people have come forward to help us. Steve and Caryn’s fundraiser are a perfect example of how donations can work “out of the box”. Last year, Louise Larson donated the proceeds from her business sales, and, so far in 2019, Pizza Garden, The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, Longoria Wines, Lompoc Civic Theatre and Cosmoton Academy have all raised money for us.” The Arrowood’s are offering up the cases of wine for $480 per case. They have 50 cases to donate, so that could mean a profit of $24,000 for the theatre. The wine has the designation “EBA” (Extended Barrel Aged) in French Oak, 30% new, for 34 months. “The wine is tasting great now and in the foreseeable future,” Arrowood reports, “People can come in and taste it before they buy. Many people want to support the theatre, and this is a way to give $480 and get a case of wine that is valued at $480. It’s a win all around.” Montemar Handcrafted Wines location is in the “Wine Ghetto” at 1501 E. Chestnut Court, Suite E in Lompoc and the hours are Thursday through Monday from noon until 5 pm but open until 7 pm on Friday and Saturday. Their motto is “Serious Wines, Serious Fun”, which is obvious by their somewhat lively and quirky tasting room. In it, you are greeting by two female mannequins named Bianca and Mona, who have become famous on social media as a “photo opportunity”. In the back of the business, you can find a “beach”, a life sized Jenga game, a corn hole game, a place to sit around a fire pit and a large organic garden. The Lompoc Theatre Project, along with Montemar Wines, will be holding a Sunday Syrah Soirée on May 19th at 5:30 pm where people can come taste the wine along with some appetizers and desserts while socializing and learning more about the plans for the theatre. To be put on the “by invitation only” list, you can email info@lompoctheatre.org or call (805) 380-6777. Contact Information: Heather Bedford heatherb@lompoctheatre.org 805.315.6672
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Art in (almost) the middle of nowhere Do you always carry your camera or sketch pad with you whenever you travel? I’m always sorry when I haven’t taken the time to pack my camera, my cell phone pictures just aren’t quite as good for me. Anyway, my wife and I recently took a trip to (almost) the middle of nowhere to visit one of her cousins. It’s in the delta area southwest of Sacramento and being that close to the state capital you wouldn’t think there could be so much open area. The cousin lives on a 160 acre ranch surrounded by nothing but wind turbines and very few neighbors, and there’s a reason the turbines are there. To say it’s windy is an understatement. I got a feeling of desolation when we got to the ranch and had a feeling I wouldn’t find much in the area to photograph. The ranch house sits in a slight bowl so all that’s visible in the surrounding hills are wind turbines and sky. After wandering around the ranch though, I started to see the beauty of the area and the ranch. There’s an almost eerie feeling with the sound of the wind turbines turning, especially eerie at night when all you can see are hundreds of small red lights that mark the tops of the turbines. The area has a lot of small towns sited alongside the Sacramento River that proved to be interesting to explore. Many of the towns offered a lot to photograph and several excellent restaurants. So it turned out not to really be the middle of nowhere after all, and if you’ve never been to the area I highly recommend a visit. If you want to stay away from Sacramento or Stockton start you stay in the river town of Rio Vista, there are several good restaurants, a great bakery, and a nice small art gallery. Be sure to visit the towns of Isleton, Walnut Grove, Locke, and Freeport. There are many channels, tributaries of the Sacramento River, and many more small towns and scenic views in the area. Tom Chrones President Lompoc Valley Art Association
LVAA SPRING SHOW & COMPETITION PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD Congratulations to Mary Whittemore for her Geisha, Oil
CYPRESS GALLERY MAY FEATURED ARTIST BILL MORSON
THE CYPRESS GALLERY
119 E. Cypress Ave, Lompoc • Open Tue–Sun, 12-4PM www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
CYPRESS GALLERY ARTWALK • BY ELIZABETH MONKS HACK The Bird is the Word
Gallery Birds
It’s officially springtime, and the birds have descended upon Lompoc! Our feathered companions are currently roosting at the Cypress Gallery, but unlike their Hitchkockian counterparts, these birds are friendly, playful, and consummately creative. As are their makers. Earlier this spring the gallery initiated “Come Fly With Me,” a community-wide art event in which participants were given a plain plywood template of a bird, to be returned by the artist after undergoing a metamorphosis by their own creative juices. The results of the challenge are in, and they are absolutely delightful. The birds have been adorned and transformed by not only paint and feathers, but every conceivable media, including but not limited to, pennies, seed pods, yarn, glass, wire, copper, bark, flower petals, glitter and beads. They sit in nests, on branches, a gourd, and one even sits on a skull. Barbara Curtis has incorporated two of the cut-outs into a painterly work in which watercolors and her unique drawing skills play a part. Don’t miss this whimsical, uplifting, downright aerial show! Several of our artists have submitted wonderful works to the main gallery that reflect the avian theme. The subject of birds is a favorite of Linda Gooch, in harmony with her exquisite technique of soft edges and finely rendered textures. Five Gooch pieces demonstrate a quiet world of nature's beauties, including “Dove in my Windowbox.” In them she shares a private visual and emotional experience. Artist Mikel Nicarrato employs a keen sense of abstraction in many of his works, and in the enigmatic “Ceasura,” he brings it to a pure state. The acrylic is a composition of soft floating color shapes stained into the canvas, that upon study, anchor themselves around a central neutral shape. Is it a figure, or a crossroads? Abstraction often takes us to a place of mystery.
Mikel Naccarato, Ceasura
Photographs in the gallery this month have a painterly feeling of color and handmade texture. Debby Fuller's “Little Yellow Hills” and Suzanne Schenk's “Ball-Man at Surf Beach” take the viewer to a place both familiar and extraordinary, personal and universal. For more texture, art lovers, visit the charming “Squirrel ” by Lee Hill, a delightful study of tree bark and animal fur, set in an intimate composition. And swoon over the precision and beauty of tooled design wrought by Tammy Evans on a large black gourd, entitled “Circle of Bears,” a museum-quality piece decorated with bone and turquoise. Also, pay some homage to the tall, elegant, smooth “Geisha” by Mary Whittemore, who won the People's Choice ribbon last month. Congratulations! Mary also created “Filbert,” our dog-artist who paints in front of the gallery when we're open.
Once again our installation team has done a terrific job arranging two-dimensional with three-dimensional work, including gift items, set in enticing vignettes. Joellen Chrones' felted wool hats of berry, emerald and mint green complement Betsee Talavera's charming gouache “Coastal Memories” on the wall behind them, wherein similar colors can be found. Small touches such as this make the Cypress Gallery a great place to recreate, and also a great place to shop! This month, come for the bird show. Stay for the visual delight. Tweet this one to your friends! The Cypress Gallery is operated by the members of the Lompoc Valley Art Association is a Barbara Curtis, Two Birds 501c(3) non-profit organization, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. lompocvalleyartassociation.com Check out the Cypress Gallery Facebook page to see some great pictures. We're located at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc. Winter Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12 noon to 4:00 pm. Phone (805) 737-1129. All photos by Bill Morson, Gallery Director
THE STORY BEHIND THE ART • BY ELIZABETH MONKS HACK Our fearless gallery director Bill Morson undertook the assignment of creating a bird for the April “Come Fly With Me” show. As most of you know, Bill is a professional artist photographer whose preferred media and technique is smooth and elegant, requiring a brilliant eye and clean hands, with which he produces his finely composed and exciting works. As I stood with him at the opening reception, I asked if he had participated in the show. Yes, he answered, and pointed to a enormously sweet and chubby highly-textured bright blue bird hanging on the wall in front of us. “That’s different for you!” I noted, and he answered “Well...yes...it is...” using a tentative tone that implied this bird might have quite a back story. It did! Bill proceeded to share how his bird creation came about. Over the course of several years, Bill has undergone many surgeries on his hands, due to a condition called Dupuytren's contracture, or more colloquially, “Vikings Disease.” His fingers and palms are scarred by the procedure, after which various therapies are prescribed. A recent recommendation was to soak his hands in vat of warm wax, similar to what we experience during a fancy manicure. So, while resting his hands in the pleasant liquid, the pesky bird template came into view. “What am I going to do with that thing?” he wondered. What would you do, I mean, if you were an artist with your hands in a vat of wax? Bill creatively used the materials at hand, of course! He began to dribble the wax onto the bird template, in layers, building it up to a formidable size. When it was dry, he painted it Robin’s Egg blue, and added a bright orange-yellow to the beak. He sealed it, and voila! His delightful contribution. Thank you to Bill, Tom, Penny, Kathy, Joellen, Debby, and everyone else who helped to make “Come Fly With Me” a success! The Birds have arrived for our Community Outreach “Come fly with me!” Our Reception was well attended last Saturday and everyone has enjoyed the Birds. It is amazing how all of us can take the same wooden cut out and change it into all different kinds of birds! If you have seen the show – stop by the Gallery before May 26 when the birds fly the coup!
Sugarless Treats, non-fattening jewelry and glass By Joellen Chrones
Happy Mother’s Day
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
LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION: ARTIST'S TALK MAY 14, 2019 Cypress Gallery • 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc The Lompoc Valley Art Association is pleased to announce an artist's talk on May 14 by local mosaic artist Michele Knecht. The presentation will take place following the Association's regular general business meeting at 7:00PM at Stone Pine Hall located at 210 South H Street in Lompoc. Michele creates vibrant, colorful mosaics in a unique, painterly style, executed in glass. She is inspired by all aspects of nature, and animals in particular. When depicting horses, pets and other animals, she sets out to capture the heart of her subjects in her work. She is represented by Gallery Los Olivos, and will be a featured artist there during the month of May. Please join us for an enjoyable evening of art. The Lompoc Valley Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. LVAA sponsors arts programs, events, communications, and other efforts that mutually benefit artists, businesses, residents and visitors to our Valley. To learn more about the arts in the Valley, visit our website and Like our Facebook page “Cypress Gallery”
Cypress Gallery Lompoc Art Association
Celebrating 25 Years of Art Calendar of Events July 1st
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
July 13th
Artist Reception – Public Invited
July 20th
Children’s Art Day
July 27th
Adult Art Day – Silk Scarves workshop
Stay tuned for further information Follow us on Facebook Visit the Cypress Gallery and www.lompocart.com
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
Debby Fuller, Carrizo, Photography $65
Angie Hamlin, Jellies II, Acrylic Pouring $60
Dee Sudbury, Cock of the Walk, Watercolor $148
Chris Jeszeck, Amethyst Reef, Fluid Acrylic $80
Elizabeth Monks-Hack, School House Blues, Mixed Media $450
Linda Gooch, Dove in My Window Box, Acrylic $350
Mikel Naccarto, Ceasura, Acrylic $750
Lee Hill, Squirrel, Acrylic $68
Neil Andersson, Beattie Park, Oil $350
Lynda Schiff, Alaska Gold, Photography $105
Rosalea Greenwood, Dawn, Watercolor $85
Trish Campbell, Happiness, Acrylic $7777
Tonya Schultz, Untitled #23, Acrylic $110
Tammy Evans, Bear Pot, Gourd $210
Vicki Andersen, Cambria Garden, Acrylic $450
Tom Heslop, Autumn Splendor, Watercolor $175
Terry Taylor, Joellen Chrones, and Nicole LeRoux Variety of items
Diane Reuter, Pomegranates, Mixed Media $400
Dee Sudbury, Iris, Acrylic $156
Barbara Wiley, Old Mill, Oil $150
Paul Linder, La Purisima Dawn, Photography $130
Emily Abello, Hawaiin Sunset, Watercolor $175
Susanne Schenck, Last Day, Photography $125
Lee Hill, Sentinel, Acrylic $280
Tom Heslop, Flowing Gently, Watercolor $175
Marilyn Stankewich, Mountain Stream, Oil $150
Lynda Schiff, Stunning at Sunset, Photography $125
CYPRESS GALLERY GARDEN Have you wondered how the garden outside of the Cypress Gallery looks so nice? Well we have secret people that come by when the gallery isn’t open and plant, weed and generally take care of the garden. Lee Hill, our 1st Vice-President goes by on his days off from his job on the base to weed now and then. Thank you, Lee, we appreciate your work. But most of the flowers are thanks to Gabrielle Bustamonte, not all of you have met him, he is a wood turning artist in our group and knows a lot about plants and flowers. If you have wondered about the HUGE plants with the pink blossoms, he planted those and they are a type of geranium. The exceptionally tall rose trees were also from Gabrielle. And there will be Calla Lilies coming up soon thanks to him too. He has a special helper, his daughter Isabel, shown in the picture with him. So if you see them or Lee you might want to thank them for all their hard work. And if you see a weed, please pick and take with you or drop in the trash at the back.
Thank you, Lee, Gabrielle and Isabel for our beautiful garden.
LOMPOC VALLEY MURAL SOCIETY Lompoc’s First Fire Chief Year: 1994
Location: On the north wall of City Fire Station at 120 South G St. Artists: Pat & Robert Saul, Lompoc, CA.
Mural artists Robert and Pat Sauls
Mural on fire station wall
This mural honors Charles Everett, the city’s first fire chief. He served from 1915 – 1950. The little boy on the truck is Ed Everett, the Chief’s son. The mural is taken from a 1923 family photograph of Charles Everett and his three-year-old son Ed in front of the fire house on a 1922 Seagrave fire engine. Fire Department:
Edward Lyle Everett circa 1938, courtesy of Lompoc Valley Historical Society.
The first Fire Company in Lompoc Valley was a volunteer fire brigade called The Lompoc Valley Fire Company. It was organized as a private organization in 1875 with Officers and by-laws. The members met only periodically. The fire equipment at that time consisted of a fire bell to alert the volunteers and the use of buckets to put out the fire.
On August 13, 1888, Lompoc was incorporated and became a city. The first Fire Department building was built in 1891. It was a two-story brick building located on South G Street. This is the current location of Fire Station One today. The building housed the Fire Department on the first floor and a combined City Hall and Community meeting hall on the second floor. Like most volunteer organizations, the private Fire Company experienced years of great support from the community along with years of inactivity by its members. An article in the Lompoc Journal in August 1908 sums up a reoccurring problem. “Firemen Will Meet On August 17 The firemen’s meeting, which was called for Monday night, was not held for lack of numbers, there being only 4 persons present. We are requested to announce another meeting for Monday evening, August 17, when it is hoped to secure a sufficient collection of humanity to start something, or at least elect a committee of one to act as a fire department. It is
Lompoc’s first fire station 1891
not enough to own two shiny hose carts with their bright red wheels and polished brass, a hook and ladder outfit and all the necessary hose, appurtenances and a high-pressure water system with which to squirt the damp into a midnight blaze. It is not enough to have all these things when in the dead of night somebody pulls the fire bell and out rushes a bunch of half-clad individuals who couldn’t tell a hose nozzle from a Gatling gun; who very likely proceed to race the apparatus down to the fire and forget to attach the hose to the hydrant, or something just as foolish. A well-drilled company is necessary, so try and be out to the town hall Monday evening, August 17.� (Lompoc Journal, Number 12, 8 August 1908) Although the volunteer firemen always responded to a fire, the lack of a stable, consistent organization often resulted in outdated, insufficient equipment and inadequate training of the volunteers. By 1916 the public had become dissatisfied with the performance of the Fire Brigade. Ronald Adam, Editor of the Lompoc Record, wrote in his editorial of April 12, 1916, that "the fire of the first of the week brought home again the wastefulness and inadequacy of an unorganized system for fire fighting . . . The department should be reorganized at once and an efficient man placed in charge to direct practice and take charge of fires. Apparatus is adequate for the present with exceptionally fine water pressure. All that is needed is someone who knows how to handle it." Finally, after a year of public pressure and editorials in the Lompoc Record, an organized fire department was created. The June 2, 1916, Lompoc Journal headline read: Charles Everett Elected Fire Department Chief.
The accompanying article read: “Those interested in the formation of an organized fire department for Lompoc met at the Library club rooms Tuesday night and perfected the preliminary details. Chas. Everett was elected fire chief, and L. F. Bell and R. M. Adams first and second assistants, respectively. These officials will appoint foremen for hose cart No. 1. hose cart No. 2, and a foreman for the hook and ladder cart, the foremen to choose their own members from the membership list of the organization.“ Charles Everett was born in Harmony Valley, near Cambria, in San Luis Obispo County in 1880. By the age of fourteen, he and his younger brother, George, had a thriving business selling wild game to restaurants in San Francisco. At age twenty-nine he was living in Arroyo Grande and working as a carpenter. He owned his own home and it was mortgage free. In 1912 Charles and another younger brother, Albert “Bert” Everett, bought property in Lompoc. A lumber yard and a house stood on the property. They began a company called the Everett Brothers Lumber Mill and Box Factory. The factory manufactured boxes for the Pismo clams packed by the Brooks Canning Company of Pismo. The Company also manufactured apple boxes for the Lompoc Valley growers. Charles and Bert also developed and managed the Everett Building Company. The Company constructed the Coast Guard Station at Point Arguello, the original Moore’s Department store, and numerous houses throughout Lompoc that are still standing today. Charles Everett Wedding picture from Lompoc Legacy, Spring 1980, Copy No. 25. Courtesy of Lompoc Valley Historical Society.
On a trip to Arroyo Grande Charles met Maude Saucerman, who had come from Indiana to Arroyo Grande to work as a Typesetter for the Arroyo Grande Herald-Recorder. They were married in 1914 and moved into the home next to the mill.
Once Charles Everett was appointed Fire Chief, he began to reorganize the volunteer fire brigade. He used his planning and business skills to maximize the use of the existing equipment and personnel. By 1918 the Department was able to begin paying firefighters for time spent fighting a fire and to also provide protective clothing. A January 1918 Lompoc Journal article read, “FIRE FIGHTERS TO BE PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED”. “When next the fire whistle blows, members of the volunteer fire department attending the conflagration will be paid $1.50 an hour for the first hour, and $l.00 per hour for every hour thereafter that they are engaged in fighting flames. The purchase of a Ford chassis on which to mount the chemical engine was authorized by the city board of trustees at the meeting, held Wednesday evening, and this will be fitted up as a modern "fire engine”, all the necessary small impedimenta being included in the arrangement as presented by Fire Chief Chas. Everett. The firemen are to be provided with slickers and helmets for their protection during the arduous duty of fighting flames.” (Lompoc Journal, Volume XXIX, Number 34, 4 January 1918) In 1935 Charles Everett was appointed the first full time fire chief for the city of Lompoc. The city had grown and the Fire Department had acquired other duties than firefighting. In 1930 an ambulance was added to the fire department equipment and the fire department was given the duty of answering calls for assistance. The fire chief and firemen became the ambulance drivers. When Charles’ son Ed become old enough he also helped drive. It was not until 1943 that two paid firemen were hired. Until this date the City had relied on volunteers. During the 1930s while serving as Lompoc’s Fire Chief, Everett also served as Lompoc’s Building Inspector and was Lompoc’s representative on the County Welfare Commission. Charles Everett continued as Lompoc’s Fire Chief until 1950, when he retired due to a heart attack. He died June 16, 1955. The information in this article was taken from: Lompoc Legacy, Copy No. 25. Spring 1980. Article titled Everett Family History. Lompoc Journal. Accessed online May 2019. California Digital Newspaper Collection, Center for Bibliographic Studies and Research, University of California, Riverside, <http://cdnc.ucr.edu>.
SOLVANG
ART CONTEST
SPONSORED BY THE WILDLING MUSEUM Eligibility: Wall-hung media, 18 years or older Deadline for Entries: Monday, May 20, 2019
Celebrating the National Lands of California The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature’s second juried exhibition – “Celebrating the National Lands of California” – is a showcase of fine art inspired by National Parks, Monuments, Preserves, and Recreation Areas located within the state of California. A list of approved locations is published on our website with the contest details.
Celebrating
NatioNal laNds
Cash prizes totaling $4,000 for the first, second, and third place will be awarded at the opening reception on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This show will take place from July 20, 2019, to January 20, 2020, at the Wildling Museum in the first-floor gallery. The goal of this exhibit is to bring awareness to the wealth of national lands to be found in California and to celebrate and discuss wildness, nature, and preservation. It is also to provide an opportunity for artists to display their work, and for the public to view and purchase the art. “Celebrating the National Lands of California” is the second such exhibition and competition organized by the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature. The judges for this competition are Nathan Huff and George Rose. “Celebrating the National Lands of California” is a juried exhibit. Artists may submit digital images of their works online at www.callforentry.org for the jury selection process. The fee for entry is $35 for the first image and $20 for each additional entry; limit three entries per artist. Wildling Museum members are entitled to a 15 dollar discount on the entry fee. For further information on how to submit images and to pay the fee, go to www.callforentry.org. If you are new to the CaFÉ™ website, you will need to register for an account before you can apply for this call. To apply visit www.callforentry.org and go to “Find Calls” found in the top 1/3 of the page and next type in the search field “Celebrating the National Lands of California” and press enter. Finally click “apply to this call.”
2016 Exhibit
2016 Exhibit
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
WORKSHOP AT THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE Botanical Illustration - Flowers, Plants & Trees Workshop The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce a new workshop, Botanical Illustration - Flowers, Plants & Trees, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Class size is limited to 12 people and is appropriate for adults of all skill levels.
Chris Chapman
Bring a brown bag lunch for a half-hour break at noon. Register for this workshop online at https://wildlingmuseum. org/news/botanical-illustration-flowers-plants-trees, stop in at the Wildling Museum store or call 805-686-8315.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Chris Chapman Chris Chapman is a prolific Santa Barbara area artist. Born in Pasadena, California in 1950, Chris grew up riding and exploring Southern California’s then quiet open spaces, forging the bond between nature and creative expression. After attending University of Oregon, UC Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara City College, she molded her livelihood into fine arts. Chris and painter husband John Iwerks married in 1999. Combining conservation with art, they comanaged Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast in the early 2000s, creating a visitors center, adobe art gallery, interpretive natural history artwork, and organizing plein air events. Moving on to historic Dos Pueblos Ranch was a painter’s haven. Chris and John now live and paint nearby in the Santa Ynez Valley, but the Gaviota Coast and East Sierra Nevada are repeating favorite subjects. Looking closer at the landscape, Chris delved into California natives and has created a substantive body of unfettered watercolor botanicals. She illustrated Chumash Ethnobotany (Timbrook, 2007) which led to a permanent installation in the Chumash Hall of Ventura County Museum of Art. Chris is a member of the Santa Barbara based Oak Group, painters for preservation. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, Sierra Pastel Society, Pastel Society of the West Coast, and Lifetime Member of Santa Barbara Art Association. Following many years as a painting instructor at Santa Barbara City College Adult Education, today Chris devotes more time to her own art while teaching an occasional workshop. To see more of her artwork, visit her website at https://www.chapmaniwerks.com/. 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 our website, www.wildlingmuseum.org/.
LOS OLIVOS
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS
2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com Open daily, 10-5 pm
“Animal Kingdom An Exhibition on the Art of Animals” Michele Knecht - Mosaic Art Alice Murphy - Oil Pencil Sketch
May 1 – 31, 2019 Artists' Reception • May 4 • 2:00 – 4:00pm Michele Knecht and Alice Murphy share a love of horses and other animals. As the featured artists at Gallery Los Olivos for the month of May, they explore this connection through their respective mediums of mosaic and oil pencil sketch. Michele Knecht creates vibrant, colorful mosaics in a unique, painterly style, executed in glass. She is inspired by all aspects of nature, and animals in particular. When depicting horses, pets and other animals, she sets out to capture the heart of her subjects in her work. Alice Murphy is predominantly an equine and pet portrait artist, working in oil pencil. She describes her work as a blend of traditional form with a contemporary edge. Color is a key element in her work, which she deftly uses to give her renderings depth and motion.
“THIS & THAT”
Artists Jayne Behman, Julie Fish, and Patti Robbins The Month of June Artist Reception: Saturday, June 1, 2-4 pm
Jayne Behman, Geisha Face 3
Patti Robbins, Blood Oranges, Tulips, and Polka Dots
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
BUELLTON
SHAUN CASSIDY May 22, 2019 Standing Sun LIVE - 92 2nd Street, Buellton Get your tickets here: http://www.standingsunwines.com/52219-Shaun-Cassidy--SOLD-OUT_p_717.html An iconic pop star of the 70’s and 80’s, a successful Broadway and West End actor in the 90’s, and a major writer/ producer in television to this day, Shaun rose to fame in ABC’s popular series, The Hardy Boys Mysteries. Along the way, he enjoyed a massive recording career, garnering hits like Da Doo Ron Ron, That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hey Deanie, and Do You Believe In Magic. After selling out arenas nationwide, and sharing a year-long run on Broadway in Blood Brothers with his late half-brother, David Cassidy, Shaun moved behind the scenes to become one of television’s top writers, creating shows like American Gothic, Invasion, and producing series like NBC’s current hit, New Amsterdam. Stepping out from behind the camera for the first time in decades, Shaun returns to the stage to perform with a full band, sing all his hits, and share funny and moving stories of his famous family and extraordinary life. Doors open 7pm/Show starts 7:30 $75 Reserved Seating / $125 Front Row VIP (sold out)All Ages Show! • Tickets are WILL CALL and will not be mailed.
THE HAWTHORNS AND FRIENDS May 24, 2019 Standing Sun LIVE - 92 2nd Street, Buellton Get your tickets here: http://www.standingsunwines.com/52419-The-Hawthorns-and-Friends-with-special-guests-AliceWallace-and-St-John’s-Dance_p_719.html Two important musical streams have merged - with the birth of the Los Angeles based Americana-roots band, The HawtThorns. Possessing a unique country-rock based sound that includes lush vocal harmonies, soul-filled lap steel intricacies, and searing electric lead guitar, this band has crafted songs that soar with the soul of California country driven with a distinctive instrumental blues-infused edge. At the core of this fresh new sound are two distinctive artists, Johnny & KP Hawthorn – two solo artists with a growing body of work between them. Doors open 7pm/Show starts 7:30 $12 Standing Room / $17 Reserved Seating • Food Truck to be announced soon All Ages Show! • Tickets are WILL CALL and will not be mailed.
LOS ALAMOS Historic Union Hotel
Detail: Dee Sudbury, Cock of the Walk, Watercolor