To champion art as essential to life and give our community
a creative voice
From the President’s Desk
The MBAA Board of Directors continue to work hard behind the scenes. This time last year, we were updating the MBAA website in our mission to eventually go paperless. This year, we are improving website security, applying for grants and continue working on a future Plein Air Festival. The 2020, September Art in the Park, will be postponed until next year due to Covid. We're proud that MBAA has been instrumental in the return of its portion of non-refundable deposits to artist vendors during this unprecedented time. Due to the Art in the Park closures, Steve Powers and MBAA have renegotiated a new contract in a concerted effort to address challenges that could impact SPC, MBAA and artist vendors in the future. Good contracts take good judgement, understanding and painstaking work on everyone's part. We're pleased to let you know that a new 5 year contract with an option for the next 4 years has been agreed upon. We look forward to our continued relationship with Steve Powers Company and many future Morro Bay Art in the Park shows!
While we’re still learning to work and live with Covid-19, MBAA is finding ways to offer workshops online or in areas that allow for safe, social distancing. Here's a way to get back to being us! Trowzers Akimbo is teaching Abstraction and Multiple Viewpoint Perspectives, online! You may pre-register for this and other workshops on the MBAA website! Trowzers Akimbo is an interesting guy who teaches realism to abstract. All media is welcome and this workshop is appropriate for all levels. Zoom is free! Download from here, https://zoom.us.
Upcoming workshops include Making a Mosaic in November and world renowned artist and author, Thomas W. Schaller for a watercolor workshop, “Architecture of Light” in March 2021. Pre-register here.
ARTWORK IS SELLING! The next art exchange will again take place on the gallery patio. "Perspectives", explores how perspective lends a three-dimensional feeling to a flat surface. This exhibit celebrates artistic expression in all media and its theme extends itself to anything that represents a variety of, you guessed it, “perspectives”. This show is open to all artwork. Let’s have fun with this and bring photography and paintings that provide an interesting perspective.
Exchange is set for September 15th, 10am – 2pm on the patio. Please bring pre-printed forms,wire tags, if possible, wear facial coverings and practice social distancing.
Membership renewals may begin for 2021 on September 15th.
We understand that current times may be cause for stress, but let’s continue to be kind to one another as we work toward a common goal.
I would like to personally thank our gracious donors who support MBAA and its mission. Your contributions, small or large, add up to amazing art scholarships that continue to enrich the lives of emerging artists and our community!
Please be sure to thank the volunteers who are generous with their time, help exchange our artwork, hang shows and keep the gallery open for business. Thank you all, for wearing masks at the gallery while we continue to protect each other. Stay safe and healthy!
Patricia Newton
BOB RODGER
Who is that masked man? It's our superhero, Bob Rodger!
The fundamental core and foundation of the Morro Bay Art Association is the people, dedicated in the support of this wonderful organization, its membership and community it serves. At the heart of this nucleus are volunteers like Bob Rodger.
There is no kinder act than helping others. Volunteers like Bob Rodger, share their time and talents without any compensation.
Bob’s level of dedication is an inspiration for us all! As a lifetime member of MBAA, just a few of his contributions include, preparing the tents and displays for the gallery booth at Art in the Park, acting as a docent and filling in during emergencies, offering a live portrait class and hanging exhibits. Bob has gone above and beyond with his gift of time and expertise. He has picked up the phone in the middle of the night and driven to the gallery to check an alarm event and unclogged and repaired the building roof drainage system during heavy rains. He’s rewired and installed updated sound equipment, researched gallery lighting, repaired or replaced electrical signs and switches, helped ensure annual treasury audits are completed, and most recently, pressure washed and treated the front gate.
One of our greatest assets is people like Bob Rodger. When this association turns to its members for help, Bob continues to be an indispensable part of this organization.
We are grateful for Bob’s countless and selfless acts of kindness, Thank You!
Gallery Director's Report
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The upcoming exhibit, PERSPECTIVES, explores how perspective gives a three-dimensional feeling to a flat surface. Linier perspective creates the illusion of distance to a vanishing point. It’s a system of representing the way objects appear to get smaller and closer together, the farther away they are from the viewer. We see parallel lines as converging in the distance, although in reality they really don’t. Roads and railway lines are obvious examples. Multiple vanishing points such as a cityscapes, enable a more naturalistic representation.
Atmospheric or aerial perspective, creates the sense of distance by simulating changes affected by color such as blue in a mountain as it meets the sky.
This exhibit celebrates artistic expression in all media, styles and subject matter.
We could use a few large pieces for this show! Let's finish out the summer by filling the gallery with great artwork.
EXCHANGE: SEPTEMBER 15, 10AM - 2PM
During this exhibit, MBAA is proud to feature 3D artist, Larry LeBrane!
Perspectives will be on display from September 17 through November 2, 2020. This event is free and open to the public.
Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm THURSDAY - MONDAY
Featured 3-D Artist: Larry Le Brane Out on a Whim
Mixed media artist Larry Le Brane’s exhibit will feature his imaginative sculptures & functional fine craft.
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Larry’s collection will include whimsical & unique artwork with exaggerated stiletto footwear, Day-of-the-Dead sculpture, a car & fish, glass-capes & popular functional fine craft. His eclectic designs blend a love for manipulating unusual materials, found objects-such as musical instruments, fused glass, drawing, painting, & detailed craftsmanship with a street-wise & academic background.with imaginative sculpture & functional fine craft.
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Receptions are postponed due to Covid-19
Introducing .....
Children's Education Director - Shannon Larson
I have been teaching elementary art for over 10 years and helping children explore their creativity still gives me a thrill. We relocated to California from the midwest nine years ago and landed here on the Central Coast in 2018 when my husband took a job with Cal Poly. I also do graphic design work and marketing for the Creamery at Cal Poly. We have two kids at Cuesta and one at UC Berkeley now. I am excited to join the board of MBAA and look forward to engaging with the community and making new friends!
Welcome Shannon!
Art Center Morro Bay is a board run, membership supported, non-profit organization. This unique gallery and its programs are generally managed by its own membership.
You may be looking to gain knowledge, advance career goals, network with other artists, make new friends or in truth, make the world a better place!
Board members don’t always come along with special skills and are not expected to be donors of money, just time. How much or how little is up to you.
Board members network with other artists within the community. Programs include (youth and adult art education, scholarships and events).
As a board member, you’ll gain a better understanding and deeper appreciation of your organization. Positions include, President, VP, Docent Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Gallery Director, Co-Gallery Director, Adult Education Director, Marketing Director, Membership Director, Hospitality Director and
Community Outreach Director.
In the event you are interested in one of these prestigious positions, you are welcomed and encouraged to submit your name in the upcoming email election nominations.
Art Center Morro Bay History
As part of the Board's efforts to continue to upgrade and improve our already wonderful gallery, a long-overdue project is about to get underway, with your assistance. The plan is to create a written and photographic History of Art Center Morro Bay. We are hoping that, you, our members, may have vintage photos to share for consideration. Please send any images you may find to artbypatricianewton@gmail.com. Thank you!
ONLINE CLASSES
Jason Mayr
Head Painting Fundamentals
Starts September 14th
New Upcoming Classes - Head Painting Fundamentals with Jason Mayr
Once again we will focus on the structure of the head. Starting with the large simple masses and working our way down to the features. This class is a must for anyone wanting to paint more convincing heads, animals or humans.
Working with a limited palette will allow us to put most of our attention into the structure ie. “drawing”. If you are new to head painting or ready to sharpen your head painting skills this is the class for you.
Major Topics that will be covered:
Form, Edges, Edge Sequences, Focus, Paint Quality, Foreground/Background, Simplification, Major Masses of the Head, Introduction to facial features - Nose, Eyes, Mouth and Ears
Each session of classes meet 6 times via Zoom
(2 Mondays and 4 Fridays) all at 9am.
The cost is $60 a session or $180 for 3 sessions.
To sign up you can comment below, message us or go directly to Jason's Website and video
The Patron Program
The Patron Program is designed to deepen your awareness, sensitivity and enjoyment of Fine Art. A video once a month is sent out taking a look at the masters paintings for insight. Cost is $10 a month https://www.jasonmayr.com/workshop/23391/patron-program
Sea Glass Hammered Metal Jewelry Saturday, September 5 Saturday October 3 & October 18 10:00am - 12:00pm (KIT PICK-UP TIME)
*Please note, this is an at home class: Craft at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your own home using supplies and a video provided by Creative Me Time.
Learn how to drill holes in sea glass, how to harden, strengthen and texturize metal and basic jewelry skills to create a gorgeous jewelry set.
No experience necessary. Everything is provided for the project including drilled local sea glass, 3 jewelry tools, metal, steel bench block, jewelry hammer and jewelry findings.
COST: $50.00 - $80.00 (Kit and how-to video)
Resin Workshop – Choose Your Project
Saturday, September 5
10:00 – 11:00 (Kit Pick-up)
Saturday, October 3
*Please note, this is an at home class: Craft at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your own home using supplies and a video provided by Creative Me Time.
Choose from a beach scene in an 11" x 14" frame, two resin necklaces, a memory box, beach inspired cutting or cheese board. Photos of projects and pricing are at www.CreativeMeTime.com
Cost:Various
Everything is provided to complete the project. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993.
Succulents - Choose Your Projects Sunday, September 6
Sunday, October 4
10:00am - 11:00am
*PLEASE NOTE: This is an at home class - everything is included to complete the project of your choice (except the succulent pumpkins) and a how-to video is provided so you can create at your leisure in the comfort and safety of your home.
Choose from two sizes of round wreaths, heart wreath, square wreath or a succulent pumpkin.
COST: Various
Mosaics - Choose Your Project Sunday, October 17
10:00 am – 11:00 am (kit pick-up)
COST: Various
Craft at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your own home using supplies and a video provided by Creative Me Time.
Choose your project from listing on www.CreativeMeTime.com. All projects are super simple and perfect for a beginner. Everything is provided to complete the project including the base piece, broken china pieces, baubles, glue, grout and instruction EXCEPT WHEELED NIPPERS (can be purchased from instructor).
Kits are to be picked up at Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main Street, Morro Bay
Classes & Workshops
ZOOM WORKSHOP
Abstraction and Multiple Viewpoint Perspective with Trowers Akimbo
Learn from this amazing artist right from your home. Stay connected with other artists and have fun in this Zoom workshop.
In organic art, with its floating structure orbiting a nodal point, one invites multiple perspectives, existing in a similarly fluid temporal reality, which are assembled by the viewer to create a single composite image. Our gaze wanders through the picture, turning this way and that, zooming in, panning out, the image held together by its own internal design. We will be playing with tension between 2-D pattern and 3-D depth. We see it in the works of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
The workshop goal is to introduce and explore the fascination of Multiple Viewpoint Perspective and for each attendee to go home with an abstract painting of their own design. Learn more ...
ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU PRIOR TO WORKSHOP COST: $400. MBAA Members $425. Non-Members*
Making a Mosaic Trivet with the owners of
Cracked Up Mosaics
Anne Hodges and Paula Hulet
November 6 - 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mosaics are works of art created by using glass or ceramic tiles and grout to make a picture. They date as far back as 1500 B.C. and are found all over the world. Mosaics adorn the ceilings in cathedrals with elaborate details but can be as simple as a beautiful trivet to adorn your home.
Anne Hodges and Paula Hulet will teach you step by step, how to make a mosaic trivet. Read more ...
The Architecture of Light with Thomas Schaller
March 2021
Known for his “Architecture of Light” and with over one million followers, he has long been considered one of the foremost architectural artists in the world. In the field, he has won every major award for his artwork - including being a two-time recipient of the Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize.
In several days of demonstrations and discussion, along with a 3-day workshop, we will explore both the genesis and the completion of paintings in watercolor that are strong, clear, communicative, and that speak with your own authentic artistic voice. Skill Level Required: Intermediate to Advanced. Cost: $425 members/$450 non members
DORN'S BAY TO BREAKERS CAFE, MORRO BAY
ART CENTRAL, SAN LUIS OBISPO
SUSAN Mc EIHINNEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, MORRO BAY
GENENTECH, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
THE BENEVITY COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND
CITY OF MORRO BAY TOURISM
CITY OF MORRO BAY
BEATE & LUCAS AMLER
JERRY BAIMONTE
TOM EDENS TRUST
MICHAEL AND LAURA PUZIO
GARY LIVINGOOD
IMELDA GOTT
MRS. BAIAMONTE
J.J. BAIAMONTE
DEBRA AND JIM HORWITZ
DEB FRONZA
THEODORE LEE AND MARC A. SEKULA
ANDY AND SAM CANGELOSI
STUART NACHT
PAT CORRIGAN
M. SANDRA SUURRIA, MD
ANTONELLO SIMONETTI
H C SANCHEZ
GALE LIPTON
JIM TRASK
RANDY PETERSON
GREGORY TROMBLY
NANCY PAINE
ZOLTAN TOKAS
DORRIE THURBER
FLO BARTELL
VIVIAN THOMPSON
PAULA J LANDIS
ROBERT GRISWOLD
DR. AND ALICE KOLB
NANCY LOVERSKY
DALNA W. MILLS
JANET KOURAKIS
SARAH DELONG
NANCY GRAEBER AND LEVI
GINA SPENCER AND KIRBY
JEAN LETSINGER
WILLIAM RUMBLER
RALH WESSEL
ROSEMARY AND MIKE BAUER
TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Brian Reynolds, Los Osos
Stephanie Vigil, Morro Bay
Ingrid Brink, Los Osos
Next Board Meeting is September 23, 2020 12:00 - 3:00pm
September 2020 Newsletter
