To champion art as essential to life and give our community a creative voice
From the President’s Desk
The Rock and the Marketplace, is a popular exhibit featuring iconic Morro Rock and renditions of open air markets. Join us Sunday, July 1, 2-4pm for the artist reception. For those who need to make arrangements for art exchange or pick up times, please, do not ask the docents, let me know. We don’t want to see your work fall through the cracks!
Art in the Park is a huge part of our Summer! Proceeds from this event, help support Art Center Morro Bay throughout the year. Vendors must pay $280. per weekend, for the opportunity to sell their artwork. MBAA membership, allows you the opportunity to sell your work within the Art Center booth, simply by participating as a docent or rover. Commission on work sold is 25%. Paintings, photography, jewelry, prints and cards are allowed. Please ask about space for 3D art. If you wish to participate, signup on the Art in the Park, signupgenious, or contact Sue Palmer 805-441-5722.
Youth summer art classes are fun events for kids 6 through 11, teens, and family & friends weekend workshops. All supplies are provided! Registration is encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Pick classes that sound interesting or take them all!
The General Meeting and Potluck is July 25, 12-2pm. This fun and informative event will be held in the activity room. Please sign-up through the EVITE or contact me.
Colleen Ray has introduced and organized a series of lectures by Tess Wright. Ms. Wright’s lecture, Love and Work, was interesting and educational. During her lectures, Tess tells a story with the use of a slide show and/or video. Don’t miss her extended lecture of artist couples in, Love and Work II, coming soon. Thank you, Colleen!
We enjoyed plein air painting with Debra Joy Groesser! This workshop challenged us to think about surroundings, value and editing artwork. Debra also shared sample oil paint color and a non toxic painting medium.
Next up, Astrophotography; Adding Light to Your Milky Way Images, with Brady Cabe on July 6 & 7, 8pm - midnight. This will be an outstanding workshop for photographers who don’t mind braving the dark, and are interested in learning about camera light settings!
The Cuong Nguyen workshop, teaches students the green method of underpainting, that will add a nice glow and depth to your pastel paintings. His methods can be used in other areas and mediums of artwork. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from an internationally known and sought out instructor! This workshop will be August 2, 3 & 4.
Register for all workshops online: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
New brochures and event schedules will be available for you at the gallery soon. I would like to thank Jan French for her work and dedication. Jan also designs our show posters and ads for the NewTimes.
Art Center Morro Bay is a board run, member supported, non-profit organization. Membership includes opportunities to exhibit artwork within the gallery, local businesses and Art in the Park. Members may attend classes, workshops and other gallery related events at a free or reduced rate. Membership comes with a responsibility to help support the organization and daily operation of the gallery. There is still an urgent need for volunteers as docents and board positions to include Docent Directorand Gallery Director. A small volunteer job can make a huge difference to all of us working hard to make Art Center Morro Bay one of the best galleries on the Central Coast.
every Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
at the Morro Bay Recreation Center
1001 Kennedy Way
Tom Dale Dakota Pitts
No registration or sign-up is necessary! Just come and bring your own materials. We provide a live model tables, coffee, lighting and music. It is open to all skill levels, and (almost) any media. The cost is $10.00 per session.
Len Boyle Ardella Swanberg
For further info Call Bob Rodger at 805-528-4248
Morro Bay Artwalk Fridays
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT ARTWALK JULY 13
The Arts district in Morro Bay, California is blossoming into a premier venue and destination for locals and vacationers alike who enjoy the arts, dining and relaxation.
“Morro Bay Artwalk Friday”, is a self guided tour that takes place the second Friday of every month, from 5pm – 8pm. Art Center Morro Bay will be a participant during the Spring and Summer months of May through August.
Stroll the Embarcadero then take the trolley up to Main Street. Enjoy great restaurants, wine and open air music! Meet some of San Luis Obispo County’s internationally acclaimed and emerging local artists!
For more information, visit www.arcentermorrobay.org
or call 805-772-2504
July Demo
Let's Etch a Fake Credit Card with Rosey Rosenthal
JULY 9, 2018 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Participants of this demonstration should bring an old membership card, cancelled credit card or an idea for a 2 1/8" x 3 1/4" dry-point etching (see photo). Rosey will have a small etching press and tools needed to scratch designs into the plastic cards. He will give a quick overview and demonstrate how to scratch and print a card, then ink and print your completed etching (original print). Read more about Rosey and Barbara Rosenthal
This will be an interactive demonstration that you’re sure to enjoy!
Art in the Park
July 4th Weekend
Join Community Outreach Director, Sue Palmer and fellow Art Center volunteers for a fun weekend in the park in Morro Bay. Volunteers may show their work in the Morro Bay Art Association booth at no charge!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Astrophotography; Adding Light to Your Milky Way Images
with Brady Cabe
July 6, 8:00pm - Midnight & July 7, 3:00 -6:00pm
This workshop provides a complete Milky Way photography experience, with an emphasis on Milky Way capture, star trails, and light painting. On day one we’ll spend the evening photographing the night sky - going over location planning, best practices, and answering all your astrophotography questions. Day two consists of post-processing where we will dive into our photos from the night before and learn to assemble star trail images. Read more ...
Portraits in Pastel
with Cuong Nguyen
August 2, 3 & 4, 2018 10am - 5pm
Learn about drawing, values, edges and composition, in a workshop designed to create in a relaxed, informative yet focused environment, for all skill levels. Students will concentrate on drawing the human head and creating life-like skin tone colors using the green foundation technique, while developing new skills in soft pastel and pastel pencil. This workshop will feature live models. Learn more here.
Astrophotography; Perseid Meteor Shower and the Milky Way
with Brady Cabe
August 10, 8:00pm - Midnight & August 11, 2:00 -5:00pm
This unprecedented night photography workshop coincides with the 2018 Perseid Meteor Shower - you don’t want to miss this! The class material offers a complete Milky Way photography experience, with an emphasis on Milky Way capture, star trails, and meteor showers. Read more ...
Printing Your Photos -
How To Prepare and Print using
Canon Pixma Pro 100 Printer
September 8, 10 :00am - 1:00pm
Learn to prepare your images for print, the importance of printing in this digital world, and then leave the class with a printed image of your own! We’ll print small-format paper prints using the Canon Pixma Pro 100 and learn how to use refillable ink systems. Materials included. Read more ...
June Demo
Plein Aire Painting with
Debra Joy Groesser
June’s Monday plein air demo was given to a packed house. Debra Joy Groesser demonstrated painting from plein air studies. This award winning plein air artist, noted for her impressionistic style shared with us the techniques she uses to create true to life color in her art. Starting with the washes she used at the beginning of her piece to the subtle colors of sky, water and waves, Groesser demonstrated skill and expertise while nearly finishing a beautiful seascape in just 2 hours. She also shared some of her favorite products especially suited to plein air painting. One of them being the Rosemary & Company brushes she gets from England and the RayMar linen panels she uses for her paintings. Debra Joy Groesser will be our juror for the upcoming exhibit starting September 20th. Please visit www.artcentermorrobay.org for details and prospectus.
Given away as a raffle item was one of Debra Joy Groesser’s plein air pieces done just the day before, capturing the beautiful Eucalyptus trees and boats of Morro Bay; valued at over $400.
The winner of the raffle was Colleen Ray. Congratulations Collen!
On a sad note, we would like to honor a dear friend for many years to the Morro Bay Art Association, Barbara Fageol who recently passed away. Barbara's husband Bill is a past President of the Association. Our sympathies are extended to Bill and his family.
General Meeting of the Morro Bay Art Association
July 25, 2018
12pm - 2pm
POTLUCK
Watch your email for the MBAA Evite!
at Art Gallery, Morro Bay
then stay for ArtWalk Morro Bay that evening from
5:00 - 8:00!
ONGOING CLASSES
Old World Drawing and Painting
with Jason Mayr
Mondays, 9:00am - 1:00p Beginning February 5, 2018
This bi-monthly oil painting class is a 10 month course, beginning with drawing techniques and progressing through black and white, limited palette to full palette. All levels of ability and experience are welcome. U-Tube video
COST: $35.00 MBAA members or $40.00 for non-members
For a 2018 Course Description visit www.artcentermorrobay.org
Register by contacting Jason Mayr at 1-805-234-6941 or email: jkmayr@aol.com
Creativity Day
Wednesdays, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Join fellow artists in a safe environment to create, to be inspired and to critique each other's work, plus, it's FREE!
Watercolor - Wet and Wild
Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm
A new watercolor class designed for beginner to advanced students. Classes will be ongoing and feature various instructors.
Adult Coloring and
Zen Doodle Group
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30am
Relax and unwind in the adult coloring group! Anyone can do it, no experience necessary! Bring your own coloring books or get started with a page from ours. It's FREE!
Outdoor Photography
with Brady Cabe
Monthly classes TBA
Known for his outdoor photography of wildlife, sunsets and Milky Way night skies, Brady will give various photography classes on a monthly basis. Pre-register
COST: First time students: MBAA Members $35. Non Members $37.
Ongoing classes: MBAA Members $20. Non Members $22
Upcoming Classes with Joan Fee
Pre-registration required for all Joan Fee classes http://www.creativemetime.com/
or call Joan at 805-286-5993 To register for any of Joan Fee's classes,click here.
Mosaic Play Time Saturday, August 18, 10am – 2pm
Learn how fun and easy it is to make a mosaic project. Choose either a heart or a wine bottle. Projects are super simple and perfect for a beginner and everything is provided. COST: $45
Beach Resin Art Work
Saturday, August 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Create a beach scene in an 11” x 14” white frame using instructor’s large assortment of shells, colored glass, sand and glitter then encase it in glistening resin. COST: $75.00
Succulent Wreaths
Saturday, August 25th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Come learn how easy it is to create with succulents. All supplies are provided to make a lush wreath including local succulents, use of tools and a care sheet to maintain your wreath. COST: $70.00-$90.00
Pre-registration required for all Joan Fee classes http://www.creativemetime.com/
or call Joan at 805-286-5993 To register for any of Joan Fee's classes,click here.
Youth Summer Classes and Workshops
June thru August
Join in the fun of a summer of art program at the Morro Bay Art Center. Choose from a variety of art classes and workshops specifically designed for families and children ages 6 through 18.
Creativity Day 
Adult Coloring and
