DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 2019 ART WORKSHOP SERIES PRESENTED BY ABIGAIL JANZEN
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 2019
ART WORKSHOP SERIES
PRESENTED BY ABIGAIL JANZEN
This year Arte Americas is proud to present their Artist in Residency, Central Valley artist Abigail Janzen. This was made possible by the California Arts Council, Artist’s in Community Grant. Through this grant, the artist will be curating the community outdoor ofrendas for our Dia de los Muertos celebrations for CalaGala 2019. The artist will be making decorations and providing community workshops inspired by the cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos onsite, as well as in Madera County, and Tulare County. Abigail has roots in Chihuahua, Puebla, and Atwater and has been an active volunteer and artist participant at Arte Americas since 2003.
The workshops are FREE but you must sign up in person:
424 North Gateway Drive Madera, CA 93637
Seating is limited~ sign up today!
MINI SHADOW BOX ALTARS
10/23/19 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Participants will learn about traditional elements of the ofrenda in miniature size to take home with them. All ages, up to 25 participants for a 1-hour workshop. Youth 12 and under must have an adult participate with them for supervision safety. Childcare will not be provided.
WEARABLE CARDBOARD SUGAR SKULL MASKS
10/17/19 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Using easily accessible items like cardboard, paper, and paint, participants will put together and decorate their own mask to take home and use for November 1st & November 2nd for Dia de los Muertos. All ages up to 25 participants for a 1-hour workshop. Youth 12 and under must have an adult
participate with them for supervision safety. Childcare will not be provided.
SUGAR SKULL FACE PAINTING
10/24/19 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
This workshop will offer participants a chance to learn how to do their own face painting in the style of sugar skulls in preparation for November 1st & 2nd celebrations for Dia de los Muertos. up to 25 participants for a 1-hour workshop. Youth 12 and under must have an adult participate with them for
supervision safety. Childcare will not be provided.
Click here to learn more: Arte Américas DDLM 2019 Artist Schedule Programming
2019 Celebrate Ag Sponsors, Volunteers and Artists-Thank you!
Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts was made possible by donations from these most generous sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, and gifted artists:
Alkali Hollow Farms Inc.
Amanda Briggs, Creekside Farms
Amanda Martin, AMJ Cattle Ranches
ATB Ranch
Cynthia & Don Nelson, Midland Tractor
Diane Kirk, Kirk Farms
Dianne Rich
Enia Farms LLC
G & G Andrew Farms, LP, Amanda Briggs
Janice & Larry Lowder, L+JL Farming LLC
Karen Andrew
Kevin & Diane Herman, Spec Crop
Kirk Farms
Special thanks to these dedicated volunteers and staff:
Margaret Diebert
Jon and Tina Holmquist
Steve Copland
Yolanda Williams
Dianne Rich
Julie O’Kane
Rochelle Noblett
Cassandra Reyes
David Opfergelt
Shannon Grissom
Bravo to our talented artists!
Here are some scenes from the show courtesy of Julie O’Kane and Shannon Grissom:
Congratulations to the 2019 Celebrate Ag Award-Winners!
Our Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts show was a huge success! Congratulations to all of the artists who were juried into the show.
Click Here to Download the MCAC Celebrate Ag 2019 Program
Here’s a list of our Award-Winners:
BEST OF SHOW:
Iris Asai
Prima della racolta
CROPS TO FINISHED PRODUCTS
1ST: Teresa Sorensen~Cherry, Cherry Pie
2ND: Diane Breuer~Grapes
HM: Franka Gabler~Orchard and Tule Fog
HM: Phyllis McAdams~Vine Ripe Tomatoes
MACHINERY AND STRUCTURES
1ST: Julie Raymer~ Outbuilding
2ND: Joanne Perez Robinson~ Framed
HM: Deborah Pepin~Hay Barn Kern County
AGRICULTURE’S ANIMAL FRIENDS
1ST: Amy Morgan~ Mr. Hawk in the Fig Orchard
2ND: Alejandro Alvarado ~Lullaby
HM: JoAnne Perez Robinson~Newborn
THE HUMAN FACTOR
1ST: Michael Lopez~Lily of the Field
2ND: MaryBeth Harrison~Watch Her Grow
HM: Dixie Salazar~Not A Level Playing Field
WATER…AGRICULTURE’S LIFEBLOOD
1ST: Suzie Stach~Evening on the San Joaquin
2ND : Christopher Viney~Promising Start to the Season
HM: Ranita Brazell ~The Drought
HM: Katherine Mattox~The Water Cycle
2019 Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts
Join us for the
The 26th Annual
Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts
Exhibition, Reception, and Awards Ceremony
Reception & Awards Ceremony: September 12th 5:30pm-76:30pm
Exhibition Dates: September 12th – October 23th, 2017
Location: Circle Gallery, 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am-6pm
Come celebrate agriculture and the arts! This event is free and open to the public!
A tradition since 1994, Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts is a juried competition and exhibition open to all Californian artists. The mission is to promote a broader interest in and understanding of agriculture as an industry while showcasing and promoting regional artists.
We hope you can join us for this fun event!
Click Below For Sponsorship Info and Opportunities
Cel Ag Sponsor Info
Celebrate Ag Sponsor Levels
Our 2019 Celebrate Ag Judge
Kathleen Sheridan
Born in Oakland, California in 1952, Kathleen Sheridan spent the first part of her life moving from place to place. Her earliest art influences were two prints framed by her mother: Pinkie by Thomas Lawrence and Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough. At the age of 10 she had the stunning experience of seeing the paintings in person at the Huntington Library and suddenly art became tangible and personal. She began painting in earnest at the age of 19 and between work and babies she taught herself to paint. Early financial constraints required that she limit her palette to 9 colors, a practice that remains with her to this day. Along the way, she studied with Wayne Thiebaud and Hardy Hanson, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
In 1987, she became the Executive Director of the San Benito County Arts Commission for 7 years. During that time, she worked with the California Arts Council and was Chair of the California Assembly of Arts Agencies for the Central Coast region. She joined the board of the Hollister Downtown Association in 1989 and became its ED in 1994. Currently, she is working as an oil painter, in a hyper-realist style which focuses on rural life in San Benito County. She also works as a non-profit consultant and a yoga teacher. She and her husband Kent Child have art studios at their Sally Street home and spend a good portion of their time with their family that includes 12 grandchildren.
Call For Artists
You can create the future of public art in California! APPLY NOW for the California Natural Resources Agency and California Health and Human Services Public Art Program. Four commissions available – artists from all career levels and working in all mediums are encouraged to apply.
Tú puedes crear el future del arte público en California. APLICA AHORA para el California Natural Resources Agency y California Health and Human Services programa de arte público. Cuatro comisiones disponibles – se anima a los artistas de todos los niveles de carrera y trabajando en todos los medios a aplicar.
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@calartscouncil @dysonwomack
Don’t Miss These Events!
Don’t Miss Our Biggest Event of the Year!
Classic Cars, Music, Food and Fun! 2019 Golden Oldies Gala for the Arts. Dance to the music of the 50s and 60s by the Gearlords!
Bottles and Brushes Paint Night this Tuesday!
Great Odds to Win $5000.00 Trip to Anywhere or CASH!
Only 300 tickets will be sold, so your chances are excellent! Buy from any of our Board Members or at the Gallery. Call 661-7005
Memorialize your Loved Ones
It has been one year ago today since we lost our major volunteer, Garrett Noblett, son of Executive Director, Rochelle Noblett. Memorial donations have been earmarked for our endowment, earnings from which will allow us to continue our programs in perpetuity. Please consider making an annual memorial contribution in your loved ones name (or in Garrett’s name) for this purpose. A perpetual plaque will be created for cumulative donations of $1000 or more.
Make a Memorial Donation to Our Endowment
Summer Art Camps Start Monday!
Beginning Guitar Classes- 2 More Sessions Added!
These classes sell out immediately every time, so don’t delay signing up. Class sizes are limited to 7 students.
Call 661-7005 to enroll
Help us continue our programs. We are currently providing summer art camps and guitar, folkloric dance and art lessons to Migrant, Foster and Homeless Children as well as the general public. Without your support, this would not be possible.
We will be closed July 4th for Independence Day
Scenes From The Tri-County Reception
We hosted the opening reception for the Yosemite Western Artists 47th Annual, Tri-County Open Art Competition and Exhibition, at Circle Gallery on Thursday May 9th.
The Tri-County show featured artists from Madera, Fresno, and Mariposa counties. Artists submitted works in mixed media, photography, oil, acrylic, drawing, pastel, fiber, digital, watercolor, and sculpture.
During the event, students from the MCAC Foklorico dance class performed to an enthusiastic crowd.
Trowzers Akimbo (shown here with Franka Gabler (left) and Betty Davis (center) won the Best of Show Award with his colorful painting, Conference Call.
The Madera County Arts Council gifted Phillip and Klina Oberti with a lovely painting by Leslie Deering. The Arts Council commissioned Deering to create a piece in appreciation for all that the Oberti’s have done for MAAC. The piece depicts a dogwood tree from the Oberti’s Bass Lake cabin.
Artists and art lovers enjoyed an inspiring evening.
The exhibit runs through June 28th. We look forward to seeing you!
About Yosemite Western Artists:
Yosemite Western Artists is an association of artists and art patrons dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the western Yosemite area and foothills.
YWA has been offering art workshops, demos, and social gatherings for painters and photographers since 1969. They encourage “the practice of craft” to enhance the enjoyment and skill of artists of all media.
https://yosemitewesternartists.com
About Madera County Arts Council:
Madera County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1982 by California Arts Council and the Madera County Board of Supervisors. Our mission is to provide residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services, promote art education, and support local artists and arts groups.
Yosemite Western Artists 47th Annual Tri County Art Exhibition
You are cordially invited
to join us for the
Yosemite Western Artists
47th Annual
Tri-County Art Exhibition
OPENING RECEPTION~Thursday, May 9th, 2019 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Madera County Art Council’s Circle Gallery424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637
The show will be on view from May 7th through June 28th, 2019. Admission is FREE! We are open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You will be able to meet the artists and snack on hors d’ oeuvres all while viewing our newest art exhibitions!
The Tri-County show represents the very best work from artists residing in the counties of Madera, Fresno, and Mariposa.
Awards
Best of Show – $100. First Place in each category – $50 plus ribbon. Ribbons awarded for 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention. Awards will be made at the Opening Reception
About Madera County Arts Council: Madera County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1982 by California Arts Council and the Madera County Board of Supervisors. Our mission is to provide residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services, promote art education, and support local artists and arts groups.
For Media Inquiries please contact MCAC at (559) 661-7005, Executive Director Rochelle Noblett at rnoblett@maderaarts.org, or Publicity Director Shannon Grissom at gallery@maderaarts.org.
New Session Kid’s Art School
The next session of Kid’s Art School starts soon~ Sign Up Today!
Our Art Classes have been a huge success! We are offering a 6-class session from 4pm to 5:30pm on Fridays, starting May 3rd and ending on June 7th. It’s only $60 for all 6 lessons and MCAC Members receive a 10% discount!
Returning students can bring their art kit, or we have art kits available for purchase in our Gift Shop! *Note: Purchase of art kits is not required for classes.
To sign-up: Come by Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery during our operating hours Tuesdays through Fridays 10a to 6p at 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 (on Gateway between 2nd & 3rd Street) to pay for the session!
For more information: Come by the gallery, call us at (559) 661-7005, or email artsed@maderaarts.org
