Tag archive for ‘Bakersfield Museum of Art’
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Community speaks out for arts, libraries, 4-H and more
As the Kern County Board of Supervisors enters its final round of budget hearings Wednesday, it will take into consideration all of the public comment it has received – both at the public hearing Monday night and through letters and phone calls. At stake are local arts programs, libraries, youth agriculture, anti-graffiti, and other quality of life programs.
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BMOA goes wild with western-themed exhibits
It’s the “Best of the West” at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, as it opens three new exhibits Thursday, June 10, including collections from 17 local lenders. Also, the “Masterworks of Western Paintings” features works by some of the biggest names in Western art. And, watch a video by museum marketing director Beth Pandol about one local man’s cowboy collection.
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Arts supporters rally in face of county budget cuts
In the face of severe budget cuts to arts programs by the Kern County Board of Supervisors, a “Save the Arts” rally and meeting will be held for arts supporters to plan their response at an upcoming public hearing.
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Bottles come dressed to impress at wine tasting event
Local artists transform six-liter wine bottles into works of art for auction and wine tasting event, Winescapes 2010, at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. View our audio slideshow featuring many of the artists’ designs.
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Go retro! Used art sale benefits Bakersfield Museum of Art
Art-A-Go-Go is a two-part party tonight and Saturday featuring used, donated works of art for sale. The fundraiser benefits the Bakersfield Museum of Art’s future education programs.
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Spring exhibits celebrate flora and fauna at BMOA
Four new exhibitions celebrating nature and the garden open Thursday, March 11 at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, including an elegant exhibit on the special meaning of animals in Japanese culture.
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Public art galleries respond to tough economy
Despite decreased revenues of up to 25 percent, and one landlord’s bankruptcy, Bakersfield’s public art galleries are holding strong to provide art and arts education to the community.
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From decay grows an Exquisite Garden at BMOA
With its haunting, melancholy sculptures and scavenger hunt treasures, “The Exquisite Garden” by Joe Brubaker is on display at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. You don’t want to miss the accompanying trash-to-treasure installment created by more than a dozen artists.
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Mayor continues effort to end homelessness locally
Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall is a sponsor of the upcoming exhibit at the Bakersfield Museum of Art which focuses on the plight of the homeless.
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Artists represent isolation, loss associated with homelessness
New exhibits opening Dec. 10 at the Bakersfield Museum of Art portray life on the edge of society for those who are displaced or homeless. The opening reception also includes a blanket drive for the Bakersfield Homeless Center.
