Tag archive for ‘Bakersfield Museum of Art’
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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.
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Dia de los Muertos celebrations are to die for
The Bakersfield Museum of Art hosts art and family altar exhibits, while Cruz Ramos brings Day of the Dead back to Golden State Mall “with a vengeance.” You don’t want to miss her six-foot-tall paper maché of Michael Jackson.
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Heritage is theme for new shows at Bakersfield Museum of Art
Three new exhibits celebrating culture and heritage, from local to international, are opening with a reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
