Tag archive for ‘exhibit’

  • The Scene: Artists open new doors this First Friday

    3/03/10 • (0)

    Local artists turn salvaged doors into works of creativity in “Opening Doors to the Arts,” a collaboration between BECA and Metro Galleries. VIEW OUR SLIDESHOW. Also opening this First Friday is an exhibit of pigment-and-wax encaustic art at Surface Gallery.

  • Artists invited to create health and well-being exhibit

    2/22/10 • (0)

    Kaiser Permanente is looking to purchase works of art by local artists inspired by words such as “health,” “thrive” and “well-being.” The Arts Council of Kern is hosting an informational meeting Monday night, Feb. 22, for interested artists.

  • The Scene: Haiti benefit concert, ‘Alice’ inspired art

    1/27/10 • (0)

    Arts columnist Terry Telford highlights two not-to-miss events this Friday: the “Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert” at Valley Bible Fellowship and the opening reception for “Down the Rabbit Hole,” the Arts Council of Kern’s latest show inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Plus, a sneak preview of next week’s First Friday happenings.

  • The Scene: Bossanovastudios opens Friday

    1/13/10 • (2)

    Arts columnist Terry Telford highlights the opening of Johnny Ramos’ downtown studio and gallery, plus an artists’ reception and wine tasting at Valentien Restaurant and how to get involved with BECA (Bakersfield Emerging Contemporary Artists).

  • You have 48 hours: Make art … with cockroaches

    1/06/10 • (0)

    “The 48-Hour Project” curated by Claire Putney at Surface Gallery involved 27 artists each creating successive “pages” in a narrative within 48 hours. And, yes, the main characters are cockroaches.

  • From decay grows an Exquisite Garden at BMOA

    1/04/10 • (0)

    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.

  • Photo exhibit opens up a world of smiles

    12/16/09 • (1)

    A joint project between Kern County and Russian photographers shows that smiling crosses language and cultural divides. The exhibit is on display through December in Bakersfield.

  • Artists represent isolation, loss associated with homelessness

    12/03/09 • (1)

    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.

  • Neighboring Los Angeles artists bring show to Bakersfield

    10/13/09 • (1)

    LA Artcore, a nonprofit community art gallery, is exhibiting at Bakersfield College as part of an exchange program. Featured artists include Ramone Muñoz, who is inspired by death and the decay of man-made structures over time.

  • Heritage is theme for new shows at Bakersfield Museum of Art

    9/15/09 • (1)

    Three new exhibits celebrating culture and heritage, from local to international, are opening with a reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.