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OPENING OF "IN THE ABSTRACT" AT 855 AT THE ARTS CENTER. June 6 – July 20
855 Linden Avenue - 684-7789

SATURDAY - JUNE 13th - Opening reception - 5-7 p.m.
Come enjoy wine and appetizers and meet the artists.

SATURDAY - JULY 11th - 1-3 p.m.
Gallery Talk with R. Anthony Askew

SATURDAY - June 27th - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During Rods & Roses
Outdoor Art Faire at the Arts Center
featuring artists from the exhibition "In the Abstract"
Plus Snow Cones for Sale

After Rods & Roses Come by the Arts Center for:
FLICKS - OPENING NIGHT - SATURDAY - June 27th
Gate Opens 6:00 p.m. - 855 Linden Avenue
Live Music with "The Rincons"
Bar-b-que from THE BARBECUE COMPANY
FLICKS - Outdoor Movie Event - "Peking to Paris"
The ultimate road trip flick
Bar Opened Serving Wine, Beer & Sodas
So bring your lawn chair and jacket and enjoy the movie and some good food.
Movie is free; donations accepted
Info: 684-2164

SUMMER ART CLASSES at the Arts Center
STILL TIME TO SIGN-UP FOR ART BY THE SEA -
For more info call: 259-5099
Classes for children ages 5-12
June 29 to August 7
Outdoor summer camp set in downtown Carpinteria.
Students will create paintings, drawings, sculptures and more,
inspired by the beauty of the ocean.

Also this summer the Arts Center is offering
GUITAR LESSONS
Beginners and Intermediate
Call Sean at (818) 625-1495 or stop by the Arts Center to pickup an enrollment form.
There are scholarships available for both Art by the Sea and the Guitar Lessons.

The Writing Project presents a writing workshop; "Write: Creative Writing in an iPod World" with James Claffey July 18th and 19th. Phone 280-1415 for more information.

Also for the artists out there -- don't forget the Avocado Festival Poster Contest.
For Rules & Regulations go to Avofest.com, click on contests.
Deadline is July 10th.

CALENDAR AS FOLLOWS:

June 5 Artists Ingathering “In The Abstract”, 10a.m.-12:30p.m., 855 Linden
June 6 “In The Abstract” exhibit at 855 at the Arts Center continues through July 20
June 13 Artist’s Reception  “In The Abstract”
June 27 After Rods & Roses - Movie is "Peking to Paris" Ultimate Road trip.
The Rincons will play music until the movie. Free - Movie starts at dusk
Beer & Wine Bar Info 684-2164
June 29 Art By The Sea Summer Camp, 855 Linden Avenue, continues through August 7
July 11 The Writing Project Presents: Write: Creative Writing in an iPod World,  855 Linden, continues July 12, with James Claffey
July 24 Artists Ingathering, “Urban Scenes”, 10a.m.–12:30p.m. 855 Linden
July 25

Skateboard Event - Skateboard videos and live music
Info 684-2164

August 1 Artist’s Reception, “Urban Scenes” exhibit at 855 at the Arts Center continues through September 14
September 18

Artists Ingathering, “Festival”, 10a.m.–12:30p.m., 855 Linden

September 19 “Festival” exhibit at 855 at the Arts Center continues through November 9
September 26 Artist’s Reception, “Festival”
October 2 Avocado Bazaar, 10a.m.-5p.m., 855 Linden, continues October 3
October 30 HAUNTED HOUSE, 855 Linden, continues October 31 --- (BOO!)
November 13 Artists Ingathering, “Sunrise/Sunset”, 10a.m.–12:30p.m., 855 Linden
November 21 Artist’s Reception, “Sunrise/Sunset” exhibit at 855 at the Arts Center continues through January 4
December 12

CarpWinteria Arts and Crafts Festival. 10:30a.m.-2p.m., 855 Linden

SEE YOU AT THE ARTS CENTER!


CREATE YOUR PROGRAM AT THE ARTS CENTER:
It is the policy of Carpinteria Valley Arts Council to sponsor programs that match the mission of our organization.
Programs may be proposed by an individual, group or an organization.