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In 1 week, join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from CAC Signature Artist Brittany Ryan in an intensive two-day figure sculpture workshop!


Learn the art of figurative sculpture with hands-on demos, lectures, and personalized critiques. This workshop will cover:
• 18” n**e standing figure from a live model
• Figure armature building
• Anatomy, gesture, and sight sizing techniques
• Instructor demonstrations and individual critiques


Dates: August 1 & 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Location: Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA
Cost: $450 (includes $75 Lab/Materials Fee)
Bring your own beverages and refreshments. See you there!


Please Note: Registration closes on Monday, July 29, 2024.Spaces are limited, RSVP today!


For more details and to register, visit https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/brittany-ryan-master-artist-sculpture-workshop/

In 3 months, learn from CAC Signature Artist Carolyn Lord in this three {3} day Master Artist watercolor workshop in the Pasadena/ San Gabriel Valley area.

• Enjoy individualized instruction and feedback on your work
• Learn watercolor plein air techniques
• Advance your knowledge of pigment selection and composition
• Experience live painting demonstrations from a professional artist

Event Details:
Date: October 22, 2024 – October 24 2024
Location: Beautiful Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley(exact location will be posted soon)
Cost: $450

To learn more about this program, and to RSVP visit:
https://www.californiaartclub.org/product/carolyn-lord-master-artist-workshop/

Spaces are limited. RSVP now to secure your spot!

In one month, the CAC's annual 'Gold Medal Exhibition' will be opening at the Hilbert Museum at the Chapman University. The CAC invites you to join us at our Collectors Preview and Artist’s Reception for the '113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition' on Sunday, August 18, 2024; 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Be the first to view our esteemed exhibition and mingle with our Gold-Standard exhibiting artists.

We hope to see you there!

The last day for pre sale tickets is August 14th. Get the best deal online before ticket prices go up at the door!

If you can't make it to the artists’ reception, we'd love for you to view the exhibition at the Hilbert Museum at the Chapman University Tuesday - Sunday, August 20 - October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In 2 weeks, join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from CAC Signature Artist Brittany Ryan in an intensive two-day figure sculpture workshop!


Learn the art of figurative sculpture with hands-on demos, lectures, and personalized critiques. This workshop will cover:
• 18” n**e standing figure from a live model
• Figure armature building
• Anatomy, gesture, and sight sizing techniques
• Instructor demonstrations and individual critiques


Dates: August 1 & 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Location: Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA
Cost: $450 (includes $75 Lab/Materials Fee)
Bring your own beverages and refreshments. See you there!



Spaces are limited, RSVP today!



For more details and to register, visit https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/brittany-ryan-master-artist-sculpture-workshop/

Renae Wang’s piece ‘Summer Sun’ is featured in the exhibition ‘Golden Hour Glow’, which is on display at the CAC Gallery at the Old Mill from May 23 to September 15.

The works in this exhibition are also available for view here https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/golden-hour-glow/.



IMAGE: Renae Wang, ‘Summer Sun’, Oil on Canvas, 14” x 11”, $850

Stephanie Goldman’s piece ‘Eye See You’ is featured in CAC exhibition ‘The Sensations of Summer’, now on display at the CAC Virtual Gallery. Take a look the work in this exhibition by visiting https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/the-sensations-of-summer/.



IMAGE: Stephanie Goldman, ‘Eye See You,’ Acrylic on Panel, 16” x 14,” $900

In 2 weeks, join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from CAC Signature Artist Brittany Ryan in an intensive two-day figure sculpture workshop!


Learn the art of figurative sculpture with hands-on demos, lectures, and personalized critiques. This workshop will cover:
• 18” n**e standing figure from a live model
• Figure armature building
• Anatomy, gesture, and sight sizing techniques
• Instructor demonstrations and individual critiques


Dates: August 1 & 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Location: Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA
Cost: $450 (includes $75 Lab/Materials Fee)
Bring your own beverages and refreshments. See you there!


Spaces are limited, RSVP today!


For more details and to register, visit https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/brittany-ryan-master-artist-sculpture-workshop/

The California Art Club's Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition, 'The Fascinations of Fall,' will run from September 20 through December 6, 2024. The call for entry deadline is today, July 10, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Visit this site to submit your artwork: https://www.californiaartclub.org/call-for-entries/the-fascinations-of-fall/.

The CAC looks forward to seeing your work!




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The CAC looks forward to seeing your work!

Nanette Bier’s painting, ‘Sunrise Breakfast,’ is now on view at the ‘Golden Hour Glow’ exhibition at the CAC Gallery at the Old Mill, San Marino.



The Old Mill is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.



IMAGE: Nanette Biers, ‘Sunrise Breakfast,’ Oil on Linen, 12 x 9, $900

California Art Club wishes everyone a happy Independence Day!

This image is featured in ‘The Sensations of Summer’, now on display at the CAC Virtual Gallery.



IMAGE: Bonnie Joy Sedlak, ‘Broken,’ Watercolor on paper 22” x 15,” $850

You are cordially invited to join us at our
Exhibition Preview for the '113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition' on Sunday, August 18, 2024; 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Be the first to view our esteemed exhibition and mingle with our Gold-Standard exhibiting artists. We hope to see you there!


Online ticket sales ends August 12th. Get the best deal online before ticket prices go up at the door!


If you can't make it to the Gala, we'd love for you to view the exhibition at the Hilbert Museum at the Chapman University Tuesday - Sunday, August 20 - October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CAC’S exhibition ‘Golden Hour Glow’ features the work of Danny Griego, an Artist member of the San Diego Chapter.

To view this and other pieces in this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/golden-hour-glow-gallery/

IMAGE: Danny Griego, ‘San Diego Vibe,’ Casein on watercolor board, 11" x 14", $1,250

Simon Lok’s ‘Late Afternoon’ is featured in CAC’s latest exhibition ‘On Location in Malibu,’ located at Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University.

To view the exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/on-location-in-malibu2024/

IMAGE: Simon Lok, ‘Late Afternoon,’ Oil on canvas, 20" x 30", $5,600

Learn from CAC Signature Artist Carolyn Lord in this three {3} day Master Artist watercolor workshop in the Pasadena/ San Gabriel Valley area.

• Enjoy individualized instruction and feedback on your work
• Learn watercolor plein air techniques
• Advance your knowledge of pigment selection and composition
• Experience live painting demonstrations from a professional artist

Event Details:
Date: October 22, 2024 – October 24 2024
Location: Beautiful Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley(exact location will be posted soon)
Cost: $450

To learn more about this program, and to RSVP visit:
https://www.californiaartclub.org/product/carolyn-lord-master-artist-workshop/

Spaces are limited. RSVP now to secure your spot!

CAC is proud to announce the honorable mention for CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Sensations of Summer:’ Eileen Wong Cevera, an Associate Artist member of the San Francisco Chapter.

To view the artwork featured in this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/the-sensations-of-summer/


IMAGE: Eileen Wong Cervera, 'Summer's Symphony,' Oil on canvas, 10" x 20", $900

Congratulations to the honorable mention for CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Sensations of Summer:’ Celeste DeCoudres, an Artist member of the Los Angeles Chapter.

Link to Exhibition Page: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/the-sensations-of-summer/


IMAGE: Celeste DeCoudres, ‘L.A. County Fair,’ Oil on canvas panel, 11” x 14,” $550

Congratulations to the third place winner of CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: 'The Sensations of Summer.’ We are happy to introduce you to Linda Shaner, a CAC Artist Member from the Malibu/Ventura County Chapter!


Link to Exhibition Page: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/the-sensations-of-summer/


IMAGE: Linda Shaner, ‘Waterplay,’ Oil on canvas, 16” x 20,” $600

Congratulations to the Second Place winner of CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Sensations of Summer,’ Ray Hunter of the Santa Barbara Chapter!

A word from our guest judge, Katie Dolgov, Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Oceanside Museum of Art:

“The artist has poignantly captured a personal and introspective moment in the life of this young person. She appears to be experiencing one of the last summers of childhood. Her self-conscious smile hints at the complexities of her inner world as she experiences a quiet, lighthearted moment in the shade with the breeze from swinging. In addition to so expertly depicting this emotionally eloquent scene, the technical ex*****on, dynamic composition, and handling of color are all technically excellent.”

To view the artwork featured in this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/sensations-of-summer/

IMAGE: Ray Hunter, ‘Summer Ride,’ Watercolor on paper, 14” x 18” $1,500

Congratulations to the First Place winner of CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Sensations of Summer,’ Glen Maxion of the San Diego Chapter!

A word from our guest judge, Katie Dolgov, Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Oceanside Museum of Art:

“A challenging scene to capture, full of movement and energy. The artist’s spirited style perfectly depicts this high-energy moment, strongly evocative of the sensations of summer - glistening water, crashing waves, barking dogs, salty air, sweat, sun kissed skin, sunscreen, joy. Technically excellent, conceptually unique, and intensely expressive.”

To view the artwork featured in this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/sensations-of-summer/

IMAGE: Glen Maxion, ‘Happy Days,’ Soft pastel on paper, 25” x 19,” NFS

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the latest Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Sensations of Summer.'

Special thanks goes to the guest judge for this competition, Katie Dolgov, Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Oceanside Museum of Art.

IMAGE: Susan Otten, ‘Dessert,’ Oil on birch panel, 11” x 14” $400

California Art Club’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Signs of Spring’ closes today!

To view this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/signs-of-spring/

IMAGE: James Ellison, ‘An Insignificant Life,’ Oil on canvas, 20" x 16", $3,500

Tomorrow is the last day to view CAC's Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: 'The Signs of Spring.'

To view the artwork featured in this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/signs-of-spring/

IMAGE: April Hoskins, 'Koi(less) Pond Fashion Island,' Soft pastel on pastel paper, 16" x 12", $780

Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from CAC Signature Artist Brittany Ryan in an intensive two-day figure sculpture workshop!

Learn the art of figurative sculpture with hands-on demos, lectures, and personalized critiques. This workshop will cover:
• 18” n**e standing figure from a live model
• Figure armature building
• Anatomy, gesture, and sight sizing techniques
• Instructor demonstrations and individual critiques

Dates: August 1 & 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Location: Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA
Cost: $450 (includes $75 Lab/Materials Fee)
Bring your own beverages and refreshments. See you there!

Spaces are limited, RSVP today!

For more details and to register, visit https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/brittany-ryan-master-artist-sculpture-workshop/

Only 3 days left to view the artwork featured in CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Signs of Spring’.

To view this exhibition, visit: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/signs-of-spring/

IMAGE: Phil Starke, ‘Desert Gardens,’ Oil on board, 12" x16", NFS

California Art Club celebrates Castle Green’s 125th anniversary with a paint-out and a membership information table, seen here with President Emeritus Peter Adams and Manager of Membership Cullen Davis.

Welcome new CAC members!🤗

Get Ready! The CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Sensations of Summer' opens in three weeks starting June 21, 2024!

Dive into the joys of summer through exceptional contemporary-traditional paintings and sculptures. From playful beach scenes to serene landscapes, this exhibition promises to encapsulate the feelings of the season.

Exhibition Dates: June 21 - September 19, 2024
Location: CAC Virtual Gallery

IMAGE: Marie Stone, 'Lemonade Time,' Oil on canvas, 30 x 24, NFS

Only 3 weeks left to view CAC’s Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition: ‘The Signs of Spring’

Celebrate the beauty of spring with us through this stunning virtual exhibition curated by Mary Platt, Director of the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University.

Exhibition Dates: March 20 - June 20, 2024
Location: CAC Virtual Gallery
Exhibition Link: https://www.californiaartclub.org/exhibition/the-signs-of-spring-winners/

Artworks are available for purchase! Submit your inquiries today.

IMAGE: Gerald Rahm, 'A Place of Solace,' Pastel on museum board, 13" x 20", $7,500

Mark Your Calendars! Join us in one week for the CAC’s Annual Grand Art Critique!

Artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts, this is your chance to gain valuable insights from our panel of CAC Signature Artists as they review submitted artworks. Refreshments will be served. Don't miss out!

Event Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Historic Maxwell House, Pasadena, CA

Tickets:
CAC Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
Virtual/Zoom: $15
Students & Mentorship Program Members: FREE

For questions, contact: [email protected] or 626.583.9009

Event Information: https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/cac-annual-art-critique-june-6-2024-historic-maxwell-house-pasadena-ca/

Join us tonight for the Opening Reception with the Artists for 'Golden Hour Glow.'
 
The artwork in this exhibition showcases the beautiful golden light that happens the last hour before sunset as well as the first hour after sunrise, and imbues a soft natural glow on everything that it touches.

All artwork will be available for acquisition. 

The reception is FREE to all, and light refreshments will be provided! Come join us!

A virtual gallery will launch to the public on the same day.

Please join us for a FREE Paint/Sculpt-Outand a day of activities on Sunday, May 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the lush gardens of The Old Mill that are fun for the whole family! Exhibiting artist Joseph Iantorno will be doing a painting demonstration in the Pomegranate Courtyard and art tables will be set-up for activities that will interest kids and adults alike!

IMAGE: Sharon Pomales Tousey, 'Summer Friends (Nine women, one man, and a sea lion)' Oil on canvas, 72" x 48", $30,000

Come visit us at the Artazan Handcraft Market this weekend! All CAC Members receive free admission to attend.

Discover exhibits by local and regional artists & artisans, showcasing:
- Art
- Jewelry
- Clothing
- Fine Crafts
- Paintings
- Woodwork
- Live Music
- Craft Workshops and more!

Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 10 am - 6 pm, and Sunday, May 19, 10 am-5 pm
Location: Pasadena Convention Center Hall B
RSVP: To receive a free pass please, use code MAY518 and register at https://www.artsandcraftsshow.com/tickets.php?show=pas

Don't miss out on this opportunity! For more information and to see the exhibitor list, visit Artazan.com.