Presentations 2008

The OPAG board's highest priority is to provide insightful demonstrations for the OPAG members and to encourage an open exchange of artistic ideas. However without an audience to benefit from the quest presenter there is little need to continue the program. If anyone has any suggestions to improve the program it is their obligation as an OPAG member to voice those ideas. If anyone is interested in taking a more active role in the future development of OPAG's demonstrations, please contact Stephen Olson at sloartist@yahoo.com. 

March 18th 2008, 7 PM; Art Follows Technology with Howard Kline

People have been asking me for over 35 years if I can paint “that painting” on a canvas or if I can paint it smaller or larger? Unfortunately the answer is a resounding “NO”. With my spontaneous style of painting it is literally impossible for me to copy my own work. Enter, technology, my new best friend. Watercolor lends itself perfectly to be reproduced as oil on canvas or reproduced for larger or smaller variations of my work in either medium. Now I can offer “that painting” any way you want it. My giclee reproductions on paper or canvas in any of my sizes are absolute replicas of my original paintings and are mastered to feature the same color and brilliance of the original. This informal conversation with Howard about the new ideas he has incorporated into his art portfolio that have increased sales will help you enlarge your own client and sales base. With a keen eye, he can help you decide which images to use to bring your work to a larger audience.

April 2008, BRUSHSTROKES 2008

Brushstrokes 2008 will hold its 20th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Morro Bay Art Association Gallery, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay.  The exhibit dates are April 4 to May 11.  The carry-in date is March 30, 10 am to 2 pm. Un-accepted work pickup is March 31, 10 am to 2 pm. The application fee is $35. for up to three pieces for SLOAC or MBAA members and $45. for non members. Media: original oil, pastel, acrylic or mixed media. All work must be for sale. Reception and Awards Ceremony is Sunday, April 6 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The exhibition will be juried by Carol Pacquet and Anne Stahl of Cork Stop Studio, Arroyo Grande. The public is welcomed.  
Contact: Mary Turnbull, 438-3084.

April 15th, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Chet Amyx

The April presenter will be Chet Amyx, local painter and Cuesta art teacher. Chet has said that he has never focused on one media or style. “Partly because of the nature of working with students and trying to get them to experiment and think creatively "outside the box". But also I enjoy the search for new approaches that stem from observing and being responsive to all things found and made, especially old things. And that is not because I am getting old, although nostalgia might have something to do with it.” Chet will present a mixed medium demonstration incorporating pastels acrylic and oil sticks while creating an expressive figurative work.

May 20, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Rachel Yon

June 6-August 3, 2008; ART Encounters

Curated artwork by members from the following three Art Center membership groups: Oil Pastel & Acrylic Group, Photo Society and the Central Coast Sculptors Group. On view in the entire Art Center. Click here to download Call for Entries, deadline is January 11, 2008.This curated exhibition will feature fine photography, sculpture in all media, and oil, pastel, and/or acrylic paintings by the Art Center's members who are also members of the affiliated Photo Society, Central Coast Sculptors Group, and the Oil, Pastel, Acrylic Group.

Entry deadline: Postmarked or hand-delivered by January 11, 2008. Prospectus available at the SLO Art Center, 543-8562.

June 17, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Sally Tippman

July 11-13, 2008 Friday-Sunday, 9-4:00 PM; Finding Your Personal Style
with Christopher Schink, 3-day Workshop sponsored by OPAG. The fee is $275 for members and $300 for non-members. The class will be limited to 16. Call the Art center to enroll; 805.543.8562.

Email info@opagart.org for more information

July 15, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Marian Galczenski

Aug 19, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Robert Burridge

Sept 16, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Marguerite Costigan

Oct 21, 7 PM; Guest Artist to be announced

Nov 18, 7 PM; Guest Artist - Ned Long