Paint the Parks

At a time when  the California Park System faces possible closures, our group was pleased to have the opportunity to help increase public awareness of the problem.  Fourteen of our members participated in a group show sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Bank Art Collaborative.  Check out our “Paint the Parks” page on this blog.… Continue reading Paint the Parks

San Diego Museum of Art – Show opportunity for us

The San Diego Museum of Art has a plein air show event in Feb. 2013 – deadline for submitting your work is January 2013 – here is the link to find out more. http://www.pleinairmuse.com/plein-air-painting-events.html – For those of us wanting to spread our wings further than our own backyard, this is an opportunity.  Check it… Continue reading San Diego Museum of Art – Show opportunity for us

Beautiful Art and a Worthy Cause

   Michele Hausman and Suzanne Elliott Two members of SCOP, Michele Hausman and Suzanne Elliott are participating in the MBPAPA art exhibit at Natividad Hospital in Salinas. 20% of sales are donated to the Natividad Foundation. This organization provides support to the hospital so that it can care for all persons in Monterey County who… Continue reading Beautiful Art and a Worthy Cause

Natividad Exhibit

Two members of SCOP, Michele Hausman and Suzanne Elliott are participating in the MBPAPA art exhibit at Natividad Hospital in Salinas. 20% of sales are donated to the Natividad Foundation. This organization provides support to the hospital so that it can care for all persons in Monterey County who need medical assistance. Our exhibit is… Continue reading Natividad Exhibit

Scotts Valley Artisans – 4 SCOP Members have space there

Non Profit Arts and Crafts Coop in Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Artisans had it’s Grand Re-Opening on Saturday Feb. 4 at the large new premises in the Kings  Village Shopping Center (near the Movie Theater).  5000 Sq. Ft. of space filled with paintings, mosaic furniture, fiber arts, ceramics, jewelry and much more. Four members of… Continue reading Scotts Valley Artisans – 4 SCOP Members have space there

Santa Cruz Art League Exhibition

I will be exhibiting in the lobby of  the Santa Cruz Art League.  The show will run from January 14 – February 5.  Come check it out. The details are in our exhibition page on this blog. If you get a chance please stop by.  —  Lorraine    

Welcome to My Studio

Welcome to My Studio Oct 1-2 and Oct 8-9 (11-4p.m.) Location: 173 Via Novella, Aptos, CA 95003                                           Once each year in October I open my studio. For me, this signals the close of another season.  Soon the holidays are upon us, and I find that I use this time to reflect on what I’ve… Continue reading Welcome to My Studio