Be Dazzled
by Artists Gold

Art Exhibit at ArtSpace
June 29–July 31

The Kiss acrylic painting by Susan Keale

Imari and Temari pastel painting by Robin French-Stein

Aspen Leaves photograph by Paul Cockrell

Artists Gold is a contemporary look at how artists use gold and golden hues in their art works. Gold leaf, gold paint, golden pastels and colorful photos, dazzling gold jewelry, gold glazed ceramics, and more from El Dorado County artists featured in Artists Gold from June 29 to July 31.

“Artists Gold" Art Reception

Saturday, July 17,
6– 9pm

Free and open to the public.

The Arts License Plate

Despite the importance of the arts, California is 50th out of the 50 states in per capita arts funding. We spend about 12¢ per person. In contrast, the state of New York spends $2.58 and Massachusetts spends $1.96 per person. (National Assembly of State Arts Agencies).

If a million California cars had Arts License Plates, there would be $40 million for the arts in California.

Want more information? Go to www.cac.ca.gov (or click on the image above).

Naked Awareness

Art Exhibit at ArtSpace
August 3 – September 4

Nude with Red Robe by Rod Williams

The nude human figure is one of the most enduring themes in the visual arts. As far back as prehistoric times, to Greek and Roman art, throughout the centuries, in every culture, the nude human form has been recreated in all artistic mediums.

“Art Nude” is a term used to describe a piece of artwork in which the artist has used the naked human form. The term “figurenude” relates particularly to two-dimensional art pieces. In developing the image, some artists focus on the shapes created by the interplay of light and dark values on the surfaces of the body. Some artists may take an anatomical approach to create an accurate representation, while other artists may reconstruct the nude form in more abstract geometrical shapes or unreal colors.

Bronze Victoire Main by Sandy Allie

As an art object, the human figure is not intentionally erotic. The purpose of figure drawing or sculpting is to depict the human form, male or female, of all ages, shapes, and ethnicities using line, texture, shape, and composition. Often contemporary artists choose human forms that are not typically beautiful, seeking to portray the nude body more realistically, while other artists prefer a more classical view of ideal proportion in regards to the human figure.

Naked Awareness is a month long art exhibit presented by El Dorado Arts Council ArtSpace from August 3 – Sept 4, 2010. This dynamic theme is inspired by the nude human form and its representation in art. El Dorado Arts Council ArtSpace will be hosting a lecture/slide show by sculptor Sandy Allie on the Nude in Art (7/24 @ 7pm); exhibiting sculptures, photography, and paintings by local artists of the nude; and EDAC Movie Night showing the documentary “Naked World” of the photography of Spencer Tunick (8/6 @ 6:30pm).

El Dorado Arts Council invites visitors to come appreciate the masterful art works exhibited in Naked Awareness. We are located at 459 Main Street

Call to Artists

Application Deadline is July 31
for the August 28 Event

Hosted by EDAC and Rainbow Orchards.

Download application.

Submission Process

• Artist's work will be reviewed by EDAC ArtSpace Selection Committee
• $25 entry fee for EDAC members
• $40 entry fee for non-EDAC members
• All art sales go directly to the artist.

Call Susan Keale at 530-295-3496 x2 or email to artspace@eldoradoartscouncil.org for more information.

Journaling Workshop

Saturday, July 10, 11a–1p

Instructor: Debora Larry-Kearney
Location: ArtSpace
Free, Limited space
Ages 14 to senior

Workshop participants receive 50% off ticket to Diary of Anne Frank at the Imagination Theater

"The nicest part is being able to write down
all my thoughts and feelings;
otherwise I'd absolutely suffocate."

—Anne Frank

EDAC Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, July 29, 2-3pm
(last Thursday of the month)

Use your skills to give to EDAC and the community! Come hear about volunteer opportunities. Gallery Host training follows at 3pm for those interested. Please call or email EDAC’s ArtSpace to register in advance.

Arts Connection: EDAC Membership Drive