World Mini Print Expo
It’s
official. The Modesto Art Museum will host the World Mini Print Expo, September
20 to October 2, 2011. This
is a celebration of the art of print in all its
forms, including relief, intaglio, planographic, and stencil.
All artists are invited to participate
and all printmaking techniques are eligible.
Information and an entry form are available on the museum web site,
http://modestoartmuseum.org. Deadline
for entries is 1 August 2011. Museum members will select two of the prints for
purchase by the museum.
Modernism in Modesto Walking Tour April 9th – Space is Limited
The
museum offers its popular Modernism in Modesto walking tour on Saturday, April 9th;
from 11 am to 12:30 pm. We will meet at 1207 I Street, the offices of Lionakis.
Admission is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Reservations are required by
sending an email to
modestoartmuseum.org@yahoo.com. Only a few spaces left.
Membership Renewal
Membership renewal forms have gone out. Help us bring quality visual arts
experiences to you and all the people of Modesto. Please return your membership
forms promptly.
Art that Changes People
JR, a French street artist and winner of the 2011 TED
Prize, uses his camera to show the world its true face. You are invited to be
part of the process. Watch this inspiring TED video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PAy1zBtTbw&feature=relmfu
Architecture Research Uncovers Treasures and Surprises
So far the museum has uncovered more than 70 buildings and 12 landscapes in Modesto by progressive mid-20th century modern designers. We suspect there are many more. The museum is also uncovering the history of these projects and how it came to be that Modesto, then a town of less than 20,000 people, has so many. We’ve also discovered some mysteries. Here’s one of them. According to the Bernard Maybeck archives, the famed early 20th century architect designed a project for the Modesto Gas Company in 1924. So far we’ve been unable to learn anything more about this project.
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