Author: Emily Redondo

Madera County Arts Council invites you to our Opening Reception for our newest exhibitions: 
“Faces”and Yosemite Western Artists’ “Fracture”

Thursday, March 21st, 20195 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Where: Madera County Art Council’s Circle Gallery424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637

All exhibitions on view from March 19 through April 26th, 2019. Admission is FREE and open to the public Tuesdays though Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Faces is a portrait exhibition that is open to interpretation such as portraits of loved ones, strangers, animals, flowers, even rock faces! Yosemite Western Artists’ Fracture is an exhibition that prompts YWA artists to interpret the theme of “Fracture”. We are proud to host artworks by our mountain area artists! 

The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, March 21st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. You will be able to meet the artists and snack on hors d’oeuvres all while viewing our newest art exhibitions! This exhibition will be on view from March 19th through April 26th, 2019. Entrance is FREE and open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

About Madera County Arts Council:Madera County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1982 by  California Arts Council and the Madera County Board of Supervisors. Our mission is to provide residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services, promote art education, and support local artists and arts groups.

For Media Inquiries please contact MCAC at (559) 661-7005, Executive Director Rochelle Noblett at rnoblett@maderaarts.org, or Publicity Director Shannon Grissom at gallery@maderaarts.org. 

Madera County Arts Council & Madera International Women’s Day Committee presents

Women of the World Mural Ribbon Cutting & Dedication

Friday, March 8th, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Where: Madera County Art Council’s Circle Gallery

424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637

On Friday, March 8th, 2019 at 2 p.m. there will be a Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of the Women of the World Mural at Madera County Art Council’s Circle Gallery, located at 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637. This 40-foot mural was painted in 1998 by the inmates of Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla. When the prison changed to a men’s prison in 2012, the mural was taken down and put into storage. In 2016, it was given to Madera County Arts Council for restoration and display. This event is being organized in conjunction with International Women’s Day with the help of the Madera International Women’s Day Committee. Attendees will be treated to a performance by Ballet Folklorico de Madera.

When looking for a new location, Madera County Arts Council specifically looked for a place that had room to display the mural. In July of 2018, Madera County Arts Council relocated to 424 N. Gateway Drive where there is a 45 foot wall with 6-foot overhang to protect it from the elements and receives minimal sun exposure. With partial funding from the American Association of University Women, staff and volunteers worked to clean, restore, and add protective coatings to ready it for its new home. Installation was paid for by the owners of the property, Phil & Klina Oberti. Lighting has been donated by BK lighting but Madera County Arts Council is still looking for electricians and landscapers to volunteer their expertise to help with installation.

Our Art Classes have been a huge success! We are offering an 8 class session from 4p to 6p on Fridays, starting March 8th. Pay $10 per session or save money by paying for the entire session for $70. Returning students can bring their art kit, or we have art kits available for purchase in our Gift Shop! *Note: Purchase of art kits not required for classes.To sign-up: Come by Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery during our operating hours Tuesdays through Fridays 10a to 6p at 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 (on Gateway between 2nd & 3rd Street) to pay for the session!
For more information: Come by the gallery, call us at (559) 661-7005, or email artsed@maderaarts.org

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019

Chalk Art Contest: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Contest Awards: 1 p.m.

Exhibition Reception: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Madera County Art Council’s Circle Gallery424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637

Click Here to go to the Chalk Contest Sign-up Form!

Come celebrate Youth Art Month on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery, located at 424 N. Gateway Drive (between 2nd and 3rd Streets), Madera, CA 93637. Starting at 9 a.m., Madera County high school and middle school students will begin work on their drawings for the Chalk Art Contest. They will have three hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) to complete their drawings around the theme of “what does music look like to you?”. An awards ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. which will kick off the Opening Reception of the Youth Art Exhibition from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Appetizers will be provided by Madera South High School culinary students. Special thanks go out to this year’s organizers: Madera South High School Art Teachers Katie Howden, Sheila Kincade,  Adam Mena, and MUSD Administrator Dr. Marcheta Williams.
This event is FREE and open to the public. The Youth Art Month Exhibition will be on view from March 1st through March 29th, 2019. Entrance is FREE and open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

About Youth Art Month:In 2012, March was proclaimed to be Youth Art Month in Madera by the Office of the Mayor and the City of Madera with the support of the Madera City Council and City of Madera’s Parks & Community Services Department. It is recognized that art constitutes an important part of the Madera Community and adds to the human development of area youth. Youth Art Month was created to encourage young artists by offering a professional exhibition space for their work.

About Madera County Arts Council:Madera County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1982 by  California Arts Council and the Madera County Board of Supervisors. Our mission is to provide residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services, promote art education, and support local artists and arts groups.
For Media Inquiries please contact MCAC at (559) 661-7005, Executive Director Rochelle Noblett at rnoblett@maderaarts.org, or Publicity Director Emily Redondo at eredondo@maderaarts.org. 

Interested in working in Arts Education? Check out these opportunities:

Arts Education Program Manager: We are looking for someone who is passionate about the arts and children’s education to join our team. This position is responsible for implementing and managing our art education programs, such as the Artist in Schools, Poetry Out Loud Competition, Paint Nights and in-house classes and workshops. The ideal candidate is organized, tech savvy, ambitious and motivated to make a difference in our community. Hours range from 24 to 32 hours per week. 
Send resume to Rochelle: rnoblett@maderaarts.org

The Madera County Arts Council has openings for teaching artists in our school programs, in-house art education classes and paint nights. Contact Rochelle at rnoblett@maderaarts.org

When: Saturdays, March 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th,13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th 1st-3rd Grade class is 10a-12p, 4th-6th Grade Class is 1-3p

Where: Madera County Arts Council, 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637

Cost: $10 per class or $70 for the entire session

How to sign-up: Visit us at 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 during our operating hours Tuesdays through Fridays from 10a-6p!