Join us for the Opening Reception of our newest exhibitions!

Madera County Arts Council invites you to our Opening Reception for our newest exhibitions: 


“Abstracts & Patterns”, “Love Letters”, and Yosemite Western Artists’ “Extend”

Thursday, January 31st, 2019 from 5 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 January 31st through March 8th, 2019. Admission is FREE and open to the public Tuesdays though Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Abstracts & PatternsArtworks in styles that range from semi-abstract to non-objective abstraction and/or that feature patterns, both man-made or natural, prominently in their compositions. These artworks can be a great way to give home decor and offices a fresh new look!

Love Letters:Artworks that celebrate love and/or a person, place, or thing that is loved! 

Yosemite Western Artists’ Extend: This exhibition prompts YWA artists to interpret the theme of “Extend”. We are proud to host artworks by our mountain area artists! 

The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, January 31st 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’ouevres all while viewing our newest art exhibitions! This exhibition will be on view from January 31st through March 8th, 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 Emily Redondo at eredondo@maderaarts.org. 

FREE Kids Art Classes

Due to funding cuts for the Arts, the Madera Elks Lodge have partnered with the Madera County Arts Council to offer FREE Art classes for 3rd-6th grade students from Adams, Lincoln, Dixieland, and Easton-Arcola Elementary Schools.

There are two 5-class sessions:

December 21st to January 18th or January 25th to February 22nd

  • Each student will receive an art kit to use in the class!
  • Classes are on Fridays from 4pm – 6pm.
  • Lessons are geared towards teaching art history and/or art theory with each project inspired by a famous artist.
  • Space is limited to 35 students.

The first session is scheduled as follows:

12/21/18 – Christmas Card Painting
12/28/18 – Roy Lichtenstein –  Pop Art 
1/4/19 – Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night Project – Acrylic painting 
1/11/19– Georgia O’Keeffe – Watercolor Painting
1/18/19 – Henri Matisse – Soft Sculpture and Collage

The second session is scheduled as follows:

1/25/19 – Valentine’s Day Card Painting
2/1/19 – Roy Lichtenstein –  Pop Art 
2/8/19 – Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night Project – Acrylic painting 
2/15/19 – Georgia O’Keeffe – Watercolor Painting
2/22/19– Henri Matisse – Soft Sculpture and Collage

Sign-up by emailing Dianna at dsegura@maderaarts.org or calling (559) 661-7005 during our business hours (Tuesdays though Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

#GivingTuesday Donors

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL BY DONATING NOW!

WOW WOW WOW! We are 2/3 of the way to our goal!

With donations and pledges through our website, Facebook and in person we have enough for the Whitney Foundation match! Currently (with the Facebook and Whitney Foundation match) we are at a $65,000 Endowment!

We are receiving donations on Facebook and on our online store (click on the Make A Donation tab above). 

A very special thanks to the VERY generous pledges/donations from Karen Andrew, Craig Fourchy, Julia O’Kane, an Anonymous Donor, Tina & Jim Unti, Calvin Crane, Greg Baxter, Barb Minneti, Anita Valdez, Ruth Ann Edgington, and Lee Anne Briscoe.

To our fabulous donors so far, THANK YOU!!! Your contribution allows us to continue our programs such as our Teaching Artist Program which allows artists to teach classes to 3rd and 4th graders along with After School classes that reach the 1st through 8th grades! Donations also support our gallery which showcases and supports local artists and artist groups.  

#GivingTuesday

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!

 

Join the global movement and get involved with #GivingTuesday!  

We are working with the Whitney Foundation to establish an endowment for the Madera County Arts Council!  So, what does this mean? 

An endowment continually generates funds which will help us pay for general operations and increased programming and The Whitney Foundation is matching your donations up to $25,000! Our goal is a $100,000 endowment and we need your help… 

We are applying the $5,020 that has already been donated in Memory of Garrett Noblett to the endowment. To all of you who donated THANK YOU, your donation just doubled!  

Please help us spread the word and DONATE TODAY!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!

Winter Pop Up on December 1st!

Central Valley Winter Pop Up 

Come by for an afternoon of shopping with local vendors!
 
December 1, 2018
11 am to 6 pm
424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637
 
The following vendors will be here with their handmade items:
 
Jewelry Designs by Eva Corona 
Handmade Jewelry and accessories 
 
Carlie’s Creations 
Customized hand-stamped accessories  
 
Sugar + Butter 
Baked goods – accepting preorders for items at www.sugarandbutterla.com
 
 
Cheryl’s Preloved Gifts
Customized clothing and accessories 
 
 
Rodan + Fields 
Skincare products
 
 
Dress your Tresses 
Hair accessories and clothing 
As well as homemade Empanadas 
 
 
Korina’s Creations 
Crocheted accessories 

Exhibition Installation Week!

This next week we will be installing our next round of exhibitions.

*Note: Our Gift Shop is still open!

See the posts below this one for more info on our upcoming Dia de Los Muertos Celebration and Opening Reception!