May 20 Monday
This exhibition will feature several works made throughout the artist’s career as sort of a mid-career retrospective. Adam Parker Smith has a unique ability to address complex themes in a whimsical, light-hearted way that makes his work incredibly accessible.
Adam Parker Smith is a sculpture and installation artist. He attended the University of California at Santa Cruz (BA Painting, 2000), the Tyler School of Art at Temple University (MFA Painting, 2003), and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2008).
For his exhibition at SLOMA, San Luis Obispo-based artist Barry Goyette shows a series of portraits taken by a very specific mulberry tree as a site for portrait photography guided by the models, of varying stages of life. Attempting to reverse the traditional dynamics of power in portrait photographer, Goyette offers his camera in service to those he photographs, and they bring their own props, costumes, and stories – with the beloved mulberry tree as a key motif in all the images. Utilizing aging techniques in photography, Goyette seeks to activate slower ways of looking in the history of the medium.
May 21 Tuesday
Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is delighted to announce its annual Ventura County Public Works Day. It will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ventura County Government Center. The nationally recognized event has lots to see and do, including education for younger students and exciting career opportunities for high school students. https://www.vcpublicworks.org/npww/
Embrace Your Creative Spirit: A Special Craft Workshop to Celebrate Our Amazing Educators!
It’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work you do every day. Join us for a rejuvenating and uplifting craft workshop crafted exclusively for you, the heroes of education!
Rediscover the joy of creating and nurturing creativity in a supportive, stress-free environmentImmerse yourself in hands-on activities designed to ignite your imagination and reignite your passion for teachingIndulge in a well-deserved break from the demands of the classroom and invest in your own well-beingThis Month’s Teacher & Educator Exclusive Workshop will be upcycling vintage tea cups into beautiful and unique decorative and purposeful items for your home. Using macrame and vintage tea cups and saucers, we will upcycle these items into delightful decorative additions to your space. Bird feeders, succulent pots, cute catch-all for your gadgets, and gizmos a plenty!
Educator Ticket Price: $15 (50% of our regular adult workshop price)
MUST show a valid School ID or other identifying item upon entry to the workshop to verify that you are a teacher or educator.
May 22 Wednesday
May 23 Thursday