Events @ The Morean

[As received from Leslie Neuman and the Morean Arts Center]

MoreanArtsCenter.org | Classes | Galleries | Hot Shop | Chihuly Collection | Center for Clay Upcoming Events and Activities at the Morean Arts Center   Second Saturday Gallery Walk AND 2013 Members Show Opening Night Party! *note change in dates. HOME will close August 18, 2013. This annual exhibition includes nearly 200 works of art expressing a full spectrum of images and ideas through all media, all from the Morean’s gifted members.  This year’s theme, HOME, is a nod to the growing population of artists that call the Bay area “home” and the fact that artists are setting up studios in the Morean building itself. Beloved local artist Wade Slater was the Margaret Murphy Steward Best of Show award winner in the Morean's 2012 Members Show. Beginning a new tradition, the Morean is awarding a solo show to the Best of Show winner to coincide with the following year's members showcase. Croatian Naive Art - Reverse Glass Painting SALE! Available July 13 through August 18 All proceeds to benefit the Morean Arts Center's educational programs. For more information on Croatian Naive Art, the technique and rarity of the pieces, please click here.    FeedBack at the MoreanThursday, August 8, 6-8pm Attention Members: Want to get feedback on your artwork AND enjoy a meal with like-minded people all in the same evening? Bring your favorite dish and join us as our Morean instructors facilitate a slide-show discussion of images that YOU submit before-hand. Come and see what other artists in the area are doing, and get good advice on your own work. Don't want to show your work? Just come, bring a dish to share, and enjoy the discussion. This event is FREE and open to members of the Morean Arts Center and their guests. A cash bar will be available.  Richard and Helen Minck Art Estate Auction Saturday, August 24, 6-9pm Preview dates - Friday & Saturday, August 23-24, 10am to 5pm Richard and Helen Minck were beloved local philanthropists who supported numerous local cultural organizations. Avid art enthusiasts, they left behind a stellar collection of artwork, including nationally-recognized and local artists, and the Morean is hosting a silent auction of these items to benefit our educational programs. Over 130 pieces are available, including sculptures from Peter Voulkos, paintings by Robert Hodgell, and mixed media works by Rocky Bridges. Wine and appetizers will be available, and the bidding starts promptly at 6pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece from this unique estate!