Robert Flynn Johnson Lecture Thursday June 25

Upcoming Programming  Upcoming Programming Public Collecting/Private Collecting: Four Decades of Collecting for the Communities I Served and Acquiring Works Personally That Were Meaningful to Me in My Life more info with Robert Flynn Johnson Thursday June 25, 2015 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Reception 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Lecture 106 E Main Street map $15 nonmembers $10 members art:inFOCUS Speakers Series. Robert Flynn Johnson is Curator Emeritus of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. For more than forty years he has collected works for both museums and for his own personal collection. His publications include Plant Kingdoms: The Photographs of Charles Jones, Artists’ Books in the Modern Era 1870 - 2000, Lucian Freud: Works on Paper, Anonymous: Enigmatic Images from Unknown Photographers and The Face in the Lens: Anonymous Photographs. Currently, his exhibition Edgar Degas The Private Impressionist is now on view at the Petaluma Arts Center from June 20th until July 26th. Purchase Tickets! Artist Walk and Talk "No One Gets Out Alive: The San Francisco Robot Scene 1980-2015” more info presented by Kal Spelletich Saturday June 20, 2015 | 11:30 - 12:30 pm 106 E Main Street map FREE with admission! For 25 years, Spelletich has been exploring the interface of humans and robots, using technology to reconnect people with intense, real-life experiences. The work is interactive, requiring participants to enter or operate his pieces, often against their instincts of self-preservation. Flame Working Demo  with Kathleen Elliot Saturday June 20, 2015 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm 106 E Main Street map FREE with admission This Demo will be held at New Museum Los Gatos. Kathleen Elliot will give a demo showcasing her artistic process in sculpting her glass pieces. The Magic of Watercolor Mandalas more info with Michelle Faia Thursdays July 9-30, 2015 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm 106 E Main Street map $80 for workshop Their potential is amazing; they can heal, transform and open the heart. Mandalas, or sacred circles, are a powerful, ancient tool. We will learn the basics of mandalas and watercolor and how magical they both are. We will paint from the heart, meditate, play, exercise our imagination and develop our creativity.  No experience necessary, really! Painting & Drawing Atelier The NUMU Atelier is now offering classical instruction in academic realism at the Tait Avenue Studio. Self-paced study, day and evening classes, beginners welcome! Click on links for more information, or drop by the studio Mon - Thu from 1pm-5pm! Visiting Artist Workshops Featuring workshops with Felecia Forte, David Gray & Zoey Frank. Summer Drawing & Painting Program June - August 2015 | For students 12 and over, who are serious about art. Individualized, classical training with Atelier Director Gabriel Coke Evening Drawing & Painting Instruction June - August  | Tuesday Night Time Drawing & Painting Classes Subjects will range from cast drawing, cast painting, still life and portrait drawing and painting. See Our Full Calendar New Museum Los Gatos 106 E Main St, Los Gatos admission $5 (children under 18 always free) Wednesdays 1 - 5 pm Thursdays 11- 8 pm Fridays 11-5 pm Saturday 12 - 5 pm Sunday 11 - 5 pm Share Tweet Forward