KINGS ART CENTER

NOW SHOWING IN THE MARCELLUS GALLERY

"VIEWS FROM WITHIN A CULTURE"

Featuring paintings and prints by Jaun Fuentes, Michele Ramirez, and Calixto Robles

Exhibit sponsored by: Rabobank
Curated by John Robinson

Exhibit runs from:
April 5, 2008 thru May 11, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4th from 5:30-8:00
Refreshments provided by the Kings County Art League

Gallery hours are 12:00 to 3:00 PM Tuesday thru Sunday

You can find more images from "Views From Within A Culture" on the Gallery page.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Enter your work in the...

61st Annual Kings Art League
SPRING ART SHOW in Hanford's Civic Center Park
Saturday, May 10 and Sunday May 11, 2008

Categories:
Photography, Graphics/Drawing, Fiber, and Sculpture/Ceramics

Prizes:
Best in Show - $100
By category:
1st place - $50
2nd place - $35
3rd place - $25
There will also be special awards in each category

Winning entries from this show will hang in the Marcellus Gallery at the Kings Art Center from Friday, May 16 thru Sunday, June 15, 2008

Opening reception and awards presentation on Friday, May 16th from 5:30 to 8pm

Entry forms can be picked up at the Kings Art Center. Forms will also be available at the sign-in desk in front of the Veteran's Building in Civic Park on Saturday, May 10th. All entries must be delivered to the Committee between 9am and 12pm Saturday, May 10th. All entries to remain in the show through Sunday, May 11th at 4pm
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OUR MISSION

Initiate programs in the visual arts to benefit the citizens of Kings County. To promote and encourage the cultural diversity of the area and assist in preserving this heritage through the visual arts.
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Scheduling nine exhibits per year in the Marcellus Gallery, our guests can enjoy works of photography, sculpture, fiber art, drawings, and paintings created by local and guest artists.

IN THE MARCELLUS GALLERY - 2008

April 5 through May 11,2008
"VIEWS FROM WITHIN A CULTURE"
Paintings and prints by Michelle Ramirez, Calixto Robles,
Juan Fuentes
Sponsored by Rabobank
Reception: Friday, April 4th from 5:30-8:00

May 17 through June 15, 2008
"ART FROM THE PARK"
Kings County Art League Spring Show
Sponsored by the Kings County Art League
Reception: Friday, May 16th from 5:30-8:00

June 21 through August 3, 2008
"THE ILLUSTRATOR"
Work from the Science Illustration program at the University
of California, Santa Cruz
Reception: Friday, June 20th from 5:30 - 8:00

August 9 through September 21, 2008
"YOSEMITE RENAISSANCE XXIII"
Reception: Friday, August 8th from 5:30 - 8:00

September 27 through October 26, 2008
"CONTINUING ARTISTIC TRADITIONS"
Tedra Battaglia/Griswold Family Artists
Reception: Friday, September 26th / Gala Event

November 1 through November 30, 2008
"CREATIVE STITCHES"
Common Threads Quilt Guild Exhibition
Reception: Friday, November 1st from 5:30-8:00

December 7 through December 31, 2008
"RECENT WORKS"
Kings County Art League "Member Show"
in the Marcellus Gallery
Reception: Sunday, December 7th from 12:30-2:30

December 7 through December 31, 2008
"YOUNG MASTERS' 2008"
Paintings, sculpture & photography by local students (K-12)
in the Banister Gallery
Reception: Sunday, December 7th from 12:30-2:30
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In addition to our gallery exhibits, we are an art education center. We offer a year around program consisting of a variety of art classes serving over 2,500 children and adults per year.

SUMMER ART CLASSES FOR 2008:

CHILDRENS CLASSES:
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JUNE CLASSES:
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MANGA FOR BEGINNERS I $50.00 each
Manga is a term for Japanese comic books. This class will focus on drawing the basics: faces, eyes, and hairstyles, some anatomy, and costuming too.
Teacher - Kristina Lendrum

June 9 thru 13
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Ages 10 to 14

MANGA FOR BEGINNERS II $50.00
Manga is a term for Japanese comic books. This class will focus on drawing the basics: faces, eyes, and hairstyles, some anatomy, and costuming too.
Teacher - Kristina Lendrum

June 16 thru 20
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Ages 10 to 14

PAPIER MACHE CRITTERS - CLASS FILLED

CLAY AND PLAY $60
Come join in the fun! Get your hands dirty, Smashing, pushing,
pulling, and shaping clay. When you're done, paint what you made.
Teacher - Thersa Balwin

June 23 thru 27
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Ages 6 and up.

MANGA FOR BEGINNERS III $50.00
Manga is a term for Japanese comic books. This class will focus on drawing the basics: faces, eyes, and hairstyles, some anatomy, and costuming too.
Teacher - Kristina Lendrum

June 30 thru July 3rd
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages 10 -14.

SAND STONE ART $25.00
Sea shells, sand, and cement join together to form a steppping stone for the home.
Teacher - Bob Sandoval

June 30 & July 1
10:00 Am to 12:00 PM
Ages 7 and up
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JULY CLASSES:
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CHINESE YEAR OF THE RAT $50.00
From Chinese calligraphy strokes learn to paint bamboo, dragonfly, fish, rat, and cat.
Teacher - Hilda Vandergriff

July 7 thru 11
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Ages 8 to 15

CLAY AND PLAY $60
Come join in the fun! Get your hands dirty, Smashing, pushing,
pulling, and shaping clay. When you're done, paint what you made.
Teacher - Thresa Balwin

July 7 thru 11
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Ages 6 and up.

THE AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE I - CLASS FILLED

THE AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE II - CLASS FILLED

WONDERFUL WEAVING $50.00
Make wonderful colorful weavings with yarn, ribbon, dried material, and more.
Teacher - Pat Brown

July 21 thru 25
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Ages 6 and up
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AUGUST CLASSES:
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LIONS, TIGERS, AND OTHER BIG CATS I - CLASS FILLED

LIONS, TIGERS, AND OTHER BIG CATS II - CLASS FILLED

IT'S ABOUT WATERCOLOR $50.00
From your own style painting from still life and photographs, make something special for your wall.
Teacher - Hilda Vandergriff

August 11 thru 15
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Ages 8 to 15

Student artwork will be showcased at
THE EVENING OF THE ARTS
in the Banister Studio Gallery
Saturday, August 23, 2008
5:30 TO 8:00 PM
All are invited
Event is free
Refreshments will be served
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ADULT CLASSES:
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JUNE CLASS:
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INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING (2 evenings) $35.00
Learning to cut, glue, and fuse glass, and incorperating Dichroic glass, you can make a beautiful piece of art.
Teacher - Bob Sandoval

June 12 and 13th
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Ages Teen to adult
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JULY CLASS:
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MOSAIC STEPPING STONE (3 evenings) $50.00
With this introduction to mosaic art, it's fun and easy to make a stepping stone for your garden or as a gift.
Teacher - Bob Sandoval

July 7 thru 9th
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Ages Teen to adult

STAINED GLASS SUN CATCHER (6 evenings) $60.00 plus materials
Learn the Tiffany technique of copper foil stained glass. You'll learn to cut, foil, solder, and patina your own Tiffany Sun Catcher.
John Felix, Teacher

July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Ages 16 to adult
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AUGUST CLASS:
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MOSAIC ART I $35.00
Bring a bird house, pitcher, bowl, or anything small you would like to turn into a mosaic art piece.

August 25, and 26
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Ages Teen to adult

MOSAIC ART II $35.00
Bring a bird house, pitcher, bowl, or anything small you would like to turn into a mosaic art piece.
August 28, and 29
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Ages Teen to adult
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Class Policy:
Class size is limited. Enrollment is on a first come first serve bases. To guarantee a place in any class, tuition must be paid at the time of enrollment.

Scholarship Program:
Scholarships are available for art classes for any child showing interest in art, who might otherwise be unable to participate. One per family per year.

Cancellation Policy:
Tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE unless you have called and cancelled the student at least two (2) days prior to the start of classes. In the event of a class being cancelled by the Kings Art Center, a full refund will be given.
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For information about exhibits and our educational programs
come in and visit or contact us at:

605 N. DOUTY STREET
P.O. Box 376
HANFORD, CA 93230

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday - Friday 9:30 to 3:30 p.m.
GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
PHONE: 559.584.1065
FAX: 559.584.9824
Email: kingsartcenter@sbcglobal.net
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Our other programs for members and the citizens of Kings County are:

The KINGS COUNTY ART LEAGUE, members of the Kings Art Center, Offers:

- The Mother's Day "ART IN THE PARK" exhibit. All adults are welcome to enter their works of art for cash prizes and ribbons.

- The YOUNG MASTER'S SHOW in December. Students from k - 12 enter their art in a juried show winning cash prizes and ribbons.

-Educational art demonstrations throughtout the year.

The KINGS ART GUILD hosts fundraising events throughout the year, benefiting the Kings Art Center. Their two major events are The Annual Art Center Gala in September and The Annual Christmas Home Tour.
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The Kings County Art Center Foundation, Inc. is Governed by an Executive Committee and a Board of Trustees. Our long range goals are to continue to offer art programs and services to the public, members, and students of the County. Support for these programs comes from memberships and donations.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

Michael Semas - President
Harold Nikoghosin - Vice President
Alan Moore - Treasurer
Jean Greer - Secretary
Bob Junell - Member, Executive Committee
Steve Robinson - Member, Executive Committee
Claire Fitiausi - President, Kings County Art League; Member - Executive Committee
Pat Noland - President, Kings Art Center Guild; Member-Executive Committee
Sharon Banister - Trustee/Director,Kings County Art League

Tony Barba
Suzanne Cardoza
Chuck Forsythe
Lauren Fragose
Lawrence Heinze
Carol Hernandez
Edna Ivans
Dave Jones
Richard King - Director (Kings County Art League)
Leroy Morgan
Dean Osterling
John Robinson - Trustee/Curator
Rusty Robinson
Sidney J.W. Sharp, Jr.

Paul Raddatz - Director
John Robinson - Curator
Susan Akin - Administrative Assistant

William J. Banister - Founder (1918-2006)
Lloyd F. Christensen - Trustee Emeritus
Robert Marcellus - Director/Curator, Emeritus

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