View & Review with Guest Critic Rick Runion

Friday, January 28, 2011 — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 per piece for artists, $5 audience. Cash bar.

Ever wondered what goes on in an artist’s head when they’re creating art? Or what an art professional sees when he or she looks at a piece of art? Then join us for this new series of events! Local artists are encouraged to bring their latest work to show off, and we’ll provide the art professional and cash bar. Even if you’re not an artist, this is a great way to learn about art and artists in a relaxed, intimate setting.

For this View & Review, local aspiring photographers are encouraged to bring their most recent work for review by Rick Runion, a photographer at The Ledger.

Beyond the Art

Saturday, January 29, 2011 — 1 to 2 p.m.

Cost: FREE with Museum admission

Focusing on the work of Humberto Calzada, this special presentation teaches about the demise of Cuban architecture since 1950. The workshop allows participants the opportunity to restore a crumbling facade through the use of art materials and take home their own small work of art.

After School Art — Make Myself a Home

Monday, January 31, 2011 — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for Members; $5 per child, per visit for Non-Members

Come make unique projects and learn about art! Classes vary in medium and are always fun at Make Myself a Home: Architecture and Humberto Calzada you will learn about our Calzada exhibition and become your own architect by making a house out of paper versions of architectural elements.