Visions of Paradise: Art and the Power of Faith

Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, November 7, 2010
Expressions of faith are a source of creative inspiration. Artists have explored themes within their cultures and faiths since before the written word, often touching on similar concerns and subjects.  This stunning exhibition, curated by Virginia Breier, features an eclectic mix of contemporary and folk art that explores the commonalities between faiths.
Members' Preview: Friday, August 20 • 5:00-7:00pm.

Fletcher Benton: The Artist's Studio
and Living Walls

Saturday, November 20, 2010 - Sunday, February 6, 2011
Fletcher Benton: The Artist's Studio explores the unique attitudes and methods that Benton, a world-renowned kinetic and constructivist sculptor, applies to his work. This experiential and interactive exhibition looks at the inspirations, processes, toys and tools that Benton uses to create his magic. Conceived by Benton himself, it provides a rare opportunity to see the studio-a typically private space-through the artist's eyes. The exhibition juxtaposes sculptures and maquettes, large-scale photographs of the work environment, a soundtrack created in-studio, and a fascinating representation of his work table. Curator: Kate Eilertsen.

Living Walls - In conjunction with the Fletcher Benton exhibition, collaborative artists Kurt Kemp and Mark Perlman, both professors of art at Sonoma State University, will construct two walls comprised of of sixty 12"x12" works on paper. The collaboration consists of works created in the studio as well as in the Museum during the course of the exhibition.
Members' Preview: Friday, November 19 • 5:00-7:00pm.