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Discover art. Discover the artists.

poet laureate ceremony January 31 Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival March 17-20youth rules show March 25-May 5 america’s artists and arts organizations are alive

and working in every community from coast-to-coast —fueling creativity, beautifying our cities, and improving the quality of life. And locally, a

year doesn’t go by without business and government leaders talking about the challenges of funding the arts amid shrinking resources and alongside other pressing needs. These leaders worry about local jobs, infrastructure and the economy. And, the question is often asked, “Is our region a magnet for attracting and retaining a skilled and innovative workforce?” “How well are we competing in the high-stakes race to at-tract new businesses?” The findings from recent stud-ies are clear, local leaders who care about this com-munity and its economic vitality can feel good about choosing to invest in the arts.

A study conducted by “Americans for the Arts” clear-ly outlines that the nonprofit arts and culture seg-ments positively impacts the economy. This study points to some staggering national figures:

The arts industry generated $135.2 billion of eco-nomic activity:• $61.1 billion by the nation’s nonprofit arts and

culture organizations • $74.1 billion in event-related expenditures by

their audiences. This economic activity supports 4.1 million full-time jobs. The arts industry also generates $22.3 billion in

revenue to local, state, and federal governments every year—a yield well beyond their collective $4 billion in arts allocations.

March 17-20the 9th annual Sebastopol documentary film festival returns

Get ready for this Spring’s 9th annual Sebas-topol Documentary Film Festival when a new crop of the best documentary films and film-makers will come to town for four days of edu-cating, entertaining and inspiring program-ming! New this year — a special program highlighting the growing category of docu-mentary web series and film appreciation workshops in January and February.

Don’t forget that SDFF members get priority

access to the festival, the “members only” screening in February and passes to the sum-mer’s Best of the Fest series.

Don’t miss out, tickets disappeared quickly last year and a record number of films were listed as “rush status” prior to the festival weekend! We’ll reveal the full Festival pro-gram in February.

See page 7 for more info

Iris Jamahl dunkle is our new poet laureate

Sebastopol resident Iris Ja-mahl Dunkle has been named the ninth poet laureate of So-noma County for 2016 and 2017. Dunkle is the author of two full-length collections of poetry, Gold Passage (Trio House Press, 2013) and, most recently, There’s a Ghost in this Machine of Air (Wordtech Editions, De-cember 2015). Her latest collec-tion focuses on the history of Sonoma County and includes poems titled “Dear Sebastopol”, “Before the Union Man Caused the Apple Strike”, “Moon Over Laguna de Santa Rosa” and “Pleasant Hill, Cemetery, Se-bastopol, CA”, among others. Dunkle, is planning a number of projects over her two-year term including teaching local history via a writing workshop for So-noma County teachers; writing workshops at historic sites throughout the county; an an-thology of poetry about the his-tory of Sonoma County and a monthly column in the Press Democrat called “Poet’s Cor-ner.”

Sebastopol Center for the Arts will celebrate the passing of the laurel wreath to her on Sunday January 31 at 3pm, as well as the traditional poetry reading at the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors meeting. Pick up your pen and get involved!

Congratulations, Iris, and con-gratulations Sonoma County.

June 4-5 and June 11-12 Save the date: art at the Source open Studio tour

The first two week-ends in June, enjoy our 21st annual Art at the Source Open Studios. Located along scenic highways and country roads, the working stu-dios of artist members of SCA will be open

10am-5pm all four days.

This year’s tour fea-

tures a diverse group of 142 artists including painters, sculptors, pot-ters, jewelers, photog-raphers, glass, wood and fiber artists.

How to decide which studios to visit? Come to the Preview Exhibit at

SCA, May 19 - June 12, to see work by each art-ist on the tour and get a copy of the free color catalog with detailed map. Or visit www.ar-tatthesource.org for all the details.

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$135.2 billionThe Arts industry

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4.1 million Full-time jobs in the Arts.

$24.60What the typical

Arts attendee spends per person, per event,

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Source: Americans for the Arts

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Weather forecasters are almost giddy. “The storm door is open. Prepare for small creeks to overflow their banks;

monster tides will make 101 South flood in the usual low places.”

Winter’s here! Rain at last. It’s so good to hear it running through the downspouts, splashing from passing cars and dripping from foul weather jackets hanging in the bathroom. This weather is also ripe for rainbows - with just a few rays of sunshine we get colorful skies. Here at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts the colors will also be extraordinary. January brings the 148th Annual International Traveling Exhibi-tion of the American Watercolor Society to our Gallery. SCA is one of only 7 museums and gal-leries across the United States chosen to show this collection. It will be an exquisite show. Alongside the show, SCA has planned a juried Watermedia Exhibit and Music Arts has a lineup of new programs.

Please save the date for our 9th Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival. Over 350 films were sent to us for consideration this year.

So keep those boots and rain jackets handy. Come see what’s hanging in our galleries! See you here, soon.

282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 phone (707) 829-4797

SebArts.orgArtAtTheSource.org

SebastopolFilmFestival.orgSonomaCountyArtTrails.org

StaffLInDA GALLETTA Executive Director

lindag@sebarts.org

CAThErInE DEvrIESE Visual Arts Director catherined@sebarts.org

KAThY DOUGLAS Membership / Facility Services kathyd@sebarts.org

TOM MOnTAn Marketing / Operations Director / Newsletter Editor tomm@sebarts.org

rAnDY hALL, Interim Film Program Director randyh@sebarts.org

EMILY rObInSOn Support emilyr@sebarts.org

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Printed by Healdsburg Printing

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Thank you to this year’s Gala Committee Robert Brent, Barbara Coen, Kathy Douglas, Linda Galletta, Buffie Harris, Tom Montan, Cynthi Stefenoni, Chantal Vogel. And a very special thank you to Tom Swearingen who chaired this committee and to Shawna Swofford for her amazing photographic contributions.

Thank you to the generous business and wineries that supported the success of our November Gala: Alexander Valley Film Festival, Canetti Roadhouse Italiana, Catelli’s Restaurant, D’s Diner, Diavo-la Restaurant, Formosa Bis-tro, French Garden, Geyser-ville Grille, Geyserville Inn, Geyserville Mud Coffee, Hole in the Wall, King Falafel, La-guna de Santa Rosa Founda-tion, Laser Tag of Santa Rosa, Marigold Indian Bistro, Mer-cury Geyserville, Pascaline Fine Catering & Gourmet Shop, Rest, A Boutique Hotel, Plymouth, CA, Screamin’

Mimi’s, Sebastopol Documen-tary Film Festival, Sebastopol Hardware, Seed - On the Go, Sonoma Canopy Tours, So-noma Film Festival, Studio 253, Sturgeon’s Mill, Sushi Hana, Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar, Plymouth, CA, Un-derwood Bar & Bistro, Vertex Climbing Studio, Willow Creek Wealth Management, Willow Wood Market Cafe, Woodfour Brewing Company, Our Winery Partners: Ballet-to Estate Vineyards, Carol Shelton Wines, Dehlinger Winery, Dry Creek Vineyards, Dutton-Goldfield, Graton Ridge Cellars, Hafner Vine-

yard, Hanna Winery, Inman Family Winery, Jigar Winery, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Kelley & Young Wines, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Kosta Browne Winery, Littorai Wines, Lynmar Winery, Occi-dental Road Cellars, Pacific Rim Wine Logistics, Paul Hobbs Winery, Paradise Ridge Winery, Porter-Bass Winery, Ravenswood Winery, Reuling Vineyards, Rubin Wines/ River Road Winery, Russian River Wine Road, Scherrer Winery, Taft Street Winery, Jackson Family Farms.

Creative Sonoma is a new county agency supporting and advancing creativity in the County. 

Programs and services help artists, entrepreneurs, arts organizations and

creative enterprises develop and grow their careers and businesses.

Current offerings include workshops and trainings, grants, one-on-one

consulting, and postings of opportunities for artists.

Other programs and initiatives are developing for the New Year.

To sign up for more information, please go to

http://tinyurl.com/px8o8g8 or call 707.565.6134.

VISUAL ARTS

Sebastopol Center for the Arts • 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol CA. 95472 • (707)829-4797 • www.sebarts.org WINTER 2016• 3

‘Calls for Entry’ can be found at sebarts.org/index.php/calls-entry/

1We are kicking off the year with Watercolors: from January 9 to February 7 you will find the 148th Annual International

Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society concurrent with the SCA Water Media Exhibition. When we hosted the AWS Inter-national show in 1999, 3,300 people visited our gallery!

We will also be offering workshops and talks as part of this ex-traordinary exhibition. You can find detailed information about these special events go to sonomacountyarts.org. Gallery III will be transformed into an educational area to learn about watercolor painting, materials and techniques.

2After the watercolor show, centered on a medium we have an Abstract show from February 12- March 20. This exhibition

relates to an art movement which began at the end of the 19th century when many artists felt a need to create a new kind of art, encompassing the many changes taking place in the world around them.

3Youth Rules! March 25 - May 1. It is our vision to invite our local, younger generation of artists and to dedicate – not just

a corner – but the whole gallery to their work. Be overwhelmed by the upcoming talent in our county. First enjoy work by high school and college students, followed by an art installation by students from Grade 1 to 8.

the second half of 2016 has equally excit-ing exhibitions! Mark your calendar:

4“The Art of the Book”, (6) from June 17 - July 24 is our bien-nial homage to work of art that utilizes the form of the book.

Juror is Betsy Davids (BA MA, University of CA, Berkeley. Owner Rebis Press, Berkeley). Deadline for submissions is May 16, 3-6 pm.

5 “Boundaries”, from July 29 -September 4, we are moving into new territory by strongly encouraging politically and socially

engaged work. A current hot topic, we invite work related to any type of boundaries; geographical, emotional or physical. Deadline for submissions June 27, 3-6pm

6 “Motion”, from October 21 through November 27 considers artwork related to the action of moving or being moved!

Deadline for submissions September 19, 3-6 pm

7 We will end the year in beauty with our annual “Members’ Show” from December 2 - December 31. Deadline for submis-

sions, November 28

Thank you for your supportLooking forward to seeing you in the gallery!

Catherine Devriese, Visual Arts Director

looking forward to 2016 Exhibitions

The American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition is one of the premiere watercolor shows in the world. More than 1,200 artists from the United States and 27 foreign countries submitted their work. 40 paintings were chosen for this traveling exhibition. Sebastopol Center for the Arts is one of seven venues in the United States to show this collection. Concurrently, SCA we present a Watermedia exhibit, promot-ing California talent.

Watercolor extravaganza: events and workshops

Entering National Art Competitions - An Insider’s View Saturday, Jan. 9, 11-12:30pm

Talk by Barbara Nechis (Fee: $15/$10 Member)

Artists TalkSaturday, Jan. 9, 1:30 - 3pm

Artists, whose work was selected by juror by Christopher Schink in the SCA Watermedia Exhibition, talk about their work. FREE

Let’s Talk About Our Passion For Watercolors.Sunday, Jan.17, 1:30 - 3pm

Panel discussion by noted watercolorists. (Fee: $15/$10 Mem-ber) Guest artists: Sally Baker, Sally Cataldo, Manette Fairmont, Guy Magallannes, Christopher Schink and Jean Warren.

Watercolor Wizard Workshop For ChildrenSaturday, Jan. 23, 1 - 4pm

Join in the fun and come play with color and paint.Instructor Jean Warren (NWS) (FREE)

The Time Of Your Life With Watercolor (Adults)Sunday, Jan. 24, 1 - 4pm

Curious to try watercolors? No pressure, just fun with expert help. Instructor Jean Warren (NWS) (Fee: $65/$60 Member)

Watercolor Beyond The ObviousJanuary 29 – February 2, 9 - 4pm

A 5-day watercolor workshop with M.E. “Mike” Bailey (AWS/NWS)For artists of all levels (Fee: $500/$475Member)

abstract Show Call for entries

Artwork that does not attempt to represent external reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors and tex-tures. Any medium accepted.

Deadline for submissions: ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY: Janu-ary 7, 2016, 6 pm (Pacific Time)

Juror Frances Mc Cormack (As-sociate Professor in Painting at SFAI)

March 25 – april 10 “passion for the arts”

Here is a shout-out to high school and college art students with a passion for the visual arts. This is our first-ever SCA juried exhibi-tion for Northern California young adults. Check the website

april 15 - May 1, 2016 “Spring into nature – a trip through My So-noma County”

A Collaborative Art Installation by Sonoma County Students Grades 1-8. This showcase of stu-dent art depicts the wonders of na-ture in all her glory, especially as she is experienced by young people all over our beautiful Sonoma County. Students from more 50 schools throughout the County have been invited to participate. Hand-deliver artwork April 6-9, 1-4 pm.

Special thanks

Members’ Show 2015. What a spectacular show with more than 370

pieces! Thank you Laurence, coordinator, with Trisha, Jenny-Lynn, John, Carolyn, Linda, Tom, Barbara B.-L, Sally, Angela, Natalie, Ellen, Robin.

fiber arts vII 2015 (international, biennial exhibition), in col-

laboration with Fiber Art Now, was a great success! Thank you Bill Yoes and Joy Stocksdale, (coordinators) for installing a great show with tremendous help of Doug Yule, Dennis Bolt, Trisha, Laurence, Natalie, Patti W., Carolyn, Barbara, Tom, Jenny-Lynn and Ellen.

We really enjoyed the last shows of 2015 and received a multitude of encouraging critique. In the words of one visitor - “Boundless creativity and masterful artistry made for a sophisticated, world-class fiber art show. The exhibit was also extremely well presented. Art lovers have plenty of reasons to be looking forward to next time.” Irmgard Kern-Nierenberg.

LITERARY ARTSSonoma County Book Arts Guild

Do you make books, alter books, or want to learn to make books? Contact Dena Bliss 707.829.1732 about SoCoBAG.

LifeLines — Memoir Writing WorkshopInstructor: Suzanne Sherman

Every life is filled with important experiences, significant relationships, and transformative moments. Here’s a chance to write about some of yours, for personal pleasure, to share with family, or for publication. Every week we discuss a feature of quality creative nonfiction and oc-casionally do a short in-class writing to explore a topic together. You’ll also have a chance to share your writings (of up to 1500 words) done at home and get helpful feedback as you devel-op your skills and build a collection of short memoirs or develop a memoir.

Limited to 10.Suzanne can be reached at suzannesher-man@sonic.net or 707-955-5456. www.su-zannesherman.com8-week sessions / Mondays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.FIRESIDE ROOM$295 new students/$280 continuing2016 CalendarJanuary 4 - February 29 (no class Feb 15)March 7 - April 25May 2 - June 27 (no class May 30)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pushing Upward into Your Best Life For the Cultural CreativeWith Andrea Adler: Author of The Science of Spiritual Marketing: Initiation into Magne-tism and Pushing Upward

It’s no longer enough to wish you were doing something relevant with your life. It’s time to do what your soul was born to do and achieve.Get clarity from the multitude of ideas spinning around in your head; take your business to the next level; shift from one occupation to another; gain inner wisdom; develop your intuition and be cognizant of perfect timing.Andrea Adler pioneered holistic/spiritual mar-keting in the early 80’s. For 30 years she has presented her methodology around the world through her workshops and books.

Register at: http://www.holisticpr.com/

pushing-upward/ or call 917-724-1307Sunday, March 13, 2016Painting/Drawing/Weaving Room10:00 am to 6:00 pmFee: $195

CERAMICSCeramics “Drop In” Open Studio

Non-instructed studio time for experienced pot-ters, for hand-building, sculptural & wheel work.Studio has 8 wheels, slab roller, extruder, glazes & electric kilns (fire cone 5.) No production pot-ters.

For ages 14+ Questions? info@sebarts.orgMon, 9:30am-12:30pmTues, 6-8:30pm(cancelled if no one shows by 7pm)Wed, 12-3pmSat, 9am-12pmSat, 12-3pm (each Saturday session re-quiresa separate open studio fee)$60/6 session punch card$90/10 session punch card$12 per session/$6 if currently enrolled in anSCA ceramics class$30 clay, includes glaze & firing. All claymust be purchased from SCA.

Pottery and the Potters WheelInstructor: Randy Snyder

We will use the potters wheel and learn to center and raise the clay, then shape to make plates, cups, jars, and other functional pieces that we will glaze and fire for you to cherish at home. Other techniques like pinch, slab, and coil will also be covered. This class is perfect for begin-ners and beyond.

Space limited, sign up early and come play in clay.12-AdultCeramic Studio6 Thurs, Feb 25- Mar 31 6:30pm- 9:00pmFee $155/$150 member. Materials included.Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

Spring in to Pottery Instructor: Randy Snyder

This class will focus on the potters wheel learn-ing to wedge, center, and pull the clay to create bowls, cups, and vases. Other techniques like pinch, slab, and coil will also be covered. We will glaze and high fire our finished projects. Great for beginning and seasoned potters trying to bring it to the next level.

Sign up early, space limited.12-AdultCeramic Studio6 Thurs, Apr 14 -May 19 6:30pm- 9pmFee $155/$150 member. Materials included.Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

Throwing TeapotsInstructor: Liz Russell

Learn to make pieces with multiple parts, like teapots, pitchers, bowls with handles, and lids. Basic pottery experience is recommended. This class is a great opportunity to focus on improv-ing your pottery throwing technique.

4 Weds, 6:30-9pmFeb 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24thCeramics studioFee: $135/$130 member. Materials included.Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

Sgraffito and Form BuildingInstructor: Liz Russell

Learn to make your own forms using plaster, mix slips, and to decorate your pieces using the sgraffito technique. With these skills you can make dishes more beautiful than anything you’ll find in a store. Basic pottery experience is rec-ommended.

4 Weds, 6:30-9pmMarch 9, 16, 23, 30thCeramics StudioFee: $155/$150 member. Materials included.Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

Beginning Figurative SculptureInstructor: Sandy Frank

Come join this 6-week hands-on course where students will sculpt the human figure from live models, in clay. We will utilize basic techniques to understand the main building blocks to ap-proach the human form. This class will cover proportion, anatomy, gesture and composition. The first hour will contain instruction and exer-cises in technique. A 3-hour pose will start at 10am and run to the end of the session.A separate model fee of $40-50, depending on enrollment, will be charged at the beginning of the class to cover the cost of the models.Clay, tools and firing are covered by the Art Cen-ter in the class cost.

6 Fridays Jan. 22-Feb. 29, 9a-1pCeramics StudioFees: $275 non-member/$270 member. Ma-terials included.$40-50 model fee (depending on enroll-ment- pay to instructor at the beginning of class)Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

Intermediate/Advanced Figurative SculptureInstructor: Sandy Frank

Come join this 6-week hands-on group where we will sculpt the human figure from live models in water-based clay. A 3-hour pose will start at 10am. We will have 2 different models, each coming for 3 sessions. This class is for sculptors who already have experience with clay and the figure and would like to further explore with a live model.A separate model fee of $40-50, depending on enrollment, will be charged at the beginning of the class to cover the cost of the models.Clay, tools and firing are covered by the Art Cen-ter in the class cost.

6 Fridays Jan. 22- Feb. 29, 10a-1pCeramics StudioFees: $215 non-member/$210 members. Materials included.$40-50 model fee(depending on enrollment)Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

The Portrait in ClayInstructor: Sandy Frank

Come play in this 4-week session and develop a life-sized portrait from the model in water base clay. We will use limited armature. Focused study of facial features and character will be demonstrated. Two sessions are available.A separate model fee of $40-50, depending on enrollment, will be charged at the beginning of the class to cover the cost of the models.Clay, tools and firing are covered by the Art Cen-ter in the class cost.

Session 1: 4 Fridays March 4,11, 18, April 1 9:30-12:30Session 2: 4 Fridays April 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30-12:30

Ceramics Studio$205 non-members/ $200 members. Mate-rials included.$40-50 model fee depending on enrollmentRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

DRAWING/PAINTING/

ENCAUSTICS/PRINTING

Intro to EncausticsInstructor: Susan Stover

Encaustic painting is the process of painting with hot pigmented wax. The technique is an-cient, but is becoming increasingly popular with artists today. The medium is fascinating and the possibilities are limitless. This comprehensive class will give students all the basics of getting started with encaustic painting. Topics include safety, studio setup, surfaces and grounds, mix-ing medium and paint, and fusing. Some of the techniques covered are layering, scraping, in-cising, collage, and mixed media. All materials are supplied. To register email info@susansto-ver.com.

Saturday January 16, 2016- 10:00 to 4:00Painting/Drawing/Weaving RoomFee: $150 + $25 materials.

Encaustic on PaperInstructor: Susan Stover

Traditionally, encaustic painting is done on a rigid surface such as wood panel. In this work-shop we will break the rules a bit and apply multiple layers of thin encaustic on paper, build-ing translucency and visual depth. Each layer will add various elements and subtle complexity of color. We will use wax stamps to explore how pattern and repetitive mark-making can be used compositionally and to add visual interest. Finished pieces can be archivally matted and framed giving them rigidity and a more intimate quality than unframed encaustic on panel. Sup-ply list provided.

To register email info@susanstover.com.Sunday January 17, 2016 - 10:00 to 4:00Painting/Drawing/Weaving RoomFee: $150 + $25 materials.

Encaustic IntensiveInstructor: Susan Stover

Are you ready to jump in with both feet? Sign up for both classes - Intro to Encaustic and En-caustic on Paper for a reduced price!

To register email info@susanstover.com.Sat. January 16 & Sun. January 17, 2016 - 10:00 to 4:00Fee: $325 total

Surface Design + Encaustic Instructor: Susan Stover

There are endless options for unique mark-making, layering and patterning when combin-ing surface design techniques on fabric with wax. In this 2-day workshop, we will explore contemporary and traditional techniques such as silk painting, sunprinting, batik, and dis-charge on silk. Students will also experiment with traditional surface design tools and learn how they can be adapted and used directly with the encaustic process. Demonstrations will be given to illustrate how the fabrics can be layered and used with encaustic. Students will have time to create their own artwork and experiment with the fabrics that are made. Supply list pro-vided.

To register email info@susanstover.com.Sat. February 20 & Sun. Feb 21, 2016 - 10:00 to 4:00pmPainting/Drawing/Weaving RoomFee: $325 total

Tuesday Morning Drawing Group

Group meets from 9 AM to 12 noon every Tues-day morning. No registration required. Must be over 18 years of age. Group has live model, no instructor. We have tables, chairs, and free standing easels. $60 per month or $20 drop in fee. If you have questions, contact Joyce at : joycebobart@aol.com

Go Figure!Facilitator: James Curtis

Non-instructed, open studio figure study ses-sions. Draw, paint or sculpt the human figure

from a live model in a well-lit studio. All levels welcome. Bring your own materials. No turpe-noid or turpentine solvents! Tables, easels, sink, lighting and model set up provided. Must be 18.

Every Wed, 7-10pm Fee: $50/4-prepaid sessions / $15 single sessionPhotography or sketching on occasional Fri or Sat 7-9pmRegister at: 707.332.7877 or jcurt@sonic.net

Thursday Watercolor Group No instructorPainting for fun, encouraging each other.Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 amFee: $10 month/$5 drop-inRegister at: dluizartist@gmail.com

Drawing NatureInstructor: Nina Antze

Colored pencils are a fun, safe, and portable way to express oneself artistically. Learn the basics of colored pencil drawing, including blending, burnishing, and impressed line and apply them to botanical studies. Ongoing class; all levels welcome. Contact Nina at 707-237-7014 for space availability & supply list.

Fireside RoomOngoing classes Tues, 9am-NoonFee: $89 / $84 memberContact instructor for space availability.

Drawing Nature for BeginnersInstructor: Nina Antze

Learn to draw and use colored pencils! Learn techniques using simple shapes that relate to nature and the basics of using colored pencils. This ongoing class focuses on the process of observing, drawing, and adding color to your work. Contact Nina at 707-237-7014 or antze@pcquilt.com for space availability and supply list.

Painting/Drawing/Weaving StudioOngoing classes Tues, 1-3:30pmFee: $75 / $70 membersContact instructor for space availability.

Goddess Painting/Singing As a Grounding Practice for Women Instructor: Katie Ketchum

Using the goddess archetype as a reference, we explore our subconscious messages through painting. Learn painting practices that open your flow of creativity. We’ll use acrylic paint in clear easy steps, based on Shiloh Sophia’s “Color of Woman” painting process. You will also learn how to compose a chant to go with your goddess painting to reveal guidance and wisdom. No experience needed in painting or singing.Materials provided, including a canvas sheet. Please bring a stretched canvas, a shirt to protect your clothing and snacks you prefer.$55 per month includes four hours “in-person” class as well as weekly prompts on-line. You can sign up by the month or through May.Register by e-mailing katieketchumband@gmail.com

1-5pm, Saturdays, Feb 13, Mar. 5, Apr. 9, May 14Painting/drawing/weaving room

Paper Fusion Workshop Instructor: Jami Taback

Learn a process of fusing several prints into your own uniquely crafted paper. With a few print-making skills I can guide you through a way to embellish your papers with your own colorful images in a personal exploration…with end-less results derived from prints created during the workshop.In 1988 at my NYC studio, I developed this pro-cess and exhibited the final work at numerous galleries and expositions. In a one-day inten-sive, participants will walk away with newly-fused papers. Basic printmaking is helpful but not necessary. Students will complete 4-5 prints on beautiful paper.Maximum 8 participants.Spaces are limited.

Saturday, January 23rd9am - 3pmFee: $145/$140 membersPainting/Drawing/Weaving RoomRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

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CLASSschedule WINTER 2016

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CollagraphsInstructor: Jami Taback

Learn to build a collagraph printing plate with a variety of techniques to create a matrix for printing. This process in-volves relief and intaglio-style printing and is a versatile, ex-plorative process. We will be implementing a very new and innovative approach to collagraphs. A variety of inking tech-niques will be covered.Maximum 8 participants. Spaces are limited.Materials List (can be purchased at the workshop)• Printmaking paper (Rives BFK or other 100% cotton or blended paper)• Three 9×12 pieces of mat-board for your work. All levels welcome.

Saturday, February 27th9am - 3pm Fee: $145/$140 memberPainting/Drawing/Weaving RoomRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

Monoprint WorkshopInstructor: Jami Taback

Create colorful prints using templates designed and cut dur-ing class. Different inking techniques will be covered. Vibrant painterly results. Printmaking experience is helpful but not a prerequisite. Students come away with 4-5 prints on beautiful paper. A variety of inking techniques will be covered. Max 8 participants.Material List: 9 X 12 inch Arches Printmaking Paper (6-8 pieces) Transparency Plastic, pair of scissors.*Materials will be available to purchase at workshop if needed.

Saturday April 30th9am-3pmFee: $145/$140 member Painting/Drawing/Weaving RoomRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

The Creative Process in WatercolorInstructor: Jean Warren

We’ll use design principles, color theory and watercolor tech-niques to discover who we are as artists and how we can visu-ally tell our stories and experiences. Come play with the paint and appreciate watercolor’s immediacy and versatility. Demos, individual help and critiques. Jean’s paintings are represented in public, corporate and private collections and she is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society. Materials list: jean@jeanwarren.com, 707-875-9240

Painting/Drawing/Weaving RoomSession 1: January 6 – February 10, 2016Session 2: Feb 17- Match 23, 20166Weds, 9:30am-12:30pmFee: $135 / $130 membersRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

Color Workshop— A studio practice Part IInstructor: Suzanne Jacquot, MFA, AT

This Color Workshop is designed to provide comprehensive understanding, practice with and experience of color for the artist, designer, quilt maker or anyone who would like to ex-plore color. You will learn color principles, terminology, use of the materials and techniques, and experiment doing a series of color studies. Studio practice with color is to an artist, what learning and practicing the scales is to a musician. It is one of the basic foundations to making great art. Ages:18 on up

Painting/Drawing/Weaving StudioFee: $250/$245 memberSaturday April 23 and Sunday April 24, 9am-4pmRegister at: www.LivingYourWildCreativity.com

Linocut WorkshopInstructor: Rik Olson

The Linocut classes are open to all skill levels, beginner to advanced. Learn methods of transferring sketches to the blocks, cutting blocks and printing your blocks. All you need to bring is yourself and a good idea for a 6x9 image. If you have your own tools, bring them.

Materials included.Printing will be hand methods or with a 1920 Poco Press.Session 1: Saturday, February 13 & Sun. February 14 , 1-6pmSession 2: Saturday, March 12 & Sun. March 13 , 1-6pmFee: $200Fireside RoomRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

FIBER ARTWoven Wraps for WinterInstructor: Marta Shannon

In this 8 session class, new weavers will learn to measure a warp, dress the loom, and weave a sampler. ($4 warp materi-als fee.) Experienced weavers will weave a project of their choice learning to design and weave a loom shaped garment with the appropriate fibers. Think ponchos, ruanas, vests, throws, scarves, shawls, blankets, etc.! Project costs will vary. 4 & 8 shaft looms available courtesy of the Redwood Guild of Fiber Arts.

8 sessionsThursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pmJanuary 14 – March 3, 2016Ages 16–adult or permission of the instructor$180 /non members $185Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

MUSICWhen Did You Stop Singing? Singing as a Meditation Practice for WomenInstructor: Katie Ketchum

Singing is an amazing way to relax and slow the chatter in our minds. Join a non critical singing group where we will learn

easy rounds and chants which are and excellent way to de-velop vocal technique. We will explore basic techniques in-cluding breathing, developing range, and tone quality. No ex-perience needed. To enroll, contact Katie Ketchum katieket-chumband@gmail.com or 707 293-4035

Fireside roomThursdays 5-6:15pm ongoing weeklyFee: $15 per class

Piano Performance Class - Exploring Solo, Duet And Two Piano RepertoireInstructor: Gwen Churchill

This class is for intermediate and advanced pianists who enjoy performing solo and/or duet and two-piano repertoire. Participants will acquire performance experience in a sup-portive environment while making music with a partner at the same skill level. Repertoire will be rehearsed in prepara-tion for a recital. New participants must audition before regis-tering. Contact the Instructor at 707.477-3589.

Wed, Feb. 10 - May 18, 3:00 - 6:00 pmFinal recital date: May 21, 3:00 pmRegister with SCA: 707-829-4797

MEDITATION/HEALTHWomen’s Zen MeditationTeacher: Hoka Chris Fortin

Relaxed forms and dialog. Beginning and experienced medi-tators welcome.www.dharmaheartzen.com.

Movement StudioTues, 5-6:30pm, Drop in, $10 donationInformation at: 707.527.8106 or chrisfortin@comcast.net

Rosen Method of MovementInstructor: Elizabeth Brennan

Rosen Movements increase balance and mobility, engage the core, lubricate joints, improve range of motion. Based on physical therapy exercises they re-educate and rehabilitate the body. Done to a background of world music, the body re-laxes, moves, and releases underlying muscular and emo-tional tension. Come join us and move with ease in class, and in your daily living.

Movement StudioStarting in January, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-10:30amFee: $10 donation, drop-in $15Register with Instructor: 707-591-0907

Qigong/Taoist YogaInstructor: Ellen Solot MA, CMT

These early morning classes will bring you into your day feel-ing energized and relaxed. Qigong provides a means of di-rectly accessing the healing energy within oneself by coordi-nating easy to learn movements, posture, breath and mental focus. Beginners welcome. For more information: www.homecomings.org

Movement StudioFri, 8-9am, Open classTues, 8-9am, Soaring Crane Qigong 5 Routines(Level 1 Soaring Crane Qigong training required)Fee: $10 per class, $12 Drop-inRegister with instructor: 707-823-9106, eks@homecom-ings.org

Yoga-Soma-ChiInstructor: Celosia Arcadia

In this class, Celosia begins with a centering meditation that places focus on the breath. Guided visualizations, yoga, so-matic, and chi gung exercises are synchronized with the inha-lation and the exhalation to yield a feeling of renewal and vital-ity. Celosia aims to provide a safe space that is expansive and deep, where listening to your own body is central to the prac-tice. People of all ages and levels are welcome. Celosia Arca-dia began practicing Chi Gung 20 years ago and currently teaches at Sonoma State University. She also completed a four year study of The Feldenkrais Method in 2011 and has a private practice in Sebastopol. If you have questions, please call 327-7056.

Ongoing Mondays 4:30-5:30 beginning January 11Movement/Music RoomFee: $40 for 4 classesDrop in: $14Register with SCA: 707-829-4797

DANCEBeginning Egyptian/Arabic BellydanceInstructor: Kathy Wolf

Traditional, authentic Egyptian and Arabic bellydance with some modern fusion. Learn basic moves and technique, fin-ger cymbals, veils, and dance combinations.

Mon, 6:30-7:30pm ongoing.Fee: $10 per class, $12 Drop-inRegister with instructor: 707-477-2757 or faerykat@gmail.com.

Intermediate Egyptian/Arabic BellydanceInstructor: Kathy Wolf

Build on the basic bellydance knowledge, and learn more complex moves and technique. Students will also work on improvisation and choreography, and have opportunities to perform.

Mondays, 7:40-8:40pm ongoingFee: $10 per class, $12 Drop-inRegister with instructor: 707-477-2757 or faerykat@gmail.com.

MUSICQuality Piano Training for ChildrenInstructor: Katie Ketchum

Ages 7 through 11. Enjoyable yet thorough training that includes lots of one-on-one time with teachers. Also in-cluded is singing, theory games, an annual recital and free lesson books.

Wednesday and Thursday classes at 3:30.Fireside Room$75 per monthTo register, contact Katie Ketchum katieketchum-band@gmail.com or 707 293-4035

The Bija Children’s ChoirInstructor: Maria Bija

The Bija Children’s Choir is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program deeply dedicated to educating and inspiring young people who love to sing, as well as enriching the community through quality multicultural performances. Bija is an an-cient Sanskrit word meaning seed of creation, which rep-resents the Bija Choir’s mission of sowing seeds of musical capability, confidence, and creativity among Sonoma County’s youth. Classes are held weekly Sept - June, lev-eled by age and ability, with no auditions for beginners.

Schedule:Tuesdays 4-4:45pm Junior Rhythmics Choir ages 5-6Wednesdays 4-5:15pm Treble Choir ages 11-18 (by audition)Thursdays 2:30-3:15pm Junior Rhythmics Choir ages 5-63:30-4:15pm Preparatory Choir ages 7-12 , 4:30-5:30pm Concert Choir ages 8-14 (by audition/invitation)Tuition: $150 per 10wk session + once annual $25 costume & materials feeWinter 2016 Session begins the week of January 12Spring 2016 Session begins the week of April 5For Registration & Information visit www.bija-childrens-choir.com or email bijachildrenschoir@gmail.com.

ARTTools, Mediums and Paper - a MUST for drawingInstructor: Barbie Watts

We’ll introduce new materials and mediums while draw-ing with graphite, charcoal and colored pencil. Students will practice drawing from life as well as learning how to copy images using different techniques. Students will take home their own technique practice sheets, contour drawings and final realistic or abstract drawings. Space is limited, register with instructor at 707-695-8628 or bwatts@sonic.net

4 Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 273:30 to 5:00pmFee: $80Drop-in: $25$5 materials fee

3D MagiciansInstructor: Barbie Watts

Learn the art of creating the illusion of 3D on 2D surfaces, using the fundamentals of perspective, light, form and shadow. We’ll use objects and pictures brought to class. A broad rural landscape or urban setting will be the finished project. We’ll use graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pen and ink, and watercolor. Space is limited, register with in-structor at 707-695-8628 or bwatts@sonic.net

February 3, 10, 17, 244 Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00Fee: $80Drop-in: $25$5 materials fee

The Illustrating ArtistInstructor: Barbie Watts

Create an environment where characters live and play, using examples from cave art to modern fine art. Telling a story with our art is the focus of this class. Our project will be illustrating a favorite quote or situation in life. Graphite and colored pastels are used for communica-tion in this class. Space is limited, register with instructor at 707-695-8628 or bwatts@sonic.net

4 Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 233:30 to 5:00pmFee: $80, Drop-in: $25$5 materials fee

Color Me Happy!Instructor: Barbie Watts

Learn about color and types of painting using water, mix-ing, and blending. It’s a fun way for students to get more confidence using color in their drawings in ways they haven’t thought of before! Finished project can be ab-stract or realism. Space is limited, register with instructor at 707-695-8628 or bwatts@sonic.net

April 6, 13, 20, 274 Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00Fee: $80, Drop-in: $25$5 materials fee

Drawing LifeInstructor: Barbie Watts

We’ll start with construction and anatomy of the human body. (Classes in perspective and illustration are recom-mended, but new students are welcome.) Learning how to draw life outside or indoors. Project will be 4 large size life finished black and white, or color, drawings of student or of another individual. Space is limited, register with instructor at 707-695-8628 or bwatts@sonic.net

4 Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 253:30 to 5:00pmFee: $80, Drop-in: $25$5 materials fee

Part 1: Comics SeriesInstructor: Barbie Watts

Learn how to create a character and story development, and draw action!

4 Saturdays, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2710:30am-12:00pmFee: $70, Drop in: $25$5 materials

Part 2: Comics SeriesInstructor: Barbie Watts

Put your character into a comic book style layout. Publish it!4 Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, 2610:30am-12:00pmFee: $70, Drop in: $25$5 materials

Earth Magic Ceramics Generational - Ages 5 to AdultInstructor: Meryl Juniper

Delve into your intuition and inspiration in a supportive open studio environment. Richly guided with technique, we’ll enlivening our practice with passion, presence, and play and a focus on somatic awareness. Align your imag-ination within this grounding medium, while working with hand-building, potters wheel, surface treatment, func-tional & sculptural forms & glazing techniques. In the heart of true community, where we enjoy the spark & in-fluence of multi generational learning & expression. Space is limited. pre-registration required.

Ceramics StudioEight Tues, 3:30-5:15 pmWinter: Jan 5-Feb 23Spring: Mar 1-May 3 (no classes Mar 22 & 29)Fee each season: $140.00 (10% Discount each addi-tional family member)$30.00 Materials Fee

YOUTH classes

What may not be as apparent is that arts and culture organizations are resilient and entrepreneurial busi-nesses. They employ people locally, purchase goods and services from within the community, and market and promote their regions. Arts organizations are rooted locally; these are jobs that cannot be shipped overseas. Like most industries, the Great Recession left a measurable financial impact on the arts—eras-ing the gains made during the pre-recession years.

This study also shows that arts and culture organiza-tions leverage additional event-related spending by their audiences that pumps revenue into the local economy. When patrons attend an arts event, they may eat dinner at a restaurant, shop in local retail store, and have dessert on the way home.

Based on the 151,802 audience surveys conducted for this study, the typical arts attendee spends $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission. Com-munities that draw cultural tourists (as SCA does with Art At The Source, Sonoma County Art Trails and the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival - to name a few) experience an additional boost of economic activ-ity. Tourism industry research has repeatedly demon-strated that arts tourists stay longer and spend more than the average traveler.

Additionally these findings show: 32 percent of at-

tendees live outside the county in which the arts event took place, and their event-related spending is more than twice that of their local counterparts. The mes-sage is clear: a vibrant arts community not only keeps residents and their discretionary spending close to home, but it also attracts visitors who spend money and help local businesses thrive.

The Arts industry is not only resilient in times of economic uncertainty, but is also a key component to our nation’s economic recovery and future prosperity. Importantly, business and elected leaders do not need to feel that a choice must be made between arts fund-ing and economic prosperity. This study proves that they can choose both. Nationally as well as locally, the arts mean business.

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PERFORMING ARTS

FILM ARTS

BUSINESS OF ARTContinued from page 1

Sebastopol documentary film Series returns March 17-20Become a SDFF Member Now

One of the key benefits of member-ship in the film festival is getting the first look at the 2016 program, as well as the ability to purchase tick-ets ahead of the general public! Members are always invited to the exclusive Program Launch Party Feb. 10 at 6pm where we will pres-ent the program for the first time, show trailers for several of the films and talk about everything we’ve been setting up this winter. Then on March 5 at 7pm we will have an amazing Members-Only Screening, free to members as a thank-you for your steadfast support. You can be-come a member (or renew your membership) today and get on board for these events by visiting our Membership page at http://sebasto-polfilmfestival.org or by calling 707-829-4797.

Experience the Festival Your Way

We are switching things up for this year’s festival, including the ability

to purchase a block of ten tickets at a discount, day passes for Saturday and Sunday, and the always-popu-lar All-Access Pass which gets you into everything at the festival, in-cluding all filmmaker events, par-ties and films. Details (including pricing) for all of these options will be available on the SDFF website as well as the SCA Box Office starting in February.

Special Documentary Web Series Program

SDFF 2016 brings on board a fasci-nating new category of film: docu-mentaries that are designed to be watched (and most times, shared) online. Far from being the “last re-sort” of filmmakers whose work has run its course through festivals and other channels, there are artists out there plying their craft online with some incredible results. You’ll want to join us for filmmaker discussions and blocks of some stunning, some touching, and some eye-opening non-fiction web series on the big screen!

Jan. 16: Santa rosa Sym-phony youth “Showcase”

Several outstanding soloists will perform movements of concerti with piano accompa-niment. The wonderfully varied program includes selections for bassoon, flute, horn, trombone, trumpet, viola, and violin by a rich array of composers such as Mozart, Vanhal, Strauss, Rimsky-Korsakov, Lalo, Neruda, and Mendelssohn. The recital is a benefit for the Education Department. Sat-urday, Jan.16, 7:30 pm, 15/$10 students

Jan. 29: Coastal Winds & Wine Country brass Quintet

Join oboist Daniel Celidor, John Loun-sberry (French Horn) and seven other chamber performers for an evening featur-ing woodwind and brass quintets. Daniel is a founding member of Nota Bene and the Coastal Winds. He is an instructor for Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma State University. He recently appeared as soloist with the American Philharmonic and the St Helena Chamber Singers. John Lounsbery graduated from Juilliard. He was a member of the Milwaukee Symphony and New Haven Symphony. He played the world pre-miere of the David Amram Horn Concerto as well as many solos and concertos with the Milwaukee Symphony Chamber Orches-tra. Locally, he has played with the Ameri-can Philharmonic and is currently on the faculty (as horn instructor) at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Friday, Jan. 29, 7:30pm, $15

feb. 5: abraZUABRAZU is a newly-formed Brazilian

Quintet of long established Sonoma County musicians Maria Bija, Dave MacNab, Ken-drick Freeman, Bob Afifi, and Gabe Case, performing music that crosses over the bor-ders of mpb, bossa, samba, funk, r&b, jazz, and afro-indian. Drawing from the song-books of Djavan, Bebel Gilberto, Jobim, and many others, the music of ABRAZU em-braces the listener with warm and compel-ling vocal harmonies, earthy rhythmic grooves, and transcendent solos. Together these extraordinary five musicians form a classy ensemble, captivating hearts, minds and bodies with the alluring music of Brazil.

Friday, Feb. 5, 7:30pm, $15

feb. 27: bonnie brooks Jazz vocals

Bonnie Brooks, accompanied by John Simon (piano) will present a cozy and intimate evening of vocal music including songs that will feed and warm your soul. Come and join us as we serenade you with some soulful folk and some origi-nal pieces, sprinkled with jazz ballads, and even some musical theatre numbers. Bonnie will be joined by a sur-prise guest!

Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30pm, $15

The message is clear: a vibrant arts community not only keeps

residents and their discretionary spending close to home, but it also attracts visitors who spend money and help local businesses thrive.

now Showing: film appreciation Series!Noted local film critic Gil Mansergh (“Screenings” and “Cinema Toast”)

leads a three-part series of film appreciation classes this winter! Get ready for the festival and train your eyes (and ears) to watch in ways you may never have considered. Gil shares with you his secrets to what makes a film great by show-ing and discussing several clips from almost 30 films. This includes narrative and documentary films as well as a third workshop with three film experts to talk on film construction, so there is something for everyone! Now featuring student pricing (parents: content is appropriate for high school and college students) of $5 per session! There is also a bundle of all three classes for SCA members and SDFF members for $50, and if you’re a member of both, you can sign up for only $40, so get on board now!

Part 1: Watch Movies Like A Film CriticGil Mansergh outlines the eight ingredients essential for movies to earn his coveted “Four Pieces of Toast” rating. Using Roger Ebert’s quotes as a framework, Gil shares clips from films including thrillers like “North by Northwest”; westerns like “Brokeback Mountain”; animated films like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”; and high concept films like “The Grand Budapest Hotel”. You will not want to miss out on this excellent op-portunity to increase your visual literacy! January 17, 2016 3:00-6:00 pm $25 non-members, $20 SDFF members

Part 2: Watch Documentaries Like A Film CriticGil returns for Part 2 by taking on documentary films, and just in time for the SDFF! This time, Gil reveals the same essential ingredients needed for documentaries, including one or two more! Clips from a variety of iconic documentaries include “Nanook of the North”, “The Plow The Broke The Plains”, “Burden of Dreams” and “An Inconvenient Truth” to help illustrate and expand your knowledge of what to look for in documentaries that make them lasting and special. February 21, 2016 3:00-6:00 pm $25 non-members, $20 SDFF members

Part 3: Watch Movies Like A Film EditorGil is joined by noted documentary filmmaker Kenji Yamamoto and sound designer Jim LeBrecht to discuss the finer points of how a film gets put together. Clips will be seen from films like “Pitch Black”, PBS American Experience shows including “Daughter from Danang”, and documentary features including “Rebels With A Cause”, plus many more. Sure to be a rich and interesting discussion, don’t miss it! April 24, 2016 3:00-6:00 pm $25 non-members, $20 SDFF members

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MEMBERSHIP

WordtempleThe WordTemple Poetry Series with

Katherine Hastings will feature the follow-ing poets between January and April 2016. Local “opening poets” will be announced at a later date. All events take place at the Se-bastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol, on Saturdays at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Katherine at khastings@wordtemple.com.

Jan. 9: Jane Mead and Iris Jamahl dunkle

Jane Mead is the author of four full-length books of poet-ry, most recently MONEY MONEY MONEY | WATER WATER WATER, from Alice James Books. She is the re-cipient of grants and awards from the Whiting, Guggen-heim and Lannan Foundations.

Iris Jamahl Dunkle celebrates her latest poetry book, There’s a Ghost in this Ma-chine of Air, about the untold history of Sonoma County. Her debut poetry collec-tion, Gold Passage, was selected by Ross Gay for the 2012 Trio Award and was pub-lished by Trio House Press in 2013. Iris has most recently been the Sonoma County Poet Laureate for 2016-17.

Saturday, January 9, 7pm

feb. 20: troy Jollimore and heather altfeld

Troy Jollimore is a poet. philosopher and literary critic. His poetry collection, Tom Thomson in Purgatory, won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. His most recent collection, Syllabus of Errors, appeared in the Princeton Series of Con-temporary Poets. He has been an External

Faculty Fellow at the Stanford Humanities Center, the Stanley P. Young Fellow in Poetry at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Confer-ence, and a Guggen-heim Fellow.

Heather Altfeld’s book, The Disappear-ing Theatre, won the 2015 Poets at Work Prize, judged by Ste-phen Dunn. Her poems, “Blueprint for the Infinite” and “Two Pockets” won the 2015 Pablo Neru-da Prize for Poetry with Nimrod Inter-national Magazine. She is a member of the Squaw Valley Community of Writers and has been a resident at the Vermont Studio Center.

Saturday, February 20, 7pm

March 26: a Special Celebration with State poet laureate dana gioia

WordTemple hosts a special evening with our new Califor-nia State Poet Laure-ate, Dana Gioia. Gioia will respond to a few questions and recite from his latest collection, 99 Poems — New & Selected (Graywolf Press, 2016). Gioia is an interna-tionally acclaimed and award-winning poet, former Chairman of the National En-dowment for the Arts and the author of five books of poetry. An influential critic, his book Can Poetry Matter? was a finalist for the National Book Award. In 2014 he won the Aiken-Taylor Award for lifetime achievement in American poetry. Current-ly, he is the Judge Widney Professor of Po-

etry and Public Culture at the University of Southern California. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Sonoma County.

We will also be treated to a poetry recita-tion by a Sonoma County Poetry Out Loud champion.

Saturday, March 26, 7pm

april 23: andrew Joron and Joseph noble — an evening of poetry and Music

Andrew Joron is a writer of experimental poetry. His awards include the Rhysling Award (three times) and the Gertrude Stein Award (twice). He belonged to the circle of Surrealist poet Philip Lamantia in San Francisco from the late 90s until Laman-tia’s death in 2005. He plays theremin in the improv ambient/drone quartet Cloud Shep-herd. The author of over a dozen books, his publications include, The Sound Mirror (Flood Editions) and Trance Archive: New and Selected Poems (City Lights Books).

Poet and musician Joseph Noble is the author of Antiphonal Airs. “In Joseph No-ble’s Antiphonal Airs, the reader perceives form meeting form, each shaping and naming the other in “aural geometries” that are simultane-ously “recognizable and strange/at the rim of/summoning and leaving.” Noble’s keen ear certainly en-dows the language of these poems with lyri-cism and lushness, but below that entic-ing surface are pat-

terns “silent and/only seen/erased and/only heard.”

Saturday, April 23, 7pm

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APRILMARCH

FRIday 8Opening Reception “American Watercolor Society - 148th Annual International Exhibition & WaterMedia Exhibition”, 6-7:30, Galletta Gallery

saTuRday 9Entering National Art Competitions, Galletta Gallery 11-12:30pm $15

Our Passion For Watercolors, Galletta Gallery 1:30-3pm $15

Word Temple Poetry Reading, Brent Auditorium, 7pm

saTuRday 16Youth Symphony Concerto Concert, 7:30pm, $15 General/ $10 Students

suNday 17Our Passion For Watercolors, Galletta Gallery 1:30-3pm $15

suNday 17Film Appreciation Series, 3-6pm, Red Hen Dining Room, $25

saTuRday 23Watercolor Wizard Workshop for Children, Galletta Gallery 1:30-3pm FREE

suNday 24The Time Of Your Life With Watercolor, Galletta Gallery 1:30-3pm $65

FRIday 29Coastal Winds & Wine Country Brass/, Brent Auditorium, 7:30 pm, $15

suNday 31Sonoma County Poet Laureate Celebration, Brent Auditorium, 3pm

FRIday 5Abrazu, Brent Auditorium, 7:30pm, $15

FRIday 12Opening for Abstract, Galletta Gallery, 6pm

saTuRday 20Word Temple Poetry Reading, Brent Auditorium, 7pm

suNday 21Film Appreciation Series, 3-6pm, Red Hen Dining Room, $25 general

saTuRday 27Bonnie Brooks

Jazz Vocals with John Simon on piano, Brent Auditorium, 7:30 pm, $15

suNday 6Entries Young Adult Show 1-4pm

moNday 7 Entries Young Adult Show 3-6pm

ThuRsday 17Documentary Film Festival Opening Night (www.sebastopolfilmfestival.org for details)

FRI-suN 18-20Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

FRIday 25Opening for Passion for the Arts, young adult show, Galletta Gallery, 6pm

saTuRday 26Word Temple Poetry Reading, Brent Auditorium, 7pm

ThuRsday 23Word Temple Poetry Reading, Brent Auditorium, 7pm

suNday 24Film Appreciation Series, 3-6pm, Red Hen Dining Rm, $25 general

suNday 24Opening Reception for Youth Show, Artists Grade 1-8, 2-4pm

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