Kachemak Bay Campus holds a reception from 5-7 p.m. Tusday at the East Campus for its new art studio classroom — the last classroom to be renovated for the project that started in June. The new classroom includes furnishings and equipment for printmaking, painting, photography two-dimensional design and watercolor painting.
“It’s fabulous,” said Carol Swartz, Kachemak Bay Campus director.
The classroom was built with state funds and also with support from the Homer Foundation. This semester’s art classes will be held in the new studio starting next week.
Workshop, Jubilee at Pratt
The Pratt Museum invites artists and writers to celebrate all things creepy and crawly. Starting Jan. 24, the museum holds a series of workshops on insects. Upcoming events includes “Inspirtational Insects,” “Beaded Bugs,” “Entomology Discovery Lab” and “Illustration Techniques.” The workshops are to inspire artists and writers to create works for the “Beauty and the Bug” show next spring. The Pratt also has put out a call for entries for the show.
“Jubilee 2007,” the annual children’s art show, runs along with “Beauty and the Bug.” School entries are due by March 27. Both shows open April 6.
For submission guidelines, workshop schedules or more information, contact Ryjil Christianson at 235-8635, ext.22.
Museum celebrates holidays
The annual Stocking Stuffer Party is 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Pratt Museum. Kids are invited to build Graham cracker houses, decorate cookies, explore art activities, listen to holiday music and visit with his highness of ho-ho-ho, Santa Claus.
Festival begins taking shape
Spring may be months away, but planning has begun for the 15th annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival, May 10-13. The keynote speaker will be entertainer and naturalist John Acorn. Applications are being accepted for event sponsors of bird and wildlife-related events or community events. Deadline to aply is Jan. 31. Applications are available at the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Contact Christina Whiting, festival coordinator at 235-7740 or shorebirdster@gmail.com for more information.
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