El Cerrito Art Association

A group that supports local artists

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Monday, June 12th – 3:00 – 4:30 pm Hands-On Presentation with Nature Journalist Kate Rutter

 

Junifper Flats
Hummingbird Sage
Fab Fungi
Bamboo
Aristolochia

New in June!!

A different location, a different time! Still the same second Monday: June 12th Join us at an afternoon program co-hosted with Annie’s Annuals and Perennials at their Richmond location, 740 Market Ave. from 3 – 4:30 pm featuring Kate. Kate Rutter. Kate will present an “Introduction to Nature Journaling”, discuss how nature journaling invites participation and show examples of her work. Following an overview, she will lead short activities in basic nature journaling methods, then we’ll have an opportunity to share and learn from each other.

The artist describes herself as “an avid nature “journaler”, urban naturalist, educator, and native plant enthusiast who loves enlivening nature-human connection through sketching, observation, and curiosity.

ECAA Members and a guest are free: RSVP to Claudia Kruse clk141@sonic.net
General Public please sign up directly with Kate Rutter at: registration

 

 

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Save the Dates! Oct 6 – 8, 2023 for the Next Annual Art Show – Our 46th !!

 

El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane

Hope you were able to join us for a wonderful event last year.

Now! Save the Dates: Oct 6 – 8,  2023

Special Theme: ABUNDANCE!

We’re looking forward to your entries and counting on a strong group of volunteers to help.

Without you, we don’t have a show at all! 

 

 

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We are a volunteer organization, co-sponsored by the City of El Cerrito, that supports local artists through our programs and activities, El Cerrito residency is not required!

These include monthly demonstrations and lectures, an annual non-juried art show, rotating member exhibits at local venues, an active plein air group and members’ booth spaces for the 4th of July celebration.

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Mini Art Shows

Our Members’ Mini Art Show is now a non-competitive “show and tell”. The El Cerrito library venue is no longer available for display.

Here are the latest winners!

Plein Air Outings

Come out with our plein air group to selected locales. Beginners welcome!

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4th of July
One World Festival

Members!
Be part of El Cerrito’s 4th July activities at Cerrito Vista Park,
Members may share spaces with other ECAA members to display artwork for sale.

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