Borrego Art Institute: Providing a venue for works of art created by Borrego Valley Residents

Now Showing Through November 23, 2008, The Photography of Kay Levie & Dennis Mammana.

For details on this wonderful exhibit of two of Borrego's most talented photographers click here. To view photo gallery click here. Gallery photos compliments of Kay Levie.

 

Workshop: Fun with Polymer Clay - Nancy Bartusch

A casual introduction to working with polymer clay. Great for holiday gifts.

• When: November 19, 20 & 21
• Where: Borrego Art Institute
• Class Fee: $125
• Call Borrego Art Institute at 760.767.5152 to register.

Exhibit: Women Artists of the Desert Invitational: November 29 - December 28, 2008

Opening reception Saturday November 29th from 5:00pm - 8:00 pm. This event will feature the work of a limited number of accomplished women artists who live and create in Borrego Springs.

Workshop: Watercolor on Yupo - Barbars Nickerson

Yupo is a synthetic paper made of 100% polypropylene and is pH neutral. The watercolor sits on the paper. It is not absorbed. The joy of this medium is the manipulation of the colors and the freedom of direction.

• Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 29, 2008
• Time: 9 am to noon.
• Fee: $100. Teacher provides YUPO at cost. Students will bring watercolors, paper towels, brushes, water container and a smile.

Barbara's phone number: 206-910-1070

To sign up, call Barbara or the Gallery at 760-767-5152

 

Borrego Art Institute Photo Gallery

Looking for pictures from some of our recent exhibits or the after school program? Then you'll want to check out our new photo gallery. We will be adding more photos to this gallery in the near future so you may want to subscribe to the RSS fead at the bottom of the gallery page. Go!

 

 

Life Drawing - Leslie Duncan

Tuesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm (no class on December 23rd). Everyone welcome. $8.00 fee for the evening. Live models. For more information, call Leslie Duncan 760-532-5129. Classes will run through May 2009.

 

 

 

2008 BSUSD High & Middle School Art Show

If you missed our fund raiser on June 7th (or even if you didn't) you will want to check out this slide show featuring some exceptional art created by local middle and high school students. Go!

Photography compliments of Kay Levie.

If you would like to help support either the school art programs or the Borrego Art Institute please call us at 760.767.5152

 

 

Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational 2008

 

2008 Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational Awards Announced

• Best of Show: “On Trail (Rockhouse Canyon” Acrylic by Rick J. Delanty
• Second Place: “On the Rise" Oil by Jeff Sewell
• Third Place: “Jack Rabbit Wash” Oil by Mark Kerckoff
• Artists Choice Award: “Valle del Alacran II" Oil by Mark Kerckhoff
• Honorable Mention: “Borrego Sunset" Oil by Saim Caglayan
• Honorable Mention: “Listen to the Light" Oil by Margaret Jamison
• Honorable Mention: “Desert Divide" Pastel by Dot Renshaw

Call For Volunteers

The Gallery at Borrego Art Institute (BAI) welcomes VOLUNTEERS. The Current Season at the BAI is underway and full of exciting events and exhibitions.

Workshops, After School Art Programs, and Community integrated exhibits are just some of the various services the BAI hosts.

Any aspect of your support or assistance is greatly appreciated!

Please call the Gallery at 760.767.5152 or email: contactus@borregoartinstitute.org

THANK YOU!

 

The BAI Children's Show - 2007

We've collected some photographs from our Children's Show 2007 and combined them into a slide show to share with you. You'll be amazed at the work of these young artists.

Photography by Kay Levie.

View Slide Show