The Art of Renewal
Jan
29
to Feb 22
Featured Artists

The Art of Renewal

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January 29 through February 22

The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents its first community-wide exhibition of the year, a marvelous show called “The Art of Renewal,” on view at the Cypress Gallery through February. Showcasing art made from recycled materials, it is indeed full of marvels, with transformations wonderful to behold. Using the most humble of materials – trash – our artists have made works of art that delight and challenge the viewer into new ways of seeing and thinking. Art proves once again that there is no limit to the creative mind.

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Simple Pleasures
Jan
2
to Jan 25
Featured Artists

Simple Pleasures

As we step into a new year, Simple Pleasures invites visitors to pause and honor the small, everyday joys that bring comfort and balance. Think of the moments that make you feel cozy at home, the objects or actions that spark quiet delight for no reason other than it feels good to feel good - morning light on the kitchen table, the rhythm of a familiar walk, the texture of well-loved tools.

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Square Perspectives Opening Reception
Oct
12
1:00 PM13:00
Event, SQ2024

Square Perspectives Opening Reception

Step into a vibrant showcase of local creativity at "Square Perspectives," a unique community-wide art exhibition and sale. This innovative exhibition brings together artists from all walks of life, presenting a diverse array of 12-inch by 12-inch creations that capture the essence of our local talent.

From seasoned professionals to emerging artists, Square Perspectives offers a platform for artists of all experience levels to display their work side-by-side. This democratic approach creates a visually striking mosaic of styles and techniques and fosters a supportive environment where established and up-and-coming artists can connect and inspire one another.

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Square Perspectives Featured Show
Oct
2
to Oct 26
Featured Artists, SQ2024

Square Perspectives Featured Show

Step into a vibrant showcase of local creativity at "Square Perspectives," a unique community-wide art exhibition and sale. This innovative exhibition brings together artists from all walks of life, presenting a diverse array of 12-inch by 12-inch creations that capture the essence of our local talent.

From seasoned professionals to emerging artists, Square Perspectives offers a platform for artists of all experience levels to display their work side-by-side. This democratic approach creates a visually striking mosaic of styles and techniques and fosters a supportive environment where established and up-and-coming artists can connect and inspire one another.

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Square Perspectives Artist Information & Ingathering
Sep
29
11:00 AM11:00
SQ2024, Event

Square Perspectives Artist Information & Ingathering

Artist Information

​​Deadline for entries: Either end of intake (Sep 29, 6 pm) or when we reach 165 pieces. So get your entries in early online!

Art Drop Off Intake Hours

Monday September 29th
AM: 11 am - 1 pm
PM: 4 pm - 6 pm

Artist Entry Form

Submission Guidelines

  • All work must be for sale, with 70% of sales going to the artist and 30% go to support the work of the LVAA.

  • All artists participating must live/work in the Santa Barbara County.

  • Each artist may include up to three pieces in the show.

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All pieces must be 12"x12" inches in size, no larger no smaller. The distance from the wall can be up to 5". All pieces must be ready to hang, with hanging hardware attached.
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  • ​​The size of the piece includes any frame or hanging hardware.

  • If it’s in a frame the outside edges of the frame should be 12“ x 12“ exactly.

  • If it’s not in a frame the outside edges of the piece should be 12“ x 12“ exactly.

  • 5” deep is the maximum depth but not a required depth. The piece can be flat.

No glass please. Plexiglass or other nonbreakable materials are fine if work is framed. 

What hanging hardware is required? All pieces must be ready to hang with a gallery wire. "Ready to hang" means each piece should sit flush to the wall and not require adjustments by the show crew beyond placing the piece on a nail.

​​What does "local" mean? If you want to get specific, we are emphasizing artists in Santa Barbara County at this time. You must drop off and pick up your work yourself. And hopefully, attend the party!

All pieces should be dry. 

No print reproductions (such as giclee). No AI software created works. Failure to do so may result in being excluded from this and future shows with the LVAA.​

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Questions: Call Chris Jeszeck at 805.291.2714


 

Public Sale: 10/2 through 10/26

Public Reception: 10/12  1 to 3 PM at the Cypress Gallery

Artist pickup for any unsold works: Sunday, 10/26, 2-4 PM.  At the Cypress Gallery.
 

The LVAA assumes no responsibility for unclaimed artwork after Sunday. It may be disposed of or otherwise removed to make space for subsequent projects.

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Junk Journaling Workshop 
Aug
16
10:30 AM10:30

Junk Journaling Workshop 

Junk journals are more than just notebooks—they're evolving works of art crafted from found and recycled materials. Each page is a reflection of your style, experiences, and imagination. Whether you're preserving memories, exploring dreams, or simply embracing whimsy, your journal will be uniquely yours. 

🎨🎨 What to Expect 

  • Create your own journal using provided materials 

  • Learn techniques to personalize pages with layers, textures, and keepsakes 

  • Explore ways to use your journal—daily musings, travel notes, or creative collages 

👥👥 Class Details 

  • Kathy Badrak, Instructor 

  • Open to ages 16 and up 

  • Maximum 12 participants for a relaxing, hands-on experience 

  • All materials included 

  • Cost: $55 per person 

  • Pre-registration required Junk Journal Workshop | Facebook 

  • Bring your curiosity and a love to play—everything else will be ready for you. 

  • Location – Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress, Lompoc, CA 

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Kristine Kelly, our featured artist
May
1
to May 25

Kristine Kelly, our featured artist

The artwork of Kristine Kelly, our featured artist at the Cypress Gallery this month, brings both those states of weather and feeling to her show “Painting with Glass.” Kelly is a painter, who uses the unique medium of glass.

Kelly began her art adventure in glass art thirty years ago, making fused glass jewelry and decorative pieces formed in molds. Once she discovered the art of landscape painting using kiln-fired glass, there was no turning back. Her work exploits the colors, opalescence, and translucence of glass.

Glass as a medium brings the outside world into the the work of art. Reflections, transparency, and even the movement of the viewer will effect it. In “Spring at Jalama,” light flickers and glides across the surface, catching in highlights on the clouds. The viewer can peer into many of the pieces, as into a tide pool. In “Fields of Gold” this effect is enthralling. You are in the artist’s world.

Kelly creates environments of heightened sensitivity. She has the ability to give the viewer a feeling of distance using opaque glass, or a feeling of nearness through the use of tactile three-dimensional glass. This show is a pleasure for the senses, full of beautiful things to inspire you. It is up through May 25.

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