Arts Council of Kern

Artist instructor Alex Gallardo's photos from a group painting class at the #Artsincorrections conference going on right now #nipseyhussle #prisonart #artscouncilofkern #californiaartscouncil

Plein Air artists #LindseyKustusch and #NateRoss were on their way to Kern Canyon this morning when they saw a beautiful mountain scene on their way. Taking a hard right onto Comanche Dr., they set up right beside the... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

The 14 #pleinair artists were off to a great start this morning out at #kerncountymuseum. Many amazing works of art were created, and some will be featured at the Gala on the 13th. For more information, or tickets to the Gala, go to kernarts.org.

We are just one short week away from the 5th Annual Kern County Plein Air Painting Festival! Come out to the Kern County Museum on Monday 4/8 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and meet the artists. This event is free and... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

We are just two short weeks away from the 5th annual Kern County Plein Air Painting & Sales Festival! Fifteen celebrity artists from the western U.S. and California will be in Bakersfield painting scenes from around... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

It was a great evening with #PhilanthropyonTap at Temblor. Diana Ramirez and Alex Gallardo both shared about their art programs, and Arts Council Ex. Dir. David Gordon spoke about the many programs The Arts Council of... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

Today's the day! Come out to Temblor and meet local artists who are making a big difference in Kern County! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Words Come To Life presents "Resilience." We are one short week away from the first of the 3-part series of events. The Friday, Feb. 22 event features local art, poetry, and music talent, all working together in one... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

There are still tickets available for some afternoon tours, but many tours are already sold out! If you still haven't gotten tickets, go to kernarts.org and click on Stories on the Sidewalk to purchase them. Tickets are only $5! local.vip/h6n9mn

Bakersfield Museum of Art's Winter 2019 opening reception was a resounding success. A sculpture by Los Angeles artist Gustavo Godoy was featured. Godoy discussed the sculpture, titled "The Prototype," to a full house.... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

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We had a great time meeting and talking with sculptor/artist Chris Folsom up in Kernville today. Chris is also the VP of the Kern River Valley Art Association. With Chris's work, more good things are coming in Kern... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

Bakersfield College students Lisa Acosta and Austyn Williams read their poetry tonight at the Bakersfield Art Association's Kern River Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading. Professor Janeen Carter Smith brought several... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

David Gordon and Runa Lemminn went to Arvin and visited artist Michelle Glass, who is working with local residents to create a quilted story cloth. Each person is making a panel in the quilt which reflects their... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

A fantastic new ArtWalk vendor! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

The Artist's Reception is happening Thursday, Dec. 6th. Featuring artist Patti Doolittle, and now also featuring Jeanette Schumacher, this promises to be one of our best events yet! Jeanette will be showing her... facebook.com/kernarts/posts…

FYI to all artists seeking a grant through the California Arts Council: Revisions to the guidelines were just posted on the CAC website for Artists in Communities, Reentry through the Arts, and Veterans in the Arts.... arts.ca.gov/opportunities/…

The California Arts Council is seeking panelists to evaluate grant applications. Panelists are paid $100 per meeting day in Sacramento. arts.ca.gov/news/prdetail.… arts.ca.gov/news/prdetail.…

Here's a link to the Bakersfield Californian's article on the Panorama Park event yesterday: bakersfield.com/multimedia/pho… bakersfield.com/multimedia/pho…

The Panorama Art Project event went well today. We appreciate all our artists who were involved with this project. Special thanks to Supervisor Maggard who came out and spoke, and ACK Executive Director David Gordon as well.