It takes class to be an artist

Painting, drawing, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, photography... you name it, you can learn it. Spring classes begin April 4. Monday through Saturday, come to learn something new or rekindle an old passion. Click here to register now.

April brings another Spring Break Creativity Camp, a chance to mix visual and theatre arts with outdoor play! Camp runs April 18 to 22, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is $350 for members and $375 for non-members. Click here to register.

Looking for something to do when school's out? Days Off School mean a whole day of art exploration for your kids. April 1, 6, and 15 from 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is $80 for members and $100 for non-members. Register here, and be sure to bring something tasty for lunch!

Image: Abstract by teaching artist Darrell Roberts.

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Fun For All

Sunday, April 10 from 12pm-4pm

Next Sunday comes but once a year... and Fun for All but once a season!

It's an afternoon of art activities, so drop in, get creative, and take it home with you. Conrad Freiburg will break out his SCUE machine for your make-and-break sculptures.

Also, G.E.E.E. (General Economy, Exquisite Exchange), a Cream Co. production, will be on hand with their plant exchange project.

Mark your calendars and bring your friends for this afternoon of family and art. Sunday, April 10 from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Cocktails and Clay

The one time it's alright to drink in class

Normally, alcohol in the classroom would be discouraged, but at Cocktails and Clay it's just part of the fun. Join us Friday, April 8 from 7 pm to 11 pm for our monthly event. 45-minute clay sessions, cash bar, and music all night only add to the enjoyment of our 6 galleries. No need to RSVP, just come on down!

Cash bar is sponsored by Chant Restaurant, and donations are suggested.

5 Questions with Mario and Karla

Police and Thieves curators are in the hot seat

While here for a brief residency, Police and Thieves curators Mario Ybarra, Jr. and Karla Diaz sat down for a few questions. 5 each to be exact.

Mario:

1. When are you the most creative?

I'm the most creative in the early morning. Or when I have a lot of sugar, peanut M&M's in particular.

2. Who's your favorite artist?
My favorite artist right now is one that I saw at the Art Institute this past Saturday, Pieter Tanjé. It was the first time I has seen so many of his art works in the same place. I also like Picasso. He died on my birthday and I like to think I'm haunted by him.

3. What is your guilty pleasure?

Bacon cheeseburgers

4. What was your favorite Halloween costume?

3rd grade. I was the Invisible Man. My mom found a corduroy jacket and sunglasses and she wrapped my face in bandages. And the class would walk around the track. I was sweating a lot but I really thought I was invisible!
5. Picasso or Dali?

Brach. Brach is like the Freestyle Fellowship. They started an underground style that was really raw. Then Bone Thugs 'n Harmony bit their style and got famous. So Brach is like Freestyle Fellowship and Picasso is like Bone Thugs.

Karla

1. What three things would you put on a sandwich?

Peanut butter, jelly, and banana

2. What's the last exhibition you saw?

Conrad Freiburg's It Is What It Isn't.

3. What music have you downloaded most recently?

I don't download, but DJ's give me sample music. Most recently it was "Never Leave Me Alone" by Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg.

4. Are you good or bad at sports?

Oh, I'm terrible at sports! But I love running. I don't run like a marathon runner though. I just consider it stress relief. It's a spiritual place. When I'm running and alone I can examine and reflect.

5. What's your favorite petty crime?

I like stealing. There were these supermarkets when I was a kid where could steal (bulk) candy. It was bad, but it was so good!

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