May 29 Thursday
Step into the world of a Samurai and experience the armor, weaponry, and personal items that comprise "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset." Dedicated to the powerful military class that ruled Japan for nearly 700 years, each item tells a story through its master craftsmanship and individual details. "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset" is organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Italy in collaboration with the Museo Stibbert, Italy, in cooperation with the EDG, USA. The MAC is closed Mondays.
Please join us on First Friday, May 2nd, 5-9pm for the art show, "Stories That Might Be True". Experience Kim Long's vibrant paintings and Collista Krebs' whimsical clay art. Both artists showcase their love for beauty, the animal kingdom and the wonder of nature in imaginative works that spark joy and delight in the viewer. Gallery's regular hours are 11-5pm, Wednesday - Saturday. This show runs through May 30th.
Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery is hosting Darya J. Pilram for the month of May. She will be exhibiting ceramic works she has repaired using the art of Kintsugi. “Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics by joining the pieces with lacquer and gold or silver powder. It’s a practice that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the history of a broken object." Following an apprenticeship in Japan to learn the art, and a recent internship at Spokane's "HIVE," Darya is currently an inaugural Economic Recovery Corps Fellow serving in Spokane, WA and Coeur d’Alene, ID. Regular gallery hours through month of May are Wednesday through Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM. Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5 - 8 pm and Saturday, May 3, noon - 4.
May 30 Friday
"Grow Like a Tree" is a book for curious children of all ages, exploring the life cycle of trees and the role forest fires play in this process. Each illustration is a collage of paper cutouts painted with foraged ink on watercolor paper. The foraged materials include copper, sumac, horse chestnut, chokecherries, and a railroad spike. The items were found on the forest floor and throughout the urban jungle. The goal for the book & exhibition is to inspire everyone to dwell in wonder at the lifeworld around them. Opening Reception: May 2, 5-8p
May 31 Saturday