Latest Events in Pierce(April Updated)

Immerse in the world of botanical watercolors with the talented Paula Crandell at the Botanical Zen Watercolor workshop. Taking place on May 4, 2024, at the Gilchrist Learning Center in Sioux City, Iowa, this adult-painting event offers a meditative approach to painting and drawing. Under the guidance of artist Paula Crandell, participants will explore the calming effects of watercolor while mastering the intricate details of plants and flowers. Witness the colors bleed and blend harmoniously with the flow of water, and enhance your creations with nature-inspired designs using a pen. Embrace the peaceful ambiance of watercolor art and unleash your creativity to find inner zen. Secure your spot for a ticket price ranging from $35 to $44 and discover the art of botanical watercolors with Paula Crandell in Sioux City.

Discover a unique art experience at the First Friday Open Studios event at Liberty Station in San Diego, featuring Artist Leslie Pierce. Explore the Artist Leslie Pierce Studio and And Something Different Studio Gallery, where you can meet talented artists, shop for new artwork, and immerse yourself in creativity. Take advantage of the opportunity to enroll in Adult Classes focused on Painting, Drawing, and Encaustic art led by the skilled Artist Leslie Pierce. The event takes place on June 7, 2024, and runs until 8 PM or later. Admission is free, providing an excellent chance to engage with the arts and expand your artistic horizons.

Art EXPLORERS: Aug 6-9 (Youth Art Camp) offers an engaging summer experience for children aged 5-6 at the Gilchrist Learning Center in Sioux City. Participants will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity under the guidance of experienced instructors. Each day, young artists will delve into various art techniques to produce unique pieces of artwork. The camp runs from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with options available for the weeks of Aug 6-9 and Aug 13-16. Early enrollment is recommended as spaces are limited to ensure a personalized learning experience. Members can avail of the discounted rate of $56, while non-members can join for $70. Additionally, siblings are eligible for a 10% discount on additional registrations. Scholarships based on need are also accessible. For further details on registration and cancellation policies, or to provide feedback, contact artcentereducation@sioux-city.org. In case of inclement weather, the center will reschedule any canceled classes. Don't miss this chance for your child to embark on a creative journey this summer!

FIRST FRIDAY OPEN STUDIOS ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station.- at ARTIST LESLIE PIERCE-AND SOMETHING DIFFERENT Studio gallery Come visit with Artists, shop for new art in person and sign up for learning creative things in one of the Painting, Drawing, and Encaustic Art Classes with Artist Leslie Pierce. Open until 8 PM or later on the First Friday of every month! Information Source: Artist Leslie Pierce Studio | eventbrite

Free Fall Fest Halloween Puppets Get ready for a morning of fun art-making on October 12! Our weekly 10:30 a.m. Saturday Art Lesson for youth will be FREE for Fall Fest! Kids and their adults are welcome to join us in the art studio to make hand or finger Halloween puppets. Our Saturday Art Lessons end at noon – be sure to come early while supplies last. See you there! Information Source: Sioux City Art Center | eventbrite

Join the upcoming JUSTIN MARTIN Designer Talk at RMCAD's Mary Harris Auditorium in Denver on October 15, 2024. Justin Martin, a renowned creative director and art director, will share insights from his award-winning projects in themed entertainment design. From Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay Water Park to Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Martin's work is celebrated for its innovative approach to immersive experiences. Named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Themed Entertainment Design, Martin's talk is a must-attend event for aspiring designers. This free and public event is part of the 2024/2025 VASD Program Series. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the industry.

Doors open at 5:00 pm | Talk begins at 5:30 pm Achieving Dreams: Turning Imagined Worlds Into Reality From museums to theme parks, have you ever wondered, who creates those places? Justin Martin’s design talk will answer that question. Martin’s expertise includes concept design, 3D modeling, character design, art direction, model making, and set decoration. These multidisciplinary design skills contribute to his portfolio of projects including Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Gringotts Wizarding Bank at The Making of Harry Potter London, Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay Theme Park, and more. He will discuss breaking into and navigating this small but unique creative industry and what fuels his inspiration and perseverance. Justin Martin is a creative director and art director for themed entertainment and experiences. His work pushes the boundaries of reality, transporting guests to places and moments opposite to their everyday lives. Martin has worked on Thea Award-winning projects like Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay Water Park, Lionsgate Entertainment World’s The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride, and Golden Ticket-winning Meow Wolf Convergence Station. Martin has worked in a variety of different roles at various companies such as Thinkwell Group, Universal Creative, OC Sports and Entertainment, and most notably Meow Wolf. In 2021, Blooloop, an industry trade website, named Martin as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Themed Entertainment Design for his work on various projects and his passion for educating the next generation of themed entertainment designers. Justin Martin Designer Talk is part of the 2024/2025 VASD Program Series. Go here to learn more about this year's artists and events. Information Source: The VASD Program at RMCAD | eventbrite

FIRST FRIDAY OPEN STUDIOS ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station.- at ARTIST LESLIE PIERCE-AND SOMETHING DIFFERENT Studio gallery Come visit with Artists, shop for new art in person and sign up for learning creative things in one of the Painting, Drawing, and Encaustic Art Classes with Artist Leslie Pierce. Open until 8 PM or later on the First Friday of every month! Information Source: Artist Leslie Pierce Studio | eventbrite

Doors open at 5:00 pm Mountain Time | Talk begins at 5:30 pm Mountain Time Making Space for Peace In her VASD Program designer talk, Deanna Van Buren will speak about the role interdisciplinary approaches to design with social workers, game designers, artists, and more play in healing and repair that supports inner and outer peace. Her talk will cover several projects from research-based spatial applications for survivors of violence to artistic practices that support personal and interpersonal healing and transformation. Deanna Van Buren is the co-founder and executive director of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces. An architecture and real estate nonprofit working to end mass incarceration through place-based solutions, DJDS builds the infrastructure that addresses its root causes: poverty, racism, unequal access to resources, and the criminal justice system itself. She is also a socially engaged artist working across media platforms including public art, film, and video games. Van Buren has been profiled by The New York Times and has written op-eds on the intersection of design, architecture, mass incarceration, and video games in outlets such as Politico, Architectural Record, and Gamasutra. Her TEDWomen talk on what a world without prisons could look like has been viewed more than one million times. Her other honors include UC Berkeley’s Berkeley-Rupp Architecture Prize and Professorship, awarded to a design practitioner who significantly contributed to advancing gender equity in architecture, and whose work emphasizes a commitment to sustainability and community. Globally she has received the 2018 Bicentenary Medal of the Royal Society of Arts, for her efforts in transforming justice through design, and the Architectural Record’s Women in Architecture Award. Van Buren is also the co-founder of BIG Oakland (Building Industry Gathering), a co-working space supporting small minority- and women-owned firms in the architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate industries. Van Buren received her BS in architecture from the University of Virginia and her MArch from Columbia University. She is an alumnus of the Loeb Fellowship at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Deanna Van Buren's Designer Talk is part of the 2024/2025 VASD Program Series. Go here to learn more about this year's artists and events. Information Source: The VASD Program at RMCAD | eventbrite

RMCAD's VASD Program presents a free and public Designer Talk by Deanna Van Buren Doors open at 5:00 pm | Talk begins at 5:30 pm Deanna Van Buren is the co-founder and executive director of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces. An architecture and real estate nonprofit working to end mass incarceration through place-based solutions, DJDS builds the infrastructure that addresses its root causes: poverty, racism, unequal access to resources, and the criminal justice system itself. She is also a socially engaged artist working across media platforms including public art, film, and video games. Van Buren has been profiled by The New York Times and has written op-eds on the intersection of design, architecture, mass incarceration, and video games in outlets such as Politico, Architectural Record, and Gamasutra. Her TEDWomen talk on what a world without prisons could look like has been viewed more than one million times. Her other honors include UC Berkeley’s Berkeley-Rupp Architecture Prize and Professorship, awarded to a design practitioner who significantly contributed to advancing gender equity in architecture, and whose work emphasizes a commitment to sustainability and community. Globally she has received the 2018 Bicentenary Medal of the Royal Society of Arts, for her efforts in transforming justice through design, and the Architectural Record’s Women in Architecture Award. Van Buren is also the co-founder of BIG Oakland (Building Industry Gathering), a co-working space supporting small minority- and women-owned firms in the architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate industries. Van Buren received her BS in architecture from the University of Virginia and her MArch from Columbia University. She is an alumnus of the Loeb Fellowship at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Deanna Van Buren's Designer Talk is part of the 2024/2025 VASD Program Series. Go here to learn more about this year's artists and events. Information Source: The VASD Program at RMCAD | eventbrite