Artist Groups
Painting Critique Group
This Group is for CCA members who are already painting. Once a month people will meet indoors for a critique of current paintings.
The group will meet once per month
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.
For more info contact Cindy Stiles at cindystiles9@gmail.com or 661-703 2391
There is limited space. Please sign up below.
Fee: $10 - CCA members Free
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Drawing/Painting Group
CCA holds still life drawing/painting sessions from 1:00 to 3:30 on the 4th Thursday of each month. Located in the Green Room at Cambria Center for the Arts,
You will need to bring your own supplies, an easel if you choose to paint and a drop cloth to protect the floor and tables. There is no teacher, just lots of practice and support from others. A still life will be provided.
Instructor:
There will be no instructor. Artists just gather to draw or paint
Fee: $10 - CCA members free - to benefit CCA
An Introduction to Modern Art with John Seed - Monthly Series
March - What is Modernism?

Program:
Sign up each month to join John Seed for a segment of a series of 14 lectures on the history of modern art and architecture. The lectures will run 45-50 minutes and will be followed by a short Q and A session. These lectures are based on college courses, but will be presented in an approachable way and are suitable for anyone with an interest in art. Topics: 1. What is Modernism? 2. The Mechanical Paradise and Paul Cezanne 3. Early Picasso 4. Picasso, Braque and Cubism 5. DaDa 6. Russian Modernism 7. The Landscape of Pleasure and Claude Monet 8. Henri Matisse 9. Modern Architecture 10. Surrealism 11. Expressionism and Edvard Munch 12. Abstract Expressionism and Jackson Pollock 13. Pop Art and Andy Warhol 14. Postmodernism
Instructor Bio:
John Seed is a Professor Emeritus in Art and Art History at Mount San Jacinto College where he taught for 32 years. John has also taught at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and Laguna College of Art and Design. He earned his BA in Studio Art at Stanford University and his Masters at UC Berkeley also in Studio Art. www.johnseed.com
Mindful Marks Inspired Drawing Group
Lynda will be teaching in February and March - Workshop Sign Up on Academy Page
February and March Workshop Sign up here: https://cambriaarts.org/academy-program/
A group of us took Lynda Monick_Isenberg's two delightful workshops this past February and March. Observational Drawing and Mindful Marks. The basic premise of both workshops, in Lynda's words was: "Drawing is at the core of all art making; it is the way we first make our mark in the world. Drawing is expressive and unique to each hand. It is as personal as our signature and as joyful as drawing in the sand. Drawing is not a talent. It is a learned and practiced skill. Participants in this short course are guided through traditional and nontraditional drawing exercises to develop personal drawing skills, techniques and strategies in support of their own new or renewed creative practice. Most importantly they are offered new ways of seeing, looking and engaging with the world through the act of drawing in a supportive community."
As class participants we became attached and intrigued with the drawing process, and with each other. We formed a monthly group on the third Wednesday of each month. This group is based at the Green Room in CCA, but occasionally we may meet in members' beautiful homes, or have field trips possibly on different days of the month. We take turns providing inspirational exercises to trigger the creative process. While it is not required that you attend each month, we sure hope that it will continue as a community where we all participate as creators, guides, and an inspirational support group for the creative process. If you were not in these workshops, but are inspired by what we have to say here, you are welcome to join us.
Lynda may teach a few virtual classes throughout the year. These will be announced and listed separately. She will return next year for another in person workshop which will be announced at a later date.
Meanwhile we want to keep our creative spirit alive and expanding, along with the joy of a supportive creative community. So please join us and sign up each month! Free for members!


Plein Air Painting

Have you ever painted in the great outdoors or are you interested in starting? The Wednesday Irregulars have been meeting and painting each week for over three decades. And we are always looking for new people to join in the fun.
It’s a friendly group, very flexible, fun and we offer good, honest critique about your work. Everyone is welcome, but there’s one rule: If you want to come with us, you have to show up. People do oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media and more. The Irregulars meet on Wednesday mornings and paint in various locations near Cambria and surrounding areas. If you’d like to be added to the email list or would like more information, contact Cam Arnold at camarnold@yahoo.com.
Participate in the Member Artist Showcase
YOU DON'T WANT TO PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY!
One of the benefits of being a member with CCA is for artists who would like to have an online portfolio of their work. The Member Artist Showcase is a great venue for artists. Artists can upload an image of self, include a bio of up to 300 words, include 12 works of art, and even include a video. Click the link below to open the Artist Portfolio interface. Type in your email address to verify you are a current member and add your content. You can come back to this same interface at any time to change the content.
This same content will be used to create the Artist Book found in the Gallery for visitors to view.
Creating an artists’ community for artists
Since 1952, the non-profit Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA)- the Allied Arts Association – has supported the community, sharing the artistic vision of locals with residents and visitors alike.
Our mission is to raise awareness and appreciation of art through education and community outreach, as well as the display and promotion of member art.
CCA is hosting a variety of workshops for the community from painting to critique. The organization has grown over the years to include many talented and generous artists. You don’t need to be a well-known professional to join. Amateur artists and art enthusiasts are also welcome.
One of the original members of the association, Art Van Rhyn, and his contemporaries formed the Wednesday Irregulars, a 30-plus year, ongoing, painting group. This hearty group of Plein Air painters gather weekly to paint in the scenic outdoors of Cambria and surrounding communities in all kinds of weather, to capture visually the changing landscapes of the Central Coast. Newcomers are always welcome.
Our center houses the Art Van Rhyn Art Library and reading space. Come in to borrow a book or just for a relaxing afternoon perusing fabulous art books.
Please join us. Bring your enthusiasm; there are many ways to become involved. Anyone can volunteer; we can all learn from each other and share what we’ve learned. Artists helping artists!
If you are interested in seeing our other classes offered at CCA, the "Academy", or want to offer classes "Instructor" through our organization, please select the links below.
If you are interested in getting involved with us, please select the "Get Involved" link or "Volunteer", and come have some fun with us!
Here is a list of other art associations in our area. Reach out and support them as well!
Morro Bay Art Association
Location: 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA
805-772-2504
Website: artcentermorrobay.org
Contact: artcenter.morrobay@gmail.com
Paso Robles Art Association
Location: 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA
805-712-4555
Website: pasoroblesartassociation.com
Contact: pasoroblesartassociation@gmail.com
Studios on the Park
Location: 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA
805-238-9800
Website: studiosonthepark.org
Contact: info@studiosonthepark.org
ARTIST INFORMATION
The Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery is committed to providing an open and welcoming environment for all artists. We have 6 exhibits a year in our Gallery. These include featured artists, juried events, and non-juried exhibits with a theme.
For Featured Artist exhibits, we invite artists from all over California to apply. With these shows we always include areas for local artists to display their work, as well.
While we do have themes attached to our exhibits - it is not mandatory that our artists follow them. Some artists enjoy the challenge - others simply want to create whatever inspires them. We welcome both. Because of limited space and a high volume of entries, we are currently limiting wall-hung pieces to 40” in either width or height.
Sculptors, ceramicists and other 3-D artists also have spots in our Gallery. We offer pedestals for small and medium-sized pieces.
We also have glassed-cabinet space for custom crafted jewelry, tiles and other items for shelf display. Although this space is limited.
You don't have to become a member to show your art with us, but there are benefits to being a member that pay for themselves including:
• Discounts on exhibit hanging/pedestal fees
• Discounts on cabinet rental fees
• Discounts on classes/workshops
• Participation in our Member Artist Showcase on the website (link below)
Take a look at our Call for Artists for all the Gallery important dates and fees. To see current, as well as past exhibits, in our Gallery look at our Virtual Gallery Exhibits (links below).
And visit us at the Gallery!
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