The Rose Compass artists group will hold a panel discussion from 3 to 4 p.m. on July 8, which is the final day of The River’s Journey exhibition at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature.
The public is invited to hear stories from the six artists about their one year, 92-mile investigation along the watershed of the Santa Ynez River, the water source that feeds local communities. The Rose Compass artists collaborated with the Wildling Museum to create a show featuring 158 artworks that explore many facets of the local river and watershed and highlights the importance of water conservation.
The paintings are on sale to benefit the Wildling Museum and its programs and exhibitions. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for general admission. A free closing reception is from 4 to 5 p.m. and will include a poetry reading by Steve Braff and Dorothy Jardin.
The Wildling Museum is located at 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang. More info: (805) 688-1082.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose. Send information to rrose@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Jun 21-28, 2018.