Elverhoj holds last in series of events with local artist Nancy Yaki
The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art presents a discussion with artist Nancy Yaki on July 28 titled, The Process is the Destination. Yaki will discuss how she chooses composition, imagery, and then what specific techniques set her apart from other artists.
Yaki’s exhibit, titled The Roadside Series, has been on display at the Elverhoj Museum since May and will run through Aug. 12. The discussion will be the final event in a series of talks and other programs, which also included an artist demo and a workshop.
The event starts at 4 p.m. and will feature a social hour following the discussion with beverages and light snacks available. Guests will be able to chat with Yaki and enjoy the museum and garden after hours. This event is open to the public and is free to attend.
The Elverhoj Museum is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. It was founded in 1988 after Solvang artists Viggo Brandt-Erichsen and his wife, Martha Mott, donated their home for the preservation and showcasing of Danish art and culture. More information is available at elverhoj.org.
American Institute of Architects hosts awards reception
The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced the winners of its annual juried Design Awards Program, along with a reception to honor the winners in Santa Maria in August.
Entries were submitted in seven categories: small projects, unbuilt, interior architecture, residential, commercial, mixed use, multi family, historic preservation/renovation, and Santa Barbara architectural heritage projects. Three architects from outside Santa Barbara juried the entires and awarded three levels of recognition: Honorable Mention, the Merit Designation, and the Honor Award. There were 60 submissions to the competition, and the judges awarded three projects with Merit Designation and two projects with Honorable Mention.
The American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara Design Awards exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture and the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.
In honor of the opening of the American Institute of Architects 2017 Santa Barbara Design Awards in the Betteravia Galleries, the organization will host a reception with pizza and conversation on Aug. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. President of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Keith Rivera will discuss the exhibition and answer questions. The gallery is located at located at 511 E. Lakeside Parkway. More info: (805) 966-4198.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose. Send information to rrose@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Jul 26 – Aug 2, 2018.