Over 220 women artists applied for the exhibition from 38 states and 8 countries representing work that has in some way been influenced by the surrealist movement. The scope of the exhibition is very diverse. Surrealist influence appears in abstract expressionism, process art, conceptual art, and various forms of magical realism and visionary art as well as collage, sculpture, assemblage, and painting that relies on evocative juxtaposition of various imagery. Because of its relationship to the unconscious and the mythic, surrealism has often been associated with a spiritual quest, situating art as a healer of the rift between nature and human reality through its unique creativity.

Sacred Spaces In most traditions, a scared space is created in appreciation of beauty and brings in a healing energy. Local artist couple Allison and Russell invite you on a sacred journey featuring unique crystal artwork by Allison and colorful floor coverings and tapestries by Russell. Their talents are intertwined together to bring the visitor into a delightful experience. The jewelry and crystal grids bring an element of personal peace and harmony for yourself or for your home. The rug…

Join Dina Wakley for a 3-day class, Expressive Abstractions: From Page to Panel. We'll work experimentally in our journals and then transfer our favorite ideas and concepts to panels for a triptych that is full of color and emotion. Expressive Abstractions: From Page to Panel, $495 Teacher will provide: acrylic paint and mediums, stencils, marking tools, Stabilo pencils Please bring: your favorite brushes, brush-cleaning cup/basin, scissors, two art journals in which to work, baby wipes/paper towels/rag, your favorite substrate (canvas…