​Member OPPORTUNITIES

next artist council general meeting
october 16 | 10am - 12pm on zoom 
​THE third SATURDAY IN october

​Come be inspired with fellow Artist Council members on Zoom. 

​Artist Council members are encouraged to share current artworks and projects, announcements, and exhibition opportunities with the group. Email Elizabeth if you would like to be added to the agenda as a speaker. 

ARTIST COUNCIL VIRTUAL ART TALKs: 2021

View Past Artist Council Art Talks

​E.E. Jacks 
The scape: Approach, the feeling, and short demo
thursday, September 23
​6:00Pm - 7:45pm
Fine artist, curator, writer and poet. E.E. Jacks has been curating themed exhibitions since 2013. The author of numerous articles, and art reviews, EE served as a juror for the Scapes and Scope: Visions of the Land, Sea, and Urban Space exhibition on view at the Huntington Beach Art Center September 18 - October 23. 

EE imbues feeling into her artwork. In ‘The Scape’ the artist will discuss painting varied environments with a short video describing her painting process, research and preferred materials. 

Bob vale
Woven peak
​thursday, october 21
​6:00Pm - 7:45pm
Join Bob Vale, a lifelong surfer and sculptor of ocean themed artwork, as he shares the unique process of creating his latest sculpture, “Woven Peak”, recently displayed in the Surfing the Pacific Rim International Surf Exhibition.  

After shaping surfboards, building high-performance boats and decades working as an aerospace development engineer, Bob applies his knowledge and experience to create an artistic method for his carbon fiber sculptures.

​Bob will present how his creative process evolved from an idea, to a sketch, and transformed into a captivating life-size masterpiece. 

steve nakamura
thursday, November 18
​6:00Pm - 7:45pm

douglas cross
will reschedule
​

Learn about artist Douglas Cross, his practice, current sculpture series and effective sales methods. The presentation is aimed at an artist audience, with a primary goal to inspire new ideas.

The ongoing Ocean Arrowhead series developed by the artist, utilizing a surfboard substrate employing unique carving methods, mosaic techniques, and surfboard materials in each creation. Lighting and audio systems are integrated into many of the pieces..The Spectre series uses many of the same methods as well as new ideas in a smaller format on an array of "canvas" surfaces.

Join us to find out what the artist has learned over the years about presenting and selling his art. View more of Douglas' artwork on Instagram and Facebook. 
Artist Council presentations are an exclusive benefit for current Artist Council members. Live virtual events are hosted on Zoom by HBAC staff and the Artist Council Steering Committee. Non-members registrants will not be approved to attend. 

feeling inspired? call for artists
2021 exhibition postcard design COMPETITION now open

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​INSPIRED ARTIST COUNCIL EIGHTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION 
NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 18

​The Artist Council Steering Committee invites members to submit original artwork images and design concepts for the Inspired 2021 exhibition postcard.
 
Design Specs: 300 DPI, JPG format, 5.25 x 7 or 7 x 5.25 inches with 1/4 inch bleed. Any original artwork images must be dated between 2018-present. Artist Council members may submit up to 3 designs for consideration.

The exhibition title and show dates may be included in the postcard submissions, however they are not required. Exhibition title, dates and event information will be prominently displayed on the postcard reverse side. 

Email questions and submission entries to: Kathleen by Friday, September 24 @ 5:00pm

we want to know

The Artist Council Steering Committee is considering hosting in-person General Meetings at the Art Center again in the fall. Members will continue to have the option of joining remotely by Zoom.

​Please take a moment to tell us how you would prefer to participate in Artist Council General Meetings in the future. 

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A Council meeting is held every 3rd Saturday at 10 am.  Non-members are welcome to visit before joining. Email us for more information. 

The HB Art Center Artist Council was formed to give local artists a way to connect with other artists.  If you are looking for a creative and friendly group of artists who love to talk about art, share upcoming shows, and continually learn. Join today! 

Artist Council Memberships
Individual: $65 | Membership for ONE artist
Family: $120 | Membership for TWO artists at the same address

INTRODUCING: $25 for 25: $25 | Membership for ONE artist age 18-25 (ID Required)
​Call the Art Center for more information. (714) 374-1650 
All Artist Council Memberships are valid for one full year (12 months)

Benefits:
•Artist Council members-only juried group show
•Artist Council workshops, demonstrations, & special projects
•Invitations to exhibition Patron Preview receptions
•Members-only discount for workshops & classes
•Online Member Directory
*Membership in the Artist Council are for artists over the age of 18. 

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