Prospectus
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ARTISTS COUNCIL CELEBRATES MODERNISM WEEK !
During the month of February 2026, the Artists Council presents
"Timeless Traditions, Modern Context" - a juried art exhibition celebrating how modern and mid-century styles inspire new visions that bridge past and present.
This featured exhibition and sale of 113 artworks showcases a dynamic collection of juried submissions selected from the diverse talent of our more than 700 Artists Council members. The exhibition is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday to Sunday with free admission. During this time, the Artists Council will be holding a 2026 OFFICIAL MODERNISM EVENT on Sunday February 15, from 10 am to 4 pm.
OUR SCHEDULE OF MODERNISM-RELATED CLASSES, DEMONSTRATIONS & LECTURES
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
FREE DROP-IN EVENTS
11:00AM to 1:00PM "Abstract Mixed Media"
Demonstration led by Mardi de Veuve Alexis
1:30PM to 3:30PM "Mid-Century Assemblage Art: Louise Nevelson and Others"
Demonstration & Conversation led by Kim Garretson
TICKETED WORKSHOP (Tickets available on Eventbrite)
10:00AM to 3:30PM "With a Modern Twist: Created and Found Collage Elements"
Workshop led by Susan Rossiter
Thursday, February 12, 2026
FREE DROP-IN EVENT
11:00AM to 3:00PM "Mid-Century Palettes and Motifs in Acrylic and Mixed Media"
Demonstration led by Susan Rossiter
TICKETED CLASSES (Tickets available on Eventbrite)
10:00AM to 12:30PM "Watercolor: Beginners & Beyond - 50s Cars"
Instructor: Diane Morgan
1:00PM to 3:00PM "Realistic Oil & Acrylic Painting - 50s Cars"
Instructor: Diane Morgan
Friday, February 13, 2026
FREE DROP-IN EVENTS
11:00AM to 1:00PM "Mid-Century Signage Paintings"
Demonstration led by Mike Pascavage
1:30AM to 3:00PM "Go Big: Abstract Florals in Acrylics"
Demonstration led by Karen Curry
TICKETED CLASSES (Tickets available on Eventbrite)
10:00AM to 12:30PM "Realistic Oil & Acrylic Painting - 50s cars"
Instructor: Diane Morgan
11:00AM to 1:00PM "Insights on Becoming a Full-Time Artist"
Lecture by Susan Rossiter
1:00PM to 3:00PM "Watercolor: Beginners & Beyond - 50s Cars" Instructor: Diane Morgan
Saturday, February 14, 2026
FREE DROP-IN EVENTS
11:00AM to 1:00PM "Influenced by Rauschenberg: Abstract Found Metal Collage"
Demonstration led by Matthew Cauthron
1:30PM to 3:30PM "Architecture Desert Landscape Paintings -- Cree House, 1956,
& Frey House II, 1956: Icons of Mid-Century Modern Architecture"
Demonstration led by Bradley Giles
TICKETED WORKSHOP (Tickets available on Eventbrite)
10:30AM to 3:30PM "Mid-Century Inspired Pallet"
Workshop led by Susan Rossiter
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Official Modernism Week Full-Day Event!
FREE DROP-IN EVENTS
10:00AM to 12:30PM "Using Breezeblock Geometry - Acrylic Painting"
Demonstration led by Gary Patterson
1:30AM to 3:30PM "Mid-Century Modern Architecture"
Presentation & Conversation led by Mandy Main
11:00AM to 1:00PM "Mid-Mod Card Making Art Project"
Hands-On Activity led byToni Bierman
1:30PM to 3:30PM "Mid-Mod Rock Painting"
Hands-On Activity led by Richard Kleffman
TICKETED CLASS (Tickets available on Eventbrite)
10:00AM to 12:30PM "Life Drawing"
Led by Laurel Goddard Thomas
Did you know that the Artists Center building itself represents the influence and style of Modernism? See this article: "Desert Modernism Reflected in Architect Reuel Young's Design..."