Holiday Family Day
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce Holiday Family Day, taking place Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wildling Museum. Watch the Wildling’s holiday float in Solvang’s annual Julefest Parade at 11 a.m., then visit the museum to meet our parade characters and enjoy an afternoon of special holiday activities suitable for the whole family.
Beginning at 1 p.m. families are invited to stop by for a special meet and greet photo opportunity with the Wildling Snow Queen, courtesy of Parties and Paint by Kate, along with a polar bear. At 1:30 p.m. the Snow Queen will lead a winter-themed story time in the second floor Valley Oak gallery. Then, enjoy family crafts from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Barbara Goodall Education Center.
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Descanso Gardens Day Trip
Join the Wildling on a day trip in partnership with Buellton Parks and Recreation to visit the incredible Descanso Gardens on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Experience the wonders of Descanso Gardens, home to North America’s largest camellia collection and many rare and beautiful plants from around the world. Visit the historic Boddy House and view art highlighting the intersection between contemporary arts and sciences in the Sturt Haaga Gallery as you walk the extensive grounds.
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9th Annual Holiday Marketplace & Museum Store Sunday
Join us at the Wildling as we kick off the holiday season on Sunday, December 1, 2019, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring 15 talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the outdoors.
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POSTPONED - Photography in Focus: A Panel Discussion with Susan Jørgensen, Michael Miner, Ana Phelps, and George Rose
Join the Wildling for an intriguing panel discussion on Sunday, October 27, 2019, 3 - 4:30 p.m. with photographers Susan Jørgensen, Michael Miner, Ana Phelps, and Celebrating the National Lands of California exhibition juror George Rose.
Learn about the photographers’ individual processes and inspiration, as well as the changing nature of photography as an art form.
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White-Line Woodcut Workshop with Karen Schroeder
The Wildling Museum is excited to present a White-Line Woodcut Workshop led by Karen Schroeder. The workshop is Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn how to create a woodcut using a technique that was first used in Massachusetts during the early 20th century.
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Out There, In Here: A Night of Poetry, Spoken Word & Music
Join us on Friday, October 18, 2019, 6 - 7:30 p.m. for Out There, In Here: A Night of Poetry, Spoken Word & Music, a special gathering of voices celebrating our vital connection to the natural world – and to one another. Presenters include Doyle Hollister, Dorothy Gagner Jardin, Cynthia Carbone Ward, and music by Jim Brady.
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The Art of Brunch 2019
You are invited to our third annual Art of Brunch fundraiser. Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 13, 2019!
Our brunch event is moving to the lovely K’Syrah Catering Venue, just a block from the Wildling. Enjoy watching artists at work, browse our silent auction, check out our famous mimosa and bloody mary bar while eating a delicious brunch in a charming, rustic atmosphere. Afterwards, stroll to the Wildling for a tour of the gallery!
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Morro Bay Birding Trip with Peter Schneekloth
Join the Wildling on a Morro Bay day trip in partnership with Solvang Parks and Recreation with birding expert Peter Schneekloth on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
See and learn about the many birds that live in the marshes, creeks, and shores of Morro Bay. Enjoy a quick stop at the Natural History Museum and time to enjoy lunch and shopping on Morro Bay’s Embarcadero.
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Noontime Concert with Opera Santa Barbara
Join the Wildling for a special Noontime Concert in the galleries with Opera Santa Barbara on Wednesday, October 2, 12 - 1 p.m.
This free concert will feature selections from Opera Santa Barbara’s upcoming production of Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and will include performances by Opera Santa Barbara’s four Chrisman Studio Artists: Julia Metzler, soprano; Kelly Guerra, mezzo; Chandler Johnson, tenor; and John Allen Nelson, baritone.
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Carrizo Plain - A Sense of Place | Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join the Wildling Museum on Sunday, September 29, 3 - 4:30 p.m. for a special screening of the new short-form documentary Carrizo Plain - A Sense of Place (2019), followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Jeff McLoughlin and featured film participants and artists Bill Dewey, Chris Chapman, and John Iwerks.
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SLOPOKE: Fine Art of the West at Flag Is Up Farms
Save the date for the annual SLOPOKE, an exhibition and fine art sale featuring art of the American West hosted at Flag is Up Farms in Buellton from September 27 - 29, 2019. The opening reception and awards ceremony is Friday, September 27 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
The Wildling Museum is honored to partner in this year's event and will be judging the Best Wildlife Art Award, sponsored by Art of the West Magazine.
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Smithsonian Museum Day 2019
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, enjoy free admission to the Wildling as part of the 15th annual Smithsonian Museum Day!
Enjoy access to current exhibition Celebrating the National Lands of California, along with a special family art activity in the Barbara Goodall Education Center and hands-on activities throughout the galleries.
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Origami Peace and Harmony Garland Class
The Wildling Museum is excited to present an Origami Peace and Harmony Garland Class led by Cydney Miller. Learn how to make a colorful garland of origami cranes and butterflies with decorative beads and crystal accents.
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Animal Drawing and Painting at Ease and in Motion - Workshops for Adults and Teens
The Wildling Museum is excited to present Animal Drawing and Painting at Ease and in Motion led by John Iwerks. In this workshop you will combine your love of animals and their movements in drawings and in paint.
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Remembering Ray Strong: A Community Celebration
Our amazing exhibition of Ray Strong's artwork, all collected and loaned by David Parker, closed on Monday, July 8. We had a special presentation to remember the amazing artist, man, and environmentalist during "Remembering Ray Strong" on Sunday, June 23, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
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The 16th Annual Spring Benefit BBQ - Thank YOU!
We are grateful for the support and generosity of our guests, sponsors, donors, volunteers, caterers and venue hosts that made our annual Spring Barbeque event a success! Thanks to George Rose, we have many photos of our event. The images are in chronological order, and you can click to enlarge them.
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Painting Big Sur with Pastels - June 8
This workshop took place on June 8 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Barbara Goodall Education Center. This was the perfect class for improving pastel skills.
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Inspired in Nature
3rd Floor Barbara Goodall Education Center
On view from March 22 – May 27, 2019
Photographs taken by the Solvang School Media & Yearbook class which consisted of 7th and 8th grade students.
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Botanical Illustration - Flowers, Plants, & Trees
The class was to immerse yourself in the meditative art of botanical illustration. Whether working with graphite pencil, watercolor, colored pencil, or pen and ink, students of nature could learn to draw and paint growing things and to understand their form and function.
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Mother’s Day Natural Perfume-Making Workshop
On May 11, 2019 this class was to design an artisanal fragrance with your mom, for your mom, or simply pay homage to Mother Earth.
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