Pouring My Art Out
May
2
to May 26
Featured Artists

Pouring My Art Out

Featured Artist

Chris Jeszeck

"Pouring My Art Out"

May 2 through May 26

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Jun
6
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
May
2
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Apr
4
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Mar
7
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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"Cats Rule"
Mar
3
1:00 PM13:00
Meetings and Programs, Featured Artists

"Cats Rule"

Hello art enthusiasts and animal lovers,

March is just around the corner, and at Cypress Gallery, we're gearing up for our annual "Cats Rule" show – a celebration of feline artistry that's sure to leave you feline fine!

What's the fuss about? Every year, we invite our community to join in the fun by decorating cat blanks. It's a paw-some opportunity to showcase your artistic talents while contributing to a vibrant and purr-sonal exhibition.

How does it work? Starting January 3, our cat blanks will be available for purchase at just $7 plus tax. Once you've got your hands on one, let your creativity run wild! Paint, decorate, accessorize – make it truly yours. Completed cat blanks must be returned to the gallery by the end of February to be featured in the exhibition.

When's the grand reveal? The gallery will come alive with whisker-twitching excitement in March 3rd for the grand reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of art, laughter, and maybe even a surprise visit from a furry friend or two!

But wait, there's more! All the beautifully adorned cats will be on display and available for purchase throughout the entire month of March. Don't miss your chance to take home a unique piece of feline-inspired art!

Save the date:

  • Cat Blank Sale: Starting 1/3/24

  • Completed Cat Return Deadline: End of February

  • Grand Reception: March 3rd, 1-3 p.m.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog post featuring pictures of completed cats for a sneak peek into the whimsical world of feline artistry.

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Feb
1
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is making its debut in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Nov
2
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is making its debut in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy
Oct
5
5:00 PM17:00
Art Walk

Art Walk, "make and takes" with Kathy

Join Us for First Thursdays in Lompoc!

We are thrilled to announce that First Thursdays is making its debut in Lompoc, and we're proud to be one of the supporters of this exciting event.

Step into a world of art and creativity as we open the doors to our gallery for this special evening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Here's what you can expect:

  • Make and Takes: Join Kathy Badrak as they guide you through fun and interactive "make and take" art activities. You don't need to be an artist to participate – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece!

  • Gallery Open House: Explore our art pieces, featuring a diverse range of styles and mediums. Admire the talent of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of creativity.

This event is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends looking for a delightful way to spend a Thursday evening in Lompoc. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or just looking for a creative outlet, First Thursdays has something for everyone.

Come join us for a night of art, inspiration, and community as we celebrate the arts in Lompoc! Don't forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. Let's make this First Thursdays event unforgettable!

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises during the event. We can't wait to see you there!

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Landscapes and Gemstones! Joe Gliebe-Goetz, Featured Artist Show
Aug
3
to Aug 31
Featured Artists

Landscapes and Gemstones! Joe Gliebe-Goetz, Featured Artist Show

The Lompoc Valley Art Association’s Cypress Gallery will be featuring "Landscapes and Gemstones!", an artist show by Joe Gliebe-Goetz.   The show will be on exhibit from August 3 - August 31, 2023.

Joe grew up in Southern California. After retiring and at first living in Visalia, Joe and his wife moved to Lompoc to be back on the coast. Joe finds that the local beauty and climate is perfect for plein air painting. In addition, he deeply appreciates the varied experience of a very friendly group of talented local artists.

“Landscapes and Gemstones” are my most common themes. In my older paintings one sees more realism and attempts to hold to natural form and color. However, I began experimenting with color and impressionist style several years ago. I have worked with various forms of media such as acrylic, oil, watercolor, charcoal, pastels and scratchboard. Most of my paintings are in acrylic.  My formal training in art was in the area of technical illustrating which I appreciate for the sense of perspective accuracy it gave me. It shows up in my landscapes and scenes with architecture. My more recent paintings include more techniques of impressionism than in the past, but I am sure it will evolve more over time. Many of my apparent abstract patterns are based on natural patterns found in stones.

Over the last 10 years I have merged my second area of art, lapidary, with my first love, painting. Lapidary art is the cutting and polishing of gemstones. There is a constant search for natural patterns of color and beauty that is usually seen small in a ring or pendant. However, l just have this urge to share it large. It’s not much different than how artists who do enlarged views from small scenes in nature. I like how the stone holds my focus while I attempt to build on the patterns of color in a way that supports and enhances. I am very pleased how this has moved my art in unique directions. I am proud to have a perpetual desire to learn and innovate.

A little more about my lapidary, you will find some of my wire-wrapped stones. I tend to make it more about the stone than the wire. So it’s usually not too fancy, but the stones are first rate. Many of them are local and I always try to give the name on the label. My gemstone miniatures are always based on a gemstone that usually I let inspire me on how the painting should go. I never paint stones, even though I do try to match the color and pattern in the stones. Each time it seems to take me in a different direction. I deeply value how the miniatures are my favorite place to test ideas that often later inspire a large painting. For those that love stones, I hope I have found a new way to share their unique beauty.”

Please come by and check out the show and meet the artist.  A reception that is open to the public will be held on August 5, 1-3pm. The Cypress Gallery is at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc, across from the Museum.  

The Lompoc Valley Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. LVAA sponsors arts programs, events, communications, and other efforts that mutually benefit artists, businesses, residents and visitors to our Valley. To learn more about the arts in the Valley, visit our website www.lompocart.org and Like our Facebook page “Cypress Gallery”

 

Photo Credits

  • “Pigeon Point” by Joe Gliebe-Goetz

  • “Pele Rising” by Joe Gliebe-Goetz

  • “Coast Range Sundown” by Joe Gliebe-Goetz

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California Pathways
Jun
1
to Jul 2
Featured Artists

California Pathways

  • WHO: Lompoc Valley Art Association

  • WHAT: Kristine Kelly, Featured Artist Show

  • WHERE: Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc, CA 93436

  • WHEN: June 01 -July 02, 2023


The Lompoc Valley Art Association's Cypress Gallery will be featuring "California Pathways”, an artist show by Kristine Kelly. The show will be on exhibit from June 01 -July 02, 2023.

Please come by to check out the show and meet the artist at her reception on June 04 from 2 to 4pm. The Cypress Gallery is at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc, across from the Lompoc Museum.

“I came to art later in life. In 1994, I took a class on glass fusing from the Santa Barbara Adult Education program and I was hooked.

I love layering glass to create new depths and colors and I want my work to tell a story. I love when observers tell me they can imagine walking into one of my pieces and I frequently include a path or steps to help lead them in. 

I am inspired by the nature of marine and plant life on the Central Coast as well as the mountain scenery of the Sierras. Recently, I have concentrated on creating pieces based on California landmarks. Working with glass is my passion and I continue to take classes to learn new techniques.” 

-Kristine Kelly 

The Lompoc Valley Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. LVAA sponsors arts programs, events, communications, and other efforts that mutually benefit artists, businesses, residents and visitors to our Valley. To learn more about the arts in the Valley, visit our website www.lompocart.org and Like our Facebook page "Cypress Gallery”


Photos by Astrid Nelson 

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It’s All Canvas!
Jul
30
to Aug 28

It’s All Canvas!

Reception on July 30 from 2 to 4 pm

The Lompoc Valley Art Association’s Cypress Gallery will be featuring "It’s All Canvas!", an artist show by Tonya Schultz. The show will be on exhibit from July 28 – August 28, 2022.

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Coastal Collection!
Jun
30
to Jul 24

Coastal Collection!

Please come by and check out the show and meet the artist at her reception on July 10 from 3 to 5pm. The Cypress Gallery is at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc, across from the Museum.
WHAT: Sharon Hedman, Featured Artist Show
WHERE: Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc, CA 93436
WHEN: June 30 -July 24, 2022

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