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William D. Cannon Art Gallery
National quality with a regional focus. Variety and balance. Introduction of new work to the area. Engaging new audiences… These are just some of the primary goals of the changing exhibition program that have made the William D. Cannon Art Gallery a dynamic center for the visual arts in San Diego’s North County. Through museum-quality exhibitions, hands-on family activities, acclaimed arts education programs, lectures and publications, the Gallery strives to make the visual arts an accessible, integral and ongoing part of the community’s life.
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Vanishing Traditions: Textiles and Treasures from Southwest China
April 2 – June 2
Featuring the stunning private collection of local collector Bea Roberts, this exhibition showcases Chinese textiles, clothing and crafts of the Guizhou Province in Southwest China. Segregated both culturally and regionally from the main Chinese populace, the rich cultural identity of this province and other inaccessible regions is often preserved and almost unknown to the outside world. This exhibition is a rare opportunity to get a glimpse into the crafts, costumes and silver adornments of the region’s cultures. | Upcoming exhibitions: 2013
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On Your Own Time: The National Arts Program at Carlsbad
June 20 – July 12
Opening reception and awards presentation: Wednesday, June 19, 5-7 p.m.
Visitors never fail to be amazed and delighted by the high caliber of work in this unique community exhibition. The artists are all City of Carlsbad employees and their relatives. The seventh National Arts Program exhibition and arts contest is co-sponsored by the City of Carlsbad and the National Arts Program Foundation of Malvern, Pennsylvania. Cash prizes provided for by the National Arts Program Foundation. |
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Elliott Erwitt: Dog Dogs
Aug. 4 – Nov. 3
Noted American photographer Elliott Erwitt leaves little question about his love of “man’s best friend,” even at the risk of being called a sentimentalist. But if this exhibition of 65 black and white photographs proves anything, it’s that our close relationship with these creatures of the canine world is due to mutual resemblance and emotion. In his vast range of sentiment, and in his easygoing but precise mastery of the abstract elements of composition, Elliott Erwitt explores our close relationship with these furry fellow travelers. |
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Invitational
Nov. 17, 2013 – Jan. 5, 2014
Four artists will be featured, selected by Curator of Exhibitions Karen McGuire from artists that were in the 2013 Juried Biennial Exhibition. | The William D. Cannon Art Gallery presents five exhibitions annually that range in subject matter and scope, from historical prints and photography to contemporary painting and drawing to American and International folk art in an effort to actively promote a cross-cultural education in the arts. View a selection of images from past shows at the gallery.
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