In the rolling hills of Santa Ynez, the California Nature Art Museum (CalNAM) will come together with the community to celebrate a quarter century of art, nature, and inspiration. * Founding member and artist Patti Jacquemain will be honored along with the board members and key donors who have supported the museum’s mission. * The event will be a tribute to the museum’s past, with an array of scrapbooks, photo collages, and exhibition monographs from its early days. * The attendees will also get to enjoy presentations by the staff and board, a live auction, and lunch on the patio overlooking the vineyard. * The event’s springtime theme is designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. * The attendees can expect a variety of delicious bites, including jidori chicken, tomato risotto, and southern succotash. * The meal will be accompanied by award-winning wines from Vincent Vineyard. * To top it all off, a stunning floral birthday cake from Solvang Bakery will be served. The museum’s origins date back to 1997, when Patti Jacquemain and her first board of directors came together to establish the institution. The museum’s doors were officially opened to the public in 2000 at the historic Keenan-Hartley House in Los Olivos. The museum’s growth was swift and steady, with a move to a larger facility in Los Olivos in 2008, followed by another expansion in 2013 to its current home in Solvang. Through its efforts, the museum has showcased over 125 art exhibits celebrating the beauty of wild spaces, with the aim of inspiring stewardship of the natural world and its inhabitants. * Some of the notable artists featured in the museum’s permanent collection include Lockwood de Forest, Everett Ruess, John Fery, Ray Strong, Macduff Everton, John Iwerks, Bill Dewey, George Rose, Chris Chapman, Marcia Burtt, and many more. The museum’s permanent art collection now boasts over 150 artworks, making it a valuable resource for both local and national art enthusiasts. * The museum’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity has been recognized through its participation in the Museums for All program, which offers free general admission to low-income families receiving food assistance. The museum’s mission to inspire stewardship of nature through art and education has been realized through various initiatives, such as offering free general admission for children under the age of 17. * The museum has also hosted dozens of community art shows featuring artwork by local youth and seniors, providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents. The proceeds from the 25th Anniversary event will help to support the museum’s ongoing efforts to promote its mission, including its programs for low-income families and community art initiatives. * The event will take place on Sunday, May 4th, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Vincent Vineyards in Santa Ynez. * Tickets are available for purchase through the museum’s website. The California Nature Art Museum has come a long way since its inception in 1997, and its 25th Anniversary celebration is a testament to its enduring legacy and commitment to the arts and the environment. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.calnatureartmuseum.org/news/25th-anniversary-celebration.
| Event Details | Information |
| Event Date | Sunday, May 4th, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Location | Vincent Vineyards in Santa Ynez |
| Event Theme | Nostalgia |
| Event Highlights | A tribute to the museum’s past, with an array of scrapbooks, photo collages, and exhibition monographs, presentations by the staff and board, a live auction, and lunch on the patio. |
The museum’s mission and initiatives
* The museum’s mission is to inspire stewardship of nature through art and education. * The museum offers free general admission for children under the age of 17. * The museum participates in the Museums for All program, which offers free general admission to low-income families receiving food assistance. * The museum’s programs and initiatives focus on promoting art, education, and environmental stewardship. The museum’s efforts to promote art and education have been recognized through various initiatives, such as hosting dozens of community art shows featuring artwork by local youth and seniors. * The museum’s programs have reached tens of thousands of visitors and community members over the years. The museum’s impact on the community has been significant, with a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations.
The notable artists featured in the museum’s collection
* Lockwood de Forest
* Everett Ruess
* John Fery
* Ray Strong
* Macduff Everton
* John Iwerks
* Bill Dewey
* George Rose
* Chris Chapman
* Marcia Burtt
The museum’s permanent art collection now boasts over 150 artworks, making it a valuable resource for both local and national art enthusiasts. * The museum’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity has been recognized through its participation in the Museums for All program.
Getting involved
* Tickets are available for purchase through the museum’s website. * For more information, please visit www.calnatureartmuseum.org/news/25th-anniversary-celebration. You can make a difference in the lives of children and families by supporting the museum’s programs and initiatives. * By attending the 25th Anniversary event, you will be contributing to the museum’s mission to inspire stewardship of nature through art and education. The California Nature Art Museum has a long and storied history, and its 25th Anniversary celebration is a testament to its enduring legacy and commitment to the arts and the environment. For those interested in learning more about the museum and its initiatives, please visit their website.