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The FAA Gallery welcomes 2021 with Looking Forward - Looking Back

FALLBROOK – In the year of 2021 many are looking forward in order to feel a sense of hope for the future – both soon and farther away into the future. It's a chance to celebrate a New Year with different kinds of opportunities.

The year 2019 ended with a celebratory fundraising gala honoring 50 years of art/artists, classes for growth, study, and fun encompassing remarkable exhibitions.

In spite of obstacles, the Fallbrook Art Association artists and volunteers are ready to shout that they have just entered "The FAA@ 51!"

Though it has been a stressful year, FAA has overcome challenges with some great opportunities for member artists and emerging artists too. One addition was the setup of a free web hosting posting site where artists can present their artistic resumes and art images where galleries can be referred to look at each artists' work posted free to the artist. This includes current and select past works.

True-to- form, as the FAA organization has been doing for 50 years, co-presidents Julie Compton and Ruth Parker have coordinated presentations by amazing multi-media artists, installed artworks by local, regional and nationally-recognized professional judges highlighting both long-established and emerging artists.

Monthly meetings have continued – with safety first under controlled conditions, while maintaining health protocols designated by San Diego County and the State of California, while still managing to present artist workshops, award-winning teachers, ribbon and cash prize exhibits for small and large works along with a wide variety of subjects have been maintained throughout 2020.

In addition, two highly coveted creative community endeavors through remarkable programs like D'Vine Path Viticulture Training Program and The Kids Summer Art Project are ways FAA is taking art into the community. In the summer program, creative kids get a new assignment each week which are shared and exhibited and discussed if desired.

Other unique activities have been the Plein Air Art Contest at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens with a special visit by silent judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg – a revered Fallbrook Scarecrow designed by community artist Gina Abdelrhaman under sponsorship of American Association of University Women.

RBG was on hand to lend her quiet and judicious eye but recognized that every artist was a winner, including the many male artists who participated. Artists traveled from around San Diego County and beyond to compete for the prizes in that exhibit curated by regionally-recognized judges.

Stay tuned for 2021 as there will be some exciting offerings, safety permitting. FAA will continue to maintain a convenient membership application process and volunteer opportunities with judging/curating and workshop presentations wherever possible.

Its current exhibit will remain for now to keep others safe while still allowing opportunities to purchase both full-sized and rotating small cost-effective art works. The change out and workshop schedule is being finalized though folks may anticipate the date to be Jan. 18. Please keep an eye on the FAA website for details of upcoming exhibits. In the works is a documenting process to cover the unique history that is FAA through Shirley Calvert and other volunteers supporting her efforts.

There are artisan and beautifully-crafted protective face masks for purchase, artistic greeting cards for any season, hand-crafted jewelry and convenient hours for visits in a small, controlled but roomy informal atmosphere.

Masks and temperature are required for everyone's safety. For gallery information or for membership questions, visit http://www.fallbrookartass org or contact the gallery at 760-645-0491.

Submitted by Fallbrook Art Association.

 

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