The Foundry hosts young and old artists

martin chang, editor in chief
March 14, 2013

  Every March The Foundry celebrates the creativity and imagination of children with their Art Imitates Art exhibit. In the exhibit, which is in its second year, The Foundry asks children to send in their drawing of their pets, like fish and turtles, their families, or whatever the children wants... Read more »

COLUMN: Local art can be a breath of fresh air

Martin Chang, Opinions and Features editor
November 15, 2012

It’s always about a month before the semester ends that the stresses of school seem to pile up, and wherever you can find something to help you get through it is a blessing.  I found that something right here on campus. Adel Shafik, a graphic arts professor at Bakersfield College, had a collection... Read more »

Gallery displays talent

Jon Nelson, Features Editor
February 15, 2012

The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery is hosting an exhibit of artwork by local junior and senior high school students. The show, called “The Panorama Invitational,” features works of art from a wide spectrum of disciplines. Traditional painting, drawing and photography, as well as metal-working... Read more »

Art provides artful joy to patients at Mercy

Amber T. Troupe, Production Editor
November 16, 2011

The program advisors at Mercy Hospital believe that art is a good form of healing, so they have provided survivors of diseases and illnesses with a workshop that can help them cope and better relax in a safe environment. Program advisor Sister Sherry Dolan has been a part of the Art for Healing program... Read more »

Artists gather at Marketplace for Via Arte

Monica Bolger, Reporter
October 19, 2011

Powdered hands and stained jeans were the result of hand-drawn artwork that blanketed the Marketplace parking lot for the annual event of Via Arte on Oct. 8-9. The “Italian Street Painting Festival” celebrated its 13th year of live and admission-free entertainment.  It inspires the community and... Read more »

Art exhibit on campus showcases unique art

Monica Bolger, Reporter
September 21, 2011

The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery inside the Grace Van Dyke Bird Library opened its doors for the semester’s first opening reception of “Surface” on Sept. 8. It will continue to be open to the public until Sept. 29. Opening night featured numerous art pieces that decorated each wall and represented... Read more »

Faculty shows they have an artistic side

Jon Nelson, Reporter
September 21, 2011

An exhibit featuring local college instructors is being featured in The Bakersfield Museum of Art’s fall season. Convergence is the product of Bakersfield College, Cal State Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Museum of Art working together to highlight the talent of local college instructors and administrators. The... Read more »