Themes: Folklore & Mythology

Folklore: stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.

Mythology: a popular belief that is probably not true. 

Folklore and mythology are pervasive in our world. We use folklore to pass down stories within our families and communities. Mythology are stories created to illustrate cultural traditions through dreams, histories and beliefs. Artists in this exhibit can use these themes to create work from the stories passed down from their own families and/or communities or they can create a story from their own imagination. Age groups will be juried separately by artist members of Kindling Studios. The age  groupings: 5-10, 11-14, 15-18 and All Adults 18 and over. Artwork needs to be dropped off at the Simi Valley Town Center space 240 on, Monday, August 7th by 4 pm.

Eligibility:

• Who can submit: All Ventura County artist residents with intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities ages 5 and up. 
• Types of Media: 2D artworks that can be hung on a wall, such as: Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Illustration and Photography
• Scale of Artwork: No larger than 16" x 20"
• Artists may submit up to 3 images.
• Work must be ready to hang. If framed, must have wire to hang from hook or nail. If unframed, please provide pins or hanging materials.
• It is FREE to submit!

 

Please put these dates in your calendar:

Exhibit Dates: August 10  - August 25, 2023

Deadline to drop off images: August 7th before 4 pm

Opening Reception: August 10th from 1-7pm

Exhibits Ends: Friday, August 25, 2023

Artwork pick up: August 29-30, 2023

 

Work must be ready to hang. If framed, must have wire to hang from hook or nail. If unframed, please provide pins or hanging materials.

If you have any questions, please contact smcgee@simivalley.org or call 805-583-7901. 

 

Located in Camarillo, California, Kindling Studios is a working art studio for adult artists with disabilities who reside in Ventura County. The studio opened in 2015 and currently supports approximately 20 artists. All artists work in an inclusive community setting among local art mentors at Studio Channel Islands Art Center where they learn and practice art and entrepreneurial skills and sell their work. With the support of a small team of paid staff and rotating volunteers, Kindling Studios artists engage in curated art shows, art sales, conferences, educational opportunities, and outreach events. As a program sponsored by IGNITE Collective, Inc., Kindling Studio’s believes everyone has the right to meaningful livelihood as part of a high quality of life. They strive to grow and support autonomy, fulfillment, and community engagement for all.

 

Kindling Studios artists work in a wide variety of mediums ranging from drawing and painting to sculpting with hand-made clay. Each artist is unique and has their own artistic style. Aside from creating their work in the studio, artists also host and sell their own artwork through a variety of art shows and pop up exhibits each year throughout Ventura County. Sales revenue collected from each art show becomes supplemental income for each individual artist, providing a foundation to their own art business. 

 

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is proud to partner with the City of Simi Valley, the Simi Valley Town Center, and Kindling Studios in bringing this exciting Gallery Exhibit to our community.