We wanted to provide teachers, parents & students with activity packets for you to do at home. We hope you enjoy this little packet we created for you to do at home. If you want the answer key for the crossword please email Krissy@danaadobe.org
Due to the closed status of DANA because of COVID-19, the deadline for tree painting submissions is extended to an unknown date as of this time. The final date will be updated as the health conditions and precautions change. Therefore the announcement of selected paintings is also unknown at this time. Please check the website weekly for updates. Thank you for participating and stay safe.
Call for Artists: All About Trees Exhibit at DANA Cultural Center
The DANA Cultural Center will be hosting a gallery show in April with the theme “All About Trees”. To expand the show and create an opportunity to exhibit with renowned painters, local artists are invited to submit, 1 tree painting completed in 2019 or 2020, to a juried selection process. There will be 20-25 paintings selected for this show, depending on exhibit space. Submitted entries must be paintings of trees and may be any painting medium.
For more information please see the documents attached.
CALLFORARTISTENTRIES
The DANA Cultural Center will be hosting a gallery
show in April with the theme “All About Trees”.
Featured California Regional Painters will be Milford Zornes and Chris Van Winkle. Milford Zornes studied and appreciated the various intricate forms and patterns of trees and created
many tree drawings and paintings. Chris
Van Winkle also featured
tree forms as subjects in
his scene paintings.
To expand the show and create an opportunity to exhibit with renowned painters, local artists are invited to submit,
1 tree painting
completed in 2019 or 2020, to a juried selection process. There will be 20-25 paintings selected for this show, depending
on exhibit space. The juror for this selection
process will be Jerry Smith,
award winning painter and President
of the Central
Coast Watercolor Society.
Submitted entries must be paintings
of trees and may be any painting
medium. Artists juried into the exhibition must exhibit the painting for the entire length of the show. The painting submitted must be the original
work of the artist and, if framed, must be under Plexiglas
(acrylic) with a simple narrow gallery
frame and neutral colored mats.
Accepted work must be securely wired and ready
to hang using D-rings. No saw-tooth hangers allowed. Paintings
may be for sale with the non-profit Dana Adobe retaining 25% of the sales price as
a donation.
Liability and Insurance: Although the utmost care will be taken in handling paintings; the DANA Cultural Center and its representatives will not be responsible for damage or loss. Artists should carry their own insurance.
Minimum image size – 11” X 14”
Maximum image size – 16” X 20”
MethodofSelection:The juror will make selections from digital images. Artist will be notified of the juror’s
selection on Monday,
March 30, 2020. Final juror selection will be from the actual
submitted work with
the juror’s right of refusal.
Entry
Requirements:
Complete the entry form and mail with
a $10.00 entry fee
check to:
DANA Cultural
Center – 671 S, Oakglen
Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444
OR drop off at the DANA Cultural Center, Monday – Friday, between 11 am and 3 pm.
Join us at our monthly membership mixer hosted by the historic Dana Adobe Cultural Center in Nipomo. Mixers are a free benefit of South County Chambers of Commerce members and their employees. Members are encouraged to invite a nonmember business colleague as a one-time guest. Enjoy appetizers, wine and giveaways at this beautiful, historic landmark in Nipomo. Members of the South County Chambers of Commerce can showcase their business or nonprofit at this special event at no charge. Limited spaces available. Email: audrey@southcountychambers.com to reserve your space now.
Mixers are a free benefit of the South County Chambers of Commerce members and their employees. Members are encouraged to invite a nonmember business colleague as a one-time guest. Please RSVP online at southcountychambers.com or call (805) 489-1488
Due to the closed status of DANA because of COVID-19, the deadline for coloring contest submissions is extended to an unknown date as of this time. The final date will be updated as the health conditions and precautions change. Therefore the announcement of selected paintings is also unknown at this time. Please check the website weekly for updates. Thank you for participating and stay safe.
The DANA Cultural Center in Nipomo, is a place where people of all ages can once again connect with nature. DANA will host a NatureFest to engage the community in re-discovering how a lifestyle that includes time spent in nature is essential to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all of us. This free event will feature informational booths about community organizations that are involved in nature.
This year we want to include the Children in a Coloring Contest.
All entries will be showcased at our NatureFest for the students to come and see with their families.
There will be two age group winners, one from 1st through 3rd grade and one from 4th through 6th.
The two winners artwork will be used as the official 2020 NatureFest Logo and included on all Advertising for the event.
The rules are as follows:
NatureFest Coloring Contest Rules & Regulations
This is a skill-based contest and chance plays no part in the determination of winning.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase odds of winning.
Contest is open to all school age children
Contest begins February 10, 2020 at 8 AM PST- UNTIL further notice the contest is on going!
Submit your entry one of three ways:
BRING IT: Bring your entry to the Dana Adobe Cultural Center 671 S. Oakglen Ave. Nipomo, Ca 93444
MAIL IT: Mail it to Dana Adobe Cultural Center 671 S. Oakglen Ave. Nipomo, Ca 93444
POST IT Post your entry to Instagram and tag: @danaadobe #danaadobeNatureFest
Entry must include your full name, age (at time of entry), a legal guardian’s contact email address and phone number. If entering via Instagram, this information may be provided if Dana Adobe messages you to notify you of a win.
Entry must be received no later than 5 PM PST on March 6.
Limit one (1) entry per person.
There are no restrictions on what an entrant can use to color the image.
Entries will be judged by DANA staff based on:
Creativity, concept and vision.
Coloring skill and overall artistic ability according to that age category.
Entrants will be judged in the following age categories: 1st through 3rd grade and one from 4th through 6th.
11.Two Winners will be selected to be used as the official 2020 NatureFest Logo.
Winners will be determined by the judges in their sole discretion. The decisions of the judges will be final and binding in all respects.
The name, age, city, and state of each winner will be posted on the DANA website and may appear on DANA Social Media.
All entries become the property of DANA and may be used or reproduced in any manner and for any purpose by DANA without additional consent or compensation, and will not be acknowledged or returned.
By participating, contest entrants:
Represent that they have complied with these Official Contest Rules
Have received parental consent and grant DANA the right to use his or her name
Release DANA from all and all liability in connection with this Contest
DANA is not responsible for lost, late or misdirected entries, or incomplete/incorrect entries.
Want to step back into California history? The historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo transports visitors back to the time of vaqueros, ranchos and Mexican land grants. This special event center, art gallery and park provides a unique window into life on the California frontier.
You’ve read the Blond Ranchero or other stories on the Rancho Nipomo, but did you ever get the stories of the women of the family? Yes, you may have heard the romantic & tragic story of Maria Josefa Dana Tefft but what about her younger sister Adelina Elisa Dana. What was her life like?
Our DANA librarian and researcher Colleen M. Beck has been gathering information on Adelina’s life and times. She will present a talk, Tia Adelina: Daughter of the Rancho, on Sunday February 16th at 1:00 pm at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center.
“With no letters or diaries it is amazing the information I was able to find about Adelina, her life and times within the larger Dana family and in the Nipomo community. She is a bit of a mystery but it was fun finding bits of scattered information on her,” reported Colleen. “Come and see what I was able to find out!”
Date: February 16, 2020
Hours: 1 to 2 pm
Location: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center is located at 671 S. Oak Glen Avenue, Nipomo CA 93444
Admission Fee: $5, free for Members
About DANA: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center provides a unique platform to understand life in the California Rancho era and to appreciate and discover our connection with the stories of those who left their footprints on the land throughout time.
The Dana Adobe is the oldest home in San Luis Obispo County and a registered historical site.
NIPOMO, CA– Chris Van Winkle, Watercolor Retrospective, an exhibition of Chris’s Watercolor Paintings will be presented at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center’s Gallery November 21st through the month of February. The artwork presented will be from three of his various collection’s: Studio Paintings, The California Scene, and Trip Paintings. In addition, on display we will have a of collection of Chris’s personal sketchbooks, one for every trip his wife, Caroline, and he made with artists as well as others specifically for his classes he taught at Citrus College. They give a glimpse into the mind of the artist and also illustrate the process by which paintings develop from sketch into finished works of art. A collection of Chris’s artwork will be available for sale throughout this showcase.
“All art is abstract. The minute we use line, we are abstracting. Some art is more realistic, some more non-objective, but all art must be poetic.” – Chris Van Winkle
This exhibit is made possible by the Dana Adobe Exhibit Committee: Chairman Alan Daurio, Shirley Horacek, and Mike Grahek and Staff: Robin Bogue, Sarah Allen, and Lexi Carreno in Collaboration with the Van Winkle Family.
Dates: November 21, 2019 to February
Hours: 7 days a week, 11 AM to 3 PM daily
Location: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center is located at 671 S. Oak Glen Avenue, Nipomo CA 93444
Posted: May 13, 2020 by Admin
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We wanted to provide teachers, parents & students with activity packets for you to do at home. We hope you enjoy this little packet we created for you to do at home. If you want the answer key for the crossword please email Krissy@danaadobe.org
http://www.danaadobe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dana-Adobe-Cultural-Center-Activity-Sheet.pdf
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Last Updated: March 30, 2020 by Admin
DANA is Closed until Further Notice
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All About the Trees Exhibit Coming Soon!
Due to the closed status of DANA because of COVID-19, the deadline for tree painting submissions is extended to an unknown date as of this time. The final date will be updated as the health conditions and precautions change. Therefore the announcement of selected paintings is also unknown at this time. Please check the website weekly for updates. Thank you for participating and stay safe.
CALL FOR ARTIST ENTRIES
The DANA Cultural Center will be hosting a gallery show in April with the theme “All About Trees”. Featured California Regional Painters will be Milford Zornes and Chris Van Winkle. Milford Zornes studied and appreciated the various intricate forms and patterns of trees and created many tree drawings and paintings. Chris Van Winkle also featured tree forms as subjects in his scene paintings.
To expand the show and create an opportunity to exhibit with renowned painters, local artists are invited to submit, 1 tree painting completed in 2019 or 2020, to a juried selection process. There will be 20-25 paintings selected for this show, depending on exhibit space. The juror for this selection process will be Jerry Smith, award winning painter and President of the Central Coast Watercolor Society.
Submitted entries must be paintings of trees and may be any painting medium. Artists juried into the exhibition must exhibit the painting for the entire length of the show. The painting submitted must be the original work of the artist and, if framed, must be under Plexiglas (acrylic) with a simple narrow gallery frame and neutral colored mats. Accepted work must be securely wired and ready to hang using D-rings. No saw-tooth hangers allowed. Paintings may be for sale with the non-profit Dana Adobe retaining 25% of the sales price as a donation.
Liability and Insurance: Although the utmost care will be taken in handling paintings; the DANA Cultural Center and its representatives will not be responsible for damage or loss. Artists should carry their own insurance.
Minimum image size – 11” X 14”
Maximum image size – 16” X 20”
Method of Selection: The juror will make selections from digital images. Artist will be notified of the juror’s selection on Monday, March 30, 2020. Final juror selection will be from the actual submitted work with the juror’s right of refusal.
Entry Requirements:
Complete the entry form and mail with a $10.00 entry fee check to:
DANA Cultural Center – 671 S, Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444 OR drop off at the DANA Cultural Center, Monday – Friday, between 11 am and 3 pm.
Email digital images to DANAsubmissions@danaadobe.org. Format must be JPG, at least 300 dpi but not to exceed 8MB.
Each file shall be named with the artist’s Last Name, First name and title of the work.
Entry form, digital submission, and fee must be received by 3 pm, Friday, March 20, 2020.
CALENDAR
March 20, 2020 – 3:00 pm entry form, entry fee, digital submission due.
March 30, 2020 – Email notification of selected artists.
April 7, 2020 – Artists deliver selected entries to DANA Cultural Center, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
April 15, 2020 – Tree Show opens
April 18, 2020 – Show Reception, 1:00-3:00 pm
July 1, 2020 – Show closes
July 2, 2020 – Pick up paintings 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Complete the entry form and mail with a $10.00 entry fee check to:
DANA Cultural Center – 671 S, Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444 OR drop off at the DANA Cultural Center, Monday – Friday, between 11 am and 3 pm.
Email digital images to DANAsubmissions@danaadobe.org. Format must be JPG, at least 300 dpi but not to exceed 8MB.
Each file shall be named with the artist’s Last Name, First name and title of the work.
Entry form, digital submission, and fee must be received by 3 pm, Friday, March 20, 2020.
Print out form below or Navigate to this Google Form
https://forms.gle/BBVjoBsxy5vsTS7L7
ALL ABOUT TREES EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM
DANA CULTURAL CENTER
671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444
Name______________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Phone_______________________ Email Address___________________________
Name of Entry_______________________________________________________
Size of Image________________________________________________________
Painting Medium_____________________________________________________
For sale amount___________________________ Not For Sale________________
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Posted: February 14, 2020 by Admin
Pressure Cooking Class with DANA Cafe and Pampered Chef!
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2020 February SCCC Chamber Mixer: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center:
671 S. Oakglen Ave, Nipomo
5 PM-7 PM
For More Info Visit:
https://www.southcountychambers.com/events/details/2020-february-sccc-chamber-mixer-the-dana-adobe-cultural-center-31945?fbclid=IwAR0A7-Z8Lv3loRfDaJ1lSc8mvE8LSeQ01tXyrp_RTFKx2ftiirWOxdxPZK4
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Last Updated: April 6, 2020 by Admin
Coloring Contest for NatureFest: Get Nurtured by Nature
Due to the closed status of DANA because of COVID-19, the deadline for coloring contest submissions is extended to an unknown date as of this time. The final date will be updated as the health conditions and precautions change. Therefore the announcement of selected paintings is also unknown at this time. Please check the website weekly for updates. Thank you for participating and stay safe.
The DANA Cultural Center in Nipomo, is a place where people of all ages can once again connect with nature. DANA will host a NatureFest to engage the community in re-discovering how a lifestyle that includes time spent in nature is essential to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all of us. This free event will feature informational booths about community organizations that are involved in nature.
This year we want to include the Children in a Coloring Contest.
All entries will be showcased at our NatureFest for the students to come and see with their families.
There will be two age group winners, one from 1st through 3rd grade and one from 4th through 6th.
The two winners artwork will be used as the official 2020 NatureFest Logo and included on all Advertising for the event.
The rules are as follows:
NatureFest Coloring Contest Rules & Regulations
BRING IT: Bring your entry to the Dana Adobe Cultural Center 671 S. Oakglen Ave. Nipomo, Ca 93444
MAIL IT: Mail it to Dana Adobe Cultural Center 671 S. Oakglen Ave. Nipomo, Ca 93444
POST IT Post your entry to Instagram and tag: @danaadobe #danaadobeNatureFest
11.Two Winners will be selected to be used as the official 2020 NatureFest Logo.
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Posted: February 5, 2020 by Admin
Chris Van Winkle: A Watercolor Retrospective Reception
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Posted: February 3, 2020 by Admin
Highway 1 Discovery Route writes about DANA, keeping & preserving the History
Want to step back into California history? The historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo transports visitors back to the time of vaqueros, ranchos and Mexican land grants. This special event center, art gallery and park provides a unique window into life on the California frontier.
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Last Updated: January 31, 2020 by Admin
Sunday Speaker at DANA: Colleen Beck tells the Life and History of Adelina Elisa Dana
You’ve read the Blond Ranchero or other stories on the Rancho Nipomo, but did you ever get the stories of the women of the family? Yes, you may have heard the romantic & tragic story of Maria Josefa Dana Tefft but what about her younger sister Adelina Elisa Dana. What was her life like?
Our DANA librarian and researcher Colleen M. Beck has been gathering information on Adelina’s life and times. She will present a talk, Tia Adelina: Daughter of the Rancho, on Sunday February 16th at 1:00 pm at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center.
“With no letters or diaries it is amazing the information I was able to find about Adelina, her life and times within the larger Dana family and in the Nipomo community. She is a bit of a mystery but it was fun finding bits of scattered information on her,” reported Colleen. “Come and see what I was able to find out!”
Date: February 16, 2020
Hours: 1 to 2 pm
Location: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center is located at 671 S. Oak Glen Avenue, Nipomo CA 93444
Admission Fee: $5, free for Members
About DANA: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center provides a unique platform to understand life in the California Rancho era and to appreciate and discover our connection with the stories of those who left their footprints on the land throughout time.
The Dana Adobe is the oldest home in San Luis Obispo County and a registered historical site.
Find us on the Web: http://www.DanaAdobe.org
And on Social Media:
Twitter: @DanaAdobe
Instagram: @danaadobe
Facebook: Dana Adobe
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Last Updated: January 22, 2020 by Admin
Chris Van Winkle
Magical Moments by Chris Van Winkle
Chris Van Winkle a Watercolor Retrospective
NIPOMO, CA– Chris Van Winkle, Watercolor Retrospective, an exhibition of Chris’s Watercolor Paintings will be presented at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center’s Gallery November 21st through the month of February. The artwork presented will be from three of his various collection’s: Studio Paintings, The California Scene, and Trip Paintings. In addition, on display we will have a of collection of Chris’s personal sketchbooks, one for every trip his wife, Caroline, and he made with artists as well as others specifically for his classes he taught at Citrus College. They give a glimpse into the mind of the artist and also illustrate the process by which paintings develop from sketch into finished works of art. A collection of Chris’s artwork will be available for sale throughout this showcase.
“All art is abstract. The minute we use line, we are abstracting. Some art is more realistic, some more non-objective, but all art must be poetic.” – Chris Van Winkle
This exhibit is made possible by the Dana Adobe Exhibit Committee: Chairman Alan Daurio, Shirley Horacek, and Mike Grahek and Staff: Robin Bogue, Sarah Allen, and Lexi Carreno in Collaboration with the Van Winkle Family.
Dates: November 21, 2019 to February
Hours: 7 days a week, 11 AM to 3 PM daily
Location: The Dana Adobe Cultural Center is located at 671 S. Oak Glen Avenue, Nipomo CA 93444
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