The Mystical Arts of Tibet – Mandala Sand Painting

In Tibetan Buddhist practice, a mandala is a sacred cosmogram used as an object of meditation and contemplation. It represents both the enlightened nature of reality and a symbolic map of the path toward wisdom and compassion. The creation of a sand mandala is a ritual practice through which practitioners cultivate mindfulness, concentration, and an awareness of the interconnectedness of all things. By carefully constructing the mandala, practitioners seek to align themselves with these qualities and bring the principles of harmony, balance, and awakened awareness into their lives.

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Explore a Tiny House

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As part of the exhibition Shelter and Clothing, a tiny house will be on display on the lawn outside the Bush Art Center.  Open house hours are M, T, W, Th, 12-2 p.m. and F, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Aug. 29-Sept. 23.  The house will also be open for tours on Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.

 

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

Mark your calendars for these upcoming exhibitions in the Bush Art Center:

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A tiny house built by Rebecca Rutter.

Shelter and Clothing:  Using Sustainable Design to Rethink How We Live Today
Baer Gallery, August 29 – Sept. 23
Open for SNC Day on Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

“And where she ends she doth anew begin.”
– the 1000 t-shirt project by April Beiswenger
Godschalx Gallery, August 29 – Sept. 23  
Artist’s Lecture: Fashion This! Sustainable Clothing and You, Sat., Sept. 17, 3-3:45

 

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Location: Elmer and Tiny Collar homestead. House and outbuilding. 1965 Lane 10, between Roads 19 and 20. HMID#: 153 Title: 153C-19617 (painting and quilt) Photo by Kevin J. Miyazaki

Kevin J. Miyazaki: Camp Home
Baer Gallery, October 3 – October 28
Reception, Thursday, October 13, 5-7 p.m.

A Potter Collects: The Collection of Reid Schoonover
Godschalx Gallery, October 3 – October 28
Reception, Thursday, October 13, 5-7 p.m.

 

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Student work created in the SNC Ad Design class taught by Brian Pirman

2016-17 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Baer Gallery, November 7 – December 9
Awards Reception, Thursday, Nov. 10

Graphic Design and Rock & Roll – the Art of the Music Poster
Godschalx Gallery, November 7 – December 9
Reception, Thursday, Nov. 10

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