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historical
mcadoo
Pioneer
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
America at the Crossroads:
The GUITAR and a Changing Nation
On Display November 11, 2023 - January 20, 2024
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Galactic warriors: rituals of mesoamerica
On Display May 3, 2022 - September 3, 2022
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Habitat & Weather Or Not
Double Exhibition by Studio Art Quilt Associates
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On Display November 2021 - February 2022
Winter 2021/2022 | Curated by Studio Art Quilt Associates
icons & symbols of the borderland
Art from the US - Mexico Crossroads
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On Display May - September 2021
Summer 2021 | Curated by Diana Molina via Juntos Art Association
“View the US-Mexico borderland saga through the eyes of artists who’ve lived it, including some of the children held in detention camps. more than 100 artworks represent a variety of mediums, from large paintings to mixed-media collage, neon, photography, and sculpture. based on a traveling exhibit by members of the El Paso-based Juntos Art Association, the images explore the region’s animal and plant ecosystems, food and religious culture, and history. the artists reflect deep roots both north and south of the border and the inherent mestizaje, a blend of indigenous, Mexican, and American heritage across the length of the bicultural, binational landscape. their work makes vibrant personal and political statements that speak constructively about how to move forward in this fraught region. Combined with accompanying essays, this book shares a rare, close-up view of the US-Mexico crossroads at a critical point in US History.”
(excerpt from ‘Icons and Symbols of the Borderland’)
Medieval to Metal:
The Art and Evolution of the GUITAR
summer 2020 in the temporary gallery >>>
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“The "Medieval To Metal" exhibition explores all facets of the world's most popular instrument, from its history as an instrument of popular culture over the past four hundred years to modern efforts to reinvent the guitar with different materials, shapes, and approaches to design. Design illustrations, objects, and photographs provide a rich context for exploring the artistic components of the guitar. Visitors will experience the art, history, and cultural impact of the guitar in an exhibition that contains 40 instruments ranging from the rare and antique to the wildly popular and innovative. The artifacts are supplemented with dozens of photographs and illustrations that depict significant artists and instruments of the last century.”
FEEZER collection
Donated by the Charles A. Feezer Fine Art Acquisition Fund
Installed 1983 - Dedicated to the memory of Charles A. Feezer & Frances H. Feezer
On Display in the Feezer Gallery >>>
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The Feezer Gallery was established in 1983 by Judge Harvey Fort and Frances in memory of her husband. Through the Charles A. Feezer Fine Art Acquisition Fund, Mrs. Feezer acquired and personally donated many art pieces for the Feezer Gallery, and personally donated the Glenna Goodacre sculpture “Ollie” near the museum’s entrance.
halagueno arts park tour
Public Arts Park - Established 2006
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The H.A.P. was established in 2006 to transform the grounds of Carlsbad Library Museum Complex into a public arts park. in 2009, the park underwent renovation, and since that time has had new landscaping, sculptures, fountains and stages installed for community events.