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93013 Auction
Only 3 days left to bid!
Be sure and check out the beautiful artwork that is available at incredible prices along with some other tempting offers like a photography session with David Powdrell. Our heartfelt thanks to organizer Annette Fisher, contributing artists and the 93013 Fund!
Jolly, photo on metal by Beth Cox
Help keep the arts alive in Carp and share with your friends!
Free Painting Class for the Community
Art supplies are free to the first 10 people that register!

To claim your free supplies, select the 'Free Materials' option in the drop-down menu. After the free art supplies are claimed, the materials fee is $20. However, you are welcome to fill out our form requesting financial assistance.
🎨 Preregistration is required for this class.🎨
Join us for a virtual painting class on Saturday, May 30th at 2pm. Instructor Tammy Gilkey will tailor suggestions to all skill levels as she guides you, step by step, to replicate this painting of Linden Avenue in Carpinteria. This class is free for our community, but   donations are welcome .
Thank you to artist Tammy Gilkey for donating her time as an instructor to the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and community!
Only 10 Days Left to Submit Poetry
Such a meaningful time to focus on the theme this year🧡Gratitude 🧡

We extended our poetry competition deadline to May 17 to give you more time to create! Prizes include $300 for adults, $100 for teens & $50 for children 12 & under.
Story Time for Grown-Ups
Monday, May 11th @ 5pm we will be hosting our 3rd virtual  Story Time for Grown-Ups  featuring three of our local authors.
Join the Story Time Zoom meeting by clicking on the following link:
Meeting ID: 801 282 353
Password: 009590 (now required for added security)
You can also call in to listen by dialing  669-900-6833, 801282353#,1#,009590#
Artists Studio Tour
Ted Rhodes & Norm Arnold promote the Artists Studio Tour in previous years

Due to the current precautions for COVID-19, we will not be hosting our traditional Artists Studio Tour during Mother's Day weekend.
🧡Please visit our website where we have created a special page to feature the artists that were supposed to be part of the tour this year.
We look forward to you being able to visit these artists on our 2021 Artists Studio Tour!
Government Funding and Support for the Arts
Click here to find out about government arts funding and support. You can book online consultations now!
🎨 Grant Writing Best Practices
Tips for successful grant writing and an orientation to the current landscape. Reserve here.
🎨 Strategic/ Organizational Planning
Considerations for operational transitions while supporting your mission. Reserve here.
🎨 Virtual Tools How to adapt your workflow to a virtual environment. Book here.  
🎨 Art Making in Pandemic Brainstorm New ways to expand or pursue your practice. Reserve here.  

Most of us are doing a lot more online shopping than in the past due to these unusual times.

Will you please shop with
smile.amazon.com versus just Amazon so that a percentage of your purchase can benefit The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center?

We really appreciate your support!
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center | 805-684-7789  | www.Carpinteria Arts Center.org