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We’re Back!

Thank you for being patient while we took some time away from writing blog posts this summer, but now, we’re back! Here’s a few things you may have missed out on…

We're Back! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

NEW EARTH ART STUDIO STICKERS IN THE SHOP! Check out the 3 designs we’ve got available or get them all in our sticker bundle with low flat rate shipping!

We partnered with Cero Basura (Zero Trash) and have adopted our local beach Playa Tia Michaela – stay tuned for an organized dune clean up this fall!

The Price Sculpture Forest held its annual Wander/Wonder ‘sculpted dance happening’ and my installation Spore Patterns was chosen as one of the works for dancers to respond to. Be sure to check out this spot if you’re ever on Whidbey Island, WA – it does not disappoint!

New photos of A Feast of Flowers installation in Santa Cruz CA was posted to our public art page, check them out here!

We had planned to launch a new group exhibition in the sculpture garden this fall, but decided to hold off until the spring, so keep an eye out for H2O, our water themed exhibition in early spring of next year – it’s going to be a good one!

And lastly, if you missed them, here are links to our JULY MONTHLY EMAIL and our AUGUST MONTHLY EMAIL

summer break

Just an FYI, that we are going to take a summer break from writing blog posts here on The Dirt (unless something amazing happens that we have to share!).

In the meantime, we’ll be over here working to improve the studio and sculpture garden, make new works, update the website and shop and plan for new events and workshops in the fall. Doesn’t sound like much of a break does it??

We are still open by appointment if you want to come visit, please contact us. Happy summer everyone and we’ll see you in September!

proyecto de calaveras

This fun and creative project, Proyecto de Calaveras actually has a serious goal, to raise money to support our local rancheros who were losing dozens of livestock due to severe drought conditions.

My cow skull is designed with turquoise ceramic horns and is crawling with colorful ceramic dermestid beetles, an homage to the beauty of the cycle of life. He does need a name if anyone wants to come up with some creative suggestions!?

There is a Go Fund Me set up if you’d like to donate directly (note donation amounts are in pesos not dollars) or come down to Galeria Mangos in Todos Santos June 14-21, 11am-4pm to bid on a skull decorated by a local artist.

in case you missed it…

Just in case you missed it!

Please check out these talented artists that participated in our first group exhibition Sticks + Stones | Palos + Piedras!

I’m so sad to see this show go, I have loved having every single one of their works in my studio and sculpture garden. Learn more about each artist and their work through the Artists Sharing Artists series.

You can follow them on social media to keep in touch with their creative endeavors! Enjoy and be sure to come see our next exhibit coming this fall!

Sticks + Stones | Palos + Piedras Artists: Christa Assad, Steven Jacobi, Abel Martinez Gonzales, Kevin Wickham, Jenni Ward, Natalia Szalc, Ulises Martinez, Paolo Melandri + Rudy Mendoza.

Last Chance to see the Spring Exhibit!

Please join us for the closing of Sticks + Stones | Palos + Piedras

Saturday May 31st 4pm – sunset

If you haven’t seen the show (or even if you have!) we invite you to come up and enjoy the final moments of our inaugural group spring exhibition. Walk through the sculpture garden, explore the studio, buy the art, and enjoy the food + drinks available from Comida Viva all while watching the sun set on the ocean. It might rain a bit or maybe not, but either way, it will be a beautiful afternoon – promise.

Want to learn more about the artists participating in the show? Check out our blog series ‘Artists Sharing Artists’.

Want to know what’s coming up next at Earth Art Studio? Join the mailing list to stay in touch!

signs, signs

Mil Gracias to the UBER talented Susun Gallery who while visiting us on her vacation, also upgraded the Earth Art Studio signs to a whole new level. Next time you visit, you’ll be greeted by these beauties at the gate, we are so grateful to her for sharing her talents and charm!

Coastal Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Coastal Rail Trail’s latest segment opens
SANTA CRUZ >> Community members, local leaders and hundreds of Bay View Elementary students packed into La Barranca Park on Bay Street in Santa Cruz Wednesday morning for the official opening ceremony for the Segment 7, Phase II portion of the Coastal Rail Trail. People walk through Santa Cruz artist Jenni Ward’s “Feast of Flowers” as they arrive at Wednesday’s ceremony. Read more…

photo credit: Crystal Birns

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