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Artistic Alliance More than a century strong, California Art Club celebrates the Golden State's art heritage. W hen members of the Painters' Club of Los Angeles reunited in 1909, they had no idea their collaboration would grow into one of the largest art groups in the U.S. Since its founding, the California Art Club has become a far-reaching educational nonproﬁt. Its nine chapters promote traditional ﬁne arts through painting, drawing, and sculpture; by producing exhibits that interpret the state's traditional art heritage; and through education opportunities in ﬁne arts. The club's founders were the forerunners of the California Impressionism movement, and today that tradition remains a hallmark of the club. It works with museums, historic districts, and preservation groups to present works documenting the everyday lives of Californians. Each year, the club holds its Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition. Considered one of the country's most anticipated displays of contemporary-traditional ﬁne art, this year's event (June 2-23) will be held at the USC Fisher Museum of Art. More than 200 never-before-seen paintings and sculpture will showcase the work of nationally renowned artists and address an array of contemporary issues, from environmental preservation to cultural diversity. "While our annual juried exhibit is not themed, we encourage artists to use timehonored traditional techniques to create works that are modern in their messages," says Peter Adams, a Gold Medal artist and club president. "Through their works, our artists are chronicling California history and current-day life." More than 100 years after its inception, the California Art Club continues to promote the vision of its founders, furthering the ongoing dialogue about traditional ﬁne arts. BY ELLIE BALDINI California Art Club 75 South Grand Avenue Pasadena, CA 626.583.9009 californiaartclub.org From top: Golden Light by Ruo Li; capturing the beauty of the coastline at a PaintOut; Last Train Home by Tony Pro; admiring a Gold Medal sculpture PHOTOS COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA ART CLUB discoverLosAngeles.com 93 http://www.californiaartclub.org http://www.discoverLosAngeles.com

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Culture Thrives in the City of Angels
Art, Dance, History, Music, Theater: Downtown LA Has it All
Bask in Surrounding Glory
For More Inspiration, Go West
Discover the Next Stage
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US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide