Wednesday, January 13, 2021
10 - 12pm
Under the shaded Pavilion at the
Dorland Community Arts Center.
Masks and Social Distancing Required
Free & Open to the Public
Beginning Photography Workshop
With Andrew Roe
Sunday, November 5th from 2 - 4 pm
Sign Up Now. Limited Space!
To see more of Andrew Roe’s Photography, click here.
To register, email Andrew Roe: Andrew@andrewroephoto.com
Fee for Non-Members: $50 ~ Dorland Associate Artist Members: $40
Workshop Location: Dorland Community Arts Studio
36701 Hwy 79 South, Temecula, CA 92592
We hope to see you there!
* Social Media Workshop for Creatives
with Miss Megan Elizabeth Miller
Saturday, February 23
10:30-12:30pm
$45 Special Price
(usually $75)
Artworks by Peter Liashkov...At Dorland
Renda Dionne Madrigal is a Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is a UCLA certified Mindfulness Practitioner. In her practice, she combines mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and storytelling (which includes creative drama and narradrama). She enjoys creative writing and is writing two fiction books featuring American Indian characters. She is also writing a nonfiction book: Mindful Families.
"Trees!" A Dorland Art Exhibit
Why Donate to Dorland Mountain Arts?
At its essence, Dorland is a natural sanctuary for artist residency and community.
All great societies are defined, in part, by their cultural contributions which include the arts. The arts are fundamental to our humanity and to the expressions of what it means to be human. Art ennobles and inspires us. Art fosters creativity, goodness, and beauty. Art is joy-giving and life-affirming. Art makes us better, as a people.
At Dorland, we see the arts as a vital attribute of healthy communities, strengthening them socially, educationally, and economically. The benefits of the arts persist even in difficult social and economic times.
Arts improve individual well-being. 63 percent of the population believe the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences,” 64 percent feel the arts give them “pure pleasure to experience and participate in,” and 73 percent say the arts are a “positive experience in a troubled world.”
Arts unify communities. 67 percent of Americans believe “the arts unify our communities regardless of age, race, and ethnicity” and 62 percent agree that the arts “help me understand other cultures better”—a perspective observed across all demographic and economic categories.
Arts strengthen the economy. The arts and culture sector is a $730 billion industry, which represents 4.2 percent of the nation’s GDP—a larger share of the economy than transportation, tourism, and agriculture (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis). The nonprofit arts industry alone generates $135 billion in economic activity annually (spending by organizations and their audiences), which supports 4.1 million jobs and generates $22.3 billion in government revenue.
Arts are good for local businesses. Attendees at nonprofit arts events spend $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking, and babysitters—valuable revenue for local commerce and the community. Attendees who live outside the county in which the arts event takes place spend twice as much as their local counterparts ($39.96 vs. $17.42).
Arts drive tourism. Arts travelers are ideal tourists, staying longer, and spending more to seek out authentic cultural experiences. Arts destinations grow the economy by attracting foreign visitor spending. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that, between 2003-2015, the percentage of international travelers including “art gallery and museum visits” on their trip grew from 17 to 29 percent, and the share attending “concerts, plays, and musicals” increased from 13 to 16 percent.
Arts spark creativity and innovation. Creativity is among the top 5 applied skills sought by business leaders—with 72 percent saying creativity is of high importance when hiring. The Conference Board’s Ready to Innovate report concludes, “The arts—music, creative writing, drawing, dance—provide skills sought by employers of the 3rd millennium.” Research on creativity shows that Nobel laureates in the sciences are 17 times more likely to be actively engaged in the arts than other scientists.
An Art & Writings Exhibit with works by Dorland Resident Artists & Writers
On Exhibit in the Community Arts Studio during
Celebrate the Arts
Thank you to all who helped us to
SUSAN MONTGOMERY has been writing, editing and publishing throughout her career. She has published several books, including What Really Matters Now, a photo gift book, which sold more than 30,000 copies worldwide and was produced with her photographer husband, Todd. Always a lover of the arts, Susan has also written two artists' biographies: In the Moment: The Life and Art of Schomer Lichtner and In Celebration: The Life and Art of Ruth Grotenrath. Both books were published by the Museum of Wisconsin Art and the University of Wisconsin Press. Susan now writes on the topics of food, wine, travel, lifestyle for various publications and websites, including her own site, Life-Uncorked.com. Susan has a Master's Degree in Journalism from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is also on the Board of Directors of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, where she holds the position of Treasurer.
Transformational Creative Coaching Workshop
with Tressa Berman PhD
* Creative Coptic Book-Binding
with Phyllis Mauldin
Date to be Announced
LISA FLADING, Marketing and Communications Director
MICHAEL CRAIG CARRIER, Grounds Coordinator and CAS Exhibits Curator, is a self taught artist of Anglo/Hispanic heritage. His family was a group of highly creative individuals, whose encouragement inspired him to develop my own artistic voice. He has worked in various LA area galleries including Sunyata Gallery and Don O' Melveny Gallery. He works as an artist maintaining studios Cedarpines Park, and Temecula CA and also works as a Licensed Painting Contractor. His Eco Art has been seen in over 2 dozen solo exhibitions and over a 100 group shows. Widely collected, his work has earned several awards, as well as two Museum Residencies.
*Grandparent & Child Book Making
with Phyllis Mauldin
Saturday, November 17
(Previously scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2019)
Sandwich Platter, Salad, Water, Coffee, & Snacks Included.
NOTE...
January 31 ~ Songwriter’s Circle
- Musicians Nathan Rivera and Jessie Smith host songwriters, musicians, and Dorland friends in Horton Cottage for a circle of musical sharing.
March 20-May 20~ "Trees!" an Art Exhibit at Dorland
- Dorland Associate Artists exhibit their artwork in this show in the Community Arts Studio. Reception March 30 from 4-6pm.
May 1 ~ Songwriter’s Circle, 6-9pm
- Musicians Nathan Rivera and Jessie Smith host songwriters, musicians, and Dorland friends in Horton Cottage for a circle of musical sharing.
June 23 ~ Celebrate the Arts at Dorland, 12-6pm
- Share Art, Food, Music, Readings under Dorland’s beautiful oaks. Visit the Resident Artists’ studios and explore the grounds. Music by John Lane. Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn, and Mike Vitale .
July ~ Art Exhibit at the Brandon Gallery
- Dorland Associate Artists exhibit their artwork during July. Members read their poetry, prose and music at the reception on July 14.
September ~ Art Exhibit at the Merc Gallery
- A month-long exhibition by Associate Artists during September. Members read their poetry, prose and music at the Reception and Program on September 6 from 6-9pm.
TBD ~ Songwriter’s Circle, 6-9pm
- Musicians Nathan Rivera and Jessie Smith host songwriters, musicians, and Dorland friends in Horton Cottage for a circle of musical sharing.
TBD ~ Community Arts Studio Exhibit, 6-9pm
- Dorland Associate Artists exhibit their artwork in this show in the Community Arts Studio. Reception March 30 from 4-6pm.
November 21 ~Coffee on the Deck, 10 -1130 am
- Join us at the Dorland - Community Arts Studio for a joyous Associate Artist Exhibit and Reception with music, food and drink!
RENEE CASSESE, Workshop Program Coordinator, has a Masters Degree in Special Education and School Supervision and Administration. She had a thirty year career as a classroom teacher, teacher mentor and supervisor and Assistant Principal. In her career she provided and coordinated workshops for teachers and parents. She also taught several college level courses in order to provide our teaching assistants with the credits they needed for certification. She has taught creative writing to children and adults and was a member of a writers' critique group for fifteen years before moving to California. She also wrote a grant for the school, a teachers' manual and a parent handbook. Her personal essays, poetry and short stories have been published in a variety of literary journals.
Thanks to our many donors, the beautiful "Martha Minkler Way," which leads residents and the community to the heart of Dorland, has been repaired and sealed! George's Asphalt did a wonderful job making the road look like new.
We plan to announce "Dr. D Drive" as the name of the roadway to Markham Cottage.
Save the date: The rededication is planned for February 5, 2022.
With our deepest gratitude to all—
Steve Forry and the other Board Members
Dorland Mountain Arts
Via Zoom with Edith Hornik
Four Weeks on Monday Evenings
April 5 thru April 26, 2021
5-6:30 pm
$75: all four sessions!
Proceeds to benefit Dorland
Saturday, December 15, 2018
4 - 9pm
Share art, do art, hang with other artists
and just have fun!
Free & Open to the Public
Refreshments & Wine
Location: Dorland's Community Arts Studio
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“Each painting is an emotional response to color… real or imagined but always felt.”
Joe Oakes received a BFA from CSU Fullerton in 1997. His desire was to share something he loves and to inspire others to paint and create. Oakes has not looked back and has received numerous awards and recognition for his art. He continues to teach and exhibit throughout California and the southwest. He says, "All of us, in varying degrees, have become blind to the colors of our world. The mind dictates the color of things without true observation. Giving those colors back to each of us through painting is my goal."
If you missed the reception, you can still come see the exhibit.
Help us reach our Goal of $15,000!
Donate to the Dorland Fundraiser Here:
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
10 - 12pm
Share coffee, sweets, fruit & ideas with other Dorland artists and writers and just have fun.
Free & Open to the Public
Location: The Dorland Arts Center
* Photography 101
with Andrew Roe
Saturday, Nov 10
Your Options in Self-Publishing
Presented by
Marj Charlier,
Sunacumen Press
Dorland Mountain Arts remains committed to providing a natural haven for artists from around the world to create art that makes our world a better place. With your support, we can make this possible for generations to come.
Please donate through our #GivingTuesday campaign, and help provide support to our mission.
Click here for more information.
With our deepest gratitude —
Photo Credit: Stephen Eldred, Associate Artist
Melissa Beeson-Holmes, raised by an artist mom and a surfing couple, spent most weekends at San Onofre surfing beach, and vacations along streams and lakes fishing in the Sierras. Her love of water in all its form is a lifelong theme. It has been a source of endless fascination and enjoyment and it shows in her art. Her paintings make people feel her joy of water.
You will get:
- 2 hours of Social Media Workshop
- A fun Social Media Scavenger Hunt!
- Learn how to promote your work
- Basics of Instagram and Facebook for creatives
- Best practices on social platforms.
- All printed materials necessary for the workshop.
Thursday, January 31 from 6-9pm
Join Nathan Rivera, Jessie Smith and other musicians at Dorland. Listen to live music in the intimate venue of Horton Cottage.
* Creative Coptic Book-Binding
with Phyllis Mauldin
Sun, Nov 11 & Wed, Nov 28
Paula Gray is a photographer, oil painter, mixed-media and embroidery artist. Born in Texas and strongly influenced by family trips traveling the Western States, she now lives in California. She spent the majority of her work experience in high-tech companies traveling to over 40 countries and now assists clients who buy/sell homes and insurance. From photographer to oil painting her passion for creativity has led her to explore various media. Her oil paintings and commission pieces are in private collections in Hawaii, California and Arizona.
Unless otherwise noted, all workshops & events are located in the Dorland Arts Center.
As we celebrate Earth Day, we are grateful for the peace and tranquility Dorland has been able to offer countless resident artists, writers, and musicians over the years.
After surviving past devastating fires, Dorland is now facing another crisis, as we have had to temporarily close our doors due to the COVID-19 situation.
We are reaching out to you, and all who support both the arts and nature, to ask for your support.
Michael Craig Carrier - The Go-To Guy & Wilderness Man
Michael wears many hats... as a Board Member, Eco-Artist, Essayist, Rattlesnake wrangler, and Trailblazer. Michael learned his many skills over the years from experiences in widely diverse areas from the Marines to LA Galleries. He is available to create installations for events, to maintain fire clearances, chop wood, blaze trails, and sometimes fix a leaky faucet. A hero in so many ways!
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
10 - 11:30 am
Share coffee, sweets, fruit & ideas with other Dorland artists and writers and just have fun!
Free & Open to the Public
Location: Dorland's Community Arts Studio Deck
See our Wish List: Updated 1/10/18
(Thanks to your donations!!!!)
and...
Book-Binding Workshop
with Phyllis Mauldin
Your Choice of Dates and Times:
* Wednesday ~ April 18, 2018 ~ 10-12pm or * Sunday ~ April 22, 2018 ~ 10-2pm or
* Sunday ~ April 22, 2018 ~ 2-4pm
Dorland Community Arts Studio
36701 Hwy 79 South, Temecula, CA 92592
Read and Listen Online
Open 24 hours for your enjoyment!
* Introduction to Gothic Calligraphy
with Risa Gettler
Sunday, Nov 18 ~1-4pm
REGISTER SOON!
Plan a visit to see Dorland
* Introduction to Gothic Calligraphy
with Risa Gettler
Wednesdays Oct 3-Nov 7 ~10am - 12pm
Dorland Mountain Arts Colony was founded in 1979 by concert pianist, Ellen Dorland and environmentalist, Barbara Horton. Individual cottages provide studio and living facilities within the Dorland Preserve, a 300-acre wilderness area acquired with the help of The Nature Conservancy. Dorland Mountain Arts Colony is a nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to deepen the quality of the creative process, enabling its residents to explore their own creative resources without distraction. Residency Applications are reviewed monthly.
Sunday, June 2 ~ 10am-3pm
Learn to "Open Your Eyes" & learn to create vibrant, interesting characters and images in your writing & artwork.
On Exhibit December 20 - February 1, 2020
in the Dorland Art Gallery
Open 10-3pm
Reception January 19, 2020
"Dorland Artist Silent Auction"
Social
Save the Date!
Celebrate the Arts 2019 at Dorland
Dorland's Annual Fundraiser
June 23, 2019 from 12-6pm
Saturday, March 23, 2019
10 - 12 noon
Share coffee, sweets, fruit & ideas with other Dorland artists and writers and just have fun!
Free & Open to the Public
Music by the Curtis Price Trio
Location: Dorland's Community Arts Studio Deck
RSVP to John Mazurek at events@dorlandartscolony.org
on June 23, 2019 at Dorland
You, our Friends, Sponsors, Volunteers, Artists, Musicians, and Writers made Dorland's Annual Fundraiser a success.
Call or email for more information.
Our Next Events are...
Susan Mongomery has been writing, editing and publishing throughout her career. She has published several books, including What Really Matters Now, a photo gift book, which sold more than 30,000 copies worldwide and was produced with her photographer husband, Todd. Always a lover of the arts, Susan has also written two artists' biographies: In the Moment: The Life and Art of Schomer Lichtner and In Celebration: The Life and Art of Ruth Grotenrath. Both books were published by the Museum of Wisconsin Art and the University of Wisconsin Press. Susan now writes on the topics of food, wine, travel, lifestyle for various publications and websites, including her own site, Life-Uncorked.com. Susan has a Master's Degree in Journalism from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is also on the Board of Directors of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, where she holds the position of Treasurer.
Sunday Scribblers
Topic: Writing Aids
Please consider donating to our Help Dorland Flourish fundraising campaign.
Our goal is to replace the $45,000 of lost revenue so we can survive and continue to serve our community and artists from around the world.
We thank our generous donors who have already given from their hearts for the survival of this retreat.
Please donate now to help us continue to make the world more beautiful.
Saturday, January 12, 2019
10 - 12pm
Publisher Marj Charlier will explore the choices you have as a self-publisher, discuss book design and formatting, and help unveil the mysterious world of book publishing.
Register Here
Location: Dorland's Community Arts Studio