Chaffey Students Visit Getty Center

The Associated Students of Chaffey College (ASCC) sponsored a free bus trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art at the Getty Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 25. John Machado, Art History Professor and ASCC Faculty Advisor, and Susan Stewart, Director of Student Activities, joined just over 40 students on the museum trip. One of the highlights of the visit was the special exhibition of Baroque portrait sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598–1680).

Pie Raiser: baking pies for art

with Edith Abeyta
Thursday, November 6, 10-11 AM
Wignall Museum

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A Bat Lands in Chaffey's Theatre

From the October 20, 2008 edition of The Breeze.

By Donel Williams

In the true spirit of Halloween, the Chaffey College Theater Department will be performing Bat Boy: The Musical.
But what is Bat Boy?

"It isn't Batman; it has nothing to do with Batman," director Christa Havenhill expressed with a smile.

Bat Boy's story was written by Keythe Farley and Brian Fleming with lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe. Based on the Weekly World News article, the plot surrounds half boy/half bat creature, played by Luis A. Rodriguez, who is discovered in a cave in a small West Virginia town.

The musical was an Off-Broadway success, and its lack of mainstream attention made it a wonderful addition to the Chaffey theater season.

"Our theater department just wanted to do something different to expose our students to not so mainstream productions," Havenhill said. "This is something a little bit different."

Shows such as Bat Boy and The Children's Hour are polar opposites in comparison to the more mainstream performances of the past, which included The Wiz and Grease.

Havenhill notes the performance of Rodriguez as the lead character as "endearing." Indeed, the the story does have a redeeming quality.

"It's a hugely entertaining production. Expect a lot of laughs, but at the heart of it, there's a deeper question."

Production quality will be top notch, featuring a professional four-person band, as well as an aimpressively designed stage.

Bat Boy: The Musical will open Thursday, Oct. 23, and play through Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Chaffey Theater. Tickets are on sale now for $10 with a student ID, $12 without. Seats may be reserved by calling the box office at (909) 652-6067.

On Halloween, a special showing will be held, complete with a costume contest. This showing will be held at 9 p.m.

Bat Boy is rated PG-13 for subject matter.

Infrastructure opens Monday, October 20 at the Wignall Museum

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roman Stollenwerk, Assistant Curator, Wignall Museum
909/652-6490, roman.stollenwerk@chaffey.edu

Infrastructure at the Wignall Museum at Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Chaffey College and the Wignall Museum are pleased to present Infrastructure from October 20 – November 19, 2008. Infrastructure is an exhibition of artists that engage with the silent forces that shape our perception of the world and with the meaning that gets overlooked, lost or intentionally hidden in representation. Infrastructure will feature the work of Robert Alderette, Matthew Bryant, Enrique Castrejon, Hollis Cooper, Andres Janacua, Jed Lind, Rachel Lachowicz, Jean Lowe, Rachel Mason, Richard Metzgar, Joey Lehmann Morris, Christian Mounger, Joe Suzuki and Ryan Taber.

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, October 22 (6 – 8 PM) with light refreshments and entertainment featuring dj Trickmilla.

Infrastructure Artist’s Lecture Series:
The Artist’s Lecture Series is a free event for Chaffey College students, faculty, staff and the community featuring a weekly artist’s lecture on Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 – 1:30 that will provide an opportunity to hear artists from the exhibition Infrastructure speak in-depth about their work and answer questions. The series will take place weekly during the run of the exhibition on Wednesdays in the Wignall Museum Project Space.

10/22: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (Andres Janacua)
10/29: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (Enrique Castrejon)
11/5: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (Hollis Cooper)
11/12: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (Jed Lind)

The exhibition, talks and reception are free and open to the public. The Wignall Museum is an important part of the educational programs and mission of Chaffey College. Parents are always encouraged to view the show prior to sharing with children.

LOCATION:
Wignall Museum at Chaffey College
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002.

PARKING:
Park in the North Parking Lot, permits can be purchased at vending machines for $2. Parking is free during museum receptions and special events.
(for directions, please visit: http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/visiting.shtml)

EVENT INFO:
(909) 652 – 6492
www.chaffey.edu/wignall

Writing an Artist Statement

Writing an Artist Statement workshop on Wednesday, October 22 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Wignall Museum.

This workshop is presented by the Chaffey College Art Department with support from the Wignall Museum and the Writing Center. Explore how to write a good artist statement/proposal to include in your Student Invitational application or for your own personal use. Art Faculty member Cynde Miller and Writing Center Instructional Specialist Rob Rundquist will guide you through the process.

Get Your Sh*t Together

Get Your Sh*t Together
with Karen Atkinson
Saturday, November 1, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
(EYES WIDE OPEN)
Saturday, November 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
(FOLLOW THE MONEY)
Saturday, November 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
(THE ART OF THE DEAL)
Location: Wignall Museum Project Space


The Wignall Museum and the Department of Community Education are pleased to present a three-part workshop series with Karen Atkinson, founder of getting Your Sh*t Together (GYST), an artist run company for artists. Karen will bring her experience as artist, curator, grant writer and editor to this fun and informative series of events.

This won’t be your run-of-the-mill boring business seminar. Come with your questions and share your own experiences with the group. These workshops are designed to provide artists who are at any point in their career with practical and strategic tools to thrive in the real world of the arts.

For more information or seminar descriptions, please call Community Education at (909) 652-6041 or the Wignall Museum at (909) 652-6490. Registration for all workshops are open to the public. Each workshop is $40, or $100 if you sign up for all three. To register, please mail in the attached Registration Form or visit Community Education online at www.chaffey.edu/communityed.