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Lux Art Institute is redefining the museum experience to make art more accessible and personally meaningful. At Lux, you don’t just see finished works of art; you see the artistic process firsthand, observing internationally recognized artists in a working studio environment.
Lux Art Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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1550 S. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
ARTIST PAVILION
Thursday and Friday: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am–5:00pm
EDUCATION PAVILION
Monday through Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Opening Reception: Fabiola Jean-Louis'
Friday
7:00pm–9:00pm
Please join us for Fabiola Jean-Louis' Reception on September 6th. Experience a unique opportunity and mingle with the artist while enjoying drinks, light refreshments, live music and more.
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Members Only Preview Hour
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Public Opening
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Opening Season 13 in September is the Haitian-born artist Fabiola Jean-Louis with her series Rewriting History: A Black Ancestral Narrative. This series is about defying expectations by introducing the black female body in a conversation from which she has been absent. Dressing up her black models in Victorian paper gowns and paper props, Jean-Louis’ painterly photographs open up a dialogue about history and identity in relationship to race, paper as currency, and fashion as a class system. Jean-Louis’s consideration of Haitian and American history tie together identity and memory as she uses the past to retell how history has shaped the present. Jean-Louis is based out of the Bronx, NYC and has shown at the Andrew Freedman Home, Bronx, NY; BRIC Rotunda Gallery, Brooklyn, NY; and the DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL. Jean-Louis has also completed a residency at the Museum of Art and Design in New York, NY. The exhibition is in partnership with Hedspeth Art Consulting. Her residency at Lux will be her first major show on the West Coast.
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Ceramics Lab Membership
Monday
12:00pm–5:00pm
Practice the skills you have learned in class and explore new possibilities with a Ceramics Lab Membership. No instruction is provided during open lab sessions, but our lab technician/monitor will be present to answer questions, manage safety, and provide support.
The studio provides new brent wheels, extruder, slab roller and plenty of space to let your creativity thrive. You can sign up for a consecutive eight-week session of ceramics lab membership and visit the lab for up to 8 hours per week. You are free to come and go at your convenience during the times and dates listed above. Limit four bags of clay per eight-week session. Limited to 16 community members.
Sep 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Oct, 2, 7 , 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Prerequisite:
To participate, students must have previously taken a ceramics course at Lux or at another institution.
Glazes, firing cost, and one 25lbs. bag of clay are included. No outside clay. Additional bags of clay are available for $20. Limit four bags of clay per course. 16 Students - Open to all skill levels.
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Painting Essentials
Monday
3:30pm-5:30pm
Be INSPired. Be a member.
Welcome to Lux
For as little as $50, you can become a member and start exploring art and your own creativity. Learn more about memberships, corporate sponsorships, educational programs and volunteer opportunities...MORE >
GIVE ONLINE
Your Support Matters
When you donate to Lux, you create: art by internationally recognized artists and local elementary students; conversations about art; connections with local artists and the art community; a commitment to San Diego arts for everyone. Donate to Lux and watch creativity unfold. . . More >
facility Rental
Perfect for Any Event
Make your special event even more special by holding it in the Lux Education Pavilion and Garden, the Artist Pavilion or both! We customize the space for your needs so whether you are planning a major fundraiser, birthday party or corporate event...More >
