the Big Sur Arts Initiative
Big Sur girl in the garden

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Drumming and Dance Workshop !!!     

Big Sur Spirit Garden      
Saturday, May 30th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
$ 10.00 per child, $15.00 per adult

If you have any questions, please email  jason@bigsurspiritgarden.com

 

StageKids Performing Arts Camp - July 13 - 31

stagekids 2008Stage Kids is a creative performing arts camp for kids age 7-17. Starting from scratch at the beginning of the week, students and teachers collaborate to create a stage play that is performed every Friday night during the camp.

Over the course of the three weeks, three different
variations of the play are produced as variables such as
actors, script, roles and interpretation of the theme all
change.

Find out how to register for this exciting camp experience.


Art Show By 2008 Artist-in-Residence Laura Diamondstone A Success

This event at Soul River Studios on December 7th featured works the artist completed during a two-month residency at Glen Deven Ranch in Big Sur. The show and Artist-in-Residence Program was sponsored by the Big Sur Arts Initiative and The Big Sur Land Trust.

Laura completed her residency on November 21st. The residency provides free housing in an artist studio located on the Land Trust’s Glen Deven Ranch (located up Palo Colorado Canyon), plus a $3,000 stipend. The program is designed to advance the work of professional artists in California and to contribute to a vital artistic community in Big Sur.

Read about Laura's experience in her own words

About Laura and the Artist-in-Residence program in the the Carmel Pine Cone

Read more about the Artist-in-Residence Program

Support BSAI

 

You make the arts thrive in Big Sur! Here's how you can help:

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Volunteer

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Upcoming Events

 

Drumming and Dance Workshop !!!                       

Big Sur Spirit Garden      
Saturday, May 30th
12:00pm - 2:00pm

children $10.00, Adults $15

Afro Caribbean Drumming and Dance for all ages with James Henry and Mama Azia

www.bigsurspiritgarden.com  

 

World Music Event

Samba Camp for Kids           with James Henry

Big Sur Spirit Garden  June 24, 25, 26
9:00am - 2:00pm

$350.00 for all three days

www.sambasmba.com

 

Check out our workshops for details!!!

 

 

Sing!
Wednesdays, 5:30pm

Come sing your heart out and free your voice! ALL singers are welcome - no experience necessary.

Held on Wednesday evenings at the Big Sur Arts Initiative, in the yurt at Loma Vista from 5:30 - 7pm. Classes are free! Donations welcome.

For more info, contact Lisa G. at 831-667-2802.

 

 

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