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Tehachapi Treasure Trove featuring Judith Campanaro

First Friday in Downtown Tehachapi

Susanna Monette | Apr 28, 2018
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Judith Campanaro painting poppies.

May First Friday at Tehachapi Treasure Trove will feature Judith Campanaro, artist, teacher, and writer. Judith teaches several classes at the Treasure Trove including Youth Painting and Drawing, Mixed Media, Art Journaling and Adult Painting. She also does face painting on special occasions. Join us to meet with Judith, listen to music by Art Larsen on clarinet, enjoy some food and wine.

Judith's statement from the heart regarding her work:

"My mission is to facilitate empowerment through creative expression. In addition to painting, I also write and teach. My paintings are included in numerous public and private collections and I have had many solo shows both in the United States and the Caribbean. I am the author of "Art for the Soul, the Healing Magic of Creativity" and several lessons on self-discovery through art which can be found on http://www.drawspace.com.

"As a painter I love color. I employ its powerful symbolism to communicate emotion and feeling. My paintings exhibit vibrant strong color, shapes and forms that move in harmony.

"I hold a BA in psychology, and an MA in Professional Counseling with advanced graduate studies in art therapy. As an art therapist, I am influenced by the teachings of Carl Jung (collective unconscious) and Wassily Kandinsky (abstract art as the way to the 'soul' of art and expression 'The Spiritual in Art'). What began as a personal journey of introspection has translated into an intent to allow one to view and appreciate fresh expressions of some ancient thoughts. Painting has always been very personal to me. I use it not just to document but also to explore the world around me and to find poetic meaning in everyday life. I record those experiences to share with others. My work is often classified as being influenced by the romantic movement because of my affinity and interest in the collective memory. I have chosen in my life and in my work to attempt to see and acknowledge the world as a miraculous place. Some of our miracles are monumental and earthshaking, while others are quiet, subtle and can be found in everyday experience. This is what inspires me to paint and this is what I hope viewers will consider as they view my work."

Judith has been a resident of Tehachapi for the past three years. Previously she has lived and worked in Germany, Jamaica and Belize, and has also traveled to Italy and Spain. She was the owner of the Hobbit School of Art in Ventura for 10 years. She has also written several ebooks on self discovery. She is currently writing a book about 80- and 90-year-old Tehachapi women called "Wisdom Keepers; Tehachapi Women of Substance".

Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. Hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 11 to 4 p.m. Be sure to stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. Remember we carry an extensive line of art and craft supplies and artist services along with yarn, music and a jewelry studio. For additional information on any of our activities, classes and events, please call (661) 822-6794 or visit http://www.facebook.com/Tehachapi Treasure Trove.

May First Friday at the Tehachapi Museum: Telegraph Insulators, Porcelain Boxes and Anthony Family Exhibits

Charles White

For May 4 First Friday Art Walk, the Tehachapi Museum will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be offering appetizers, desserts, and champagne for guests. The wine for this event has been provided by Chris and Carol Rush.

A colorful collection of insulators is on exhibit. They were attached to telegraph and electricity poles for the purpose of insulating the wires to protect them from touching anything that is a conductor of electricity. Glass, porcelain, and other materials are used because they are non-conducting. The need for the insulators arose out of the discovery of electricity, which in turn led to the invention of the light bulb, telegraph, telephone, and other electricity-oriented innovations. Also, as railroads began crisscrossing the continent, there came the need for signal devices.

The collection on exhibit was collected by Natasha and Evan McTyre and contains some unusual examples, from several inches to almost a foot in height, ranging from porcelain to multicolored glass.

The Tehachapi Museum is also showcasing a collection of miniature boxes featuring many bunny boxes: one box purchased at Ellis Island; some similar to the famous Faberge` eggs; some from Russia and India; and a Beatrix Potter box. The collection of approximately 35 boxes comes from many sources: fairs, antique stores and one purchased at a dollar store. Collectibles do not have to be expensive to be precious.

In the Family Case there is family tree of John Anthony, who emigrated from Greece to Tehachapi in the early 1900s. He and his wife Angie had four children. In addition to family photos, the exhibit includes articles from the Tehachapi Fire Department, of which his son, Tony Anthony, was Fire Chief for 40 years.

In addition to First Friday, the Museum and Errea House Museum are open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information call (661) 822-8152.


 

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Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. Featuring Judith Campanaro.

Come join us to meet Judith, enjoy her work and have some food and wine while listening to Art Larson on clarinet.

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Oak Tree Art Antiques Etc

Located 102 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (across from The Tehachapi Railroad Depot) broad variety of items, refreshments and music. Open until 8 p.m.

Tehachapi Museum & Errea House on S. Green St. Treasures from our local mountains and around the world will be featured on First Friday. Stop by for refreshments. (See article on this page).

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More than eight local vendors will be available from 5-8 p.m.

The anchor businesses of Mill Town Marketplace are Alligator Rose, The Coffee Mill, Taylor’s Provisions and Mill Street Kitchen. Mill Town Marketplace is located at the corner of Mill & F St.