An Evening with the Artist: Pamela Carroll

Join artist Pamela Carroll for an intimate evening as she discusses her exhibition The Beauty Inherent. The event will begin with a mixer featuring wine and light culinary pairings by Locale Farm to Table, inspired by the fruits, vegetables, and natural elements found in Carroll's work.

Gary Smith, director of Hartnell College Gallery, will join Carroll as they review her creative process, the influence of historical still-life traditions, and her approach to capturing the intrinsic beauty of everyday objects. The evening will include an interactive Q&A, followed by a final reception where guests can mingle, reflect on the exhibition, and engage with the artist.

Photo courtesy of Felix Adamo

Info: Guests arrive. Enjoy wine and cocktails, paired with light culinary offerings inspired by the fruits and vegetables found in Pamela Carroll’s work. Meet fellow art lovers, make new friends and explore the exhibition at a relaxed pace.

Info: Gary Smith and Pamela Carroll will discuss her artistic journey, the inspiration behind The Beauty Inherent, and her approach to still life painting. She will discuss how she captures the intrinsic beauty in everyday objects and the influence of historical Dutch and Spanish still life traditions on her work.

Info: Ask questions! Guests can participate in an interactive Q&A session with Pamela Carroll, asking questions about her creative process, techniques, and the themes explored in her work. This segment provides an opportunity for deeper engagement with the artist.

Info: Enjoy the exhibition, and speak with Pamela Carroll in a more informal setting.

Host or Publisher Bakersfield Museum of Art