February Membership Meeting and Lunch: Special Presentation with Mian Situ

Schedule

Sun Feb 15 2026 at 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

El Portal Restaurant | Pasadena, CA

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Mian Situ, Painting with Purpose — Observation, Narrative, and Emotion in the Human Figure
About this Event

Join fellow California Art Club members and guests on Sunday, February 15, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at El Portal Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena for an intimate lunch and special presentation with renowned CAC Signature Artist Mian Situ.

Enjoy an engaging conversation as Mian Situ shares insights into his artistic process, compositional philosophy, and lifelong commitment to traditional realism—offering a rare glimpse into the mind and practice of one of today’s most respected realist painters.

Space is limited—reservations are required. We encourage you to reserve your seat soon.

We look forward to seeing you there!


A personally signed giclée print by Mian Situ of his captivating painting, Everybody Loves a Cowboy, will be offered as a special raffle prize. You must attend to participate! Tickets will be $5 each and money will help fund our vital educational programming.



Event Details

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Ticket Price: CAC Members $55.20(including Eventbrite Fee); Non-members $71.21(Including Eventbrite Fee)

Location: El Portal Restaurant, 695 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101


About the presenter:

Mian Situ, is an internationally acclaimed realist painter known for his masterful figurative works, evocative landscapes, and scenes that explore history, culture, and everyday life. Born in China and trained at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Situ brings a strong academic foundation to his work, blending classical draftsmanship with a nuanced, contemporary approach to light, color, and narrative. Working primarily in oil, he is recognized for his ability to convey mood, human connection, and cultural nuance with elegance and emotional depth. His paintings have been exhibited widely and are held in prestigious museum and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Situ is widely respected for his thoughtful emphasis on observation, technique, and artistic discipline. This California Art Club program offers valuable insight into his artistic process, compositional philosophy, and lifelong commitment to traditional realism.

Visit Situ's website: https://www.miansitu.net/

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El Portal Restaurant, 695 East Green Street, Pasadena, United States

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