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Missions of Edwin Deakin
May 4, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition, the “Missions in Watercolor by Edwin Deakin.”
In the late 1800s, painter Edwin Deakin documented the California missions in watercolor as they were falling into ruin. His efforts, along with other artists of the time, had a profound impact on saving the beautiful edifices before they disappeared forever. This collection is a compelling reminder of the power of art as a catalyst for change.
The vision to keep this collection in the public trust was made possible through the generosity of David Packard, Bernadette Castor, Winifred Vedder, John C. Woodward, Sally & David Martin and Frank Goss.
Exhibition and publication generously sponsored by Pauline & Marc Sylvain and John C. Woodward. Special thanks to Sullivan Goss.