From left to right: Pat Seminario, Rick Rickman, President Andersen, Photo Credit: Nina Gomez/Brooks Institute
Images from Rick Rickman’s book The Wonder Years are on exhibit at the Visions Gallery located inside the Marriott Ventura Beach. Last Thursday, July 16, the opening reception was held at this premiere Ventura hotel, hosted by General Manager Pat Seminario (left). The Wonder Years exhibit will be on display through August 28, 2009.
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Photo Credit: Paul Myers
Brooks Institute Alumni Matt Mallams and Elyse Butler displayed photographs, scrapbooks, and video footage as part of the opening reception for, If the Way is Open.
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During the artist reception for the gallery opening of If the Way is Open held on January 22nd, Ventura Gallery Director Jesse Groves and I presented Marriott Ventura Beach General Manager Pat Seminario with a plaque to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Visions Gallery. The unique joint partnership between Brooks and the Marriott to establish a public art gallery at this premier Ventura hotel has been a great success for both parties.
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Although Brooks Institute has held over 300 graduations in its 63-year history (six ceremonies annually!), the commencement held on Sunday, December 21, 2008 was quite special. Accomplished actor, author, film director, and photographer Leonard Nimoy was the featured speaker. Mr. Nimoy’s funny and insightful remarks were enthusiastically received by the large crowd at the historic Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. Mr. Nimoy also shared over 30 photographic images from his illustrious career. He expressed sincere appreciation to receiving an honorary Master of Fine Arts degree in photography from Brooks Institute.
This bright sunny and unusually warm morning in Santa Barbara will definitely be memorable for the 63 graduates as well as their families and friends. (At our next commencement on Sunday, March 1, 2009, Lynda Weinmann (of lynda.com fame) will be our featured speaker.)
Brooks Institute has over 11,000 alumni – called “Brookies” who live and work around the globe. Alumni reunions have recently been held in New York City, Chicago, and Southern California. The Alumni Association of Brooks Institute is an active, vibrant organization coordinated by a 10-member Board of Directors, whose members are located throughout the United States. During graduation ceremonies, I frequently quote the classic last line from The Eagles’ hit Hotel California, “You can check out anytime you want but you can never leave.” Such is the case with Brooks Institute alumni: once a Brookie, always a Brookie!
Did you know that Brooks Institute has a fantastic public gallery at the Marriott Ventura Beach hotel called The Visions Gallery? Six different shows are displayed each year with an opening reception featuring the artist. We also have a public gallery at our Cota Street campus in downtown Santa Barbara. Brooks Institute’s Gallery 27 is one of the most popular stops for people participating in Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday celebration. Student work is also exhibited at the Jefferson and Ventura campuses.
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