Arts & Entertainment
Artist Reception: Gene Bauer at Theodore Payne
From 1972 to 1974 Gene Bauer, an artist, teacher and gardener, created a remarkable series of screen-printed booklets on California native plants. As the first Chairman of California Native Flora for the California Garden Clubs, Inc., she launched this project to educate and stimulate an interest in native plants among the club's membership. Ultimately, she created 27 unique booklets – 27 native plants profiled in total. Thirty nine years later, these booklets are being recognized for their creativity.
The Theodore Payne Art Gallery will host “Gene Bauer: The Golden Natives 1972-1974.” a three-month long exhibition of her work beginning October 1. A reception and book signing with Ms. Bauer will take place Saturday, October 8, 2011, 2:30pm to 4:30pm during the foundation’s annual Plant Sale and Fall Festival