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Japanese Art Historian and Curator of the exhibition "Washi Transformed" Meher McArthur will explore the wonders of Japanese handmade paper, or washi, and share her experience working with the nine outstanding Japanese contemporary artists featured in the exhibition. Meher McArthur is an Asian art historian specializing in Japanese art, with degrees from Cambridge University and London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). She was Curator of East Asian Art at Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA (1998-2006), Creative Director for the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena (2014-2020), Academic Curator for Scripps College, Claremont (2018-2020) and Art and Cultural Director for JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (2020-2022). For over a decade, she has curated traveling exhibitions for International Arts & Artists (IA&A), most recently Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (2021-2024). Her new exhibition for IA&A is KIMONO: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse (2025-2029). She recently curated the exhibition SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art at the Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens (February- May 2023). Her major publications include Gods and Goblins: Folk Paintings from Otsu (PAM, 1999), Reading Buddhist Art (Thames & Hudson, 2002) and The Arts of Asia (Thames & Hudson, 2005), Confucius (Pegasus Books, 2011), Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (IA&A, 2012), New Expressions in Origami Art (Tuttle, 2017), Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (IA&A, 2021) and the children’s book An ABC of What Art Can Be (The Getty Museum, 2010). She lives in Pasadena, CA.

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Workshop conducted by Award-winning Author and Spiritual Teacher Dimitri Moraitis Eastern mystical training emphasizes the highest aspiration is reaching the Ultimate Reality that exists behind the veil of physical life. Buddhism teaches of Nirvana. The Tao teaches of a return to the source from where all life springs. Hindu metaphysics teaches of attaining enlightenment and uniting with Brahman—the ocean of life. Yet in the Western mystical teachings, there is the emphasis on reaching God. The three great monotheistic traditions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam—all emphasize God is the goal of life. As spiritual truth seekers, how do we incorporate these two universal perspectives in our soul growth? One of the glories of the modern age is an understanding that the traditions of the East and the West are essentially different facets of the same precious jewel. By understanding the underlying unity of these traditions, we gain a deeper, more mature understanding of life, God, and our place in the divine scheme. Drawing from The Kingdom of Light Teachings, Dimitri offers fresh insights as to how the mystical aim of God and the Ultimate Reality are both essential to unlock the potential of the soul and serve in the divine plan. Discover meditative techniques with Divine Light to help you be more effective and energetic in life’s pursuits, as well as feel more engaged and purposeful in all you do. $35 / As we are a non-profit, donations welcomed. Offered online and In-person on Saturday, December 9 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT In-person location: Spiritual Arts Institute 527 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 206 Encinitas, CA 92024 DIMITRI MORAITIS is cofounder and co-spiritual director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. Having trained with mystic clairvoyant Barbara Y. Martin for decades, Dimitri is an illumined metaphysical teacher, lectures across the country, and appears on numerous podcasts and radio shows. Martin and Moraitis are coauthors of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura and the newly released Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution. Along with Barbara, Dimitri is co-creator and teacher of the SAI programs, course curriculums and numerous workshops. Spiritual Arts Institute on Facebook / Instagram

Sew Loka Presents: “You Reap What You Sew”: A Cut & Sew Fashion Show 10 years in the making. The purpose of this free, family-friendly event is to promote slow fashion, sustainability and the Arts in San Diego. The official fashion show begins at 7 p.m. but the event is happening all day (12 p.m. - 8 p.m.) inside the beautiful Bread & Salt event space. Come early and celebrate with us! There will be live music by Beech City and The Fortunatos, Food & Artisan vendors, Fashion vendors, an incredible Art Show curated by Studio IX, and live performances by The Invisible Panchos with narration by Parker Edison. There will also be live sewing, live painting, and a live podcast recording by Copy & Steal. Come early and celebrate with us! Fashion, fun and familia! Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and slow fashion, we appreciate you! Event Highlights - Sew Loka Cut & Sew Fashion Show - Studio IX Group Art Show featuring 25+ Local Artists - Las Jefas Handmade Market featuring 20+ Food & Artisan Vendors - Secondhand Styling with Positive Phee - Live Sewing + Live Painting + Live DJs - Live Music by Beech City Music and The Fortunatos - Live Performances by The Invisible Panchos with Narration by Parker Edison - Live Copy & Steal Podcast - Embroidery Lounge - Fashion Photography by Vito DiStefano - Food & Drinks The theme of this event “You Reap What You Sew” is a phrase that has always been a positive, guiding principle throughout my life. The more hard work you do, especially when no one is looking, the more you will get back in the end; I truly believe this. Nothing great happens overnight; it took us 10 years of highs and lows to get to this point and now, a decade later, we are finally ready to celebrate the fruits of our labor with our friends, family and community. Thank You for bein;g a part of this very special event and Thank You for celebrating art and fashion with us, we appreciate you!! For more information visit: eventbrite.com

Here's a selection of finalists for the Siena Drone Photo Award competition of 2024: a wrestling match, an awesome bridge, a snow-covered village and pelicans!

A local children’s librarian recommends books for Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, the Oceanside Zine Fest celebrates the analog form of art. And, the world premiere of the new play “SUMO.”