**UPDATE 9/14/09:
Both events are “Sold Out”, but Mingei galleries are open.
Thanks for your interest!**

We are happy to announce the Mingei International Museum’s upcoming Salute to James Hubbell on Saturday 10/3, and Art Excursion tour of his home and art studios, Ilan Lael, on Sunday 10/4. We hear both events are filling up quickly(!), so be sure to make reservations with the museum soon if you’d like to attend.   Here are the details (from the Mingei event calendar):

A SALUTE TO JAMES HUBBELL
Saturday, Oct 3, 09   5 – 7 pm
Location: Balboa Park

Join Mingei International Museum in honoring the remarkable contributions of James Hubbell, a Santa Ysabel-based artist and designer craftsman renowned for integrating mosaics, stained glass, sculpture and ironwork into organic buildings and public spaces. For more than 40 years Hubbell has been creating art and fostering world peace and environmental sustainability.

An intimate exhibition of his work will be on display at Mingei International from October 3 – December 31, 2009.

James T. Hubbell, Honored Guest

Speakers:
Deborah Szekely, Founder of the Golden Door and Rancho La Puerta, on Hubbell and his art
Kyle Bergman, Architect, on Hubbell’s international work
Michael Beck, County Planning Commissioner, on Hubbell’s love of nature reflected in his work

A reception will immediately follow the program. Apple pies will be provided by the Julian Pie Company.

$15 Mingei International & Ilan-Lael Foundation members; $20 non-members

Download full-color invitation

Information: 619-239-0003 x405

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ART EXCURSION: JAMES HUBBELL’S HOME AND STUDIO
Sunday, Oct 4, 09   9 am – 6 pm
Enjoy a unique opportunity to visit the Hubbell home and studio in Santa Ysabel. Lunch at Camp Stevens in Julian, where additional Hubbell works grace the property. Visits to Tryyn Studio in Guatay, where William Chappelow creates exquisite wooden utensils, and the Hissing Camel Gallery featuring art by Hubbell and other local and national artists, complete the day.

$75 Mingei and Ilan-Lael members; $100 non-members includes:

  • Transportation via chartered coach
  • Lunch at Camp Stevens and refreshments on the bus
  • Tax-deductible contributions to Mingei International & Ilan-Lael Foundation, founded by James and Anne Hubbell

Information: Reservations: 619-239-0003, x116 or www.mingei.org/travel
Members: $75.00
Non-Members: $100.00