MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Art Center will host the opening night of its new “Driven to Abstraction” exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 28.

A reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, located at 21456 Highway 175, at the junction of Highways 29 and 175.

This new exhibit will highlight a variety of abstract art works that do not represent external reality but work through shapes, form, color and texture.

Saturday’s opening reception also will include live music by members of The Middlemen band and screenings of work by experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage in the classroom-studio area of the MAC.

Refreshments and wine will be available to enjoy. 

The exhibit runs through March 5. Art exhibits at MAC change approximately every six weeks.

“The exhibitions and caliber of work keep getting better,” said MAC Director Lisa Kaplan. “It’s really exciting to curate the shows and see it all come together. This will be our fifteenth exhibit since MAC first opened in March 2015. Each exhibit has focused on a different theme and showcased work by Lake County contemporary artists. We invite everyone to come out and join us at our openings, which are always a terrific local cultural event, or to visit the gallery during regular business hours.”

The Middletown Art Center is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to providing artistic and cultural opportunities to the residents and visitors of south Lake County while contributing to the community’s health and economic vitality.

MAC offers an array of memberships, child and adult art classes and performance opportunities. The center is open Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

MAC accepts donations online at www.Middletownartcenter.org .