MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Middletown Art Center, or MAC, invites the public to the opening reception of its 62nd exhibit, “Configurations” on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.

This compelling display features new and returning artists’ work in a variety of media. As a whole, the exhibition explores a variety of ways in which the artists create a sense of order, structure, and connection within a single piece or a grouping of pieces.

Some artists build literal configurations through multi-part works, while others reveal more subtle relationships through recurring shapes, colors or themes.

“The works offer a dynamic meditation on how meaning can emerge from the interplay of elements, symbols, and associations,” said curator and MAC Artistic Director Lisa Kaplan.

“Configurations” will be on view from Dec. 6 to Feb. 16, Thursday through Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment, and is free to the public. A virtual tour will be available on MAC’s website after New Year’s.

Don’t miss the annual Posada Navideña during Christmas in Middletown on Dec. 13, from 3 to 8 p.m., featuring piñata breaking, vendors, kids’ art making, and community caroling in Spanish and English at MAC.

The MAC is located at 21456 State Highway 175 at the junction of Highway 29 in Middletown. 

To find out more about the art center’s broad palette of programs, events, arts and culture engagement opportunities, and ways to support MAC’s efforts to weave the arts and culture into the fabric of life in Lake County, visit middletownartcenter.org or call 707-809-8118.