Art at the Library
Dennis Carrie: Portraits of Integrity
April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026, Central Library
The paintings and drawings in this show are portraits of human beings whose lives were defined by exceptional character and integrity. Today, pressures of social media have led many of us toward the admiration of those obtaining notoriety with very little accomplishment. The subjects in these portraits provide an opportunity for the viewer to contemplate a sampling of historical figures whose value was not based on a number of followers or any type of popular approval rating, but rather on extraordinary accomplishments. These are Portraits of Integrity. Their contributions to all humanity, past and present, remind us how good character can elevate and enhance all of our lives.
Mr. Carrie’s work has been exhibited in more than 50 juried shows in Southern California and across the nation. He has won awards from the Irvine Fine Arts Center Annual art show, the Oceanside Museum of Art Artists Alliance Biennial show, and the University of North Carolina, Asheville annual Drawing Discourse, an international juried show. He has had solo shows at the John Wayne Airport, Orange County, and also at the Mission Viejo Library, Mission Viejo. He is an Artist Member of the California Art Club and has exhibited in their annual Gold Medal Show on two occasions. He has also had the honor of exhibiting in the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts for six seasons.
Mr. Carrie earned an MFA degree from the Laguna College of Art + Design in 2010. Currently, he is teaching portrait drawing for the City of San Clemente.
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Upcoming Installations
2026
- April 6 - May 29: Dennis Carrie
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