Artist DrawingSketches - A Buenaventura Art Association E-Letter
April '09
Buenaventura Art Association 
Volume 3, Issue 4
Greetings!

Welcome to Buenaventura Art Association's E-Newsletter!  Read about our openings, events and happenings!
Jack Halbert's "Drawings and Paintings"
at the Buenaventura Gallery
 
Jack Halbert Spring Garden
Jack Halbert's original oil paintings and drawings will be at the Buenaventura Gallery from March 31 through April 26 with an artist reception on Saturday, April 4 from 5-8 pm.

In addition, April 4 is the 55th anniversary celebration of Buenaventura Art Association and there will be a special presentation and an anniversary cake.
Halbert will also be present during First Friday Ventura Gallery Crawl on Friday, April 3 and during the City of Ventura's Spring Artwalk on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26.
Read more about Halbert. 
 
 
 
Mary Kolada Scott
at the Buenaventura Gallery at the end of April. Special preview during Artwalk. (more)
Laudine Borges Original Oil Paintings
at the Discovery Gallery 
 
Laudine Borges Night Visit
Laudine Borges exhibition of original oil paintings will be at the Discovery Gallery from Thursday April 2 to April 29, 2009. There is an opening reception on Friday, April 3 from 5-8 pm. for First Friday's Ventura Gallery Crawl. Borges will also be part of the City of Ventura's Spring Artwalk on April 25 and 26.  Meet the Artist on Saturday, April 25 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and Sunday, April 26 from 12-2 pm. (more)

The Discovery Gallery is located inside the Ventura Visitor's and Convention Bureau at 101 S. California St. in downtown Ventura.

 
 
Next up at the Discovery Gallery: The Inkspots
Wana Klasen's "Earthsong" at the
Harbor Village Gallery in March
 
Wana Klasen Earthsong
A visual delight of dancers, singers and musicians are celebrating in Wana Klasen's "EARTHSONG" solo show at the Harbor Village Gallery in the beautiful Ventura Harbor Village. This show runs from March 25 to April 27, 2009. Artist Reception is Friday, March 27, 2009 from 5-8 pm. 

Drums beating, hearts pounding, dancers weaving in and out of paint and canvas are Klasen's world tribe "Earthsong."  Her colorful, energetic and imaginative figures suggest our ongoing dance...a dance with ever-changing steps and tempo. (more)
 
Next up at the Harbor Village Gallery: A Celebration of Life
Call to Artists: Mural in A Day Project
at the Ventura Harbor Village
 
Subject:  Ventura Harbor Wetlands
This area of natural habitat where the Santa Clara River meets the Pacific Ocean is the Santa Clara River Watershed.  A historical and natural point of interest for conservationists, environmentalists, birders and beach lovers alike, the Santa Clara River Watershed is an important natural resource.  Many organizations have interest in the area and research for your design is encouraged.  Great opportunity for an artist interested in public art projects.  (more)
In This Issue
Jack Halbert at the Buenaventura Gallery
Laudine Borges at the Discovery Gallery
Wana Klasen at the Harbor Village Gallery
Call to Artists: Mural in A Day
Upcoming Workshops
11 Special Artists Raising Funds for Breast Cancer
Healing Arts Exhibit at CMH
Buenaventura Art Association Celebrates 55 years!
Gloria Rupio Featured Artisan at Harbor Village
Buenaventua Art Association Workshops
 
Learn the fine art of printmaking with two Buenaventura Art Association workshops.
 
The first workshop "Monotype Techniques" is taught by Virginia Furmanski on April 4.  FREE for members, $10 non-members.  (more)
 
The second "Basic Printmaking" workshop is taught by Phyllis Doyon on April 17. $70 for members and $80 non-members.  (more)  
 
Buenaventura Art Association and Community Memorial Hospital Foundation join to fight breast cancer 
 
11 Buenaventura Artists have lovingly worked with with 11 breast cancer survivors in this unique event.  (more)
New Exhibit Healing Arts at Community Memorial Hospital 
Healing Arts 
(Images shown: left: Gina Neibergall's Na Pali Coast, Kauai; top right Kate Hoffman's "Morning Cup"; bottom right Karen L. Brown's "Zandella.")
 
The newest exhibit at Community Memorial Hospital entitled "Healing Arts" is located in the ground floor lobby and corridors.

Reception:
Thu April 16, 5-7 pm.

The exhibit will be up through June 7, 2009.
Buenaventura Art Association Party Celebrates 55 Years!
 
55 year celebration
Buenaventura Art Association would like to invite you to a special 55 year Anniversary party on Saturday, April 4 from 5-8 pm at the Buenaventura Gallery.  See photos from the early years, enjoy some anniversary cake and toast to 55 years more!
Gloria Rupio is Featured Artisan at the Artisan Store, Habor Village Gallery
55 year celebration