Artist DrawingSketches - A Buenaventura Art Association E-Letter
August '09
Buenaventura Art Association 
Volume 3, Issue 8
Greetings!

Welcome to Buenaventura Art Association's E-Newsletter!  Read about our openings, events and happenings!
Gerardo Segismundo "Rhythm and Performance" at the Buenaventura Gallery
Gerardo Segismundo 
"Rhythm and Performance," a solo exhibit by Gerardo Segismundo will be at the Buenaventura Gallery from August 18 - September 12, 2009.  A reception for the artist will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 4 - 7 pm.  As a special treat, an opera singer will perform during the reception!
Read more about Segismundo.
Still time to see Tesi Sanchez-Halpert's exhibit at the Discovery Gallery - runs through September 3
Tesi Sanchez Halpert
Tesi Sanchez-Halpert's "Laughter is the Best Medicine V" exhibit of original welded sculptures will be at the Discovery Gallery from Friday, August 7 to Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
Did you know it takes more muscles in the face to frown than to smile. There for we use less energy and have way more fun when we laugh! Motto's of light hearted, positive mantra's float above Sanchez-Halpert's head like a halo. Read more about Sanchez-Halpert.


The Discovery Gallery is located inside the Ventura Visitor's and Convention Bureau at 101 S. California St. in downtown Ventura.
 
Coming Up!  Erin Mason's "Emotions" at the Discovery Gallery.  Reception during First Friday Gallery Crawl in September.  (more)
Sally Miller Retrospective at the Harbor Village Gallery starting on August 26.
 
Sally MillerThe growth of an artist can be seen in Sally Miller's Retrospective opening on August 26 at the Harbor Village Gallery.  Miller's 60+ year career has spanned various subjects as well as mediums.  She is equally agile in oils as well as watercolor.  A reception for the artist will be Friday, August 28 from 5 - 8 pm.  Miller will be joined by an exhibit of present and former plein air students. The exhibit runs through September 28, 2009.  (more)

In This Issue
Gerardo Segismundo Art and Opera this Saturday!
Still time to see Tesi Sanchez-Halpert's exhibit at the Discovery Gallery
Sally Miller Retrospective opens at the Harobr Village Gallery
Upcoming Workshops
Rentals Available
Lazy Hazy Days of Summer at CMH
Upcoming Workshops from Buenaventura Art Association!
 
 
Miniature Clay Bust Workshop with sculptor Susan R. Kaufman on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27.  Perfect for beginners, interesting enough for intermediate sculptors!
 
 
Words as Artist Tools: Brush Up Your Message!
For all artists!  Have you wanted help with your resume/bio/press release or artist statement?  Then this workshop is for you!  Don Scott, Copy Editor of the Ventura County Star and Susan Gerrard Museum of Ventura County Director of Marketing will help you "brush up your message!"
 
 For more information on both of these workshops, visit our workshop page.
Rentals Available from Buenaventura Gallery
 
 Beautify your office or home for as little as $11.00/month!  Visit our rental gallery to see which pieces are currently available. 
Lazy Hazy Days of Summer at Community Memorial Hospital 
Lazy Hazy Days of Summer 
 
The newest exhibit at Community Memorial Hospital "Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer" will run through Sept. 11, 2009.
 
55 year celebration