Current Calendar
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BRING-IN DATES
-Holiday Ornament Design Competition, Sunday & Monday, Nov. 29 & 30, Harbor Village Gallery, noon-5 pm. No entry fee.
-Small Image Exhibit, Harbor Village Gallery, Dec. 14 & 15, 11-2 pm. Non-juried exhibit.
BUENAVENTURA GALLERY
-Robert Wassell, Nov. 10- Dec. 5,"Wilderness Trails of Ventura"
-Small Images - member show, through January 2.
HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY
-Watercolor and Aqua Media Exhibit, Nov. 11 thru Dec. 13.
-Holiday Ornament Design Competition, December 1-30, Reception Dec. 17, 5-8 pm.
-Linda Peterson, Dec.16-Jan 24, "Through My Window. Reception Dec. 17 5-8 pm.
DISCOVERY GALLERY
-Pamela Salem, "Jungle in Your Living Room," Nov. 5 - Dec. 2,.
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
"Anything Goes", thru Dec. 6.
"Our Stimulus Package", exhibit runs from Dec. 6 thru March 7, 2010.
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2010 Art Calendar is Here!
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Please come to the gallery and purchase your
2010 BAA Art Calendars.
Perfect holiday gifts. |
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| At the Discovery Gallery |
November 5 - December 2, 2009
"Jungle In your Living Room"
Pastels by Pamela Salem
 Pamela Salem has an intrinsic passion for capturing animal's strength and beauty, which shines through her soft images in pastels. Her realistic renderings show more than that of a photograph; instead they delve into the expression of the stunning mysteries of the power and wonder of wild mammals. With her soft pastel strokes it is as if you can feel the artist softly caressing and creating these animals' portraits right in front your eyes, in the jungle. Her motherly instincts reveal themselves in these soft touches in her work. One can truly enjoy the wild, full of awe-striking animals, right here in this exhibit. |
| Featured Artisan at the Harbor Gallery's Artisan Store |
Lady Jan Faulkner:
"A Knitter and a Hooker" Lady Jan Faulkner has been an exhibiting member of the Buenaventura Art Association and Galleries since 2004 where her volunteer hours are spent hanging the member shows at the Buenaventura Gallery. Along with the mediums of collage and digital photography, Jan also expresses her love of arts and crafts. Her lifelong ability to manipulate fiber in both the knit and crochet fields has been on display for years at the Harbor Village Gallery. Like she told the Principal the other day at the school where she works, she is both a knitter and a hooker.
Featured Artisan for January 2010: Scott O'Connor
Holiday Gift Shopping Begins at the HVG's Artisan Store
Treat the people on your gift list to unique hand crafted items from BAA's Artisan Store at the Harbor Village Gallery. Among the items featured are:
Beautiful Jewelry, Scarves and Purses, Quality Giclee Prints, Greeting Cards, Picture Frames, Unique Clothing, Wooden Treasure Boxes, Holiday Ornaments -- and more!!Come in and find your perfect and very affordable treasure. |
2009 Holiday Ornament Design Competition & Fundraiser
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 Don't throw out that plastic water bottle. Make it into something beautiful! BAA is proud to announce the second annual Holiday Ornament Design Competition. All ornaments must be based a plastic water bottle (any style) no larger than 16 oz. in size, provided by the artist. Junior entries are also welcome, middle school and up. Artists are given carte blanche to create at will by adding, subtracting, painting, flattening, folding, gluing, sculpting, glittering and in all ways celebrating the upcoming holidays in style. Entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded in both adult and junior categories. Stay tuned for more info on bring-in and exhibit dates at the Harbor Village Gallery.  Each artist is asked to donate his/her creation for this fundraiser event, and 100% of the proceeds from the sales of these ornaments will be donated to Ventura County Food Share. |
| Members Photo Album |
 Bob Privitt and his winning entry in the 3D Sculpture Competition.
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Humble Apologies
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The editor of the BAA newsletter apologizes to member Bob Privitt for omitting his recent solo exhibit from our listing. His show, entitled "Viewpoints: Existence and the Human Condition", was held in the New Media Gallery at Ventura College, Oct. 8 - Nov. 5, 2009. |
Framing Tips for the Gallery
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For the most part the framing of
artwork by our members is excellent! But we note some troublesome exceptions.
Incorrect placement of wiring creates problems that have to be fixed by the
hanging crew, taking up their valuable volunteer time. The correct placement for the
eyehook on a frame is 1/3 the way down from the top of the frame. So if the
outside vertical measurement of the frame is 24" then divide 24 by 3, and place the eyehook 8" from the top of the frame (see image). That way there is plenty of
room to string the wire and still give a minimum of 2 inches from the top of
the frame to the wire.  So the rule
is: Eyehooks 1/3 down and wire 2" min. from top.
Following this guideline will ensure that artwork is
flush to the wall, and that the hanging hooks behind the piece do not show. Thanks -- Jan
Faulkner and the Installation Crew
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| Downtown Gallery's Outdoor Sculpture Revitalized |
Marilyn Cahill and Jack Halbert restored the sculpture which is mounted on the front wall of the Buenaventura Gallery, at 700 Santa Clara Street for several years. "Red/Green Dyad I with Orange" was dedicated in 1995 and was a gift of the artist, Bill McEwen. McEwen has been a BAA member since 1969. Bill is known for his experimental 3-dimensional art objects based on observations of relationships to time and space in nature. Bill is a pharmacist-turned-artist whose work reflects a rigorous intellectual curiosity. He employs stainless steel and bronze and, at times, hand-pigmented plastic. He will be featured in the Tuesday Talk for Focus on the Masters on December  |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
Pre-Reception Clean up: Vacuum and tidy the HVG the morning before a reception. Must be finished by Gallery's opening time. For more info, and a reception schedule, please email Emily. |
| Plein Air Schedule |
 In addition to Chris Weber's plein air group, we also have an Ojai group's plein air schedule, and more as we receive information. |
BAA Board of Directors & Staff
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Officers
Jack Halbert, President
Merilee Allen, Vice-President
Wana Klasen, Recording Secretary
Gloria Rupio, Treasurer
Directors at Large
Janet Black, Gordon Bohn, Dorothy Brunkan, Marilyn Cahill, Cecile Faulconer, Amani Fliers, Judy Gibbs, Hilda Kilpatrick, Bob Privitt, Donna Zaza, Kay Zeltmaier
Staff
Emily Thompson, Gallery Director
Regina Vorgang, Gallery Assistant
Christy Smolenski, Gallery Assistant
BAA Board of Directors meets every third Tuesday of the month at 5 pm, at the Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Members welcome.
More info ...
BAA Galleries
and Exhibit Locations
Buenaventura Gallery
700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
805-648-1235
Harbor Village Gallery
1591 Spinnaker Drive
(near the big lawn)
805-644-2750
Discovery Gallery
Ventura Visitors Bureau
101 S. California St., Ventura
Community Memorial Hospital
(changing exhibits)
Main Floor Lobby & Corridors
147 N. Brent St., Ventura
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| Greetings! |
 Art's-a-poppin' at BAA!
What a weekend! What talent we exude! First was the Watercolor and Aquamedia opening reception. The artwork speaks for itself, a whole gallery of winning pieces! What a joyous merger to have CGCWS and BAA as one. This soon to be annual competition will be one for collectors to swoon over. A special thank you Dorothy Brunkan for hours of assistance. Then on Saturday our gallery was packed with Robert Wassell fans stepping back for a better view of his vistas or stepping closer for a better view of this years first Small Image Show (the second Small Image Show at HVG opens on Dec 15). Time to spread the word about enlarging your own art collections, these pieces are priced right for the holiday season. Speaking of gifts, the 2010 Two Trees Calendar is back from the press and will be ready for purchase before you pre-heat the oven for your Thanksgiving Feast. Our 12 selected Two Trees Artists have provided unique images of our local landmark to experience throughout the year. Everyone's neighbor, uncle and second cousin twice removed should have one by the time 2010 rings in! Remember, sales of the calendar help to raise money for the Student Scholarship Awards.
 Finally, how thankful am I for another great assistant! I welcome Christy Smolenski to our team (at right). She is an energetic young artist who is thrilled to be a part of our great organization. Next time you stop by the Harbor Village Gallery, introduce yourself, she has many great members to meet. Keep creating and see you at the Gallery!
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| Buenaventura Gallery Exhibits |
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Robert Wassell: "Wilderness
Trails of Ventura"
November 10 thru December 5
 Nationally known artist of the Los Padres National Forest, Robert Wassell has been documenting the forest for 22 years. His paintings show a pristine wilderness where the only sign of man is a trail or dirt road. To reach the site of his works you have to hike several hours, so this is not the forest you see from your car window. He is known as the backpacker's artist and is well known by many lovers of the forest. Wassell has a unique stile and vision that is unlike any other artist in the Ventura region. (Click here for more info).
BAA Member Annual Small Image Show
thru January 2, 2010
Coming in December
"Enchanted Loom"
New works by
Larrissa Strauss
December 8, 2009 - January 2, 2010 Reception: Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 - 7 pm  |
At the Harbor Village Gallery
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Watercolor and Aqua Media Competition: Winners Announced
November 11 - December 13, 2009.
The California Gold Coast Watercolor Society recently merged with BAA. The CGCWS/BAA First joint Open Competition is an excellent show. There are
over 80 paintings and the juror, Mr. Joe Cibere, had a difficult time
choosing the winners. Everyone who entered and was accepted is a
winner. (Click here for more info)
2nd: Don Fay "Along The Merced River"
2nd: Gayel Childress "Road To Taft Ojai"
Honorable Mentions: Ashley Harris "Big Wednesday", Patty Van Dyke "NY Bag Lady", Olquin Tapia "Que Vida La Mia"
Coming in December | 
| "Through My Window"
Photography by Linda Peterson
Dec 16 - Jan 24.
Reception Thurs, Dec. 17, 5-8pm
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Our Members Shine |
Members may submit exhibit information to news@buenaventuragallery.org. Please be brief, and make sure to include dates and location.
 Regina Vorgang won the Juror's Award for 3D at the Ventura Art Festival on November 14 for her handwoven rug, Snow Caps. Regina Vorgang's weaving studio at Bell Arts Factory will be open Saturday December 5, 10am-5pm, and Sunday December 6, 10am-4pm, for the annual BAF Holiday Open Studios.
In November and December, Nancy Hodge will be showing her cowgirl and equine art during three upcoming gun shows in Costa Mesa, Phoenix AZ and Del Mar.
Donna Carver has been juried into Peninsula's Art League (in Washington state) as an Exhibiting Member in the 2D Fine Art category for works in acrylic painting, monotypes and dry point etchings.
Rozann Nelson's painting "Ventura Harbor" has been accepted to exhibit at the Studio Channel Islands Art Gallery. The title of the show is "New Beginnings" which is very appropriate because it is the first competition to be held at their new location. The Gallery is at 2221 Ventura Blvd, Old Town Camarillo (between Arneill and Carmen). The show runs from Nov. 20th to Jan. 16, 2010.
Frances Elson is included in the "Sculpture on the Hill" show, sponsored by the ArtsCouncil of the Conejo Valley, through December 13 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts Galleria, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Other BAA members in this exhibit are Bob Privitt and Tesi Sanchez-Halpert.
"Ojai Ink", an exhibit of ink-resist paintings by the Ojai Group which includes Kristy Vantrease, Barbara Wiles, Patty Van Dyke, Diane Hanley, and Mary-Gail King will be showing thru December 3 at the Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. Ojai.
 Landscape works by Dorothy Orr and her Ventura College students will be on exhibit at the Blanchard Community Library in Santa Paula, Nov. 2 thru Dec. 29, with a reception on Nov. 12, 5-7 pm. 119 N. 8th St., Hours: Noon-8 Mon, Tue, Thu; 10-6 Wed; 10-2 Sat.
Debby Sutton will be one of more than 25 artists at the "Holiday Market" at Hueneme Bay Club House on December 5, 10 am to 3 pm in the clubhouse's Anacapa Room. Debby will be featuring "Dancing Frenzy" a copper wall sconce, along with her jewelry. The clubhouse is located next to the porpoise fountain on Lido St. off Channel Islands Blvd. For more information call Debby at 228-4646.
Santa Fe, N.M., artist, printmaker and teacher Michael McCabe will be giving 2 workshops at Linda Taylor's Spotted Dog Studio in Ojai. The workshops, Monotype with Akua Inks (Dec 5-9) and Viscosity Printing (Dec 11-15) are suitable for any level of printmaking experience. Please contact Linda at ltaylorart@aol.com for information about these terrific artistic opportunities.
 Chris Weber's painting "The Feminine Heart", was an award winner in the October 2009 FineArtViews Painting competition. "The Feminine Heart" was awarded the honor Finalist - Outstanding Abstract By FAV Jury. The award includes a feature article in www.informedcollector.com which will be scheduled to run in the upcoming weeks.
New member Rea Nagel is doing a Demo of watercolor painting at Encino Community Center, 4955 Balboa in Encino, CA on Thursday January 14. This demo will be followed up with a one day workshop in watercolor painting on Friday January 22 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on 9440 Balboa Blvd. Northridge CA. Phone Rea for more information at (818) 908 5919.
Merilee Allen has a triptych painting entitled "Around Ojai", hanging in the Ojai Museum in the show called Ojai Celebrates Art II, through Nov. 22.
 On October 17, the Ojai Valley Museum presented the "Ojai Celebrates Art II" exhibit in honor of Ojai Day. Darlene Dewing is happy to report that her pastel painting, "Trail to Ojai" took third place in the show. The show closes Nov. 22.
Kathy Ikerd has a piece showing in the "Ojai Celebrates Art II" exhibit at the Ojai Valley Museum through Nov 22. She was also an exhibiting artist in a recent, "I am the Land" show at the Bleicher Golightly gallery in Santa Monica.
Lis J. Schwitters has two works in the Ojai Valley Museum, "Ojai Celebrates Art II" on exhibit through Nov. 22. Her Pigment Print "Dearly Beloved" was selected by Sylvia White to be included in Studio Channel Islands Art Center's exhibit "New Beginnings" at 2221 Ventura Blvd. in Old Town Camarillo from Nov. 20 to Jan. 16, reception Nov. 20, 5-7pm. Also The Red Brick Gallery is showing works from Lis's Psychedelic Views Series from Nov. 23 to Jan 11. A reception will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 5-8pm.
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Call to Artists
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The Museum of Ventura County is now accepting entries for "Becoming Art At The Seams,"
a juried exhibition of both contemporary and art quilts, running March
13 through May 31, 2010. The application deadline is January 2, 2010.
To download requirements and entry form, click here. The
museum is looking for quilts that are innovative and original in
design, and are a personal expression of the artist. Submitted quilts
must have been completed after January 1, 2007. The Museum of Ventura County is at 89 South California Street in downtown Ventura.
You are merrily invited to join the Green Art People's Boho Arts & Crafts Christmas Faire, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. No space rental fee, 15% commission on sales. (if you don't sell... you don't pay! The Faire Booth set up time is from 9 am-11 am. First come first served, no reservations! Contact: Tim Beyer or Lisbet Frey at (805) 729-2396, or email the sponsors at greenartpeople@live.com. |
| Art News |
2010 Ventura Music Festival will be holding a Press Conference & Reception at the Pierpont Inn in Ventura on December 10 from 4:30 to 6:30. The event introduces this year's participating artists and their work. Fifteen artists have embellished large wooden chests to auction as a fundraiser for the music festival. The artist roster includes Karen Brown, Janet Black, Leslie Plimpton, Betsy Quinn, Judy Gibbs, Sylvia Torres, Christine Leong, Jack Halbert, Susan Cook, Gail Pidduck, Norman Kirk, Dorothy Hunter, Roxie Ray, Len Poteshman and Leslie Marcus.
Studio Channel Islands Art Center presents "New Beginnings", grand opening event for the new SCIART gallery in Old Town Camarillo, November 20-January 16. Opening reception Friday, Nov. 20, 5-7 pm. SCIART is currently taking applications for Artists in Residence for 2010. Contact Michele DePuy Leavitt, Gallery Director at 805 383-1368 or at their website. 2221 Ventura Blvd. Gallery hours Thurs & Fri 11-5, Saturday 10-3.
The Boho Coffee Gallery meets twice weekly in the heart of the boho district in Ventura. Please bring your own cup. Meeting Wednesdays, 9-11:30am "Tea by the Sea" at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave.; Fridays: 9-11:30 am at "Green Art People" behind the Gallery Car Wash, 140B N. Ventura Ave. Donations accepted. For more info email elle-je freeheart. Focus on the Masters' Tuesday Talk for December 1 features sculptor and BAA member Bill McEwen. Artists interviewed by Donna Granata for the Tuesday Talk series are chosen for their mastery of their craft, respect from their peers and their historic role in the life of the community. Taping goes from 7-8 pm. Audience members MUST arrive by 6:30 at the Technology Development Center, 5200 Valentine Road in Ventura. $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors (65 and older) with I.D., FREE to FOTM members and students under 18. Click here for more info. BAA publishes notices of art-related events for non-profit organizations only. | |
