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Rounding out the Summer in Artful Style
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Greetings!
Can it be August already??!! BAA is featuring some fabulous art and artists in their solo galleries, along with a wall-scape of summer visions in its member shows. For those of you who are artists, we are sponsoring TWO open competitions in aqua media and figurative art. Or how about a workshop in the art of jewelry wire-wrapping?
So many reasons to come, see, and participate at the Buenaventura Art Association.
For more information on these and future events, please visit our website at buenaventuragallery.org.
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AT THE BUENAVENTURA GALLERY
700 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 805/648-1235
 Darlene Dewing
"Favorite Places"
July 20 - Aug. 14, 2010
Dewing explores western America with an adventurous goal; to find the next moment she will capture on paper. The thrill of the hunt calls for early morning drives, weekend get-aways and stepping into nature, away form the daily routine we keep ourselves busy with. Dewing knows to keep her eyes peeled and her camera at hand for the moment is not as obvious or easy to capture as you hope. "It might be something subtle and if you blink too soon or turn away, you just might miss it," observes the artist. The landscapes Dewing creates in pastels are more like nature portraits. She gathers information on the soul of a place and transfers its likeness to paper with buttery colors which volley between the definition of painting and drawing. This spirit is the moment Dewing hunts for. (Click here for more.)Coming Soon:
 Regina Vorgang
& W. Scott Miles
"Origins - Rugs in
Inspirational Places"
Aug. 17 to Sept. 11, 2010
Reception:
Saturday, Aug. 21, 4-7 pm.
Vorgang's creations bring a new meaning to the phrase "consider the source". Many of us have learned to pay attention to the country our clothes were made in or the state our vegetables originated. Have you ever thought about where the fibers in your rug come from? Chances are there is a story to tell. If you're Vorgang, then you've not only met the sheep, but you've helped sheer and card the wool used to create these utilitarian masterpieces she wants us to walk all over. Origins celebrates the materials used as well as their inspirational subject matter. Accompanying photographs include the woven rugs as a compositional element in their place of inspiration. This collaborative show provides insight into the creative process of a husband and wife, who celebrate their innovative expression in different media. (Click here for more.) First Friday Gallery Crawl (5-8 pm)Sept. 3: Regina Vorgang & W. Scott MilesMeet our featured artists at the Buenaventura Gallery.(click here for a gallery map.) |
AT THE HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY
1591 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura Harbor Village (next to the big lawn)
Ventura, CA 805/644-2750
 Mary-Jo Murphy"Whimsical Wags ...Where Art Meets Bark"August 11 - September 5, 2010
Pet-Friendly Artist's Reception:Friday, August 13, 5 - 8 pm
Mary-Jo Murphy's work is simply fun and catchy, bringing smiles and laughter to animal and art admirers. Her subjects are "man's best friends" including; dogs, cats and other animals rendered in a range of colors, full of energy and love. Her work expresses the bond between beloved pets and humans. Looking into the eyes of our pets we feel their compassion and joy. Murphy states, "Their wisdom remains unspoken but not un-communicated." Reminiscent of pop art with an iconic appeal, Murphy's work is composed with fun, solid-color backgrounds and close-ups of the beloved animal's smiling face. Think Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe, but with funky animals as the star of the show! This exhibit joyfully presents Murphy's bold work in acrylics, watercolors, and digital ink-resist. (Click here for more info.)
 At the Harbor Village Gallery's Artisan Store
Featured Artisans:
Christine & Sarah Watte
Christine Watte and her daughter Sarah Watte bring us their uniquely beautiful collection of gourds and ceramics. Both Christine and Sarah will be doing demos of their work at the Ventura County Fair starting August 4 in the Home Arts building and Pro Arts.
More info on their work: www.Ideal-art.com
KIDS CREATIONS! Free Art Classes for Kids
Every Sunday through September 5, 2010 Click here for more information.
PET PORTRAITS by Linda Cowell and Pamela Salem
Click here for more information.
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Join us for Art Night in the Harbor!
Thursday, August 19 5 - 8pm
Celebrating over 100 years of Local Artist!
Artisan Store at Harbor Village Gallery |
The two oldest Arts Organizations in Ventura County, the Buenaventura Art Association (BAA) and the Ventura County Potters Guild, have over 100 years under their belts of celebrating the arts in this area and BOTH can be found in the Ventura Harbor Village.
Visit BAA's Harbor Village Gallery and Artisan Store, next to the Big Lawn and the Potter's Guilds' new space at 1567 in Suite 105, next to the Carousel for a special night.
Potters' Guild showcases in the Ventura Harbor Village | Both will be open longer then usual hours. Come visit from 5 - 8pm, meet the artists and check out the one of a kind artwork, crafts and gifts
Ventura Harbor Village has more local artists participating in Art Night in the Harbor:
- Mail Buoy and Coffe Shop
- Cory Tile Art
- The Davey Miller Gallery
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AT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Main Lobby and First Floor Corridors
147 N. Brent Street
Ventura, CA
"The BIG Show"Thru Sept. 11, 2010
Featuring the works of over
50 local artists. Art in the Community!
CALL TO ALL ARTISTS:
NEXT ARTWORK SUBMISSION FOR CMH - "HEALING ARTS" |
Upcoming BAA Art Competitions Open to All Artists
Watercolor & Aqua
MediaIn Conjunction with the California Gold Coast Watercolor Society September 14-November 6 at the Buenaventura Gallery. Bring in days Sept 12 & 13 (Click here for entry info.) Go Figure: A
Celebration of the Human FormSeptember 8-October 10, at the Harbor Village Gallery. Bring in days, Sept 6 & 7 (Click here for entry info.)
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Workshops and Classes Sponsored by BAA
 "Make a Pair of Unique Earrings:
Intermediate Wire Wrapping"Instructor: Debby Sutton
Saturday August 21, 4-6 pm
Harbor Village Gallery
Bring your own tools, beads and findings or purchase them at nominal cost at the class.
Price per session: $40 members; $45 non-members.
For a complete materials list and additional info, please email Debby at debby_sutton@yahoo.com or call 805-228-4646.
CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for the workshop at either gallery or call during Open Gallery Hours. You can also pay online with PayPal.
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GALLERY HOURS AND LOCATIONS
Buenaventura Gallery, 700 Santa Clara Street, Ventura CA
Open Tue-Fri, Noon-5 pm. Sat 11-5 pm, , 805-648-1235
Harbor Village Gallery, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor Village
Wed-Mon 11-6 pm (summer hours), 805-644-2750
"Sketches" is published by the Buenaventura Art Association.
Visit our website at buenaventuragallery.org.(805) 648-1235. email: info@buenaventuragallery.org.
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