Current Calendar
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BRING-IN DATES
(click here for info and forms)
All bring-ins from 11-2 each day
BUENAVENTURA GALLERY:
Sept: 12 & 13: Open
Competition: "Watercolor & Aqua Media Show", Juror: Don Fay
BUENAVENTURA GALLERY
-Thru-Sept.11: Regina Vorgang & W. Scott Miles.
-Thru Sept. 11: Member Show
-Sept. 14-Oct. 9: Janet Black "Synthesis: New Works in Collage", Reception, Sept. 18, 4-7 pm.
-Sept 14-Nov. 6. Watercolor & Aquamedia Open Competition Exhibit. Reception and awards: Sept. 25, 4-7 pm.
HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY
-Sept 8-Oct. 10: Luanne Perez Reception Friday Sept 10, 5-8 pm
-Sept 8-Oct. 10: "Go Figure" Open Competition Exhibit. Reception and awards: Fri., Oct. 8, 5-8 pm.
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
-September 12-December 4: "Healing Arts" September 28: Reception, 5-7 pm
WORKSHOPS (details below)
-September 19: Beginning Watercolor with Julie Merrill, 1-4 pm BVG
-October 2,3,9 &10: "Let's Paint" with Susan Seaberry. 1-4 pm, VHS art room.
SPECIAL EVENTS
-Sept 15: Farewell Party & Potluck for Christy Smolensky, Harbor Village Gallery, 5-7 pm.
-October 16 & 17: Harvest ArtWalk.
FIRST FRIDAYS VENTURA Friday, October 1. (Click here for venues and other info.)
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First Fridays Ventura
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First Fridays Ventura
Oct. 1, 2010
Buenaventura Art Association is a founding member of the Ventura "First Fridays Ventura" Gallery Crawl. The member galleries take turns being the featured gallery for the month. Click here for more info and a map to participating galleries. |
BAA Supporting Members
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Caffrodite Cafe Supports BAA
The Caffrodite Cafe has an ongoing collection jar for BAA's student scholarship fund. We are delighted to be a regular presence in their wonderful cafe, and highly recommend that our members and friends patronize them for their good artistic hearts, not to mention fabulous coffee, blender drinks, iced teas and pastries.
Caffrodite Cafe
1876 E. Main, Ventura
(near Ventura High)
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Community Memorial Exhibit
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Community Memorial Hospital presents ...
"Healing Arts"
Sept. 12-Dec. 4
Reception: Sept. 28,
5-7 pmOver 50 local artists.Art in the Community!! |
| Computer Components Sought |
Computer Components Sought to Create a Work Station for MembersA computer station is being planned for BAA's downtown gallery for use by our members. We are looking for a
used computer and/or desktop computer parts. We are hoping that members
will donate either a good used computer or enough parts to build one. Below is a list of the items we currently need.
Case (Full tower, mid-tower, or mini-tower. An older model would probably be fine).
Power supply (older models are OK.).
Hard disk (we have two 80 GByte drives on hand)
Video card
Memory (RAM that would fit the motherboard we get - 512 MByte or larger)
CPU (Any two-core processor that matches our motherboard).
CD/DVD burner
Windows XP: A legitimate and legal copy with certificate of authenticity, that is not being used.
Monitor: A monitor, 1280 X 1024 or better is desired, and flat screen would be nice, but we can probably work with whatever we get. |
Harbor Village Gallery's
Artisan Store News |
September's Featured Artisan
Nancy Raymond
 Nancy Raymond's "Inspirations", an exhibition of
original oil paintings, prints, photos, and note cards will be at the
Harbor Village Gallery Artisan Store, from Wednesday,
September 1 to Monday, September 27. Coming Soon: Debby SuttonUnique creations in copper, silver and precious and semi-precious stones, with dazzlingly unique wire-wrapping and design. Beginning Sept. 28.
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BAA Artist Workshops
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NOTE TO MEMBERS:
Workshop Scholarships available for members. Send request to emily@buenaventuragallery.org
"Let's Paint" Instructor: Susan SeaberryOct 2 & 3, Oct. 9 & 10 1-4 pm at Ventura High
School Art Room 20 (on Poli St behind the High School.)$165 for members
$198 for non-members
for all 4 days
Focus on color mixing, theory and application with the still
life and a live model. All media is acceptable and all levels of experience.
The cost includes some supplies for
the first day and the model fee. Students supply their own easels (table or
standing). Fun and
inspiration and finished artwork. The complete supply list is available on the BAA
website. Sign up at either gallery or with Pay Pal via the BAA website. Class
attendance is limited. (Click here for info and registration)
We're Looking for
Workshop Location Sites
BAA is looking for a Rent-Free Workshop Site to hold art and member
workshops and events. If you have a space or know of one (church, school, spacious garage, public meeting
rooms), call Emily at 805-648-1235, or email Workshop Coordinator Kay Zetlmaier at
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Plein Air Groups in the Area
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 Join Chris Weber's plein air group as they set up weekly throughout the area. Schedule is online at our website: information. |
Recent Gallery Sales
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Gallery sales for BAA are posted on our website. Click here to see the regularly updated listing, and congratulations to our artists. |
Members Bulletin Board
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NOTE: Bulletin Board items will run a maximum of three times.
Artist Postcard Design Services: Postcards designed for shows. Also design promotional cards and brochures, business cards, etc. Free estimate. Basic postcard design: $80. Coordination with printing services included. Janet Black, 639-0332, or jblackart@gmail.com.
Support your Local Art Store: Check out Ventura Creates!, a new art supply store (and member of BAA). 2037 E. Thompson Blvd. in Ventura.
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New Standards Policy
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With the increase in digital art and other new media, the BAA Board has researched and established a new set of standards to determine eligibility for work in our member shows. You may read and/or download this document on our website. Click here.
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BAA Board of Directors & Staff
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Officers
Jim Black, President
(president@buenaventuragallery.org)
Christine Beirne, Vice-President
Wana Klasen, Recording Secretary
Gordon Bohn, Treasurer
Directors at Large
Merilee Allen
Dorothy Brunkan
Marilyn Cahill
Cecile Faulconer
Lois Freeman-Fox
Susan Gerrard
Judy Gibbs
Hilda Kilpatrick
Donna Zaza
Kay Zetlmaier
Ron Zolkover
Staff
Emily Thompson, Executive Director
(emily@buenaventuragallery.org)
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
Community Memorial Hospital
(changing exhibits)
Main Floor Lobby & Corridors
147 N. Brent St., Ventura
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau
Artist Card Rack
101 S. California St. Ventura 805-648-2075
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Greetings!
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Changing with the Seasons
This
time of year is known for change. BAA follows suit with three new group
exhibits and two new solo shows changing at all of our Exhibiting Spaces in
September. Each of the group shows this month is open to members and
non-members for submissions. This variety in eligibility for showing with BAA
opens our doors for future members to see the opportunity that joining BAA
brings. The famous 30-second "why to become a member" speech - perfected by
Donna Carver - includes the word "community" more then once.
As I changed the Two Trees Calendar from Laura
Walter's watercolor to Mr. September, Marlon VanCott, I was greeted by a former
member of our community. A gentlemanly fixture of the Harbor Village Gallery,
his smile and selective hearing were as welcome a greeting any visitor or
friend might hope for. When I was learning the strings at the HVG, I observed
Marlon utilizing that space as much as he could, taking the opportunities that
BAA offered and taking full advantage. I loved it! Marlon owned that gallery
and all the regulars knew where to find a friendly hello. Listening to a sales
pitch from Donna, you heard her connection, her ownership of this organization.
You own the galleries too. Being present at the
receptions is a small piece of the pie. Showing your work in an exhibit here
and there is important too, but it's our community of talented and dedicated
artists that gets my heartstrings going. I encourage you to stop in our
galleries when there is not a reception, introduce yourself as a member to the
volunteer host, and let them know which work is yours, or find out what they
do.
 The friends who are a part of our group will not
always be here. Things change, opportunities come up... or perhaps YOU MOVE TO
FLORENCE, ITALY! Like our dear colleague and staff member Christy Smolenski (left).
Please come celebrate her year with BAA on her last day, Wednesday, September
15 from 5 - 6:30 pm for a "Ciao Christy Pot Luck" at the Harbor Village
Gallery. Thanks Christy! I know a few of us will visit you in Italy, expecting
a personal guided tour of one of the most historically famous art communities
in the world. This artist community will miss you!
Emily Thompson,
Executive Director of BAA
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| At the Buenaventura Gallery |
Thru September 11
 Regina Vorgang & W. Scott Miles"Origins: Rugs in Inspirational Places"
Regina 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. (Click here for more.)
Janet Black
"Synthesis:
New Works in Collage"
Sept. 14 - Oct. 9
Artist's Reception:
Saturday, Sept. 18, 4-7 pm
Look once and you see a composition of colors and textures harmoniously
creating a figure. Look twice and notice the medium of numerous papers
from a handful of origins, torn with grace and skill, and reconstructed
into values of light and shadow. Step in closer, nose to nose with the
artwork and see the words of lyrics, psalms, poems and philosophies that
elevate your awareness of peace, calm, introspection. Black's layers
of collage are merged with impressive painterly quality. Her united bits
and pieces form her "big picture". (Click here for more.) Also: Meet the artist on Friday October 1
for First Fridays Ventura from 5-8pm.
2nd Annual
Watercolor and
Aquamedia
Open Competition
In Partnership with the California Gold Coast Watercolor Society
Sept.14 - Nov. 6
Reception & Awards: Sat., September 25, 4-7 pm
Juried by Don Fay.
The water media themed competition is open to professional and amateur artists from Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Cash awards totaling $850 as well as two non-cash prizes for Honorable
Mentions will be awarded. This
show celebrates the merger of CGCWS with the Buenaventura Art Association
(BAA) in 2009 and will continue to be an annual open competition for
local watercolor and aqua media artists.
(Image above: Best in Show 2009 "Loquat" by Louisa Wallace Jacobs) |
At the Harbor Village Gallery
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 Luanne Perez
"A Sense of Place"
Sept. 8 - Oct. 10, 2010Artist Reception:
Fri., Sept 10, 5-8 pmWith the heart of a true local, Luanne Hebner Perez's collection of original
watercolor paintings capture the
views of Ventura and bring them to life. Take a tour around Ventura right here
in this exhibit! Her images are reminders of what a blessing and inspiration
the beautiful town of Ventura is. She
paints in vivid watercolors, representational with a warm touch. Each painting aims to give you a "sense of
place" making one fall-in-love once again with this county. Click here for more info. "Go Figure: A Celebration
of the Human Form"
Open Competition for 2D and 3D Art
September 8 - October 10
Reception and Awards Presentation:
October 8, 5-8 pm
Juried by Richard Franklin.
(Image at left by Diane Caskey)
Also at the Harbor Village Gallery ... PET PORTRAITS Linda Cowell, Mary-Jo Murphy, Norman Kirk and Pam Salem are available to do portraits of your pet(s) at the Harbor Village Gallery. Please click here for more info. |
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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.
Amani Fliers won second place in the 2D
membership show at Studio Channel Islands Art Center's "Cool Works For A Hot Summer", now thru Sept. 25. She also has work in the "Art About
Agriculture" exhibit at the Santa Paula Art Museum, thru
January 30, 2011, and has been chosen for the upcoming show "In Focus"
Oct. 8-Dec. 20, 2010 at the The Galleria, Hillcrest Center for the Arts,
Thousand Oaks.
 Scott O'Connor has 28 paintings on display
at the Artists' Gallery in Ventura at 1792-D Callens Rd. Ventura (next to Beads
of Paradise). Wed-Sat 1noon-6 pm. 805.642.5075 For more info www.scottoconnorart.com.
Debi Nowak-Hawkes is showing her freshwater pearl jewelry at
the Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10am-5 pm.
She will be on the corner of Ventura Blvd. and Elm Street next to the Farmers Market area and new Studio Channel
Islands Gallery and Studios locations (click here for map). Debi will also be set up in the 400 block of South 'F' Street for the Market
Place for the Oxnard Autumn Historic Home Tour on Sunday Sept. 26. No Home Tour
ticket required to visit the Market Place in one of Oxnard's oldest neighborhoods, 10 am-5 pm. Click here for more info.
Tina
O'Brien will be showing her latest work (more beach scenes of Ventura) at
the Aloha Beach Festival, in Ventura, along the Ventura
Promenade/Surfer's Point, September 18 and 19, 10-6 both days. Also
the "C" Street Surf Competition is being held at the same place and time as Aloha Beach Festival, so it should be a great day down at the
beach!!!
Anca Colbert was the subject of an article in the August issue of The Ojai Bubble devoted to "French Connections in the Ojai Valley". It profiles her life, including her friendship with the famed Beatrice
Wood. Click here to view the article online.
Helle
Scharling-Todd exhibited her work in a juried exhibit in Germany, Glasplastik und Garten, which ended on September 11.
 Janet Black will have an exhibit of her work at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., throughout October and during the Ventura Harvest ArtWalk on October 16 and 17. As featured artist for the ArtWalk, she will be signing posters on October 16, from noon-3 pm (at least), and sharing the Community Room gallery space with Regina Vorgang and her wonderful weavings.
Judy Gibbs is currently exhibiting at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 11th Annual
Juried Membership Show, "Cool Works for a Hot Summer," 2221 Ventura
Blvd, Camarillo, thru Sept. 25, 2010. She is also included in Inkspots of
San Buenaventura Printmakers Show, "Think Ink," Gallery 255, 255 S.
Laurel St., Ventura, thru Sept. 25.
Rozann Nelson's painting "Kern Canyon II" will
be on exhibit at the Community Memorial Health System located at 147 N. Brent,
Ventura, CA now through December 4, 2010. The artist's
reception will be held on September 28, 5-7PM.
Nancy Hodge is in two out-of-state galleries: the all female Feminine Mystic Art
Gallery in Tubac, Arizona; and the Lakota Cove, in Jasper, Georgia.
 Kathy Ikerd received an honorable mention in the Studio Channel Islands
plein aire competition held recently. The "Plein Aire" exhibit at the
SCIART Gallery, 2221 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, runs thru Sep 26. Hours: T, 11-3 pm, W-F, 11-5
pm, Sat, 10-3 pm. (see image at right)
Judy Klement, Artists and Friends present "6th Annual Art Exhibit &
Sale" sponsored by Judy Klement,
Art Instructor from Ventura Adult Continuing Education (VACE) featuring
award winning professional, advanced and budding Artists' work. Sept.
1 to Oct. 28, 2010 Blanchard Memorial Library, 119 N. 8th St.,
Santa Paula Open: M-T-Th noon
to 8, Wed. 10 am to 6 pm. Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Closed: Fri.,
Sun, Holidays. Receptions: Saturdays, Sept. 25 & Oct. 23, 2010 from 11-1:30 pm.
Awards noon Sept 25. Judy
Klement and husband Walt have sponsored these exhibits to showcase the
fascinating work accomplished by these artists.Judy Klement's VACE
ongoing art classes Wednesdays 9-noon at Ventura Marina Mobile Home Park,
Anchor Way; Thursdays, 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm at Moran Manor, 1690 E. Main St.,
Ventura. All mediums and subjects are taught. For more information call 525-3411.
Sandra Chu will be on of the featured artists at the Crowe
Plaza Hotel Fall/Winter exhibit. The exhibit starts end of September and
runs until the end of January.
Steve Cook is one of several artists featured in the
"Local60" Exhibit at Wet Sand Surfshop, 446 E. Main St., Ventura. All local
artists, all art $60. Friday, September 17, 6-9 pm.
Duane Dammeyer's sculpture, "A Slice of Life",
an orange slice carved from orange Utah alabaster, was accepted into the Ag Art
Alliance show at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The show runs through
January 30.
Susan Seaberry will be painting from a model and
exhibiting art work for sale in the Plaza courtyard at the Ventura Museum for
October 16 Art Walk.
The
Ojai Group, comprised of BAA members Kristy Vantrease, Barbara Wiles, Diane
Hanley, Patty Van Dyke, and Mary-Gail King are participating in the Ojai Art
Detour, October 9 & 10. They'll be showing their work at the Van Dylke
Studio, 835 W. Lomita Ave., 10 am -5pm both days. This is the free
alternative studio tour running concurrently with the OSA tour. Come by for
refreshments, a map of the Detour, and lots of art - they'll have cards, calendars
and gicless as well as original oil, watercolor and mixed media work
 Fran Elson was
awarded first place for 3 Dimensional Art in the current Membership Show at Studio Channel Islands for her piece "Bubble Bowl" (left). The award
includes a solo show of Fran's work at the Studio Channel Islands Gallery
during 1012.
Gail Faulkner currently has two pieces on exhibit in the
"Art About Agriculture" Show at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The show is curated
by Gail Pidduck and John Nichols and will be running through January 30.
Nina Danza (aka The Frugal Artisan of Pretty Cheap
Jewelry) will have an exclusive collection of Sea Life jewelry at Stoneworks
Studio Marketplace (300 N. Ventura Ave.) as part of Ventura Artwalk. Oct
16/17, all day Sat/Sun. Come for the food, music and a starfish bracelet
or two.
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Call to Artists
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 Ventura County Arts Council presents Two Events: "Recycled and Re-Purposed Art from a Disposable Society". (A Juried
Exhibition, Cash Awards) How
many of our discards reside in landfills instead of on the walls of an art
gallery? This show highlights how creative artists can recycle or re-purpose
materials into works of art or craft. The works may be purely works of art; or
artful, practical crafts or tools. They may also be homage's to tragic events
such as fires, or celebrations such as weddings and anniversaries. The works
can be of virtually any material, but must reflect inventiveness and
creativity. CD or Email image
deadline Sept. 29, 5 pm. Opens Friday, October 15, 2010.Reception Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30-7 pm.
"The Art of Craft" The line
between "art" and "craft" is a fine one. Everyone draws the line differently. This show highlights how creative artists can fashion diverse
materials into artful crafts that are practical and fanciful. Deadline for
submissions: CD or Email image Wed., Nov. 17, 2010 5:00pm. Opens Friday, December 3, 2010 Reception Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010
5:30-7 pm Info for both events at www.venturacountyartscouncil.org/
BAA member Ines Monguio will be curator again of the Third
Biannual Art of the Book show at Artist Union Gallery. All and any artist
books may enter. Any three dimensional artwork that uses any book format (from
tablets to codex) or a book as the base for the artwork. Two-dimensional
artwork should include text as an integral part of its composition. The juror
will be announced later. Bring-in Monday September 13 from 4 to 7, and Tuesday
September 14 from 9 to 12. Books may be mailed. Please contact the curator
at monguio@concentric.net for further information. The show will go from
September 18 through October 24, 2010.
 Ongoing Listing: Performing, visual and literary artists are in constant demand in
California, and the California Arts Council's website is designed to
help streamline the search for artistic talent. Take a look at our
current listing of artist calls by category. Public
Art calls may be found on the Public Art Calls page. Artist Call
listings that do not have set deadlines have been set with a "January
1, 2012" deadline for listing purposes. Click here for listings.
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Area Workshops and Class Listings
| Norman Kirk will be conducting another one of his popular Watercolor Workshops at the Ojai Art Center
from September 30 thru November 4; every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. The class is limited nine students and the cost is
$225. For additional information please call Norm at 525-9788.
Judy Klement Workshops:
Sat. & Sun. Sept 11 & 12th from 1 to 4 pm "Paint with Pastels; An
accelerated way to create your painting". Also "Portrait Workshop", Sat
& Sun, Nov. 13 & 14 from 1 to 4 pm. Both at Judy Klement Studio, 730 W.
Main St. Santa Paula. All materials supplied. Both classes limited to six,
cost for each 2-day session $120. $60 due to hold your reservation. Call
525-3411.
Sarah Willey will
be teaching a "Claymation Class for Kids" this fall at Vita Art Center, 432 Ventura Ave., Ventura, for ages
7-13. Mondays, Sept. 20-Oct. 11, 4 sessions 5-6 pm and also Nov. 22-Dec.
13, 4 sessions 5-6pm. More info at: www.vitaartcenter.com or www.sarahwilley.com
The Ojai Group (Diane Hanley, Kristy Vantrease, Patty Van
Dyke, Mary-Gail King, and Barbara Wiles) is sponsoring an Artist's Critique
Workshop with Cathy Quiel, October 16 from 10AM to 2PM at the Van Dyke Studio, 835 W. Lomita Ave, Ojai 93023. Cost: $45 (includes a
served brunch). Cathy will critique 1-3 pieces of your work if you wish,
but mainly will focus on how we as artists can critique our own and others' work. Reserve a spot now on line at www.pattyvandyke.com
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS ART CENTER: Chinese Watercolor Workshops: Every Tuesday evening,
5-7pm; Every Friday morning, 10:30-12:30am, with Christine Leong. Children's
Art Class I: Every Monday, 3:30-5pm Art, ages 6 to 9. Children Art Classes II: Thursdays,
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ages 10 to 14. Click here for specifics on all classes and workshops, and info on registration. Most classes held at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 2221 Ventura Bl., Camarillo CA, 93010. 805-383-1368.
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 The City of Ventura, on
behalf of Mayor Bill Fulton, welcomes nominations for the sixth annual Mayor's
Arts Awards, recognizing the artistic achievements and contributions to the
cultural community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and
business leaders. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 17 at 5 pm.More info at www.cityofventura.net/cs/arts. For a nomination form click here.
Ojai Studio Artists Tour / This year the 27th Annual Tour
takes place October 9 & 10. The
Ojai Art Center will display of works by the Ojai Studio Artists, host the
Artists Reception and be the starting location where visitors can view a sample
of work by each artist participating in the Ojai Studio Artists Tour that
weekend. The Saturday night Reception caps off the weekend. A special raffle
features themed gift baskets, each created around an original piece of artwork
and including other items from Ojai merchants and farms. Selected pieces of art
by OSA members will be available for sale. All proceeds from the evening
benefiting the OSA Scholarship Funds. Tickets are available in advance at the
Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1134, Ojai, CA 93024, or by calling
(805) 646-8126. Or purchased the day of the tour at the Ojai Art Center; 113
South Montgomery St. Tickets can also be purchased online at
ojaistudioartists.org.
Ventura County Community Foundation: Create your own "I Am the Arts" Poster online. Do you
know a surfer that paints? Maybe an accountant who sculpts? Use the
link below to look at a few images already created using the template provided,
then consider either completing one yourself or forwarding the form to a
friend. More info, click here.
 Ongoing Exhibits: Rare, Precious and Unusual: Treasures from the
Collection (through September 6) will focus on
the odd and unusual in the museum collection. Between Fact and
Fiction: The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island (through October 17), is about
a legendary woman of mystery; Romancing the Stones (through
October 3), examines the timeless beauty of stone featuring sculptor Michele
Chapin.
FOTM continues its Saturday Artists Spotlight Series! On the Campus of the Brooks Institute in Ventura, at 5301 N. Ventura Ave from 5-6:30pm (audience must arrive by 4:30 pm). On September 11, meet Roxie Ray: Painter. Ray shows the power and dignity of the
human spirit in her large-scale expressionist work, and captures the
essence of early California plein air in her contemporary subjects
interacting with their environment. After careers in clinical social
work and commercial development, Ray says she took an art class and,
"just fell into it. It's like life. My paintings never end up the way
they started." $10 general, $5 students & seniors, free to FOTM members and students under age 18. Afterglow reception to follow. Tickets available at FOTM website. (More info.)
 Studio Channel Islands Art Center: SCIART Gallery, 2221 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, 805-383-1368. "Cool Works for a Hot Summer" Thru Sept. 25, 11th Annual Membership Exhibition. Juried by John Carlander from Westmont College, Santa Barbara. Award winners were announced on Aug. 27 as follows: 2D first, John S. Brown; second, Amani Fliers; third, Tom Post. 3D first, Fran Elson; second Bob Privitt; third, Michael Rohde; Honorable Mention Peggy Pownall. For more information please call 383 1368, or email sciartcenter@verizon.net. www.studiochannelislands.org. Artist-in-Residence Studio Tours: Starting in September, visitors may stroll through Studio Channel Islands Art Center's
studios and meet with artists every Thursday through Saturday from noon to 6
pm. The 34 Artists-in-Residence completed their move
into the former Pleasant Valley Instructional Center site in Old Town Camarillo at the end of August.
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Ventura Bl, Camarillo, CA. (Across the street from the SCIART gallery.)BAA publishes notices of art-related events for non-profit organizations only. |
Ponderings ...
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"Art is the increasing effort to compete with the beauty of flowers - and never succeeding." (Marc Chagall)
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