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Greetings!
July is a-buzz with local artists on exhibit all over town. Along with the stellar work being shown in our own galleries, we are celebrating the birth of the Westside ArtWalk, an all-volunteer revival of the former city-funded event. Come enjoy the summer breezes, brilliant color and exuberant spirit of our many talented local artists.
There's always something new to see, and several venues to explore -- Buenaventura Gallery, Harbor Village Gallery, and Community Memorial Hospital. For more information 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
Karen L. Brown
"Journey"
June 21-July 16, 2011
First Fridays Gallery Crawl
Friday, July 1, 5-8pm
JOUR-NEY [jurnee] (noun): 1. trip somewhere; 2. process of development, "a spiritual journey". The inspiration for Brown's new work is a story, brought to life in a limited edition art book, and written by her. It describes a scene that typifies human journeys. According to Brown, "I am enticed to convey in images my dreams and life journeys. I use printmaking in all its forms to illustrate and explore these scenes." Brown is known for the simplicity and depth in the fine art printmaking she creates. In this collection she includes narrative factors with symbolism connecting the imagined or real paths we take on our journeys. This is her second solo show with Buenaventura Art Association. Coming Soon! 
Adrienne Burks
"Windows of
Downtown Ventura"July 19 - August 13, 2011 Reception: Saturday, July 23 - 4-7 pm First Fridays Ventura Gallery Crawl: Friday, August 5, 5-8pm Ms. Burks' show is a series of paintings based on photos she has taken of window displays in Downtown Ventura. It's an alternative view of Ventura; instead of landscapes and street scenes, she zooms in on details that catch her eye. Downtown Ventura has it all - antique stores, thrift shops, bars, cafes, jewelry stores, clothing stores - and what you find inside them runs the gamut from kitschy to trendy, from modern to memory lane. It's changing all the time. A few of the shops she's used as the subject for a painting have already closed or are closing soon. Some of these paintings have a nostalgic feeling, some a sense of mystery, some even have a little humor. Whatever it is that draws her to the photo, it has to set the stage for something more.  First Friday Gallery CrawlJuly 1, 2011 - 5-8 pm
The Buenaventura Gallery will be open late to welcome you. Come see our latest group and solo exhibits. (click here for a gallery map.)
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"Meet Our Artists" Saturday Exhibit Suite
at the Buenaventura Gallery
 
Susan Seaberry
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Kay Zetlmaier
Sat., July 9
4-8 pm
This is a special one evening show that reflects so many of the individual interests of the artists. Portraiture, figure painting, the landscape, the still life and a few chosen mermaids will be here for the viewing. Lively color and lively imaginations add so much to this eclectic mix of paintings by Susan Seaberry and Kay Zetlmaier.
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AT THE HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY
1591 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura Harbor Village (next to the big lawn)
Ventura, CA 805/644-2750
  Kitty McGinnis & Nancy Hodge "Cowgirls, Horses & Landscapes ... Oh My!" June 29 - August 8, 2011 Artists' Reception: Friday, July 8, 5 - 8 pm The philosophy for the Dual Show was to combine Nancy's interest in women, horses, and Native Americans with Kitty's studies of western landscapes and to share them with friends old and new for their enjoyment. Kitty feels amazed, nourished and rebalanced after walking with her camera in these landscapes and hopes to share those feelings with her photographs. Nancy uses humor and whimsical images to remind viewers of people they know and how the art work relates to them, hopefully putting a smile on their faces.   Coming in August
John J. Parker
& BJ Fan
"Textured Tablets" &
Smooth Paperworks"
August 10 - Sept. 19, 2011 Artist's Reception: Friday, August 12, 5-8 pm At the Artisan Store in July Featured Artisan: Janet Black
Janet Black has taken her intricate collage technique, used to create imagery and portraits, and applied it to "functional art" items especially for the Artisan Store. These items include treasure boxes and mirror frames. She is also offering a selection of digital reproductions of recent work.
PET PORTRAITS by Linda Cowell, Mary-Jo Murphy, Norman Kirk and Pamela Salem Click here for more information.
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Buenaventura Gallery Welcomes You to the
New Westside ArtWalk, July 23-24
Hiroko Yoshimoto is 2011 "Artist of Distinction"
We are delighted to congratulate BAA member Hiroko Yoshimoto who has been honored by the Westside ArtWalk as their 2011 "Artist of Distinction". The BAA's Buenaventura Gallery is also a venue in the upcoming Westside ArtWalk. The goal of the new all-volunteer Westside Artwalk is to unite Ventura's vibrant arts community in one weekend of coordinated events. The two-day celebration of the arts will provide entertainment for all ages. Click here for more info at the Westside ArtWalk website.
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AT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Main Lobby and First Floor Corridors
147 N. Brent Street, Ventura, CA
"Splashes of Color"
June 5-Sept. 10, 2011
Community Memorial Hospital
First Floor Lobby & Corridors
Featuring the works of over 50 local artists. Art in the Community!
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 Art Night in the Harbor
Thursday, July 21, 5-8pm
Join us the third Thursday of the month and enjoy artwork throughout the Ventura Harbor Village. This monthly series highlights local Ventura artists, exhibiting spaces, live demonstrations, music, culinary specials & public art projects. Located on Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.
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Upcoming Dates, Thursdays, 5-8pm:
August 18 - September 15 - October 20
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BAA Wants YOU!
Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to show your work and meet fellow artists? Or perhaps you're an art lover who appreciates and wishes to support the boundless creativity displayed by our very talented local artists.
Become a Member of the Buenaventura Art Association
We offer different levels of involvement and membership fees.
Make a difference in the art community that is being called "California's New Art City".
Membership is available online on our website. Please click here for more info on levels of membership, and to purchase your new or renewed membership with our easy paypal method.
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GALLERY HOURS AND LOCATIONS
Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. 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
(Next to the big lawn)
Summer Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, 12-5 pm; Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 (closed Tuesday).
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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