Gail Faulkner: "Every Little Detail"Buenaventura GalleryMarch 27-April 21, 2012
Reception: Saturday, March 31, 4-7 pm
First Fridays Ventura Gallery Crawl: Friday, April 6, 5-8pm
Gail Faulkner has received numerous awards for her beautifully meticulous watercolors, including first place in the 2008 California Gold Coast Watercolor Society show and first place in watercolor in the Santa Paula Society of the Arts shows in 2008, 2009 and 2010. (More Info) "Celebrating Moms!"
A Special pre-Mother's Day Member Exhibit
Harbor Village Gallery
April 4-30, 2012
Reception: Sunday, April 29, 1-4 pm
Non-juried show for BAA members only, in the HVG solo area. All pieces must be $100 or less. Open to jewelry and other artful objects. (More Info) Community Memorial Hospital "Just Photos!"
Thru March 31, 2012
Photography has evolved tremendously in this digital age -- intriguing, touching, innovative.
Coming Soon to CMH (and related venues)
"Calling All Students!"
Exhibit for Middle School, High School & College Students
April 1-June 10, 2012
Co-sponsored by Bell Arts, Vita Art Center and Focus on the Masters and Scripps. Entry info on our website (More Info).
Community Memorial Hospital, 147 N. Brent St. Ventura, CA First Floor Lobby & Corridors
BAA Workshops
Professional Critique with Hiroko Yoshimoto
Thursday, April 12: 7-9 pm
At the Buenaventura Gallery. Free to members.
Painting on Silk with Christine Leong
Saturday, April 14: 1-3 pm
At the Harbor Village Gallery. $50 members, $60 nonmembers, +$20 materials fee.
All workshop Info, online registration and payment:
(Click here).
Online Entries Only for Future BAA Shows
BAA members voted 2-1 in favor of new online entry process. Assistance available for those who want it to enter BAA shows.
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Harbor Village Gallery & Artisan Store News
Featured Artisan for March: Kitty McGinnis
Bin Art Inventory Rotation in Progress
"Cottontail Day" Exhibit and Volunteer Opportunities
Dick Blick Art Materials to Donate 10% of BAA Member Online Purchases
Buy your artist supplies online from Dick Blick, using the link on the home page of the BAA newsletter, and they will donate 10% or your purchase price to BAA. Click on logo below.

Or go the link on the BAA home page.
2012 Art Calendar
"By the Sea & the Channel Islands"
Now ONLY $10
100% of Proceeds support the BAA Student Art Scholarships which will be awarded on March 9 at the 2012 Opening Reception at the Harbor Village Gallery. Twelve months of exceptional images by our BAA members, celebrating the beautiful natural environment of Ventura County. Click here for online purchase.
HELP! Our Downtown Gallery Needs a Roof! Anonymous Donor Will Match Funds Our downtown gallery's roof is leaking. Based on estimates, we need to raise about $20,000. An art-loving anonymous donor has offered to match the funds donated for our roof repair. Buenaventura Art Association is a CA 501(3)(c) corporation and donations are tax deductible. (See your financial adviser for more information.) Protect your art. Cash, Checks and Credit cards accepted. Donate today!
Donate safely online:
BuenaventuraGallery.org or CLICK HERE.