Buenaventura GalleryThru April 21, 2012
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.
"Celebrating Moms!"A Special pre-Mother's Day Member Exhibit
Harbor Village Gallery
Thru April 30, 2012
Tea Reception: Sunday, April 29, 1-4 pm
All pieces are $100 or less. Free rose to all moms who attend our Sunday Tea Reception. (More Info)
Christine Leong: "Palette of Nature"
Buenaventura Gallery
April 24-May 19, 2012
Reception: Saturday, April 28, 4-7 pm
First Friday Gallery Crawl: Friday, May 4, 5-8 pm
Christine Leong, who immigrated to Camarillo from her native China 10 years ago, uses the techniques and materials of her homeland -- Chinese watercolors on rice paper -- to create colorful glimpses of the natural world. Her specialities are koi and florals. (More Info)
Brent Hanson: "Saturation"
Harbor Village Gallery
May 2-28, 2012
Reception: Friday, May 4, 5-8 pm
Hanson's paintings reflect the dichotomy of the peaks and valleys of life's experience. Using vibrant color, light and shadow, he conveys a sense of hope, richness and playfulness. These are shown in contrast to his black and white abstract and surrealist dreamscapes.
Community Memorial Hospital "Just for Students"
Thru June 10, 2012
Featuring the works of Ventura County junior high, high school and college students. Co-sponsored by Bell Arts, Vita Art Center, Focus on the Masters and Scripps Howard. 147 N. Brent St. Ventura, CA First Floor Lobby & Corridors
Call for Entries: Two Great Shows!
BAA is now accepting entries for two upcoming shows.
Gateway to the Channel Islands at the Harbor Village Gallery
Prizes. Open to ALL artists. Entry deadline: May 21, 2012
Splash of Color II at Community Memorial Hospital
Open to ALL artists. Entry deadline: May 3, 2012
ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY. More info (Click here)
BAA Workshops for May
Framing and Matting with Nancy Raymond
Thursday, May 10: 7-9 pm
At the Buenaventura Gallery. Free to members.
Learn Your Digital Camera with Barbara Pickles
Saturday, May 12: 10-12 noon
At the Harbor Village Gallery. $50 members, $60 nonmembers
For more info on upcoming workshops, online registration and
payment: (Click here).
Online Entries Only for All 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. (More Info)
Harbor Village Gallery & Artisan Store News
Featured Artisan for April: Jacqueline Biaggi
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.
