Harbor Village Gallery
Thru September 17, 2012
Baggenstoss presents her recent paintings in watercolor and oil, and says the challenge of her theme was "to create statements that work with everyday games that we know." Subtitled "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" refers to the psychological aspect of the games people play.
Watercolor & Aqua Media Open Competition
Harbor Village Gallery
September 19-October 22, 2012
Reception & Awards: Fri., Sept. 21, 5-8 pm
4th annual event. In partnership with the California Gold Coast Watercolor Society. Open to all artists.
Community Memorial Hospital
"Splash of Color II"
Extended thru October 7, 2012
Coming Next:
"Harvest"
October 7-December 2, 2012. Open to all artists. Entry deadline September 23. Click here for more entry information.
147 N. Brent St. Ventura, CA First Floor Lobby & Corridors.
BAA Workshops: September
Of Ships & Sails: Painting Harbor Scenes in Watercolor
Instructor: Phyllis Solcyk
Sat/Sun September 15-16, 9am-1pm
Sign up for one or both days. Fee per day: $45 members, $50 nonmembers. Solcyk is a nationally acclaimed marine painter, and has work hanging in the White House Office of Homeland Security. Learn valuable techniques in rendering harbor scenes and ships. For more info on upcoming workshops, online registration and payment: (Click here).
Harbor Village Gallery & Artisan Store News
Featured Artisan:
Debi Nowak-Hawkes Thru September 25
NEW!! Wine & Conversation Member Mixer
Second Thursdays, Ongoing: 7-9 pm at the Buenaventura Gallery
September 13: Topic "Communicating with Our Members"
October 11: Topic "Beginning Web Design" with Michele Baggenstoss
BAA is hosting a casual membership mixer each month with a focus on a topic of mutual interest. Complimentary wine, soft drinks and snacks. Meet your fellow artists, share your ideas.
And More ...
Members' Exhibit News
Harbor Village Gallery News & Events, incl. Photos
Calls to Artists
Marketing News
Dick Blick Art Materials Donates 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.
HELP! Our Downtown Gallery Needs a Roof!
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.