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Christine Beirne

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Katherine McGuire

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Roxie Ray

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4th Annual Watercolor & Aqua Media Open Competition
Rex Kochel, 2012 Best in Show

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Jacqueline Biaggi

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Wana Klasen

Fresh Picked
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"Harvest" and "Recycle" at CMH

Buenaventura Gallery 

700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 
Hours: Tues-Fri, Noon-5, Sat 11-5 

 

Christine Beirne & Katherine McGuire
"Ventura to San Francisco: Two Views"
Thru October 6, 2012
First Friday Gallery Crawl: Friday, Oct. 5, 5-8 pm
Two plein-air painters' friendship and their long-distance collaboration are yielding a joint exhibition at the gallery where it began. (Read More) 

Roxie Ray
"The Value of Water"

October 9 - November 3, 2012

Reception: Saturday, October 13, 4-7 pm

First Friday Gallery Crawl: Friday, Nov. 2, 5-8 pm

California native Roxie Ray was influenced early in life growing up around the undeveloped coastal hills and fields and watery backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Her paintings capture the dignity and passion of the human spirit in its interaction with these environs. (Read More)

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Harbor Village Gallery & Artisan Store

Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura

(near main lawn). Hours: Wed-Mon, Noon-5 pm

 

Watercolor & Aqua Media 
Open Competition Exhibit
Thru October 22, 2012
4th annual event. In partnership with the California Gold Coast Watercolor Society. Open to all artists. (Read More)  
 
Jacqueline Biaggi
"Memories and Thoughts in Clay"
October 24 - November 25, 2012

Reception: Friday, October 26, 5-8 pm

Biaggi gives form to her inner life, creating ceramic pieces that bring to mind ancient archaeological artifacts. (Read More)

In the Artisan Store: Wana Klasen 

Thru October 30: Presenting a collection of paintings that illustrates the versatility of water color and aqua media on a variety of surfaces. 

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Community Memorial Hospital
147 N. Brent St., Ventura, 1st Floor Lobby & Corridors

"Splash of Color II"   

Thru October 7, 2012 

"Harvest" 

October 7-December 2, 2012

 

Now Accepting Entries

"Recycle" - Eco Art Open Competition 

December 2-January 10, 2013

It's not easy being green (yes, we went there!) Seeking a wide range of media and styles made from at least 75% recycled, reused and/or found materials. 2D only. 

Awards will be presented for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, plus 2 honorable mentions.

Online Entries Only: Click here for more entry info.

Deadline: November 26, 2012 at midnight.

Juror: TBA

Open to all artists (need not be a BAA member)  

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Ways You Can Help!  

 

Dick Blick Art Materials Donates 10% of BAA Member/Patron Online Purchases 

Purchase art supplies (including framing, decorative paper, and lots more!) and support BAA at the same time. Dick Blick will automatically donate 10% of your online purchase total. Click the image below:

www.DickBlick.com - Online Art Supplies

Or go the link on the BAA home page.

 

 

Buenaventura Art Association has been a foundational member of the Ventura arts community since 1954.

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