Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members.
“Road to Nowhere #2” by Gina Niebergall, oil on canvas, Private Collection.
SANTA PAULA — Ventura native Gina Niebergall has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She has loved nature for equally as long. “It’s so much fun being a painter in California,” she says. Ventura County holds a special place in her art. The local terrain offers everything a landscape artist like Gina could dream of: the beach, the mountains, and the desert. Recently, Niebergall has traveled to sites like the Eastern Sierra, the Carrizo Plain, and the Antelope Valley for inspiration. The artist’s latest works will culminate in a stunning new solo exhibition at the Santa Paula Art Museum entitled “The Natural World: Variations on a Theme.” The show opens with a premiere party on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the premiere is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
When deciding on the theme of her exhibition, Gina was careful to include the notion of “variation.” Not only does the subject matter of her paintings vary, but so too does her treatment of light, color, shadow, and composition. Niebergall is quick to confess that she “finds inspiration everywhere,” which makes her art all the more inspiring to viewers. Exhibition visitors will also be able to hear Niebergall describe her work in her own words by means of a video interview that was filmed inside the artist’s studio. Particularly moving is her account of the aftermath of the Thomas Fire on her family’s property and how she has portrayed both the wildfire’s destruction and the gradual renewal of the local landscape in her paintings. “The Natural World: Variations on a Theme” will be on view through October 14, 2018.
“Flooded Labyrinth” by Gina Niebergall, oil on canvas, Collection of the artist.
The Santa Paula Art Museum is located at 117 N 10th Street in historic downtown Santa Paula. The Museum features rotating exhibitions of vintage and contemporary art, community events, artist talks and demonstrations, a gift shop, and more. The Museum’s regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regular admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and is free for students and museum members. The Museum’s new Cole Creativity Center is located at 123 N 10th Street. The space offers a wide variety of creative programming for children, teens and adults. Hours for the Cole Creativity Center vary according to the current class schedule. For more information, please contact the Museum at (805) 525-5554.
Other Upcoming Events at the Santa Paula Art Museum:
Summer Studio Art Program for Children
Date & Time: The Summer Studio Art Program is offered over two weeks this summer: Monday, June 18, 2018 through Friday, June 22, 2018, and Monday, June 25, 2018 through Friday, June 29, 2018.
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Summer Studio Art Program for children will introduce various materials, concepts, and techniques designed to challenge a child’s imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. Children’s courses are organized by age group and each week-long course meets for 90 minutes on five consecutive days. During the week of June 18 through June 22, classes include “Recycled Rainbow” (Ages 3 to 5), “Clay Characters” (Ages 6 to 8), and “Drawing and Painting” (Ages 9 to 11). During the week of June 25 through June 29, classes include “Big and Small Things” (Ages 6 to 8), “GeoMeTree” (Ages 3 to 5), and “Printmaking” (Ages 12 to 15). For detailed information on each class, please visit www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $85.00 for each week-long class
Creative Journaling with Pen and Ink (Ages 16 and Over)
Date & Time: Friday, June 29, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Do you doodle? (All the best artists do!) Unlock the power of creative journals with the expert guidance of freelance illustrator Lala Konrath. It’s easy, fun, and a natural key to creativity. Using basic techniques of pen and ink, learn how imaginative drawing can breathe life into your pages, inspire ideas and support artistic and personal growth. Starter journals, materials and positive guidance will all be provided. This is a class for adults aged 16 and over.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $35.00 per class
Premiere Party for Local Clay, Works in Clay by Ventura County Artists Marianne McGrath and Cheryl Ann Thomas
Date & Time: Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the Santa Paula Art Museum will premiere a new exhibition, “Local Clay,” featuring art by Ventura County artists Marianne McGrath and Cheryl Ann Thomas. The premiere party runs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Guests of the party will have a chance to meet both artists whose artworks utilize clay in completely unique and unexpected ways.
Event cost: Admission is $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members.
Women Create! (Ages 16 and Over)
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Nourish yourself with creativity in the safety and support of our monthly women’s group, “Women Create!” Join artist and creativity coach Mary-Gail King for an ongoing series with art projects, discussions and friendship designed to find your muse and express yourself. Have fun, make art, and bring friends! This is a class for adults aged 16 and over.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $35.00 per class
Creative Family Yoga
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 10:00am to 11:00am
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Website for location: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Description of event: In this creative family yoga class, families will be introduced to yoga, basic asanas (poses), the importance of connecting with our breath, and basic mindfulness techniques to help focus attention and calm our minds. Each class will start with a book and discussion centered on that week’s focus, followed by a 30-minute yoga flow.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $20.00 per class (for 1 adult + 1 child)
Collage Essentials (Ages 16 and Over)
Date & Time: Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: This class is definitely not your grandmother’s collage! Equal parts memory, curiosity, experiment and instinct, collage is a fascinating medium with endless potential for creative expression. In an ongoing series, artist Karen Browdy will share the essential skills, tools, techniques and artistic exploration to build a meaningful art practice in collage. Students will apply basic art theories using a variety of collage strategies, and leave each session with their own personal creation. All supplies are provided.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $35.00 per class
Introduction to Clay: Inside High-Fire Ceramics (Ages 16 and Over)
Date & Time: Session I: Saturday, July 21, 2018: 9am to 12pm; Session II: Saturday, July 28, 2018: 9am to 12pm; Session III: Saturday, August 4, 2018: 9am to 12pm; Session IV: Saturday, August 11, 2018: 9am to 12pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Immerse yourself in the artistry and fine craftsmanship of working with high fire ceramics. In this 4-part course, local ceramic artist Nate Pidduck will share his passion and expertise in the foundational elements of ceramic practice, including working and understanding clay, hand building techniques, handling glazes, and firing basics. Class III will be an introduction to studio practices with an exclusive field trip to the Nate Pidduck Studio! Each student will complete a personal ceramic piece. Cost includes materials and firing fee. This course must be taken as a 4-part series
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $145.00 for the 4-part series
Creative Family Yoga
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 10:00am to 11:00am
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Website for location: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Description of event: In this creative family yoga class, families will be introduced to yoga, basic asanas (poses), the importance of connecting with our breath, and basic mindfulness techniques to help focus attention and calm our minds. Each class will start with a book and discussion centered on that week’s focus, followed by a 30-minute yoga flow.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $20.00 per class (for 1 adult + 1 child)