Santa Paula Art Museum — We’re Taking Things Outside…

Art About Agriculture closes March 8. Read a review here.

Images and artwork courtesy of Lisa Mahony.

Class: Plein Air Outing (Ages 16+)

Saturday, March 7, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OR Saturday, April 4, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Artists have been flocking to Santa Paula for over a century to paint plein air and now you can too! Team up with experienced plein air enthusiast Lisa Mahony and learn the tools and techniques for successful outdoor painting. Students will meet at the Museum for preparation and guidance, and then walk to nearby spots for inspiration from local vistas. The cost of class is $40.00 per person, or $55.00 for the class and a portable gouache kit.

$5 Craft Night (Ages 16+)

Thursday, March 12, 2020: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us each month for a night of fun, crafting and creativity for only $5.00! Come with a friend, relax with a glass of wine, and lose yourself in an easy and original project. On Thursday, March 12, we’ll be taking inspiration from Women’s History Month and artist Louise Nevelson as we reclaim everyday objects to make beautiful and sublime abstract sculptures.

Class: Mommy/Daddy and Me (Ages 4 and under)

Wednesdays in March (March 11; March 18; and March 25): 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

We’re offering another month of our popular Mommy/Daddy and Me class for parents with children ages 4 and under. Spend quality time with your little one and cultivate their creativity. Supplies and clean-up are on us! The cost of class is $8.00 – $10.00 for a one-time drop-in class.

Rima Muna painting inside her Ventura studio; Duane Dammeyer working at his outdoor sculpture studio in Ventura.

Premiere Party: Inspiration and Influence

Saturday, March 14, 2020: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Stone sculptor Duane Dammeyer and abstract painter Rima Muna are two very different artists, but they have one thing in common: both are eager and open to finding inspiration anywhere, including in each other. Meet the artists during the premiere of their new exhibit, Inspiration and Influence. Admission to the event is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members.

“Poppy Field” by Claude Monet, 1873, oil on canvas.

Class: Stroke of Genius – Learning from the Masters (Ages 16+)

Saturday, March 14, 2020: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. OR Saturday, April 11, 2020: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us for a time honored tradition recognized and practiced by the greatest artists – copying! During our new Stroke of Geniusclass series, you can hone your painting skills, jump-start your creativity, and make something beautiful by learning from great paintings by the masters. Our March masterpiece will be Claude Monet’s “Poppy Field.” Our April masterpiece will be Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night Over the Rhone.” The cost of class is $35.00 per person.

“Untitled” by Jessie Arms Botke, oil on board, 7 x 8 inches.

The 10th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser

Saturday, March 28, 2020: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser is the Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Support the Museum by bidding on museum-quality art for your home, and creative experiences to enjoy. One lucky guest will take home a painting (pictured above) by famous Santa Paula artist Jessie Arms Botke – all you have to do is show up! Plus, enjoy live music, cocktails and more. Admission to the event is free.

Art After Dark: Abstracts and Apéritifs

Saturday, April 25, 2020: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us for Art After Dark, a series of creative, after-hours events catered to adults at the Santa Paula Art Museum. On Saturday, April 25, you’re invited to indulge in abstract art and apéritifs. Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy live music while you have some fun with easy abstract painting projects. Tasty hors d’oeuvres will also be served and the Museum’s current exhibitions will be open for your enjoyment. Tickets to the event are $30.00 per person. Childcare will also be available at the Cole Creativity Center.

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