National Honey Bee Day
Saturday, August 20th from 12-2pm
at the Agriculture Museum
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Join us for a celebration of our pollinator pals and their vital role! Volunteers will help kids and adults make their own craft honey bee out of pipe cleaners while beekeepers share fun facts and delicious honey samples. Take part in a bee-themed sing-and-dance-along too!
Also, welcome our new bee colony and browse bee-themed merchandise from local vendors. Check out the ‘Save the Pollinators’ art exhibit by C.R.E.W.’s Green Valley project, and explore our beautiful bee-friendly gardens.
Click here to learn more.
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Life Drawing
Wednesdays: August 17, August 31, and September 14 from 6:30-8:30pm
at the Museum of Ventura County
For all 3 sessions: $50 for members and students, $65 for non-members.
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Join other artists for a series of three open model drawing sessions at your Museum. Models will be clothed and nude. Organized by artists Cathy Barroca and Barbara Brown. Chairs and easels will be provided; artists must bring their own supplies, paints not permitted. Note: this is not an instructional class. This is a great opportunity for artists of all skill levels to work from a live model.
10-35 participants per class. Click here to learn more.
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“Arty’s Amazing Accordion” by Amada Irma Pérez
Book Release Party
Sunday, August 21st from 2-4pm
at the Museum of Ventura County
Free
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The debut of Amada’s new bilingual book “Arty’s Amazing Accordion!” Meet Arty, a young musician, as he transforms people’s dreams into a song. This event will include a reading of a portion of the book, a break for refreshments, a Q&A, and a book signing. Book is for kids and adults, ages 6 and up.
Click here to learn more.
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Going Wild
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 27th from 3-5pm
at the Museum of Ventura County
Free
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Melina Sempill Watts’ first novel Tree is an exploration of 229 years through the point of view of a California oak. Artist Jeff Sojka painted his vision of the tree’s reality. This cross media exhibit, on-site and virtually, will expand your relationship to nature and its inherent consciousness.
Click here to learn more. Exhibit opens Friday, August 26 and runs through October 2. The exhibit is held in tandem with an event series. Made possible in part by
ArtsVentura
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The 8th Annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair
Monday, Sep. 5th from 11am-2pm
at the Agriculture Museum
Free
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Celebrate iconic hallmarks of Ventura County’s agricultural heritage at this popular and free public event. Enjoy a vintage tractor display by the Topa Topa Flywheelers, music by Illunis, a petting zoo, kids’ crafts & carnival games, a plant giveaway by UC Master Gardeners, food trucks, and more.
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Charity Navigator has awarded your Museum
a four-star top rating!
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Charity Navigator bases its ratings on non-profits’ financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. We couldn’t have received this top rating without you. Thank you for trusting us with your donations, your volunteer time, and your good will. Your trust and support mean so much to us and the individuals and families we serve.
You can find our rating on Charity Navigator here. Thank you for being a part of our mission to make local history, art, and culture free for all!
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The Boutique @ MVC is open Thursday—Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
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How is Kantha Jewelry sustainably made? Artisans carve beads from wood scraps. Next, they cover the beads with repurposed Kantha and Sari fabric. Then, they create amazingly tactile jewelry using the colorful textile beads.
Fair trade work creates incredible change in artisan communities in India. Fair trade means fair wages, long-term partnerships, safe working conditions, health care and child care, and sustainable practices.
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Digital Jigsaw Puzzles:
Recreation
Summertime reminds us to get outdoors and have some fun! Of course, in Ventura County you can get outdoors anytime–to the many beaches and beautiful mountains in nearly perfect weather year round. Enjoy these scenes of folks horseback riding, attending the Ventura County Fair, beachgoing, and fishing, all in our own backyard!
Brought to you in part by the
generous support of
Ellen Brokaw and
Al Lowe Construction
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Journal Flashback
Part 2 of In the Curl:
The Evolution of Surfing
in Ventura County
In this month’s Journal Flashback we continue with “In the Curl: The Evolution of Surfing in Ventura County.” Last month we learned about the introduction of surfing to Southern California. Part 2 features local surfers, their fondest memories of learning to surf, and how surfing has changed over the years.
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The Museum of Ventura County and the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula are open Thursday—Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Admission to both Museums is now FREE.
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All That Glitters
Is Not Gold
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A surprising history of the 1920s and Prohibition in Ventura County. As population and wealth boomed, creativity flourished – but so did a tide of repression and exclusion. This exhibit tells the local story of the jazz age through our collections and archives.
This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:
The John Hammer Family,
The Heritage Fund at VCCF,
The DeArkland Family, and
Chrisman Estate Co.
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Chromatic:
The Museum in Six Colors
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MVC’s permanent collection, amassed over 100 years, ranges from everyday items belonging to real people who lived and worked in the county, to rarities and precious works of art. Each object has a story to tell, and this exhibit opens the door to those stories.
This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:
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and Pierpont Racquet Club
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Always Keep Creating:
The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak
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Renowned local artist Carol Rosenak (1925-2002) was known for her still life paintings featuring exquisite textures and intricate details. Spanning over 30 years of her career, this exhibit highlights her early printmaking, still lifes, and the abstract style she adopted later in life.
This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:
The Bonita McFarland
Endowment Fund
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Behind the Curtain:
An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®
People argue about whether the Figures are works of art, historical objects, or maybe something else entirely. Mr. Stuart himself objects to both the titles of Artist and Historian. Investigate each Figure closely so that you can decide for yourself. Learn more here. Funding provided by the
Fred W. Smith Gallery Fund
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Tomols to Trains:
County Transportation
through the 1900s
at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
Tomols to Trains explores how transportation played a role in Ventura County’s history. Visit the communities that struggled with the changes brought about by new modes of transportation.
See how towns and cities changed, how suburbs grew, and how our farms and other industries became part of regional, national, and international economies.
Made possible by the
Heritage Fund at VCCF
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Farm to Market
at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
An interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role-play, the Ag Market is an immersive environment where children and families identify healthy food choices in a market-like atmosphere.
Learn more about what the
Agriculture Museum has to offer here. Special thanks to
Santa Paula’s Mayor Carlos Juarez for volunteering his time and
talent in building our
fun-filled indoor market
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Watch Season 3 of
MVC Insider!
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Explore over a dozen virtual and 3D exhibits, including Nordic Myths & Legends, Huelga! Photographs from the Frontlines, California Cool, and more!
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Engage with us on social media, where you’ll find our latest news and incredible artifacts, reels, and art from our collections!
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Museum of Ventura County Business Club members are community leaders who are committed to the region’s history, art, and stories.
MVC thanks our current
for their support:
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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of
San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors.
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Museum of Ventura County • 100 East Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 • 805.653.0323
Agriculture Museum • 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula, CA 93060 • 805.525.3100
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