April 20 — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Fourteenth Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser

Limoneira Building circa 1924, Photo courtesy of John Nichols Gallery.

SPAM’s Fourteenth Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser

Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 7 PM to 9 PM

$100 per person

Don’t miss the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Fourteenth Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser this Saturday, April 20, 2024! In honor of the Museum’s Limoneira Building turning 100 this year, we’re going to party like it’s 1924! Join us inside the Museum for a Roaring ’20s evening of art, live music by Sophie Holt and Studio C, dancing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a special painting demonstration, and more.

The party will include the presentation of the 2024 Mary Alice Orcutt Henderson Visionary Award to Lee Cole in recognition of his extraordinary vision and support of the Santa Paula Art Museum. All proceeds from the event benefit the Museum, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Cocktail and/or 1920s attire is encouraged.

The Gala is sponsored by Athens Services, Calavo, Ventura County Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Santa Paula, ADK Heritage Law, and Becker & Dehesa, LLP.

GET GALA TICKETS

*Each ticket holder will receive two complimentary drink tickets, plus a complimentary glass of bubbly!

Live Music by Sophie Holt and Studio C

Visionary Award Honoree:

Lee Cole

Special Painting Demo by Aaron MacDonald

Signature Cocktail:

California ’24

Untitled by Jessie Arms Botke, Date unknown, Oil on board, 8 x 10 inches, Framed.

Win This Painting by Jessie Arms Botke!

$50 for 1 raffle ticket • $100 for 3 tickets • $500 for 20 tickets • $1,000 for 50 tickets

As part of our anniversary celebration, the Museum is also raffling off an original oil painting (pictured above) by historic Santa Paula artist Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971). The winner does not need to be present at the gala event to win. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Museum.

PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS

Can’t attend the event, but want to show your support? Donate today!

Santa Paula Art Museum & Gift Shop Hours

Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Monday and Tuesday

The Museum will be closed to the general public on Saturday, April 20, as we prepare for our special event.

*The Cole Creativity Center is open only

during classes and special events.

Cost of Admission

Adults $4.00 • Seniors $3.00

Free for children, students, and members

Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month