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Young artists show off their creations at our December Free Family Day event.
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In 2025, the Santa Paula Art Museum welcomed 5,600 visitors to its exhibitions and events. The Cole Creativity Center delivered more than 100 classes in fine arts, fiber arts, and ceramics to 892 students of all ages. In addition, the Museum provided 1,677 hours of free arts education programming to more than 6,400 K-12 students throughout Ventura County. And 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger!
Thank you to our donors, sponsors, members, and volunteers for making our programs possible. Now is a great time to join or renew your membership in the Museum and/or make an end-of-year donation. Scroll down to see what we have planned in January.
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“Praying Hands” by Gösta Iwasiuk, 2022, Bronze, Not for sale.
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Muses and Inspirations: The Art of Vladimir and Gösta Iwasiuk — A Father and Son Exhibition
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Saturday, January 17, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$5 SPAM Members | $10 Non-members
Join us for the premiere of Muses and Inspirations: The Art of Vladimir and Gösta Iwasiuk on Saturday, January 17. The exhibit spans more than half a century of sculptures, paintings, and drawings by longtime Ventura County surgeon Gösta Iwasiuk and his father, Vladimir Iwasiuk (1905-1986), and explores the subjects that inspired them most: medicine, music, art, and family.
Muses and Inspirations will be on view from January 17, 2026, to May 10, 2026.
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Free Family Day:
Winter Arts & Crafts
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Sunday, January 4, from 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages
Our first Free Family Day event of the year will celebrate winter with a flurry of fun, hands-on art activities for all ages. Create watercolor winter hats, snowman pom-pom poppers, origami birds, Q-tip snowflakes, and more. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all materials are provided.
Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum is sponsored by Gold Coast Health Plan and The Smith-Hobson Foundation Fund.
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| Cardboard Creations: Year of the Horse (Ages 9+)
Sun., January 11, from 12 PM to 2 PM
$40 for single session |
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| Craft Workshop: Paper Lanterns (Ages 9+)
Sun., January 25, from 12 PM to 2 PM
$40 for single session |
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All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided in every class. SPAM members receive 10% off all classes.
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| Handbuilding: Wall Planters
Starts Wednesday, January 7
10 AM to 12:30 PM
$165 for four sessions |
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| Oh My Gouache! (Painting)
Starts Wednesday, January 7
2 PM to 4 PM
$130 for four sessions |
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| Mixed Media: The Art of Andy Warhol
Friday, January 9, from 6 PM to 9 PM
$42 for single session |
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| 6-Day Wheel Throwing Course
Starts Saturday, January 10
10 AM to 1 PM
$330 for six sessions |
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| Figure Drawing: Interpreting the Model (Ages 18+)
Starts Wed. January 14, from 6 to 8 PM
$130 for three sessions |
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| Printmaking: Carving Designs
Friday, January 16
6 PM to 9 PM
$42 for single session |
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| Felting: Seascapes
Sunday, January 18
10 AM to 3 PM
$70 for single session |
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| One-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop
Wed., January 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
$80 for single session |
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| Mixed Media: The Art of Georgia O’Keeffe
Friday, January 23, from 6 PM to 9 PM
$42 for single session |
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| Oil Painting: Beautiful Objects
Starts Saturday, January 24
1 PM to 4 PM
$150 for four sessions |
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| 3-Day Wheel Throwing Course
Starts Wednesday, January 28
5:30 PM to 8 PM
$140 for three sessions |
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“Canyon View” by Harvey Cusworth, 2025, Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, Sold.
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Harvey Cusworth: Visions of Conejo Valley and the Malibu Coast
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Exhibition closes January 11, 2026
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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
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
Cole Creativity Center Gallery
& Supply Shop Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Cole Creativity Center is otherwise open only for classes and special events.
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