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Artist Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971) and her husband, Cornelis Botke (1887-1954), at a folk dance in Santa Paula in 1950. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Ventura County Research Library and Archives.
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We’re feeling lucky at the Museum in March!
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We’re channeling Santa Paula artists Jessie and Cornelis Botke in the photo above as we dance into a brand-new month at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Join us for a green-themed Free Family Day on Sunday, March 1, and mark your calendars for the premiere of Cornelis Botke: Painter of the Western Scene on Saturday, March 14!
Scroll down to see all of our March events and classes.
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“Old California” by Cornelis Botke, 1951, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 32″, Collection of the City of Santa Paula.
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Premiere Party: Cornelis Botke: Painter of the Western Scene
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Saturday, March 14, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$5 SPAM Members, $10 Non-members
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Santa Paula artist Cornelis Botke (1887-1954) is best known as an etcher and as a supporting figure in his wife Jessie’s celebrated career, but painting was his first love. This exhibition presents 50 rarely seen oil and watercolor paintings, offering a fresh look at Botke’s remarkable talent and artistic legacy. Cornelis Botke: Painter of the Western Scene will be on view from March 14, 2026, to July 12, 2026.
This exhibition is sponsored by
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Free Family Day:
Earth Day Arts & Crafts
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Sunday, March 1, from 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages
Our March Free Family Daycelebrates St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) and Earth Day (April 22) with nature-inspired, hands-on art activities for all ages. Create shamrock bird feeders, gnome garden markers, marbled paper, and more. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all materials are provided. (Please note that there will be no Free Family Day in April in observance of Easter Sunday.)
Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum is sponsored by Gold Coast Health Plan and The Smith-Hobson Foundation Fund at Ventura County Community Foundation.
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| Kids’ Cardboard Creations:
Sharks (Ages 9+)
Sun., March 8, from 12 PM to 2 PM
$40 for single session |
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| Kids’ Paint and Sip: Salvador Dalí and Boba (Ages 7+)
Sun., March 29, from 3 PM to 5 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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| 5-Day Wheel Throwing Course
Starts Friday, March 6
5:30 PM to 8 PM
$230 for five sessions |
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| 4-Day Wheel Throwing Course
Starts Thursday, March 12
10 AM to 12:30 PM
$185 for four sessions |
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| Linoleum Block Printmaking
Friday, March 13
6 PM to 9 PM
$42 for single session |
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| One-Day Wheel Throwing
MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE
Saturday, March 14, March 21, or March 28, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$80 for single session |
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| Pine Needle Basketry
Sunday, March 15
10 AM to 3 PM
$70 for single session |
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| Macramé: Plant Hanger
Friday, March 20
6 PM to 9 PM
$42 for single session |
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| Mixed Media: Abstract Art
Starts Saturday, March 28
9 AM to 12 PM
$160 for four sessions |
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Portrait of Gösta Iwasiuk by Vladimir Iwasiuk, 1959, Graphite on paper, Collection of The Iwasiuk Family.
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Artist Talk: Dr. Gösta Iwasiuk
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Saturday, February 28, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Included with regular admission ($4 Adults, $3 Seniors, Free for Members and Children)
Experience Muses and Inspirations: The Art of Vladimir and Gösta Iwasiuk through the eyes of Dr. Gösta Iwasiuk. Dr. Iwasiuk will reflect on the personal journey that led him to follow in his late father Vladimir’s footsteps as both a physician and an artist, and the inspirations behind their work. Muses and Inspirations is on view now thru May 10.
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Artist Douglas Shively (standing far left) with his extended family circa 1940, including daughters Kathryn Shively Wilbur (standing fourth from left) and Carolyn Shively Clark (standing far right) and niece Virginia Richardson Gunderson (seated far left)
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Plein Air Anniversary Party at Parque 1055
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Saturday, April 18, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$125 per person
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Museum’s 16th Anniversary Party on the outdoor patio at Parque 1055! Help us celebrate 16 years of art, community, and creativity as we honor longtime supporters—the Shively, Clark, and Gunderson families—whose generosity has helped our mission flourish. All proceeds support the Museum’s arts education and community programming.
This event is sponsored by
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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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