OXNARD — Continuing a tradition that is now in its 28th year, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to celebrate its long history hosting The Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit. Celebrate the creative talent on display, original works in all media—from painting and drawing to photography, ceramics, three-dimensional assemblage, and digital art—will be on view. Participating high schools include: Adolfo Camarillo, Channel Islands, Frontier, Hueneme, Oxnard, Pacifica, Rio Mesa and Rancho Campana. Running through April 30, 2018, please join us as we announce this year’s winners and vote for People’s Choice on Thursday, April 12, from 5PM – 7PM.
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is open M/Th-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 12-4pm, and Tues and Wed for group tours and private member events by appointment, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Located in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle. Explore galleries full of rare and beautiful maritime paintings dating back to the 1600’s, more than sixty world-class models of historic ships, rotating thematic fine arts exhibitions, and interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to expand their horizons about everything maritime. Museum entry is free for members and children under 6, $7 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children (ages 6-17), and free on the third Thursday of the month. Info: cimmvc.org or (805) 984-6260.