| Limoneira Building circa 1924, Photo courtesy of John Nichols Gallery. |
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| SPAM’s Fourteenth Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser |
| Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 7 PM to 9 PM
$100 per person
You’re invited to the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Fourteenth Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20! 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, 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 SPAM, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
The Gala is sponsored by Athens Services, Calavo, Ventura County Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Santa Paula, ADK Heritage Law, and Becker & Dehesa, LLP. |
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Live Music by Sophie Holt and Studio C
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Visionary Award Honoree
Lee Cole
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| Artist Talk: The PAC6 Painters |
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| Saturday, April 13, 2024 • 2 PM to 4 PM
Included with regular admission (free for members and students)
Take in the Museum’s current exhibition “From Field to Frame: The PAC6 Show How It’s Done” with all six PAC6 Painters as your guides! Sit down with artists Linda Brown, Marian Fortunati, Nita Harper, Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans, and Sharon Weaver as they describe their painting processes and adventures.
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| Sunday, April 7, 2024 • 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages
Every month starts with Free Family Day inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center! Join us on Sunday, April 7, from 12 PM to 3 PM, and enjoy hands-on art activities inspired by Earth Day. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all supplies are provided.
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Want more family fun? The Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum and the Aviation Museum in Santa Paula also offer free admission on the first Sunday of every month! Follow the links above for their hours and info. |
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All supplies are provided in every class.
Museum members receive 10% off all classes.
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| Ceramics
Hand Building – Wednesday Mornings (Ages 16+)
Starts Wednesday, April 10, 2024 • 9 AM to 12 PM
$200 per person for all six sessions
Wheel Throwing – Wednesday Afternoons (Ages 16+)
Starts Wednesday, April 10, 2024 • 1 PM to 4 PM
$300 per person for all six sessions
Wheel Throwing Workshop (Ages 16+)
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 • 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$75 per person
Hand Building – Friday Mornings (Ages 16+)
Starts Friday, April 12, 2024 • 9 AM to 12 PM
$200 per person for all six sessions
Wheel Throwing – Friday Afternoons (Ages 16+)
Starts Friday, April 12, 2024 • 1 PM to 4 PM
$300 per person for all six sessions
Wheel Throwing – Friday Evenings (Ages 16+)
Starts Friday, April 12, 2024 • 5 PM to 7:30 PM
$275 per person for all six sessions |
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| We’re always adding new items and original art to the Santa Paula Art Museum’s gift shop! Our most recent additions include original gouache studies painted by historic Santa Paula artist Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971) and second-edition etchings by Cornelis Botke (1887-1954). See them in store: Wednesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. |
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| Tell us what you think! Which of our April programs are you most looking forward to? |
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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
The Museum will be closed on Saturday, March 30, and Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.
*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
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