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A view of Anne Ward’s current exhibition, “Painted Seasons,” at the Santa Paula Art Museum.
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15th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser
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Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$125 per person
Join us Saturday evening for our 15th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser! We’re celebrating 15 years of the Santa Paula Art Museum, and raising critical funds for our community arts education programs. Enjoy live music by Angelo Divino, a petite art auction, delicious hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktail, and more. We will also present the 2025 Mary Alice Orcutt Henderson Visionary Award to David Schwabauer. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
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Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages
The first Sunday of every month is Free Family Day inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center. Join us on Sunday, April 6, for hands-on art projects, including egg carton animal cards, decoupage candle holders, recycled bird feeders, and more. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all supplies are provided.
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“Peace Lily” by Sandy Fisher, 2023, Oil on linen panel, 8 x 8 inches, Available for purchase.
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Oil Painting Demo:
Sandy Fisher
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Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 2 PM to 3 PM
Included with regular admission
Free for members and students
In conjunction with the current exhibition, “A Brush with Nature,” Santa Clarita artist Sandy Fisher will demonstrate her oil painting process inside the Museum on Saturday, April 12. Guests will be able to observe and chat with Fisher as she paints. “A Brush with Nature” is on view now through May 4, 2025.
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A preliminary, digital sketch by Anne Ward for her painting “Into the Light.”
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Procreate Demo:
Anne Ward
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Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2 PM to 3 PM
Included with regular admission
Free for members and students
Ojai painter Anne Ward began using the iPad and Procreate app in 2009 as a fundamental tool in her daily art practice. The digital medium allows her to dream bigger and explore ideas before she hits her easel. On Saturday, April 26, Ward will demonstrate the Procreate digital drawing and painting app inside the Museum. Anne Ward’s solo exhibition “Painted Seasons” is on view now through July 6, 2025.
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All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided in every class. SPAM members receive 10% off all classes. Youth scholarships are now available for families enrolled in the state’s EBT or WIC programs.
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| Oil Painting: Loosening Up
ONE SPOT LEFT
Starts Wednesday, April 2
6 PM to 9 PM
$165 for four sessions
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| Ceramics Workshop: Texture Stamps
Starts Saturday, April 5
11 AM to 2 PM
$150 for three sessions
MORE INFO |
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| Wheel Throwing: Friday Evenings
Starts Friday, April 11
5 PM to 7:30 PM
$275 for six sessions
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| Parent & Child
Art Class
Ages 3-4
Starts Monday, April 14
4 PM to 5 PM
$100 for four sessions
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| Pine Needle Basketry
TWO SPOTS LEFT
Wednesday, April 16
10 AM to 3 PM
$70 per person
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| One-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop
Saturday, April 16
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 per person
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| Oil Painting:
Pet Portraits
Starts Saturday, April 19
9 AM to 12 PM
$225 for six sessions
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| Hand Building:
Wednesday Evenings
Starts Wed., April 23
5:30 PM to 8 PM
$165 for four sessions
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| Crochet Basics
Friday, April 25
5 PM to 9 PM
$56 per person
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| One-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop
Saturday, April 26
1 PM to 3 PM
$80 per person
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| Kids’ Paint & Sip: Flowers and Lemonade
Ages 7+
Sunday, April 27
3 PM to 5 PM
$35 per person
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“Orange Grove” by George Lockwood, 2025, Acrylic on board, 12 x 9 inches, Available for purchase.
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We’re always adding new items to the Museum’s gift shop, including original art by our favorite historic and contemporary local artists like George Lockwood (featured above). Shop Wednesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. SPAM members always receive 10% off their purchases!
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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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