December at the Santa Paula Art Museum

Greeting card by Jessie Arms Botke and Cornelis Botke, 1931, Woodblock print on paper, Collection of the Santa Paula Art Museum, Gift of David Schwabauer and Michael McMahan.

Season’s Greetings!

We’re feeling extra thankful after November’s premiere party for The 16th Art About Agriculture Exhibition,which drew 200 guests despite the rain. We’re also delighted to share that seven artworks sold during the exhibit’s opening week! You can see the show now through March 8, 2026.

This year has been the Museum’s busiest yet thanks to the support of our donors, members, and volunteers, and we’re excited to close 2025 with some extra-special events. Scroll down to learn more.

Special Event

Holiday Market

Saturday, December 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM

Free for all ages

Sip, shop, and support the Santa Paula Art Museum at our Holiday Market. Treat yourself to complimentary bubbly and delicious holiday treats while you shop for one-of-a-kind gifts created by local artists and makers. Our popular gift shop will also be fully stocked with new gift items.

Browse original art, jewelry, pottery, home decor, and more by Carlos Akamba Arts, Brokaw Ranch Company, Kathi Clower Jewelry, Mystic Mija Ceramics, Red Hot Foods, Charlotte Mullich Jewelry, Tina Noren Art, Abby Mildbrandt Ceramics, Gabriel Islas Art, Janice Allen Quilts, Poinsettias from Santa Paula High School FFA, Woodshe Inc., Lily Gilder Earrings, and more.

Guests are invited to bring a new, unused, unwrapped toy and/or book, or non-perishable canned or boxed food item to support Rotary Club of Santa Paula’s Christmas Basket Food and Toy Drive.

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Kids & Families

Free Family Day:

Happy Holidays

Sunday, December 7, from 12 PM to 3 PM

Free for all ages

Celebrate the holiday season with festive, hands-on art activities during our December Free Family Day! Make your own felt garland, craft adorable cork gnomes, and design and stamp your own wrapping paper. You can even wrap up a special book to gift to a loved one, generously donated by Friends of the Blanchard Community Library. Autism Society Ventura Countywill also be leading sensory activities. 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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Artist Demo

Oil Painting Demo: Harvey Cusworth

Saturday, December 13, from 2 PM to 3 PM

Included with regular admission

Free for members, students, and kids

See award-winning Thousand Oaks artist Harvey Cusworth in action as he paints live inside the Museum! With his solo exhibition serving as a backdrop, Cusworth will demonstrate the techniques, tools, and decision-making that shape his work. Reservations are not required.

Harvey Cusworth’s “Visions of Conejo Valley and the Malibu Coast” is on view now through January 11, 2026.

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Upcoming Classes

All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided in every class. SPAM members receive 10% off all classes.

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Membership

Become a 2026 Member

It’s a great time to renew or begin your membership in the Santa Paula Art Museum. Join today and receive free regular admission to the Museum, discounted admission to special events, and a 10% discount on classes, works of art, and in the Museum gift shop through 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.