Title: Five Young Dancers at Flora Robb Dance Studio, Oxnard – Identifier: 25537 –

Date: 1959 – From the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs.

MVC EVENTS

Play Date in the Children’s Garden

Friday, October 25

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Join us for a Play Date in the Garden with Pinaysphere, where kids can learn about Filipino culture by crafting their own bahay kubo which is a traditional Filipino house built on stilts. This playful activity celebrates the simplicity and creativity of these iconic homes, known for their adaptability and resourcefulness. Led by Pinaysphere, an organization dedicated to empowering Filipino women and youth through art and culture, this event will be filled with fun, learning, and creativity as we explore the beauty of Filipino heritage together! Adult supervision required, register at no charge HERE!

Farm Day 2024

Saturday, November 2

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Experience more than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations who will open their doors to invite participants to join in on Ventura County Farm Day. Join us that day at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for Master Gardener-led tours, a selfie station, and a Santa Paula Certified Farmers Market stand!

Farm Day is entirely self-guided — you drive yourself at your own pace to any of the locations on the Farm Day Trail Map on the day of the event. We hope you put us on your map for the day! For more information, click HERE.

Studio Spotlight: InnoVision Artist Workshop with Elisa Torres

Sunday, November 3

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Explore the art of nicho-making with Elisa Torres, a featured artist in our InnoVision exhibition. In this workshop, you’ll create a nicho, a decorative shadow box rooted in Mexican/Latinx culture, often used to honor loved ones, particularly during Día de los Muertos. Using upcycled materials, Elisa will guide you through crafting your own unique nicho, where participants can also incorporate personal photos or keepsakes for added meaning. Open to artists of all skill levels. Participants must be 12 or older, with adult supervision. Register before October 20th for early bird pricing: $30 qualifying member, $40 non-members! Fees will go up after 10/20! Register HERE.

A Members-Only Event: Bach to the Future with flutist Emi Ferguson

Thursday, November 7

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

A collaborative event between the Museum of Ventura County and the Ojai Music Festival –

Join us for a special evening featuring flutist Emi Ferguson, a favorite of Ojai Music Festival and Camerata Pacifica audiences. Begin the evening by exploring the Museum of Ventura County’s latest exhibits while enjoying a complimentary wine bar. Then, Emi will take us on a personal journey of the flute through time and place with a performance of Bach to the Future, an exploration of everything from Bach to the newest music—with some unexpected stops in between! Members – register HERE. If you are interested in becoming a member, click HERE.

MVC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MVC Then – New Blog!

“The Picture”

Excerpt – “At first glance, the picture is nothing special. It’s a group of 31 men, posed in front of the Ventura Mill & Lumber Company. They are all dressed in their best clothing, suits and hats, most wearing ties. What makes the picture historic is that it was taken on Easter Sunday, the morning of April 8, 1917, two days after the United States had declared war on Germany. The young Ventura men had all volunteered to serve their country as members of a state naval militia. Newspaperman, author, and curator of what would become the Museum of Ventura County, E. M. Sheridan wrote that the photograph finally told the ‘little sleepy mission town’ that ‘there really was a war and their own land was into it’.” Read more…

In loving memory of those who have passed, the Museum of Ventura County extends its heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support and dedication to preserving and promoting the art, history, and culture of Ventura County.

Barbara Laubacher

Bill Hayes

Constance “Connie” Casavan

David Ludwig

Don Carlton

Donald Zender

Dorcas Thille

Duane Wikholm

Edward “Ed” McCombs

Eric Boyd

Esther Wachtell

Fred Marquez

Gail Faulkner

Gary Nasalroad

Harrison Stroud

Dr. James Woodburn

Jim Nye

JoAnn Held

Joanne Bowie

Joe Doud

John Blanchard

John Eric Bond

June Lee Boskovich

Lois Sandall

Marjorie “Margie” Hixon

Patti Channer

Patty and Carl Lowthorp

Pauli Powers

Phillip Alva Schofield

Ralph Harrison

Richard Fausset

Richard Frederick Sager

Richard Naumann

Richard Pidduck

Robert England

Ron Lombardi

Rosemarie Magness

Ruth Maulhardt

Sandy Tenenbaum

Walton and Mary Jue

Wendell Morrisset

Exhibitions

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

The Curse of The Vampire: Tales from The Book of Nosferatu

The Curse of The Vampire: Tales from The Book of Nosferatu is a collaborative exhibition that features seventeen George Stuart Historical Figures© enhanced by blown up retro comic book style illustrations created by artists, Paula Pugh and Weshoyot Alvitre.

The exhibition brings a fictional story to life, chronicling the rise and fall of a vampire dynasty from figures of Vlad the Impaler (the first alleged vampire) to Dracula to Alexander Cepesi (one of the last vampires). The story unfolds through illustrations created by Pugh and Alvitre in a retro comic book style.

George Stuart’s Historical Figures are two feet tall sculptures created using a wire armature, clay tape for bone and muscle structure, felt skin, and Icelandic sheepskin for hair. Among his creations are Nosferatu and Dracula-inspired figures, which explore Eastern European vampire legends.

InnoVision: Ventura County

Artists to Watch

InnoVision is an interactive exhibition that highlights the work of nine Ventura County artists. Through their innovative use of common materials, they create installations that reflect their personal visions and views of current issues such as the environment, immigration, identity, the housing shortage, and changing land usage in Ventura County.

In addition to the art, there are videos by each artist talking about their own artistic vision and innovation and the influence that living in Ventura County has on their work. Every installation poses a question for the visitor. Visitors are encouraged to leave their answers on the provided sticky notes.

Artists participating in the exhibition: Jasmine Delgado / María Adela Díaz / Daniela García Hamilton / Luke Matjas / Marianne McGrath / Gladys Rodríguez / Clark Song / Olguín Tapia Heredia / Elisa Torres.

This exhibition is made possible by the John Hammer Family, the City of Ventura, the County of Ventura, CAPS Media, and Whatako Productions

Masters from the Museum of

Ventura County Collection

Masters from the Museum of Ventura County Collection celebrates the extraordinary artistic legacy of seven artists who have significantly shaped Ventura County’s art history and achieved international acclaim. The exhibition presents a curated selection from MVC’s exceptional collection, featuring a variety of artistic styles.

From Jessie Arms Botke’s turn-of-the-century paintings to Omar d’León’s vibrant cross-hatching techniques, to the innovative ceramic glazing techniques of Beatrice Wood and Vivika and Otto Heino, the exhibition displays a dynamic range of work by established artists within our County.

Artists included in the exhibition: Jessie Arms Botke / Omar D’León / Otto Heino / Vivika Heino / Cheryl Ann Thomas / Beatrice Wood / Hiroko Yoshimoto.

This exhibition is made possible by the Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Fund, the Bonita C. McFarland Fund, the City of Ventura, and the County of Ventura

Exhibitions

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM

Ventura County, The Place

We Call Home – A

Community Experience

The Museum of Ventura County (MVC) celebrates the County’s 150th anniversary with Ventura County, The Place We Call Home – A Community Experience that highlights the diversity of our communities by featuring different interpretations of Ventura County as ‘Home.’ Some people perceive home as a physical place where they grew up. For others, family and those they share their lives with are what make them ‘feel at home.’ The taste of food, beloved objects, and fond memories are other ways that people define what home means to them. Explore these concepts, and find out more about the exhibit HERE.

Co-presented by the County of Ventura and Ventura County Community Foundation.

 This exhibit made possible by California Humanities, the City of Santa Paula,

the City of Simi Valley, Harrison Industries, Limoneira, Meissner,

the Port of Hueneme, TOLD Corporation, Ventura County Credit Union,

Ventura County Community College District, and many more.

Exhibition From the

Smithsonian Gardens:

Pollination Investigation –

The Essential Role of Pollinators in the Natural World

Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on approximately 200,000 species of pollinators for fertilization. Explore the essential role pollinators play in the natural world in the Smithsonian poster exhibition, Pollination Investigation.

Through “pollinator profiles” visitors can learn about different pollinators—from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind—and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent, and more. The set of 14 posters is bilingual (Spanish and English) and designed to educate and inspire people to explore the natural world looking at flowers and insects. Learn more HERE.

The Farm to Market Children’s Hands-On Exhibition

An interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role-play, the Ag Market is an immersive environment where children and families identify healthy food choices in a fun, market-like atmosphere.

Learn more about what the Agriculture Museum has to offer HERE.

Special thanks to Santa Paula’s former mayor, Carlos Juarez for building our fun-filled market.

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GhostWalk 2024

The Spirits of the old Sycamore tree

October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (tours start every 15 minutes)

Santa Paula Train Depot and the Agriculture Museum

GhostWalk 2024 follows its 30-year tradition with historically based stories, real or imagined, told by ghost citizens that lived or might have lived in the Santa Clara River Valley. Guests will be led by a ghostly companion for a 1-hour tour through this year’s chosen magical and mysterious environment, Santa Paula Train Depot and The Santa Paula Agricultural Museum. Guests will enjoy hearing the stories of the dearly departed as they are accompanied by their ghostly host throughout the walk. Click HERE for tickets and more information.

Monarch Butterfly Day

October 19, 2024

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Mission Park, Ventura

Join us for Monarch Butterfly Day hosted by Ventura Land Trust at Mission Park, right next to the Museum! Our MVC team will have a “edutainment” table with fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Click HERE for more information.

OJAI HOLIDAY HOME TOUR & MARKETPLACE

November 16 & 17

10am-4pm

Guests visit four exceptional homes during the 2024 Ojai Holiday Home Tour & Marketplace. The tour offers a diverse array of homes that reflect the unique charm of Ojai and celebrates the various festive seasons with floral inspirations by local Ojai designers. Click HERE for more information.

Thank you to our event sponsors: TOLD Corporation, William and Elise Kearney, Ventura County Community College District, EJ Harrison & Sons, Hofer Properties, Jennifer and David Fukutomi, Montecito Bank & Trust, Pierpont Racquet Club & Nancy and Spencer Garrett, Kirby Subaru of Ventura, Ventura Spirits, Al and Petra Lowe, Jill and Edward Banman, Limoneira, Marie Callender’s, Puretec Industrial Water, Amigo Party Rentals, In the Mix Events, and Peirano’s.