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A nature weaving project created by students during the Museum’s weekly art lessons at Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley.
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Share the love — our February events are here!
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February always feels extra special at the Santa Paula Art Museum. It’s our anniversary month, and the Museum is turning sweet 16. Love takes many forms, and this month’s programs invite you to fall in love with art, creativity, and community. Scroll down to learn more.
(If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we recommend our one-day ceramics workshops on February 13 and 14. They’re fun to share with a friend or partner!)
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“Apricot Lane Farm” by Anette Power, 2025, Oil on linen panel, 12″ x 12″, Available for purchase.
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Artist Talk: Art About Agriculture
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Saturday, February 7, from 2 PM to 4 PM
Included with regular admission (free for members and students)
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Enjoy a guided tour of The 16th Art About Agriculture Exhibition led by the featured artists. Guests will follow the artists through the exhibit as each artist stops to share the story and process behind their artwork.
Art About Agriculture is on view now through March 8, 2026. This exhibition is sponsored by Brokaw Ranch Company.
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Free Family Day:
Valentine Arts & Crafts
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Sunday, February 1, from 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages
Our February Free Family Day celebrates Valentine’s Day with heartfelt, hands-on art activities for all ages. Craft pop-up Valentine cards, flower-top pens, paper bears, fortune tellers, and more. 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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| Kids’ Cardboard Creations:
T-Rex (Ages 9+)
Sun., February 8, from 12 PM to 2 PM
$40 for single session |
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| Kids’ Craft Workshop: Felt Bags (Ages 9+)
Sun., February 22, from 12 PM to 2 PM
$40 for single session |
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| Kids’ Paint and Sip: Van Gogh and Lemonade (Ages 7+)
Sun., February 22, from 3 PM to 5 PM
$40 for single session |
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All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided in every class. SPAM members receive 10% off all classes.
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| Polymer Sculpting Workshop
Friday, February 6
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$56 for single session |
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| 4-Day Wheel Throwing Course
Starts Thursday, February 12
10 AM to 12:30 PM
$185 for four sessions |
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| One-Day Ceramics Workshop: Painting Plates
Friday, February 13, from 5:30 to 8 PM
$50 for single session |
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| Collage and Sip (Ages 21+)
Friday, February 13
6 PM to 8 PM
$38 for single session |
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| One-Day Wheel Throwing
Saturday, February 14
4 PM to 6 PM
$80 for single session |
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| Mixed Media: The Art of Pablo Picasso
Friday, February 20, from 6 PM to 9 PM
$42 for single session |
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| Kumihimo Workshop
Saturday, February 21
10 AM to 12 PM
$38 for single session |
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| 6-Day Wheel Throwing Course
Starts Saturday, February 21
12 PM to 3 PM
$330 for six sessions |
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| Oil Painting: Topa Topa
Starts Saturday, February 21
1 PM to 4 PM
$250 for six sessions |
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| Oil Painting: Still Life
Starts Wednesday, February 25
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
$250 for six sessions |
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Vladimir and Olga Iwasiuk in Austria, circa 1940.
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Muses and Inspirations: The Art of Vladimir and Gösta Iwasiuk
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On view now thru May 10, 2026
Our current favorite love story has to be artist Dr. Vladimir Iwasiuk (1905-1986) and his wife, Olga (pictured above). The couple met in Romania in 1933, survived World War II, and later settled in Santa Paula. Their son, Gösta, was born in Austria in 1943. Outside his medical practice, Vladimir was a prolific artist, and his family were his favorite subjects. Gösta, a longtime Ventura County surgeon, inherited his father’s devotion to both medicine and art.
The father and son are at the heart of our current exhibition Muses and Inspirations. See it now through May 10.
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Downtown Santa Paula
Sip ‘n Shop
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Friday, February 13, from 4 PM to 8 PM
Free admission
The Museum is thrilled to participate in downtown Santa Paula’s Sip ‘n Shop on February 13, presented by the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce. Stroll through local shops and restaurants while enjoying special discounts, giveaways, sips, and bites. At the Museum, grab a glass of bubbly, receive 15% off in our gift shop, and explore our exhibitions with free admission. More info coming soon!
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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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