July at the Santa Paula Art Museum

Please note, the Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

“Malibu Wildflowers in the Mist” by Karen Fedderson, Oil on canvas, 30″ x 30″

Premiere Party:

“Celebrating Nature: Paintings by Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore”

Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Join us for the premiere of “Celebrating Nature: Paintings by Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore,” a vibrant exhibition that showcases the wild and breathtaking spirit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The show kicks off with a premiere party on Saturday, July 12. Mingle with the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and be among the first to view (and purchase!) stunning original artworks.

The exhibit features 42 original paintings by artists Robin Angelides, Ruth Askren, Liz Blum, Steve Brown, John von Buelow, Larry Deeds, Jessica Falcone, Karen Fedderson, Susan Flanigan, Marian Fortunati, Barbara Freund, Carole Garland, Russell Hunziker, Virginia Kamhi, Nora Koerber, Timothy Kitz, Monica List, Nathan Mellott, Jane Mick, Rachel Sylvers, Bonnie Taylor, Laura Wambsgans, and Sharon Weaver.

“Celebrating Nature” will be on view from July 12 to November 9, 2025.

Oil Painting Demo:

Gabriel Islas

Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2 PM to 3 PM

Included with regular admission

In conjunction with the current exhibition “Plein Air Visions” presented by the California Art Club, CAC artist (and SPAM Curator of Creativity!) Gabriel Islas will perform a landscape oil painting demonstration inside the Museum. Guests will be able to observe and chat with Islas as he paints. “Plein Air Visions” is on view now through September 7, 2025.

July Classes

All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided in every class. SPAM members receive 10% off all classes. Youth scholarships are available for families enrolled in the state’s EBT or WIC programs.

2025 Memberships

Now Half Price

Become a 2025 member of the Santa Paula Art Museum, now for half the price! Starting July 1, enjoy 50% off all membership levels and experience exclusive benefits through the end of the year. Join now for as little as $25 and enjoy free regular admission, a 10% discount on original art, a 10% discount on all classes, and more.

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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.