March @ SPAM: Mary Neville Talks, Bruce Everett Premieres, Free Family Day, and More!

Mary Neville in her Ojai studio.
ARTIST TALK

Mary Neville

Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 2 PM to 3 PM

Included with regular museum admission: $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for students and SPAM members

On Saturday, March 4, enjoy a tour of Ojai artist Mary Neville’s current solo exhibition, “Field Trip: 30 Days at a Higher Elevation,” with Neville as your guide! Mary will share the stories behind her month-long artist residency at Ghost Ranch in northern New Mexico, and how the experience inspired her newest series of abstract, mixed media artworks. Reservations are not required.

“Field Trip” is on view now through May 7, 2023.

 

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“Santa Clara Riverbend” by Bruce Everett, 2017, Oil on canvas, 35 x 50 inches, Collection of the artist – not for sale.
EXHIBIT PREMIERE

“Shadow and Light: The Landscape Paintings of Bruce Everett”

Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 for SPAM Members, $10 for Non-members

With an eye for the drama of shadow and light, San Luis Obispo County artist Bruce Everett presents a survey of sweeping landscape paintings from his sixty-year career, delivering awe-inspiring views of Los Angeles north to the Central Coast. Meet the artist and enjoy wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres during the premiere reception on Saturday, March 11. Many of the artworks will be available for purchase. Reservations are not required.

“Shadow and Light” will be on view from March 11, 2023, to July 9, 2023.

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FREE FAMILY DAY

DIY Toymaking and Guest Toymaker Gene West

Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 12 PM to 3 PM

Free for all ages

During our March Free Family Day event inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center, children can learn how to create their own toys using recycled materials. They’ll have plenty of inspiration as Oxnard toymaker Gene West will be bringing his wooden toy creations for families to explore and play with! Admission is free, all are welcome, and all materials are provided.

The first Sunday of every month is always Free Family Day and free admission day at the Santa Paula Art Museum.

UPCOMING CLASSES

All skill levels are welcome in classes at SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center, and all art supplies are provided in every class. Current SPAM members receive 10% off all classes: just use the discount code MEMBER during checkout. All classes require advance registration and space is limited.

Bead Weaving: Orbits Necklace (Ages 16+)

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

$70 per person

Live Figure Drawing (Ages 18+)

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month: March 9, March 23

6 PM to 8:30 PM

$22 per person per class

Linocut Printmaking

Workshop (Ages 16+)

Saturday, March 11, 2023

3 PM to 6 PM

$85 per person

Creative Flow + Sound Bath (Ages 16+)

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

6 PM to 8 PM

$40 per person

Sound Bath

(Ages 16+)

Every 3rd Saturday of the month:

March 18, 2023

9 AM to 10 AM

$20 per person per class

Color Theory for Oil Painting (Ages 16+)

The four-part course starts Saturday, March 18, 2023

11 AM to 2 PM

$145 per person for all four classes

Mosaic Mirrors

(Ages 16+)

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

$70 per person

Creative Flow

(Ages 16+)

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

6 PM to 7:30 PM

$30 per person

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“Strawberry Fields Forever… (And Avocados and Oranges Too)” by Martha Moran, 2022, Marble, flagstone, howlite and antique glass on steel base, 58 x 46 x 29 inches, Available for purchase.
LAST CALL

“Art About Agriculture”

Closes Sunday, March 5, 2023

The bad news is Sunday, March 5, is your final chance to view “The 14th Annual Art About Agriculture Exhibition.” The good news is it’s Free First Sunday and admission to our exhibitions is free for everyone.

Congratulations to the artist winners of this year’s “Art About Ag” judges’ awards, People’s Choice Award, and cash prizes:

People’s Choice Award: “Strawberry Fields Forever…” by Martha Moran

3D Award: “Strawberry Fields Forever…” by Martha Moran

Still Life Award: “Pomegranate” by Becky Savell

Harvest Award: “Noontime Harvest” by K.C. Spink

Fun Fowl Award: “Guardian” by Trevor Walker

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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 Students and Members

Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.