Title: Apricot Harvest at Elliot Hendry Ranch – Identifier: 14865 –

Date: 1947 – From the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs.

MVC EVENTS

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

Members-Only Event

Thursday, September 19

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

In honor of the unveiling of the Museum of Ventura County’s newest upcoming exhibition, we invite our valued MVC Members to join us for a private preview and chance to meet the artists.

The Curse of the Vampire: Tales from the Book of Nosferatu is a collaboration between the Museum of Ventura County and three regional artists. It will showcase a new curation of George Stuart Historical Figures® in dialogue with comic book- and cartoon-inspired artworks by Paula Pugh and Weshoyot Alvitre. Members, please register for this event HERE. If you are interested in becoming a member, click HERE.

ArtWalk 2024

Saturday, September 21

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Sunday, September 22

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to be part of ArtWalk 2024 where we will showcase the all-new Film and Poet Festival inside our Pavilion while the outdoor Plaza will host a variety of talented artists and art organizations.

ArtWalk features hundreds of artists in local galleries, businesses, restaurants and on the grounds of Mission Park and the Albinger Museum. Find out more about this family-friendly event by clicking HERE!

Studio Spotlight: InnoVision Artist Workshop with Jasmine Delgado

Sunday, October 6

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Stamp! Print! Repeat! A workshop exploring the infinite possibilities of pattern and color through the creation of hand-carved stamps. Each participant will learn the steps to create a unique hand-carved stamp inspired by a variety of source materials, such as found text, signage, the natural world, and popular culture. Come and learn how to create unique stamps using a variety of methods! Qualifying members, $60, Non-members, $65; plus $12 materials. Space is limited, sign up today HERE!

Workshop Instructor – Jasmine Delgado is an InnoVision Exhibition artist as well as an Associate Professor of Art and Design at CSUCI.

SOLD OUT! – Ventura County Chronicles: Unveiling the Archives

Saturday, October 5

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Unveiling the Archives, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 7, has been postponed to Saturday, October 5. This program is SOLD OUT, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Angie Brinkhoff. For information, click HERE.

MVC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Exhibition Opening 9/19!

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.

A Heartfelt Thank You – Taste of History Dinner

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our generous 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 for making Taste of History a success. Your support plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission.

To everyone who attended, donated your time, and contributed financially, we sincerely thank you for your dedication and generosity. Your participation helped us surpass our fundraising goals, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Together, we continue to make a lasting impact in our community.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

September Digital Puzzles

Theme – Views from Ventura County

With the first day of Fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to tuck in with one of our Digital Jigsaw Puzzles!

This month, we’re connecting with our Agriculture Museum exhibition through the theme “Views from Ventura County: The Place We Call Home.”

Choose one puzzle or do them all by clicking HERE. We hope you enjoy these as much as we enjoy creating them!

Exhibitions

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

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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SCVWF Second Annual Harvest & Health Pumpkin Festival

Sunday, September 29

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Enjoy a day filled with joy, community, and activities. Delight in the excitement of auctions. Engage your creative side with kids’ crafts. Indulge your love for all things green with our succulent sale, offering a variety of charming and resilient plants to grace your space. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the treats at our bake sale, featuring homemade goodies. Experience the captivating musical performances of talented young singers and the Mariachi Youth group as they honor our community’s cultural legacy. Click HERE for more information.

GhostWalk 2024

The Spirits of the old Sycamore tree

October 11, 12, 13, 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.