Title: Hueneme Beach Scene – Identifier: 26958 – Source: Jack Miller Collection, 1993 – Date:

circa 1920s – From the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs.

MVC EVENTS

McCartney Tea Fundraiser –

With Ivor Davis

Saturday, July 13

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Join us for a Museum of Ventura County fundraiser that offers an extraordinary afternoon with Ruth and Angie McCartney, interviewed by renowned author Ivor Davis. Enjoy authentic English tea service as we hear enchanting stories about the life of Paul McCartney. The event will feature a captivating Q&A session, offering you the chance to connect directly with our special guests. Don’t miss this unique blend of British charm and rock ‘n’ roll history!

Cost is $80 per person, more details can be found HERE. All proceeds directly support MVC. Don’t wait, ticket sales end on July 9th! Have PayPal? Reduce service fees by purchasing tickets at MVC’s PayPal Link.

Threading Together: Weaving Our Indigenous Heritage

Sunday, July 14

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Experience the artistry of Zapotec weaving firsthand in a dynamic showcase and demonstration presented in collaboration with MICOP.

*Experimenta el arte del tejido zapoteco demostrado a través de las manos de un creador oaxaqueño. Este evento será presentado en colaboración con la organización no lucrativa MICOP. La entrada será gratis si te registras al evento.

Registro Gratis/Free registration: HERE

Members-Only Artists and Amplifiers Fête

Saturday, July 20

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

In honor of our 2024 Bonita C. McFarland Scholarship for the Visual Arts award winners (view awardees HERE) , this garden fête and award ceremony will feature live music, specialty mocktails, a silent auction, remarks from MVC’s Chief Curator, private after-hours tours of the galleries, and a chance to meet the artists of InnoVision, MVC’s newest exhibition.

Registration is free and open to MVC members and invited guests only. This is an all-ages event. Membership will be confirmed for all registrations. To purchase or renew your MVC membership, please click HERE. To register for the event click HERE.

Taste of History Dinner

Thursday, September 12

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Take a journey back in time to the early mid-century. Guests are greeted with highballs and martinis, a red carpet and keepsake polaroids. Enjoy a live cooking demonstration by Chef Adam Hart, an artifact gallery, and live jazz music. Dinner is served on the Plaza where you are taken back to an elegant supper club. There you will enjoy a wine paring dinner with entertainment from a jazz quartet and an oral history of Iva Reeder at Olivas Adobe presented by Elena Brokaw. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available HERE!

MVC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Save the Date(s) – Studio Spotlight

Sunday, August 4

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Explore your creativity, learn new techniques, and refine your skills along side one of the InnoVision artists!  Non-members: $65 / Qualifying Members: $60 plus a materials fee. Follow us for updates on who will be the instructor for this first workshop on August 4!

New MVC Then Blog –

The Woman Lawyer

On July 28, 1924, when motions were called for in the case of the People vs. Jesse Mendoza in Ventura County Superior Court, court watchers were stunned when “a tall and stately woman” stepped inside the bar and answered, “ready for the defendant.” Mary Belle Spencer of Chicago became the first woman to represent a criminal defendant in Ventura County history. And this was no routine trial. Click HERE to continue reading…

June Digital Puzzles

Theme: InnoVision

We know you’ve been waiting, and we’re excited to finally share our latest digital puzzles! This month’s set features beautiful close-up views from the InnoVision exhibit.

Unwind and enjoy these mesmerizing puzzles.

Whether you tackle just one or solve them all, each piece promises a delightful escape. Click HERE to start puzzling!

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

George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibit, Napoleon: Revolution, Romance, and Rivalries

Explore the complex life of Napoleon Bonaparte in a new exhibition of George Stuart Historical Figures®. As a charismatic leader, military strategist, and political figure, Napoleon rose to power during the tumultuous aftermath of the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in his journey, from the forces that propelled him to prominence, his marriages, and his entwined destinies with other global leaders. Through George Stuart’s intricate creations, experience Napoleon Bonaparte’s significant impact on the course of history.

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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Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley Presents

July 12th

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

1400 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula

Join Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley and community organizations (including Museum of Ventura County) for ‘Kids STEM Day!’ Enjoy kids STEM activities, lunch, sports, and more! To find out more, visit their website HERE or call 805-525-7910.