Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 8

Hollywood publicist David Mirisch will share stories about his five decades of working with celebrities, helping to raise more than $35 million for charitable causes.

TODAY, August 8 at 11 a.m.

Free for members, $5 for nonmembers.

Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.

Join Artist Ryan Carr at 6 p.m., August 9, for a talk about the body of work created during his time as Artist in Residence at the Museum of Ventura County. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. No host bar.

Using large scale paintings and drawings, the focus of Carr’s Natural State exhibit is the invasive species of plants along the Ventura River, the Channel Islands and other areas of Ventura County. Carr also incorporated letter press printing techniques and created a unique wallpaper, complemented by a floral installation that speaks to Carr’s work and adds depth to the exhibit.Natural State will be on display through August 12 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org.

As part of its upcoming exhibit, At Table: The Business of Food and Community, which opens August 30, the Museum of Ventura County is inviting entries from artists and community members to create a table place setting that is reminiscent of one remembered from growing up.

Participants’ only requirement is that everything on the place setting must reflect the story being told, which is the key to this collective art piece. Each place setting must fit a 17” long by 11” wide area. Entries are due Aug. 13.Click here for details.

There is no fee for entry. The installation date is August 29. The Kitchen Tableexhibit will be on display in the Museum’s Sculpture Nook through November 25. The Museum is located at 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. For more information contact abermudez@venturamuseum.org.

Photo Credit: Andrea Schaffer https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

There’s something for everyone at theMuseum of Ventura County! Join now to receive a full year of access to exciting exhibits, compelling cultural and historical programming, and diverse events.

If you join the museum at any level between August 1st and September 30th, not only will you receive access to a year of exciting events and exhibits, you’ll also receive your choice of a free gift from the following:

Visit the Membership page to learn more about the perks of becoming a member. Support the arts and culture in your community. Join today!The Museum is located at 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. For more information contact the membership department at (805) 653-0323 ext 330 or email Scott Gordon at sgordon@venturamuseum.org.