Premiere Party: Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the premiere is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members and will include access to both exhibitions.
“Santa Clara Riverbed” by Bruce Everett, oil on canvas, 35 x 50 inches, Collection of the artist – to be featured in “The Eleventh Annual Art About Agriculture.”
“Burning Bush” by Luther Gerlach, unique silver gelatin print, 16 x 20 inches, Collection of the artist – to be featured in “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach.” Courtesy photos.
SANTA PAULA — “Art About Agriculture,” the popular pastoral art show presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance, will celebrate its eleventh anniversary this year with a fresh crop of 72 artworks on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum. In “The Eleventh Annual Art About Agriculture,” 64 different artists from across the country will portray the beauty and bounty of agriculture in scenes ranging from fields, farmworkers and farmers markets to animals, barns and backroad vistas. All of the artworks on display will be for sale. The show will open with a premiere party on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the premiere is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members.
Opening alongside “Art About Agriculture”will be “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach.” Inspired by the abstracted landscapes left in the wake of last year’s Thomas Fire, Ventura artist Luther Gerlach has produced an extraordinary collection of photographs that both document the destruction and explore the mysterious beauty it rendered. Using an 8×10 wooden view camera, Gerlach’s enlarged prints create a unique, immersive experience of the spectacular aftermath. Admission to the premiere party will include access to both exhibitions. Americana music duo RubySkye will also perform throughout the event.
“Art About Agriculture”will feature artists Ramona Andrews, Kit Boise-Cossart, Kent Butler, Shannon Celia, Janice Chan, Chris Chapman, Nellie Cusworth, Duane Dammeyer, Mike Depue, Dean Detrick,Jr., Robert Diehl, Gabriel Dordetti, Duane Eells, Celeste Evans, Bruce Everett, Katie Fagan, Gail Faulkner, Neva Felino, John Fielder, Pausha Foley, Marian Fortunati, Richard Franklin, Valerie Freeman, Juan Carlos Gonzales, Joy Gonzalez, Michael Hardison, Ray Harris, Gail Hercher, Carlos Heredia, Lance Higgins, Eul Hurley, John Iwerks, Wana Klasen, Doris Kleemann-Fischer, Bev Lazor, Karen Lewis, Renate Lichter, Leslie Lloyd, George Lockwood, Eileen Maloney, Yolande McAlevey, Joe Milazzo, Dennis Newell, Betty Nguyen, Gina Niebergall, Dorothy Orr, Annette Power, John Robertson, Pete Ruiz, Becky Savell, Karen Scott Browdy, Victor Shiro, KC Spink, Pam Strautman, Todd Swart, Bonnie Taylor, Myra Toth, Adon Valenziano, Trevor Walker, Nina Warner, Aaron Wilder, Michael Wood, Chris Zambon, and Kay Zetlmaier. “The Eleventh Annual Art About Agriculture”will be on view through February 24, 2019. “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach” will be on view through December 30, 2018.
The Santa Paula Art Museum occupies two historic buildings located at 117 N 10th Street and 123 N 10th Street in downtown Santa Paula. The Museum features rotating exhibitions of vintage and contemporary art, art classes for children and adults, artist talks and demonstrations, musical performances, a gift shop, and more. Regular museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Regular admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and free for students and museum members. A full schedule of upcoming events and classes can be found online by visiting www.santapaulaartmuseum.org. For more information, please contact the Museum by calling (805) 525-5554, or e-mail info@santapaulaartmuseum.org.
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Other Upcoming Events at the Santa Paula Art Museum:
*Remember, the first Sunday of every month is free at the Santa Paula Art Museum!
Artist Talk: “Seeking Artistic Adventures – An Odyssey Through Oxnard” with Shannon Celia
Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 2:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Conejo Valley oil painter Shannon Celia has recently been on an artistic “Odyssey Through Oxnard.” Celia loves diving into her community and encouraging people to see what’s here. Her paintings highlight landmarks we usually don’t notice, so that we can see them in a new way. And she doesn’t shy away from “painting the gritty with the pretty.” During her talk on Saturday, November 3, Celia will reveal what inspired her journey through Oxnard, and how it evolved to include an artist-in-residency, a public art project in downtown Oxnard, and an entire series of paintings. The artist will also talk about her current painting adventures in Santa Paula – her so-called “Santa Paula Sojourn” – which will culminate in a solo exhibition at the Santa Paula Art Museum in 2020. Shannon Celia is a member of The Westlake Village Art Guild, a California Art Club associate member, a Studio Channel Islands member, and an American Women Artists Associate Artist with Distinction.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and free for students and museum members
Free Community Celebration: Día de los Muertos
Date & Time: Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Come and celebrate Día de los Muertos at four different locations in Santa Paula on Sunday, November 4, 2018! Participating sites will include the California Oil Museum, the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum, Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, and the Santa Paula Art Museum. This free, family-friendly event will include traditional craft making activities, music, Aztec and Folklórico dancers, face painting, storytelling, and altar installations. Día de los Muertos attire is encouraged! Visitors can begin at any of the participating locations and proceed to the rest. Pick up a Día de los Muertos passport and collect a stamp at each of the locations to be entered into a free raffle drawing. The three museums are within walking distance of each other, and Santa Paula Cemetery is located just 1.2 miles from the museums. Free parking will be available at the California Oil Museum, Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, and the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission is free for everyone. Hours and activities vary by location. You can see the full schedule of events by visiting www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/ddlm.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/ddlm
Event cost: Admission is free for everyone
Class: Exploring Yupo (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Yupo synthetic paper is fun, easy, and endlessly creative! Artist and Yupo enthusiast Wana Klasen will share her tips and techniques for expertly handling watercolor on Yupo. Students will create multiple Yupo works, while exploring the expansive potential that abstract art brings to your creative experience. This is a class for adults age 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $40.00 per class
Premiere Party: “The 11th Annual Art About Agriculture” and “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach”
Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Now in its eleventh year, the Ag Art Alliance’s popular pastoral art show, “Art About Agriculture,” premieres at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The group show features dozens of artworks by artists from across the country who have portrayed the beauty and bounty of agriculture in scenes ranging from fields, farmworkers, and farmers markets to animals, barns, and backroad vistas. Opening alongside “The 11th Annual Art About Agriculture” will be “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach.” Inspired by the abstracted landscapes left in the wake of the Thomas Fire, Ventura artist Luther Gerlach has produced an extraordinary collection of photographs that both document the destruction and explore the mysterious beauty it rendered. Using an 8×10 wooden view camera, Gerlach’s enlarged prints create a unique, immersive experience of the spectacular aftermath.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: $10.00 for museum members, $15 for non-members
Class: Women Create (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 13, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Have fun, make art, and bring friends! Nourish yourself with creativity in the safety and support of our monthly women’s group. Join artist and creativity coach Mary-Gail King for an ongoing series with art projects, discussions and friendship designed to help you find your muse and express yourself. This is a class for adults age 16 and over. This course can be taken once or recurrently as each class will differ. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $35.00 per class
Class: Personal Bookmaking (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Join paper specialist Gail Hercher and indulge in the joys of hand-crafted, personal books. A beautiful craft with many styles and variations, bookmaking is perfect for journals, guest books, gifts and meaningful keepsakes. Each student will leave with at least one personalized, long-stitch book. This is a class for adults age 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $35.00 per class
Artist Reception and Lecture: “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach”
Date & Time: Friday, November 30, 2018, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: In concert with his upcoming exhibition “From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach,” you’re invited to join Gerlach for an exclusive reception and lecture on Friday, November 30, 2018, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The lecture begins at 6:00pm. Inspired by the abstracted landscapes left in the wake of the Thomas Fire, Ventura artist Luther Gerlach has produced an extraordinary collection of photographs that both document the destruction and explore the mysterious beauty it rendered. Using an 8×10 wooden view camera, Gerlach’s enlarged prints create a unique, immersive experience of the spectacular aftermath. Gerlach incorporated the origins of the fire into the very production of the prints: “I collected ashes and sulfur-laden water from hot springs at the origin point, Thomas Aquinas College. It is almost as if these chemical catalysts carry a memory of the fire, acting on the print to produce ghostly effects such as swirling, apocalyptic skies and suggestions of the trees that once stood. Applied to the developed prints, the ash and sulfur attack the silver, transforming the monochrome image into fiery color.” As a body of work, “From the Ashes” represents a microcosm of the timeless cycles of destruction and creation. “From the Ashes” will be on view from November 10, 2018, through December 30, 2018.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: $10.00 for museum members, $15.00 for non-members
Champagne and Shopping
Date & Time: Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Indulge in a glass of bubbly as you shop for unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Find one-of-a-kind items by local artist vendors including handcrafted jewelry, bags, pottery, paintings and more. Plus, be entered into a raffle to win a special gift of your own!
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: Admission is free for everyone
Class: Suminagashi Workshop (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Addictive, meditative and fun! Learn the ancient Japanese art of water marbling. Explore the process, serendipity, and creative applications with local artist Lisa Ann Mahony. This is a class for adults age 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $35.00 per class