Santa Paula Art Museum — ‘Art About Agriculture’ Is BACK! and other upcoming events

Art creates community.

Image: Down to the Valley by Jim Wilson, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 21 inches. Available for purchase.

Premiere Party: The 13th Annual Art About Agriculture Exhibit

Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 4 PM to 6 PM

Free admission

Join us for the premiere of The 13th Annual Art About Agriculture exhibition, featuring 66 fresh works of art by 61 distinct artists. Art About Agriculture is presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance to promote awareness of agriculture through art. Admission to the premiere party is free for everyone (face masks are required, but reservations are not). All of the artworks in the exhibit will be available for purchase. Art About Agriculture will be on view and online through March 6, 2022.

$5 Craft Night: Holiday Gift Tags (Ages 12+)

Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 6 PM to 8 PM

Preregistration required

Make your own holiday gift tags during a festive $5 Craft Night at the Cole Creativity Center. Start the holiday season with fun and creativity and add a special touch to all of your holiday gifts. We’ll supply everything you need, and class is only $5! Preregistration is required.

Class: Pet Portraits with Jem (Ages 16+)

Four-part course starts Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 11 AM to 2 PM

Preregistration required

Show your furry friend just how much you love them with their very own pet portrait! Teaching artist Jem Morris will guide you step-by-step through the portraiture process, including drawing, color choices, and painting techniques. Every student will finish the four-part course with a finished portrait. The cost of the course is $140 for all four sessions. Preregistration is required.

Thank You: Art To-Go Sponsors

Special shout-out to the sponsors of the Museum’s Art To-Go Bag program, which enabled our education department to design and give away over 300 free bags filled with art supplies and lessons as a way of celebrating Dia de los Muertos with our community! Thank you to The Smith-Hobson Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Brianne McGrath, Rotary Club of Santa Paula, Debbie Abshear, Cynthia Aguilar, Kai and John Blanchard, Fran and Jim Christiansen, Patti Fallini, Kathy Good, Laurence Holmer, Willa and Earl McPhail, Michael Pulliam, Sandra Quick, Santa Paula VFW Post #2043, John Woods, and Dorcas Thille.

Shop SPAM for the Holidays

Start your holiday shopping at the Santa Paula Art Museum! Every purchase supports the Museum’s programs, and members receive 10% off every purchase, including original art. Mark your calendar for the Museum’s Holiday Market on Saturday, December 4, featuring an expanded gift shop and local artisan vendors!