Santa Paula Art Museum — Artist Michelle Jung is “Making Waves”

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Break of Dawn by Michelle Jung, 2015, Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches, Available for purchase.

New Exhibition: Michelle Jung’s Making Waves

Now on view through September 12, 2021

Bay Area artist Michelle Jung is Making Waves at the Santa Paula Art Museum this summer! The artist has a particular fondness for the sea as she has lived near the coast—first east, then west—for most of her life. Making Waves is a large-scale, immersive presentation of seascape oil paintings that invites viewers to experience the beauty, energy and drama of the Pacific coast.

You’ll definitely want to see this stunning show in person, but like all of our current exhibits, Making Waves is also available to enjoy online.

In accordance with public health directives, all museum guests are currently required to wear a face mask for the duration of their visit, to sanitize their hands upon entry, and to sign a waiver upon entry (these policies are subject to change as state and local guidance is updated). The Santa Paula Art Museum is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum will be closed on Sunday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Art Class: Monotypes Using Gelatin Plates (Ages 16+)

Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 6 PM to 9 PM

There’s only one spot left in our Monotypes Using Gelatin Plates class on Thursday, June 10. Join teaching artist Mariann Romero inside the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center to learn this fast, fun, color-filled method of printmaking. All materials will be provided. The cost of class is $45.00.

Tractor Traffic (detail) by Shannon Celia, 2019, Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches, Available for purchase.

Meet and Greet: Artist Shannon Celia

Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 12 PM to 3 PM

Saturday, June 12 marks your final chance to meet artist Shannon Celia at the Museum as you take in her current exhibit Santa Paula Sojourn, which closes June 27. Stop by anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to see the show and chat with Shannon. Reservations are not required.

In the News

Check us out next to Palm Springs Art Museum and SFMOMA in the latest issue of California Homes Magazine! Artist Erin Hanson’s current exhibit, Colors of California, is getting lots of attention and deservedly so. Be sure to stop in and see Hanson’s show now through July 25, 2021.

Young Artist Program Begins

The Museum’s brand new Young Artist Program is off to a great start. We’ve got a fantastic group of teens joining us for 12 sessions of art learning and making led by esteemed Ventura County contemporary artist, professor and curator Rafael Perea de la Cabada. This free program is made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council and The Back Family “Beautiful Day” Fund through VCCF. Be sure to follow the Santa Paula Art Museum on Facebook and Instagram to see more art and Museum updates directly in your social feed.

Shop SPAM

Don’t forget to grab a unique gift from our store when you visit the Museum this summer. Every purchase you make helps to fund our educational programs. New items are arriving all the time, and museum members always receive 10% off their purchase.