Santa Paula Art Museum — New Year, New Everything!

Happy New Year!

SPAM will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

“The Sky is Not Silent” by Mary Neville, 2022, Mixed media on paper, 17 x 17 inches, Available for purchase starting January 14.
Exhibit Premiere

Mary Neville’s “Field Trip: 30 Days at a Higher Elevation”

Premieres Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members / $10 Non-members

Meet Ojai artist Mary Neville at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, January 14, for the premiere of her solo exhibition, “Field Trip: 30 Days at a Higher Elevation.” With all-new mixed media paintings and works on paper, Neville unpacks her recent, month-long artist residency at Ghost Ranch in northern New Mexico, once home to legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Reservations are not required.

“Field Trip” will be on view January 14, 2023, to May 7, 2023. Many of the artworks will be available for purchase.

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Upcoming Classes

All skill levels are welcome in classes at SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center, and all art supplies are provided in every class! Current SPAM members receive 10% off all classes: just use the discount code MEMBER during checkout.

Finding Flow

(Ages 16+)

Sunday, January 8, and/or Sunday, January 22, 2023

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

$20 per person per class

Beautiful Objects: Foundations of Oil Painting (Ages 16+)

The four-part course starts Sunday, January 8, 2023

11 AM to 3 PM

$145 for four classes

Finding Flow + Sound Bath (Ages 16+)

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

6 PM to 8 PM

$40 per person

Live Figure Drawing (Ages 18+)

Thursday, January 12, and/or Thursday, January 26, 2023

6 PM to 8:30 PM

$22 per person per class

Sound Bath

(Ages 16+)

Saturday, January 21, 2023

9 AM to 10 AM

$20 per person

Felting Bowls

(Ages 16+)

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

6 PM to 8 PM

$20 per person

Linocut Printmaking

Workshop (Ages 16+)

Saturday, January 28, 2023

3 PM to 6 PM

$85 per person

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2022 In Review
In 2022, the Santa Paula Art Museum welcomed over 5,350 visitors to our exhibitions and events, and the Museum exhibited 445 original works of art. Our education programs served over 2,000 K-12 students, and 380 adult students enjoyed 45 distinct classes at our Cole Creativity Center.

Thank you to all of our donors, members, and volunteers who make all of the Museum’s work possible!

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“En el lago de Tzintzuntzan (In the Lake of Tzintzuntzan)” by John Galan, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, Sold.
Exhibit Closing

John Galan’s “Remedios (Remedies)”

Visit Galan’s acclaimed solo show on or before Sunday, January 8, 2023!

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Save the Date
Gallery Talk: The Artists of “Art About Agriculture”

Saturday, January 28, 2023

2 PM to 4 PM

Included with museum admission

Free for SPAM Members

Free Family Art Day

Sunday, February 5, 2023

12 PM to 3 PM

Free for all ages

SPAM’s 13th Anniversary Party

Saturday, February 25, 2023

7 PM to 9 PM

Ticket sales coming soon!

Infrared photograph of the Santa Paula Art Museum by John Nichols.
Support SPAM

It’s the perfect time to show your support for the Santa Paula Art Museum. There’s just one day left to make an end-of-the-year tax-deductible donation to the Museum, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 92-0179722). Your donation will allow SPAM to sustain and grow its impact in our community.

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The Museum’s annual membership cycle begins anew on January 1. Become a member or renew your membership and enjoy free regular admission, discounts on classes, special events, art purchases, and more for an entire year!

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Looking to try something new in 2023? Become a docent at SPAM. There are many different ways to volunteer: greet visitors at the front desk, help at special events, assist our educators during Free Family Days, and more. We’ll teach you everything you need to know!

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Santa Paula Art Museum & Gift Shop Hours

Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Monday and Tuesday

Cost of Admission

Adults $4.00

Seniors $3.00

Free for Students and Members

Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.