Santa Paula Art Museum — Our New Exhibit Has a Lot of HeART

Art creates community.

In Full Swing by Anette Power, 2020, oil on canvas panel, 20 x 24 inches. Featured in Silver Linings: Journey of Light – available for purchase.

New Exhibit Online Now

We’re swinging into this weekend with huge smiles on our faces because we know you’re going to love the Museum’s newest virtual exhibit! Newbury Park artist Anette Power’s Silver Linings: Journey of Light is now online. Power’s exhibit is over two years in the making, and is a love letter to living even in the midst of great change and challenges.

Click here to enjoy the online exhibit. All of the artworks in the exhibit are available for purchase. Silver Linings will also be on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum when Ventura County museums are able to reopen to the public.*

*The Santa Paula Art Museum remains temporarily closed to the general public in accordance with COVID restrictions. Please call or email the Museumto make a private viewing appointment.

At-Home Art Kit: $5 Craft Night – February Full Hearts

Pick up Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 12, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

We want to help you make something special for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day (or even better, make it with them)! The Museum’s newest take-home craft kit comes complete with felt, sewing supplies, and extra embellishments to make adorable felt hearts. Give them individually as valentines, or string them up as a garland decoration. The cost of each kit is just $5.00 and includes a link to a video tutorial. Pre-purchase is required. Contactless pick up from the Museum is available Monday to Friday.

Virtual Art Class: What a Face! Pet Portraits with Jem (Ages 16+)

Four Saturdays beginning February 20, 2021:

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day

What better portrait to have on your wall than one of your own furry friend? Join teaching artist Jem Morris online and learn how to paint a portrait of your pet or favorite animal. Jem will guide you through the entire process, including drawing and acrylic painting techniques. You’ll finish the course with a complete pet portrait to show off to your friends. This four-part virtual course is $140.00 per person. All materials will be provided in a take-home kit. Zoom app and preregistration are required. Space is extremely limited.

Shop and Show Your Love

Show some love to your sweethearts and the Santa Paula Art Museum by shopping from the Museum’s online gift shop for Valentine’s Day. We’ve even picked out some of our loveliest cards and gifts to make it easier to shop. Place your order online and we’ll have it ready for you to pick up in 48 hours or less. Every purchase benefits the Museum and current members receive 10% off their purchase (just use the discount code MEMBER during checkout).