Santa Paula Art Museum — Prepare To Be Impressed

FREE FIRST SUNDAY – FREE ADMISSION ON SUNDAY, MAY 2

Art creates community.

Ivory Blooms by Erin Hanson, 2021, oil on canvas, 24 x 24 inches, Private Collection.

Now On View: Erin Hanson: Colors of California

Exhibit runs May 1, 2021 to July 25, 2021

West Coast artist Erin Hanson has earned a huge following thanks to her unique painting style, which has been dubbed “Open Impressionism” and is now taught to art students worldwide. (She also started selling paintings at the age of 10!) Open Impressionism is a blend of classical impressionism and modern expressionism, with a dash of plein air style. In other words, prepare yourself to be completely impressed. Erin Hanson: Colors of California is on view now through July 25, 2021.

The exhibit can also be enjoyed online, although we encourage you to visit all four of our current exhibitions in person!

An opening reception will not be held for Erin Hanson: Colors of California. In accordance with public health directives, all museum guests are 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. 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.

Meet the Artist: Shannon Celia

Saturday, May 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Artist Shannon Celia wants to meet you at the Museum! Shannon will be dropping in on Saturday, May 1, to chat with visitors about her current exhibit, Santa Paula Sojourn. Stop by and meet the artist anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Art Class: Watercolor Botanicals (Ages 16+)

Saturdays May 22; May 29; and June 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The focus will be on flowers in the Museum’s upcoming, three-part Watercolor Botanicals course led by artist Rebecca Stebbins. Learn the history behind botanical illustration and its delicate mix of art and science. Then learn to draw and paint from fresh specimens. The course will be taught inside the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, and the cost of the three-part series is $55.00 per person. All skill levels are welcome. Preregistration is required.

Free Giveaway: Art To-Go Bags

Saturday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m.

The Museum will be giving away free Art To-Go Bags on Saturday, May 15. Our May art bag celebrates spring in full bloom! Kids will receive all of the supplies they need to create floral art in a variety of media, including clay and paint. Projects include flower pressed clay pendants and an impasto painting inspired by our new exhibit by Erin Hanson. The bags will be available via a drive-thru only pick up in the parking lot behind the Museum (while supplies last).

The Museum’s free, monthly Art To-Go Bags are made possible by our sponsors: The Smith-Hobson Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Brianne McGrath, Rotary Club of Santa Paula, 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.

Summer Steps by Anette Power, 2020, oil on gessoed panel, 30 x 30 inches, Available for purchase.

Closing Reception: Anette Power’s Silver Linings: Journey of Light

Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join artist Anette Power as she marks the close of her solo exhibition Silver Linings: Journey of Light. The artist will be on hand to visit with guests and share insights into her work. Each hour of the reception is limited to 20 guests. Reservations are required. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and free for students and members.