Santa Paula Art Museum Reopens Oct. 14

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“Vertical Clearance” by Shannon Celia, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches. Available for purchase.

Santa Paula Art Museum Reopens October 14

We are so excited to announce that the Santa Paula Art Museum will reopen Wednesday, October 14, 2020, as part of Ventura County’s reopening plan! Both of our summer exhibitions have been extended. Visit the Museum to enjoy Inspiration and Influence featuring sculptor Duane Dammeyer and painter Rima Muna, and Santa Paula Sojourn, a solo exhibit by painter Shannon Celia. Guests will also be able to preview the 20 gorgeous works of art that will be available in our November online art auction, including artworks by Jessie Arms Botke, Cornelis Botke, Douglas Shively, Susan Petty, Gail Pidduck, and more.

*Please read our visiting guidelines at the end of this email.

Outdoor Art Class: $5 Craft Night – Abstract Sculpture (Ages 16+)

Thursday, October 15, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join teaching artist Mariann Romero in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard to learn the easy and endlessly creative art of abstract sculpture. Repurpose cardboard into stunning shapes and designs, and leave class with a fun, personalized creation. The cost of this class is $5.00 per person. All skill levels and all students ages 16 and over are welcome. Space is limited as class sizes are being kept small to maintain social distancing. Read more about our new class policies for maintaining a safe learning environment here.

“Balloon Trio” by Shannon Celia, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches. Available for purchase.

After Hours with the Artist: Santa Paula Sojournwith Shannon Celia

Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Break out the party balloons because we’re getting ready to celebrate Shannon Celia’s solo exhibition, Santa Paula Sojourn. While the exhibit was installed five months ago, it has yet to be seen in person by the public. On Saturday, October 24, the Museum will host a series of free, after hours appointments with the artist between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Each half hour, five visitors will get to spend 30 minutes viewing the show with the artist in tow. It’s a new (and socially distant) way to experience an exhibit premiere! Once the 30-minute tour has finished, guests will be able to enjoy the Museum’s other offerings and listen to live music by classical guitarist Hope Mueller.

Art To-Go Bag Giveaway

Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

The Museum will be giving away free Art To-Go Bags on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The bags will be available via a drive-thru only pick up in the parking lot behind the Santa Paula Art Museum starting at 10:00 a.m. (while supplies last – limit 5 bags per family).

This month’s bag celebrates Dia de los Muertos with fun and meaningful projects. Kids will be encouraged to explore Day of the Dead traditions through art with projects like family history zines, clay sugar skull pendants, decorative paper calaveras, and mini-ofrendas. Plus, we’ll share a link to a video tutorial by our good friend Deanna, the artist behind Fancy Pantz Face and Body Art, who will show you how to do your own Dia de los Muertos face paint!

The Museum’s Art To-Go Bags are made possible by sponsors Brianne McGrath, Kai and John Blanchard, Fran and Jim Christiansen, Patti and Pete Fallini, Fancy Pantz Face and Body Art, Kathy Good, Laurence Holmer, Willa and Earl McPhail, Michael Pulliam, Santa Paula VFW Post #2043, and Dorcas Thille.

“After We Got Together” by Duane Dammeyer, alabaster on Belgian limestone, 20 x 15.5 x 8 inches. Available for purchase.

After Hours with the Artists: Inspiration and Influence with Duane Dammeyer and Rima Muna

Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ventura artists Duane Dammeyer and Rima Muna have also been waiting patiently to share their exhibit Inspiration and Influence with the public. On Saturday, November 7, Dammeyer and Muna will lead free, 30-minute tours of their exhibit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Each half hour, five guests will explore the exhibit with the two artists as their guides.

Double the Impact of Your Donation

There’s still time to support our 2020 Sustainability Campaign and have your donation matched. Longtime museum supporter Lee Cole will match every donation we receive this fall up to $250,000.00! Your donation will support the Museum’s educational programs, now both virtual and on site, which serve thousands of children, families, and adults every year.

Visiting Guidelines

For the safety and comfort of all of our guests and volunteers, everyone inside the Museum will be required to wear a face covering for the duration of their visit. Visitors must sanitize their hands immediately upon entry and maintain 6 feet of distance between themselves and any person not in their party. Persons visiting the Museum as a group are limited to no more than 6 persons in their party. Museum staff and volunteers will not be handling cash at this time (only credit or debit cards will be accepted). The Santa Paula Art Museum is adhering to all health screening procedures and cleaning and disinfecting protocols set forth by the County of Ventura, California Department of Public Health, and the CDC.