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“Tomales Bay” by Cornelis Botke (1887-1954), Date unknown, Oil on board, 26.5″ x 31.5″
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The 15th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser
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Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM
$15 Members • $20 Non-members
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s 15th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, August 16! Dozens of stunning artworks by historic and contemporary California artists will be up for bid, including museum-worthy pieces by Meredith Brooks Abbott, Jessie and Cornelis Botke, Robert Clunie, Paul Grimm, Douglas Shively, and many more. Plus, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres catered by Parque 1055 while you browse.
All proceeds support the Santa Paula Art Museum and its arts education programs, which inspire over 4,000 K-12 students every year. The silent auction runs from 3 PM to 4 PM, and the live auction runs from 4 PM to 5 PM, led by professional auctioneers from California Auctioneers.
Want a sneak peek? Preview 10 of the 20 live auction artworks and raffle prize painting here, then visit our website to see all 20 live auction items and to learn more about each piece.
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“Grand Teton Mountain from Timber Island” by Robert Clunie (1895-1984), 1940, Oil on canvas, 36″ x 42″
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“Sycamore Near Cabin by Steckel Park” by Douglas Shively (1896-1991), 1973, Oil on board, 20″ x 24″
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“California Ranch” by Paul Grimm (1892-1974), 1972, Oil on canvas board, 20″ x 30″
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“La Jolla Bay in Summer Light” by Robert Ferguson (b. 1958), 2022, Oil on canvas, 30″ x 40″
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“Dandelions #2″ by Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971), Date unknown, Oil on board, 12″ x 15.75”
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“Courtyard with Fountain” by Meredith Brooks Abbott (b. 1938), 1988, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 36″
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“Storm on the Mesa” by Cornelis Botke (1887-1954), 1936, Etching on paper, 10″ x 12.5″
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Untitled by Frank Tolles Chamberlin (1873-1961), Date unknown, Oil on board, 7″ x 10″
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“Surf Near Catalina Island” by Angel Espoy (1879-1963), Date unknown, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 30″
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Silent Auction Items Start at $25
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In addition to our 20 live auction pieces, the silent auction from 3 PM to 4 PM will feature over two-dozen curated artworks with starting bids as low as $25! Take home a beautiful work of art while supporting access to the arts and arts education in our community. (Silent auction items are not available to preview.)
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Win a Painting by
Jessie Arms Botke
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Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win the beautiful oil painting by Jessie Arms Botke below! Raffle tickets may be purchased by mail or phone, or in person (see museum/gift shop hours below). If sending payment by mail, please include “raffle” and your phone number in the memo line. Winner need not be present at the auction to win.
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Untitled by Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971), Date unknown, Oil on board, 9.5″ x 10″
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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 children, students, and members
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month
Cole Creativity Center Gallery
& Supply Shop Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Cole Creativity Center is otherwise open only for classes and special events.
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