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Santa Paula Art Museum — ‘The California Scene’ Opens Saturday With an Added Surprise!

by Community Contributor • July 13, 2023 • Comments Off

“Moonrise at Spyglass” by Holly Beals, Acrylic and paper collage on wood, 18 x 24 inches, Available for purchase starting July 15.

Premiere Party: California Art League’s “The California Scene”

Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

The Santa Paula Art Museum is the place to be on Saturday, July 15! Join us as we unveil our newest exhibition, “The California Scene,” showcasing 59 quintessential California scenes in a variety of media by 44 artists from the long-established California Art League (CAL). The show is CAL’s 2023 Gold Medal Exhibition and multiple awards will be announced during the premiere party. Mingle with the artists, grab a glass of wine, and find out which artwork is named “Best in Show.”

“The California Scene” will be on view from July 15 to November 5, 2023. Many of the artworks are available for purchase.

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“Floral Still Life with Vases” by Walter Farrington Moses (1874-1947), Oil on Masonite, 21 x 26 inches, Available in the August 19 Fine Art Auction Fundraiser.

Live Auction Preview Exhibit

We’ve got a special surprise for attendees of our Saturday premiere party: they’ll be the first to see the 20 works of art that will be up for bid during the live auction portion of the Museum’s Fine Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, August 19! This year’s live auction lineup is our best yet with historical pieces by artists like Jessie Arms Botke, Cornelis Botke, Samuel Hyde Harris, Ralph Holmes, Paul Lauritz, and Douglas Shively, as well as contemporary works by Robert Ferguson, Susan Petty, Gail Pidduck, and more. Preview the artworks now through August and save the date, Saturday, August 19, for our Fine Art Auction Fundraiser.

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Beautiful Objects in Oil: Floral Arrangements (Ages 16+)

The four-part course starts Saturday, July 15, from 11 AM to 2 PM

$145 per person for 4 classes

Also on Saturday: join teaching artist Aaron MacDonald inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center to explore the secrets behind the psychology of oil painting with an emphasis on floral arrangments. Learn foundational skills in oil painting as well as how finding harmony in tone, shape, and composition can influence your personal and emotional connection to beautiful art. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided.

Kids’ Summer Art Camps

It’s not too late to register for Kids’ Summer Art Camp inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center! There are still spots available in the camps listed below, but space is limited. All supplies are provided in every camp. Current SPAM members receive 10% off all camps: just use the discount code MEMBER during checkout. All camps require advance registration.