JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER
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This week we installed a new student exhibition in our student gallery entitled Expressions Through Contours and Color featuring students from Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai.
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We are thrilled to announce that Jessica Diaz has joined our staff as Assistant Museum Educator. Jessica started with us as an intern in early 2017 and loves working with young artists.
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We met with reps from the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore who have partnered with us for an exhibit opening in July 2019. We have a feeling you’re going to love their show!
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On Friday, we joined the City of Santa Paula Parks and Recreation Department at their “Teen Fest” to celebrate the grand opening of the new Santa Paula Teen Center at Las Piedras Park.
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On Saturday, Ojai artist Gail Hercher taught another sold out bookmaking class inside the Cole Creativity Center. Hercher will also offer her popular monotype printmaking class in March.
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Upcoming Premiere
I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits
Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Who are you? That’s the question that artists were asked to answer in the Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition entitled I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits. The same question will be asked of museum visitors as they view the 39 self-portraits featured in the exhibit and participate in interactive art-making activities that will accompany the professional works on display. I Am Me will open with a premiere party on Saturday, February 2, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
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IMAGE CREDIT: “Distracted” by Laurie Cook, 2018, oil, Collection of the artist.
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Upcoming Event
Free Family Day
Sunday, February 3, 2019, 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibitions, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the whole family, with local artists sharing new ideas and projects each month. Be creative, have fun, and make a masterpiece while you make memories with friends and family. On February 3, our guest teaching artist will be Karen Browdy, who will share her passion for collage with fun Valentine art activities. Families will have access to lots of free materials for free-form collage making.Admission is free for everyone.
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Upcoming Class
The Magic of Mandalas (Ages 16+)
Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Harness the power, and experience the mesmerizing beauty of mandalas alongside art therapist Lynne Okun. Lynne will share the magic of mandalas, from their history and meaning, to strategies and techniques of creating your own personal mandala. Having achieved an understanding of the geometry and sacred symbolism that mandalas incorporate, each student will leave with at least one mandala and the potential for endless mandala-making. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $40.00 per person.
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Upcoming Class
Women Create (Ages 16+)
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Find a little romance in your February as we explore the late 15th century tapestry, “The Unicorn in Captivity.” We will recreate the fantasy, grace, and delicacy of the famed textile using watercolors. Join us, relax, and get creative among friends! “Women Create” is an ongoing series exclusively for women age 16 and over. The class features a new art project, muse, and discussion each month. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $35.00 per person.
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Upcoming Class
Watercolor on Canvas (Ages 16+)
Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Add dimension and depth to your watercolor pieces by exploring the technique of watercolor on canvas. Join local artist Wana Klasen and discover the artistry, technical tricks, creative freedom, and beautiful finished pieces you can achieve with this simple but satisfying method. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $45.00 per person.
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Upcoming Class
Digital Drawing and Painting (Ages 16+)
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Real art on your digital device? That’s right! Join expert digital artist Anita McLaughlin as she teaches simple drawing techniques, how to use brushes, text and layers, and how to apply photo enhancements to make and share your own digital artworks. It’s creativity at your fingertips! All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this two-part class is $65.00 per person.
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Santa Paula Art Museum Audience Survey
We would be so grateful if you would participate in our audience survey by clicking on the image above. As a thank you, we will randomly select 3 respondents to receive $25 off the cost of any future class at the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center!
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