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Santa Paula Art Museum update for June 12 — The Santa Paula Art Museum Is the Place to Be This Summer!

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JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER
School’s out for summer, but we’re just getting warmed up here at the Santa Paula Art Museum! We marked the end of the school year by hosting Santa Paula High School’s 21st Annual Medallas de Oro Art Show, which celebrates the work of SPHS art students. This past weekend, a few of our staff joined the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore at their paint out in Malibu. Footage from the day will be featured in the Allied Artists’ upcoming exhibit, opening July 13. On Sunday, we made portrait painting a family affair with our first “Family Art Project” class at the Cole Creativity Center. And there’s A LOT more coming up at the Museum this summer! Check out some of our upcoming events below.
This Week
Class: Watercolor Intensive (Ages 16+)
Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 11am to 2pm; Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11am to 2pm; and Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 11am to 2pm
$120.00 per person for all three sessions ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!
There are just two spots left in our three-part “Watercolor Intensive (Ages 16+)” course that starts Saturday, June 15. With a joyful perspective, teaching artist Wana Klasen will lead you as you begin or deepen your personal watercolor practice. This three-part course includes three distinct sessions: “Paper, Paint and Practice” on Saturday, June 15, from 11:00am to 2:00pm; “Tips, Tools and Techniques” on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00am to 2:00pm; and “Expanding Expectations” on Saturday, June 29, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. The cost of this course is $120.00 per person, which includes all three sessions. Preregistration is required to reserve your spot in class.
Save the Date for the Art Auction
The 9th Annual Fine and Decorative Art Auction is Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 3:00pm
Join us for the Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual art auction and our biggest fundraiser of the year! Over 60 artworks – ranging from stunning oil and watercolor paintings to decorative glass, pottery and prints – will be available in both a silent auction format and during a thrilling live auction. All proceeds benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum. Stay tuned for more information!
Introducing Our Artist in Residence
Artist in Residence Kickoff Comida
Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 6pm to 8pm
Join the Museum’s inaugural Art in Agriculture – Artist in Residence Lissa Corona for a special comida-style gathering to kick off her residency! Enjoy food, conversations, share stories, and hear about Lissa’s plans for her community-inspired art project. All are welcome and admission to the event is free.
The Museum’s Art In Agriculture artist residency focuses on bringing artists into our agricultural community and providing those artists with experiences and access that is not commonly associated with artistic production. During her residency, Lissa will be out in the community, meeting people and exploring our landscape. Her residency will culminate in a work of art that will be featured in The 12th Annual Art About Agriculture exhibition, which will premiere in November 2019.
Lissa Corona is a San Diego native with family ties to the Santa Paula region. She is a multi-disciplinary artist with work in video, sculpture, and drawing. Her recent artwork focuses on text as both the visual output and a method to explore meaning, interaction and translation. This residency is generously funded by a Limoneira Foundation Fund Grant.
Free Family Day
Free Family Day
Sunday, July 7, 2019, from 12pm to 3pm
Join us for Free Family Day on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the whole family, with local artists sharing new ideas and projects each month. On Sunday, July 7, we’ll be exploring “Color in Motion” as we celebrate local artist Sam Grasso’s beautiful mobile that hangs inside the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center. Visitors will be able to create their own mobile and take part in a collaborative art project led by teaching artist Lisa Ann Mahony. Admission is free for everyone and all materials will be provided.
Book Club
Book Club
Starts Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 7pm to 9pm
Now in its 25th year of publication, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron has earned a place as a cornerstone book on the subject of creativity. Join us to explore the ideas and challenges that reveal the symbiosis between our creative and spiritual selves. Based on the foundational idea that we all have something to share and learn from each other, all are welcome to participate including first time readers, return readers, the artistically curious, and professional artists. Monthly gatherings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm starting Wednesday, July 17, 2019. We will explore two chapters at a time. Participation is free and drop-ins are welcome. Those attending should purchase or borrow their own copy of the book (available on Amazon). Preregistration is not required, but RSVPs are appreciated.
Classes for Adults and Teens
Garden Mosaics (Ages 12+)
Sat., July 27, 2019: 10am to 2pm Sun., July 28, 2019: 10am to 2pm
$60.00 per person
Conversations in Art History: Matisse (Ages 16+)
Thurs., Aug. 1, 2019: 3pm to 5pm
Thurs., Aug. 8, 2019: 3pm to 5pm
Thurs., Aug. 15, 2019: 3pm to 5pm
Thurs., Aug. 22, 2019: 3pm to 5pm
$100.00 per person for 4 sessions
Landscape Bootcamp
(Ages 16+)
Sat., August 17, 2019: 10am to 5pm
$85.00 per person
Block Printing: Personal Stationary (Ages 16+)
Sat., August 31, 2019: 10am to 2pm
$45.00 per person
Classes for Kids
Geo-Me-Tree (Ages 3-5)
Mon., June 17, 2019 through Fri., June 21, 2019: 8:30am to 10am each day
$75.00 per week per child
Flashback Photography (Ages 10-13)
Mon., June 17, 2019 through Fri., June 21, 2019: 11am to 12:30pm each day
$75.00 per week per child
iPad Painting (Ages 6-9)
Mon., June 24, 2019 through Fri., June 28, 2019: 11am to 12:30pm each day
$75.00 per week per child
Animation Creations (Ages 8-12)
Mon., July 8, 2019 through Fri., July 12, 2019: 10am to 11:30am each day
$75.00 per week per child
Super Power Creative Journal (Ages 8-12)
Mon., July 8, 2019 through Fri., July 12, 2019: 12pm to 1:30pm each day
$75.00 per week per child
Recycled Rainbow
(Ages 6-8)
Sat., July 20, 2019; Sat. July 27, 2019; Sat., Aug. 3, 2019; and Sat., Aug. 10, 2019: 10am to 12pm each day
$80.00 per child for 4 sessions
Support the Museum
Shop Our Gift Store and Art Shop
The Museum’s gift shop offers a wide variety of gifts including cards, jewelry, accessories, books, home goods, original art, and more. New items are always arriving! Our art shop currently features original paintings by George Lockwood, Gina Niebergall, and Anette Power. Shop Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Every purchase supports the non-profit work of the Museum.
Current Exhibitions
Common Ground: Meredith Brooks Abbott, Susan Petty, and Gail Pidduck
Through July 7, 2019
Celebrating Teaching Artists
Through July 7, 2019
Face of California
Through September 15, 2019
Become a Member
All members receive free regular admission to our current exhibits, a 10% discount in the gift shop, a 10% discount on classes, and more.
Make a Donation
With your donation, the Museum will be able to expand programs within its two spaces and reach new segments of the community.
Become a Docent
Volunteering at the Santa Paula Art Museum comes with some really great perks including free admission to all museum events!