September at the Santa Paula Art Museum

“Harmon Canyon Trail” by Gail Pidduck, 2023, Oil on panel, 8 x 8 inches, Available for purchase starting September 14.

Premiere Party:

Gail Pidduck’s “8² + 10”

Saturday, September 14, 2024 • 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Setting to work on her newest series of paintings in 2023, longtime Santa Paula artist Gail Pidduck found herself with a childlike desire to “just make art.” Her adult sensibilities insisted on a focus. Pidduck compromised with the decision to use 8″ x 8″ panels as the constraint for her paintings, while allowing herself to paint anything she wanted. Thus, “8².” The “+ 10?” 8² + 10 = 74, Pidduck’s age when the exhibit hangs, and her goal to produce 74 new paintings from which 40 will be exhibited. Join us for the premiere of Gail Pidduck’s “8² + 10” on Saturday, September 14. The exhibit will be on view through January 12, 2025. All of the artworks will be available for purchase.

Final Week

Christopher Noxon’s “Greenbelt” closes after Sunday, September 8. Hurry in before it’s gone!

Free Family Day

Sunday, September 8, 2024 • 12 PM to 3 PM

Free for all ages

Our September Free Family Day inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center will celebrate Native American crafts and cultural arts. Inspired by our local Chumash tribe, the day’s activities will include paper weaving, making a wansaq instrument, rock painting, and more. Families can also enjoy Chumash storytelling by Alan Salazar, a Native educator and Tribal Elder of both the Fernandeño Tataviam and Ventureño Chumash Tribes, starting at 1:00 PM. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all materials are included.

All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided in every class. SPAM members receive 10% off all classes.

Adventures in Abstraction (Ages 16+)

Starts Saturday, September 7

9 AM to 12 PM

$165 for all four sessions

Oil Painting: Landscape (Ages 16+)

Starts Saturday, September 7

1 PM to 4 PM

$225 for all six sessions

Hand Sculpting (Ages 16+)

Starts Wed., September 11

5 PM to 7:30 PM

$200 for all six sessions

Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Starts Wed., September 11

1 PM to 4 PM

$300 for all six sessions

Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Starts Friday, September 13

1 PM to 4 PM

$300 for all six sessions

Felting Flowers (Ages 16+)

Friday, September 20

6 PM to 9 PM

$40 per person

One-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (Ages 16+)

Saturday, September 21

1 PM to 3 PM

$75 per person

Adventures in Weaving (Ages 16+)

Starts Friday, September 27

6 PM to 9 PM

$145 for all four sessions

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Our ArtWalk poster featuring Curator of Creativity Gabriel Islas and Museum Educator Janice Allen.

Visit Us at ArtWalk Ventura

Saturday, September 21, 2024 • 12 PM to 5 PM

Sunday, September 22, 2024 • 11 AM to 4 PM

Free for all ages

We’re excited to be participating in ArtWalk Ventura this year! ArtWalk is a fun, free, self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and pop-up locations in downtown Ventura. You’ll find our staff and booth near Mission Park in Ventura.

VISIT THE ARTWALK WEBSITE

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

*The Cole Creativity Center is open only during classes and special events.

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