National Arts and Disability Center at University of California Los Angeles to award the Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Department at La Colonia Village funds from the Arts and Accessibility Grant to expand community based art programming. OXNARD — The…
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July 7 — Studio Channel Islands Hosts the NEXT Big Thing Exhibition
Renowned art critic Peter Frank to jury fine art of American artists from around the country CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands will launch the NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., July 7, in SCI’s…
Through May 6 — Inaugural Student Art Show to be held at Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Community members are invited to attend the first annual Ventura Unified School District Student Art Show, to be held at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. Established through the efforts of the Ventura Arts…
May 11 — Out of the Ashes: Healing in Story and Song
VENTURA — The Rubicon Harmonix and the Museum of Ventura County together will present “Out of the Ashes: Healing in Story and Song,” a unique program, May 11, that honors the shared losses of our community from the Thomas Fire,…
Through May 12 — ‘Burned, But Not Forgotten’ exhibit at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands will present a new pop-up exhibit, “Burned, But Not Forgotten,” through May 12 at the Blackboard Gallery, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibit shares photographs and video as seen through the lenses of two students from California…
May 18 — $5 Friday: Community Art Night at Art Trek, Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — Bring friends and family to create art inspired by the world of pop art during our $5 Friday: Poptastic. $5 Friday is a wonderful community art night that offers five art stations of different materials; drawing, painting,…
May 19 — Quick Draw “Artists in Action” Fundraising Event at Art Trek, Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek is hosting their first fundraiser. Quick Draw – “Artists in Action” – Saturday, May 19th from 6-10pm at their studio in Newbury Park, CA. An evening at Art Trek will always be a creative experience,…
April 8 — Museum of Ventura County Presents New York Documentary
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura Friends of the Library and Museum of Ventura County are excited to present the Tri-County premiere of “EX LIBRIS: The New York Public Library” on Sunday, April 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the Museum Pavilion. In…
March 3 — Be Part of the Bee Cause Public Art Project
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is hosting the City of Ventura’s Public Art Program, noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 3, in the Museum Plaza, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. Working with artist MB Hanrahan, the community is…
March 28 — Costume Historian Shelly Foote Is Featured Museum Speaker
VENTURA COUNTY — Fashion historian Shelly Foote will present an informal gallery talk on the exhibition In Style: Costumes from the Collection, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on March 28 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…
January — Art Trek announces upcoming events
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Paint Night for Teens Ages 13-19 Thursday, January 10 6:00p-8:30p $10 Per Teen Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 Register Online at…
The Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Program at La Colonia Neighborhood brings the community together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos
OXNARD — A series of cultural workshops were hosted by the Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Program at La Colonia Neighborhood culminating with a Dia de los Muertos community celebration on November 2nd, 2017. Workshops were led by a local artist,…
Ventura County Arts Council offers free Dia de Los Muertos activities
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Arts Council is offering a variety of classes and activities that use art in various forms to help area residents understand, appreciate and celebrate the upcoming holiday Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day…
Oct. 7 — Tickets and Sponsorships Available for Studio Channel Islands’ Art à la Mode Gala
CAMARILLO —Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCI), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving the arts in Ventura County, invites individuals and businesses to attend its upcoming fifth annual Art à la Mode Gala to be held 5:30 p.m., Oct. 7,…
Oct. 7 — Studio Channel Islands’ Art à la Mode Gala
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCI), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving the arts in Ventura County, invites individuals and businesses to attend its upcoming fifth annual Art à la Mode Gala to be held 5:30–7:30 p.m.,…
Oct. 18 — Artist Talk: Hellen Ascoli
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Join Hellen Ascoli, artist, performer, and museum educator at Museo Ixchel, Guatemala City as she discusses her work at the intersection of education, craft, traditional fiber arts, and contemporary ideas. October 18, 2017…
Oct. 18 — Master photographer Santi Visalli to speak, exhibit at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Master photographer Santi Visalli to speak, exhibit at Studio Channel Islands. Hear the stories and see the works of one of the world’s most prolific and prestigious photographers, Santi Visalli, 6 p.m., Oct. 18 at Studio Channel Islands,…
Oct. 19 — Third Thursday Studio: Weaving | Traditions Today
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Meet Guatemalan artist and museum educator Hellen Ascoli and experience weaving with a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Be part of a fun evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and wine!…
Oct. 21 — Teen Workshop with Hellen Ascoli
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Combine traditional and contemporary fiber arts! Meet Guatemalan artist and museum educator Hellen Ascoli and experience weaving with a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP here to…
Oct. 22 — Community Celebration
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Celebrate Contemporary Art from Guatemala with refreshments, entertainment, and special tours at the full hour! Join us for an interactive weaving activity with Guatemalan performance artist Hellen Ascoli at the Community Arts Workshop!…
Sept. 23 — Community is Invited to the Dedication Celebration of “Familia y Comunidad”, A New Mural in La Colonia area of Oxnard!
OXNARD — Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Department from La Colonia area is proud to announce the dedication ceremony of the “Familia y Comunidad” mural. This momentous event will take place at the parking lot behind the Oxnard Housing Authority Resident…
Sept. 29 — Comedy and Cocktails with Jason Love at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Join comedian and host Jason Love, with fellow-comedians Frank Lucero and Al Ducharme, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29, for an entertaining evening of stand-up comedy and cocktails at Studio Channel Islands, located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. Tickets…
Through August — 1617 Pacific art studio in Oxnard presents ‘Ana M. Carrillo: A Solo Exhibit’
OXNARD — 1617 Pacific is pleased to announce a special art exhibit featuring Oxnard artist, Ana M. Carrillo. This solo show highlights the presentation of her new 12- piece collection completed during her 3 month residency and takes a retrospective…
New Website for the Arts in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — There is a new web site for Museums, Murals and the Arts in Santa Paula. The name of the web site is sure to attract visitors and locals and inform them about all the many cultural activities that…
Aug. 3 — August Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW
SANTA BARBARA — Enjoy the beauty of warm summer nights, art, and music with a live set from KCRW DJ Raul Campos at MCASB from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, 653 Paseo Nuevo,…
July 26 — SmART Talk: Sandra Torres
SANTA BARBARA — Meet Ojai-based ceramicist Sandra Torres as she presents her poetic collections of porcelain work and discusses her process and inspirations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa…
July 27 — Architecture & Design Council Lecture: Philippe Malouin
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for MCASB’s inaugural Architecture & Design Council Lecture with Philippe Malouin! Malouin will present a dynamic overview of his design work and trajectory to date at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the Santa Barbara Museum of…
July 12 — SmART Talk: Steven Soria at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art
SANTA BARBARA — Hear from third generation leathersmith Steven Soria as he tells the riveting story of Make Smith Leather Co., a family-owned and operated business, started in Santa Barbara in the late 1950s. Learn how fine art techniques and…
July 15-16 — Channel Islands Harbor to Hold Fine Art Festival
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will host its Fine Art Festival featuring fine arts and crafts 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 15-16, at the Harbor Landing, located at 2800 Harbor Blvd., at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. A…
June 2 — Is it Art? The Museum of Ventura County presents “Manipulations” June 2
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County presents “Manipulations,” the profoundly introspective and symbolic work of sculptor Bob Privitt during its summer season opening reception, 6–8 p.m., June 2. The Museum is located at 100 Main Street, Ventura. Admission is…
April 22 — Nuestra Comunidad / Our Community A Unique Art Exhibit
OXNARD — DNTN Art Gallery and Acuña Art Gallery and Cultural Center are proud to invite the public to the opening reception of “Nuestra Comunidad”/”Our Community” A Unique Art Exhibit, which will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from…
Oxnard artist to receive Arts & Accessibility Grant from the National Arts and Disability Center
OXNARD — Oxnard artist, Ana Carrillo, will be awarded funds from the National Arts and Disability Center at UCLA through the Arts and Accessibility Grant Program to advance her artistic career. Funds from the Arts…
Channel Island’s Maritime Museum Offers “Groups Only” Days for Customized Events
OXNARD — Private groups may now claim the Channel Island Maritime Museum as theirs exclusively for events and tours, the Museum recently announced. Perched on some of the most scenic waterfront property in Ventura County, the Museum gives visitors a…
Feb. 18-19 — Art Comes Alive at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
OXNARD — Visitors of all ages can enjoy an assortment of maritime mysteries associated with the life and times of historical characters, portrayed by volunteers in period costume, and hear stories about the fascinating maritime heritage surrounding rare and beautiful paintings…
Jan. 21 — Acuña Art Gallery and Cultural Center/ Cafe on A to hold free community art workshop
The Acuña Art Gallery and Cultural Center/ Cafe on A will be hosting a free community art workshop on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of building healthy communities through the…
Volunteers Wanted for ‘Art Comes Alive’ at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
OXNARD – Channel Islands Maritime Museum is looking for volunteers to participate as historical figures in period costume for its third annual “Art Comes Alive” event, scheduled to take place 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Feb. 18-19, 2017. The event presents…
America’s Civil War Navies: North and South is topic at Nov. 17 Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speaker Series
OXNARD — While the Union and Confederate armies fought each other on land, an extensive naval war was waged on America’s rivers and oceans, shaping the strategic and economic fortunes of the North and South. Historians Jim Kosinski and Jerry Leckie…
Ventura’s historic Downtown and Westside Cultural District to celebrate works of hundreds of regional artists for annual ArtWalk Ventura, Oct. 1-2
VENTURA — The streets of the city of Ventura’s historic Downtown and Westside Cultural District will transform into a mecca of artistic expression for the 23rd ArtWalk Ventura event the weekend of Oct. 1-2. The two-day Southern California art tradition…
More than $7,000 in scholarships available to art students
OJAI — The Ojai Studio Artists are giving over $7,000 for art scholarships to qualifying high school and college students who are residents of Ventura County and who are pursuing a career in the field of art. Applicants are eligible to…
“Remembering Our Fallen” Traveling Portrait Exhibition on Display throughout Santa Barbara County
Deeply moving memorial exhibition features 721 photo portraits of California’s fallen SANTA BARBARA — The community is invited to the “Remembering Our Fallen” memorial exhibition that is on display in Santa Barbara County during the month of January. The deeply moving…