By Frank X. Moraga • Amigos805 Sometimes when you hear sad news about the passing of someone you knew, your mind can race back to some odd or funny memories about them. For me, the memories include a Dallas Cowboys jersey and…
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Santa Paula Art Museum Celebrates 25 Years of the De Colores Art Show with ‘Sanctuary/Santuario’
Event opens with reception on Sept. 15 SANTA PAULA — This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the “De Colores Art Show.” The show’s founder and curator, Xavier “Big X” Montes, chose “Sanctuary/Santuario” as the theme for this year’s milestone…
Through Jan. 29 — De Colores Art Show continues at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — The annual De Colores Art Show continues through Jan. 29 the Santa Paula Art Museum. The group exhibition features art by 30 contemporary artists whose vibrant works are inspired by Latino culture. The premiere party will include live music…
Santa Paula Art Museum to hold Día de los Muertos Free Family Day on Oct. 30
Free Family Day: Dia de los Muertos Celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Sunday, October 30, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Create paper flowers, La Catrina bonnets and El Catrin sombreros, decorate sugar skulls, and enjoy a storytelling…
De Colores Art Show to hold opening reception on Oct. 17
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum will present the 22nd “De Colores Art Show: Campesinas,” opening with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at 117 N. Tenth St., downtown Santa Paula. The De Colores Art Show is an annual…
Commentary: Campesinas are the focus of this year’s De Colores Art Show in Santa Paula
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 For Xavier Montes, the inspiration for this year’s De Colores Art Show hit close to home to the aunt who raised him. “When I see women working in the fields, I think of Carmen, my mother…
October cover story: De Colores Art Show honors Gilbert ‘Magu’ Luján
Exhibit at the Santa Paula Art Museum celebrates 21st year in the city For the 21st year, Santa Paula will play host to the De Colores Art Show, an event that brings together the works of artist from throughout Ventura…
20th annual De Colores Art Show to open with reception on Oct. 27
SANTA PAULA — The 20th De Colores Art Show, an annual group art exhibit showcasing Latino art and culture, will premiere at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Sunday, Oct. 27 with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m., organizers reported…