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SCIART Opens Call for Entries for The NEXT Big Thing

Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCIART) invites artists to participate in the call for entries for SCIART’s exhibition, The NEXT Big Thing. The annual exhibition is an exciting showcase of contemporary art created by emerging artists, as well as nationally exhibited and award-winning artists, in all medium including video, film, performance, sound and installation art. This year’s show will be juried by art critic and journalist Leah Ollman. The exhibition will award three cash prizes. The deadline for artists to apply is July 12, 2020.

KidSTREAM Announces Two New Board Members

New members bring meaningful experience that supports kidSTREAM’s commitment to learning CAMARILLO – KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to creating a place where kids and families can engage in fun, interactive learning and hands-on/minds-on play, has announced the addition…

Housing Authority Awarded $19 million for Phase Three of Westview Village Redevelopment

VENTURA — The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) has been awarded $18,983,730 from the California Strategic Growth Council for its Ventura Westside Housing and Active Transportation grant application. The award is granted through the state’s Affordable…

Ventura Senior Affordable Housing Project receives Largest National Housing Trust Fund award

VENTURA — The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura applied for and secured $8,370,651, the largest California award from the National Housing Trust Fund, for construction of the Willett Ranch senior affordable housing development. The Willett Ranch community…

Studio Channel Islands Art Center Welcomes New Board Member

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) recently announced Daniel Bednar has joined its board of directors. Bednar is vice president, enterprise project management, at CBC Federal Credit Union Ventura County. “We are delighted to have Daniel join the…

Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Welcomes New Attorney

VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, recently welcomed attorney Jamie Holzer White to the firm. Holzer White’s practice areas include estate planning, trust administration and probate, and she has extensive knowledge of charitable…

KidSTREAM Presents at Children’s Museum Conference

CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM founder and president Kristie Akl presented at InterActivity 2019, the Association of Children’s Museums’ annual meeting that was held recently in Denver, Colorado. With nearly 1,000 attendees, the Association of Children’s Museums’ annual conference is the world’s…

Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Welcomes Three New Partners

VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, recently announced a significant addition to its intellectual property group with the addition of three new partners. Attorneys Jaye G. Heybl, Brian J. Philpott and Corey A.…

Nov. 3 — Elements Exhibition Showcases Three Distinct Artistic Visions

CAMARILLO — Artists W. Scott Miles, Susan Petty and Roxie Ray present their individual representations on the theme Elements in an exhibition of paintings and video installations that explore the intersections of visual abstraction and multimedia. Opening with a public…

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…

EDC-VC’s Small Business Development Center Director Recognized as ‘State Star’

VENTURA COUNTY — Ray Bowman, director of the Small Business Development Center of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, recently received the Association of Small Business Development Centers coveted “State Star” Award in recognition of his contributions to the state SBDC program.…

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.,…

April 13 — Half Full or Half Empty: Managing Water Conflicts and Encouraging Collaboration

VENTURA — Thanks to recent rains, many are tempted to think the drought is over. Learn the opinions of three local water experts as they share their insight at Half Full or Half Empty: Managing Water Conflicts and Encouraging Collaboration, 5:30–7:30…

EDC-VC announces board expansion

CAMARILLO — The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County announces the addition of Amy Fonzo and Ron Galaviz to its board of directors. Fonzo, manager of external relations at California Resources Corporation, brings a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning and professional experience to…