Ventura artist Joe Cardella

Joe Cardella, who published an art publication for 25 years and was an important part of Ventura’s arts community has passed away from esophageal cancer.

He was involved in art in many ways but is best remembered as the publisher of ARTLIFE. The publication came out of his midtown Ventura home and featured art and poetry from artists throughout the world including many Ventura artists.

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