Saturday, November 19th 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – A Year Without You Opening Reception – The RAD Foundation & artist Julie Dahl-Nicolle are collaborating to showcase “A Year Without You,” for 30 days in the Museum of Ventura County’s Pavilion. The collection of one hundred floral mixed media canvas paintings represents a sense of loss many have experienced for the last two years due to COVID-19. The collaboration aims to bring acceptance and understanding to loss all while giving hope & joy for the future ahead. The opening reception will invite guests to participate in hanging clouties – an homage to the Irish Rag Tree tradition. (Free, Drop-in Event)

The Ventura County Potters’ Guild will host a double event in downtown Ventura on November 5 and 6 (10am-6pm). There will be an outdoor market on Main and California Streets showcasing many local potters just in time for your holiday shopping. Handmade pottery makes a thoughtful, personal gift. Peruse the gorgeous mugs, bowls, vases, planters, sculpture and more. You will have your holiday gift list checked off in no time.

In addition, there will be a Bowl of Thanks fundraiser. Local potters are donating hundreds of bowls that can be purchased for $20 each. Funds raised will be donated to Downtown Ventura’s Family Reconnection Program,

Each bowl purchase is accompanied by a punch card allowing the purchaser to sample tastes from over 15 restaurants and pubs.  Bowls for pasta, ice cream, cereal, berries, loose change or your doggy (or kitty) will be available in all sorts of sizes and colors.

The Ventura County Potters’ Guild, a non-profit founded in 1957, continues its mission of promoting ceramic arts through its Gallery in Ventura Harbor, workshops, and monthly meetings.  www.venturapottersguild.org.

Buenaventura Art Association is closing out 2022 with a flourish, presenting six exhibitions of members’ works at three locations and wrapping up its monthlong Under $50 fundraising sale.

Two of the shows will be at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts. The current fundraiser will be up until Nov. 7 and a members’ holiday show will run Nov. 8 through Jan. 10. The gallery is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., seven days a week. The fundraiser features 8-by-8-in. original artworks created and donated by BAA members, selling for $49 each.

In Studio 99 at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., a display through Oct. 29 of members’ original works will be followed by one for the holiday season, Nov. 4-Dec. 24.

Two evening receptions are planned for the Studio 99 holiday exhibition, 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 4, opening night, and Dec. 2, in conjunction with Ventura’s First Friday celebration of the arts. Regular hours are noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

BAA, a nonprofit arts cooperative founded in 1954, welcomes additional business partnerships to expand its exhibit space and artist exposure. For more about BAA and its programs, call the gallery at 805-648-1235 or visit buenaventuraartassociation.org.

Immigrant by Elizabeth.

Please join us in giving voice to historically underrepresented populations in Ventura County.

Ventura County Government Center Hall of Administration Atrium Through November 14, 2022

The public is invited to join the Focus on the Masters Arts Archive & Library (FOTM) for a celebration of the creative spirit by underrepresented populations in our community through the Impact Project. With funding from the California Arts Council, this exhibit features collaborative artworks by members of the Immigrant, LGBTQ and Black communities of Ventura County.

Also on display is artwork by k-8 students who participated in our Learning To See Outreach (LTS) in-school art program and a selection of early photographic portraits of FOTM documented artists by Founder Donna Granata.

The inkspots annual exhibit “Printing with Passion” will have their opening reception Friday, November 4, 5-8pm, music, snacks and free drawing for a folio of original prints. Saturday Gallery hours 1-4pm, November 5, 12, 19 and 26 and by appointment [email protected]. Printmaking demos each Saturday.

643 N. Ventura Ave,
Ventura 93001

All events are free and open to the public

If you want to be cool, go to the pool!

“Chaise Lounge” by Ventura native Bruce Freeman evokes memories of poolside activities and leisure.

This serigraph print is a part of the Municipal Art Collection on permanent display at City Hall with over 100 additional pieces. Stop by anytime during business hours to take a look or view online at MAC-Collection-Brochure-2018-COLOR (ca.gov)

LGBTQ Impact Project by Joe; untitled

Ventura County Government Center
Hall of Administration Atrium Gallery
800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura
October 6 – November 11, 2022
Reception: Friday, October 8, 2022 4:30pm – 6:30pm

The public is invited to join Focus on the Masters Arts Archive & Library (FOTM) for a celebration of the creative spirit by underrepresented communities in our community with the Impact Project. With funding from the California Arts Council, this exhibit features collaborative artworks by each of the Immigrant, LGBTQ and Black communities of Ventura County.

This exhibit is a testament to the value of individual and community expression. We asked, “What would you want to express as a member of an historically underrepresented community?” One of the immigrant participants was taken aback and stated that no one had ever asked her that question. Her reaction underscores the need for these types of community projects where lesser seen points of view are illuminated.

Also featured is artwork by k-8 students who participated in our Learning To See Outreach (LTS) in-school art program.

www.FocusOnTheMasters.com
For more information about Learning To See, contact
[email protected] or 805.653.2501

At Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts
Under $50 Fundraiser
Original Artwork by Buenaventura Art Association Members
Until November 7, 2022
HVG&G is open 7 days per week, 11am to 6pm
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A few months ago we gave our artists multiple blank 8”x8” canvases and asked them to bring back their best work! They have been working diligently and without much fanfare to create new artwork — pieces that they (and we!) are definitely proud of.

The result will be an exhibit of over 60 8×8 canvases, as well as a dozen or more 8×10 matted photos and works on paper, that are fresh off the easel, and that our artists have donated to us so that all proceeds from the sale of these gems will go to Buenaventura Art Association.

The best part is that all of these works will be priced at only $49!

Image from Bonnie Quan’s solo exhibit

BuenaventuraArtAssociation.org at Studio 99 @ The Bell Arts Factory
Location is around the back of the building off of Wall St.
Life Cycle A Trio of Solo Shows by
Tamiko Jordan
Michelle Nosco
Bonnie Quan
Now thru October 1, 2022
Open Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 4pm