Dab Art is pleased to present ABSTRAKT, a group exhibition by new curator Uta Culemann-Ritke at H Gallery in Midtown Ventura. 1793 E Main St. Opening Reception | Friday, March 6, 6-10pm.

Germanically titled in honor of Uta’s home country, ABSTRAKT is simply indicative of the show’s genre. The selection of work featured in the exhibit is dramatically more contemplative than literal. Uta’s principal exhibition is indicative of her passion for abstract art and affinity for high design. Utilizing H Gallery’s vintage charm as a backdrop, the works selected for ABSTRAKT creates a winsome experience for the viewer. The opening of ABSTRAKT also marks H Gallery’s return to First Friday’s Ventura.

Duane Eells “Boundless”

Fox Fine Jewelry presents Boundless, an art show with Duane Eells and James Perucci from March 12 to May 10, with an Art Reception on March 14 from 6 – 8 pm.

Duane Eells started growing his passion for art at a young age when his mother enrolled him in an oil painting class at age 10. Now living in Ojai, Eells, an Ojai Studio Artist, enjoys painting the human form. His current work of dancers captures the motion of their movement in stillness.

James Petrucci works predominantly in oil, creating abstract landscapes that are incredibly evocative through his brushstrokes and use of color. Petrucci grew up in Santa Barbara and now lives in Ojai, where he is an Ojai Studio Artist.

Show information: http://bit.ly/Eells-Petrucci

Fox Fine Jewelry
560 East Main Street
(805) 652-1800

Ventura Master Artist Tony Jankowski painted his cat Mitzi to be exhibited at the Santa Paula Art Show from March 10 until April 18. Tony explains “Mitzi was my best friend and companion for the last 17-years and will be remembered for the rest of my life.

Attend the dedication of the new Tortilla Flats Legacy Mural on Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Museum of Ventura County. 100 E. Main St.

This exciting new public art project by MB Hanrahan and Moses Mora features the lives of Tortilla Flats residents displaced when the 101 Freeway was built through the west end of Ventura. It was financed entirely by private donors, both large and small, and was painted on the historic 1903 Building on the corner of W. Main St. and Ventura Ave.

11 a.m. Mixer with light refreshments

12 p.m. Speeches and formal dedication

Interpretive tours of the mural with artist MB Hanrahan and Moses Mora.

Cruisin’ Love Bug by Izzi, 5th grade student at Sierra Linda Elementary, inspired by Frank Romero.

The public is invited to join Focus on the Masters Archive & Library (FOTM) for a celebration of youthful expression featuring artwork created with Learning To See Outreach (LTS). Sierra Linda Elementary students learned about color through the ancient art Shibori tie-dye.

FOTM documents the lives and works of extraordinary artists from our community, providing art programming for all ages. Each lesson of the innovative LTS in-school, hands-on art program is inspired by one of these artists, beginning with a PowerPoint presentation and demonstration.

Oxnard Library, 251 South ‘A’ St., Oxnard

Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.,

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., closed Fridays

For more information about Learning To See, contact
[email protected] or 805.653.2501

Many people equate ceramics and romance with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore in the movie Ghost, but seriously, no potter we know keeps a pottery wheel next to their bed! So, if you are looking for the true romance of ceramics for this Valentine’s Day we suggest you head over to the Ventura County Potters’ Guild (VCPG) Gallery in the Ventura Harbor. Over 35 member artists are turning out hearts and other unique gifts. Nothing is more personal than something handmade and the Gallery has hundreds of pieces, reasonably priced, for you to choose the perfect gift for family, friends, and that very special person.

February 8^, 9 and 14 the VCPG Gallery will be doing a special Love Local Art exhibit outside the Gallery with hand-building demonstrations between 1 – 4 PM February 8^th by Gayle Swanson and February 9^th by Christine Watte. The Gallery will join the Harbor festivities on February 14 and will have sweets available while supplies last.

February featured artist Gayle Swanson has been making art her entire life and her love for color has followed her work in acrylics, watercolors, and clay. She is known for her vibrant, ocean-inspired turquoise glazes and bright flora colors of Oregon’s forests. We invite you to meet the artist and watch her Valentine demonstration of making heart-shaped jewelry holders, hangings with pockets, and shakers.

The VCPG Gallery is located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105 in Ventura Harbor. The Gallery is open seven days a week from 11-6. For more information visit www.venturapottersguild.org.

I saw your editorial of Jan15-28, 2020 where you talked about gun violence and thought you might be interested in this. In 2013 I made an art piece which I called “Class Picture”, Sandy Hook Elementary School.

 It’s in the Ventura County Art Council show “Decade” (http://vcartscouncil.org/atrium-gallery/calendars-of-competitive-shows/ ). It can be seen at the Ventura County Government Center, Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave. until Feb.24 on the 4^th floor.

Jim Rinde