Category Archives: Ventura Art Scene

Paintings features the lives of Tortilla Flats residents

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.

Buenaventura Art Association 34th Annual Open Competition Winners

Tango Dancer Oil on linen 1st Place Duane Eells

Buenaventura Art Association is exhibiting award winners and other select works of fine art during its 34th annual Open Competition, running until Feb. 22 in The Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion of the Museum of Ventura County. Noted Oxnard artist and instructor Aaron Westerberg served as juror.

The competition was open to all professional and amateur artists in all media. Awards were announced at a gala reception on Jan. 25. First Place was awarded to Ojai artist, Duane Eells

Brand New Day Watercolor 2nd Place Lois Bloom

Second Place went to Lois Bloom , Galina Richardson won Third Place and Honorable Mentions were given to artists Ricardo Morales, Barbara Brown, Diane Hanley and Don Fay.

The Museum of Ventura County is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 11am to 5pm, however the Smith Pavilion meeting room, where the exhibit is displayed, is frequently closed to the public when it is rented out for other events. Please call ahead to make sure the Pavilion is open to the public when you plan to visit. Entrance fees apply. Call the museum at 805-653-0323.

Focus on the Masters Learning To See Outreach Art Showcase

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

Special Love Local Art exhibit at VCPG Gallery Feb. 8, 9 and 14

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 8th by Gayle Swanson and February 9th 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.

“Class Picture”, Sandy Hook Elementary School

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 4th floor.

Jim Rinde