The Museum of Ventura County will host a catalog release event, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Nov. 1, at 100 E. Main St. The Ayer y Todavia catalog features the artwork of the 2017 Ayer y Todavia exhibit which included artists Margaret Garcia, Xavier Montes, Veronica Valadez, Ignacio Gomez and Patssi Valdez, among others. Several of the artists will be on hand to sign catalogs and share insight on their work. Catalogs are $20.

Admission to the event is free and is part of a larger Día de los Muertos celebration at the Museum featuring altars created by the Federacion de Clubes Guanajuatenses, music provided by local composer and guitarist Javier San Roman, artwork by visiting Guanajuato master craftsman Eduardo Serrano Moreno, who will create a sawdust “mandala-like” art piece, and several current pageant winners from the different states in Mexico dressed in their states’ official costumes. No-host bar. For more information call (805) 653-0323.

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 reception, 4 to 6 p.m., Nov.3, at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo, the Elements theme flows through the exhibition, connecting three diverse artistic visions. The Elements exhibition will be on display Nov. 2 through Dec. 15 at SCI’s Blackboard Gallery, 2222 East Ventura Blvd., Camarillo.

Vita Art Center presents Rafael Perea de la Cabada Birds on a Wire/ Pajaros en el Alambre. November 2- November 30 at 28 W Main St.

Pájaros en el Alambre /Birds on a Wire is a new body of work by renowned visual artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada. This exhibition explores our connection with birds in a symbolic, environmental, and philosophical manner through a variety of mediums, including paintings, drawing, works on paper, printmaking, photography, and ceramic objects.
Some interpretive text is provided by renowned animal ethologist and bestselling author Dr. Jonathan Balcombe. An inspired poetry reading by former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey and friends will take place on November 30th at 6:30pm.

Rafael Perea de la Cabada lived in Santa Barbara since 1987 and in Ventura since 2015.

The soon to be opened CMH is adorned will beautiful local art throughout. When patients and family walk into the ER, they will be greeted by a spectacular mosaic of a kelp forest on all the walls of the entryway. Frank Bauer, the artist, is seen working on it. Be sure to visit the hospital during their open house dates.

Community Open Houses
Come see the new hospital
OCT 11 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
OCT 24 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
NOV 8 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The creative sentiments of artists are often misunderstood. Even the most conscious viewer may be oblivious to the conflicts of the artist whose work they are admiring.

Variously characterized as radical or manic, the cliché of the tortured artist’s plight is not without some merit. Empire Of Dirt investigates the inspirations found in the darker elements of life. Highlighted in this exhibition is the process and frequently concealed perspectives of 21 peculiar and complex artists.

Empire Of Dirt is an exhibition of contentious works where the viewer can explore, connect and embrace the eccentric perspectives of artists who have continued to evade conventional labels.

Curated by Yessíca Torres

 1793 E Main St.

(805) 293-1616

This wonderful mural is at Kids&Family Together at 864 E. Santa Clara. It was painted by a group of graduate art students from California State University Channel Islands

An event was held at the Museum OF Ventura County honoring ArtWalk2018 Artists Of Distinction John White and Song Byeok on Oct. .4. ArtWalk was held Oct.6&7.

Councilmember Cheryl Heitmann presented John White with a plaque of honor.

ArtWalk is one of Ventura’s signature events, drawing thousands each year.

John M. White of Ventura is a painter, sculptor and performance artist. He has been exhibiting publicly for more than 40 years. Culturally, politically and aesthetically influenced by the late ’60s, White’s work exemplifies this period of redefinition and experimentation.
Considered one of the seminal California performance artists, White has staged hundreds of public performances since 1967

Continuing a tradition of bringing exciting, newsworthy artists to Ventura, ArtWalk selected of North Korean artist Song Byeok as the Global Artist for this year’s 25th anniversary event. Now residing in Seoul, South Korea, Song was once an official state propaganda artist in North Korea. Here in the United States he is being called the Andy Warhol of South Korea.

The Oct. 24 issue will have more photos of the event.

Beatrice Wood Immersion Experience at the home and studio of Beatrice Wood (1893-1998) in the beautiful Upper Ojai Valley on Sunday October 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Group limited to 15 Participants. $125 members / $150 non-members
Purchase tickets at www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or call 805.653.2501

All proceeds benefit Focus on the Masters (FOTM)Archive & Library.

Participants will work with clay in her studio, study her art books, utilize her colored pencils to create drawings and prepare lunch in her kitchen.

You will be guided by Kevin Wallace, Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts & Happy Valley Cultural Center along with Focus on the Masters Executive Director, Donna Granata and discuss Beatrice Wood – her philosophy on life, love, longevity, & legacy.

All materials and a gourmet vegetarian communal lunch will be served.

To reserve a spot http://www.focusonthemasters.com/beatricewoodexperience.html#beatrice

Buenaventura Art Association will feature a special ArtWalk show by Christine Apostolina Beirne, a longtime artist and its former executive director, in its new gallery at Bell Arts Factory in Ventura.

“90 Paintings in 90 Days” will be on display Oct. 4 through Nov. 11, which includes the Oct. 6-7 ArtWalk dates. There will be a private preview Wednesday, Oct. 3 – RSVP required, $5 donation to BAA. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/90-paintings-in-90-days-private-preview-event-tickets-49079591379.
For more about BAA and its programs, visit www.buenaventuragallery.org or call 648-1235 during gallery hours.

Bowl Hop and pottery demonstrations Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7 corner of Main Street and California in conjunction with downtown Ventura’s Artwalk.

100% of money collected will go to Downtown Ventura’s Family Reconnection Program. https://downtownventura.org/reconnection/

Saturday only demonstrations

11 – 1:30 pm Ellen Wohlstadter hand-building demonstration

1:30 – 4 pm   Firestick Pottery owner and potter Robin Nahin will do a potter’s wheel demonstration

Founded in 1957, Ventura County Potters’ Guild and friends are again donating 200 + gorgeous handmade ceramic bowls!

For $25 you will receive a bowl of your choice and a punch card that will lead to a variety of downtown Ventura Restaurants and a sampling of many yummy delights. For more information http://www.artwalkventura.org/bowl-hop.html

Ventura County Potters’ Guild
1567 Spinnaker Drive Suite 105 (805) 644-6800