Category Archives: Ventura Art Scene

The 1st Annual Ventura Unified School All-District Art Show

Sophia Munoz, a Ventura High School freshman, is another talented artist whose artwork is featured on the district poster. Sophia looks forward to a lifelong career as an artist.

The first annual VUSD student art show will be held at the Museum of Ventura County, through the efforts of the Ventura Arts Collaborative, a cooperative program of Ventura Unified School District, the City of Ventura and the Ventura Education Partnership. The juried show will highlight incredibly talented high school, middle school and elementary school student artists.  In total, over 50 works have been selected from hundreds of submitted pieces – including watercolors, photography, acrylic paintings, mixed media and pencil drawings.

According to Elena Brokaw, Executive Director of the Museum of Ventura County, “This partnership between the school district and the museum is a direct result of our community’s commitment to the Arts.  Ventura is a city where art and artists are celebrated and welcome. We are proud to be a part of this new annual tradition.”

On Thursday, April 19 from 5:00-6:30 pm there will be a VIP Reception. This event will be followed by a $25.00 ticketed fundraising event (6:30-8pm) and student awards will be presented at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from this event support VUSD’s art programs.  The art show is open to the public on Saturday, April 21st from 11:00 am-5:00pm. Admission is free. In addition to viewing artwork, student musicians will be performing throughout the day and local food trucks will be on site.

Museum of Ventura County, 100 East Main St.

Museum of Ventura County extends entry deadline for Wearable Art Fashion Show to April 20

The Museum of Ventura County has extended the call for entries deadline for its Wearable Art Fashion Show to April 20. “Wearing Our Stories: Rising from the Ashes” focuses on stitching together the stories of courage amid destruction and mending the devastation left behind by the Thomas Fire. The challenge for artists, artisans and community members is to tell their stories through an article of clothing or accessories designed for this wearable art show. It is suggested that all entrants write an artist’s statement reflecting on the Thomas Fire theme to go with their creation.

“What we wear tells the story of who we are— from the shoes on our feet, to the fabrics and colors we choose, to the adornment on our bodies. It can explain where we come from, what groups we belong to and how we view ourselves as individuals,” said Anna Bermudez, curator at the Museum.
There is a $15 entry fee or $20 for two entries. If your piece is not complete, a description and/or sketch of your design is acceptable, or a description and photo of your design in progress.

Submissions can be sent by mail or email. Visit https://venturamuseum.org/upcoming-exhibitions/ to download the submission form and/or prospectus. For more information, please email [email protected].

The fashion show will take place June 2. Those selected to be in the fashion show will be notified by April 30 and will be asked to take place in the rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. June 1.

Kids’ Arts Ventura Spring Art Show & Auction at Arcade Drive Community Center April 14

Please help Kids’ Arts continue its mission of growing young artists. Join in for art, music and awesome auction items; it’s their largest fundraiser of the year!

Kids’ Arts Ventura Spring Art Show & Auction. The Arcade Drive Community Center, 295 S. Arcade Drive, Ventura. Saturday April 14th, 4pm-7pm.

Come enjoy live art activities and music and a silent auction. Attendance is free of charge. The art show will feature works by the local artists who lead the program as well as creations by participating kids and teens! All donations and silent auction proceeds go toward the Kids’ Arts general fund. All art sales are evenly split between the artist and the program.

A free, comprehensive arts experience for the youth of Ventura County. Each Saturday morning.

Contact Jerrica Van Nest with your event questions or to make donations [email protected], 258-9987.

2018 Quilt Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds April 13-14

Lynne Woods, a quilter for 40 years, models one of the kimonos which will be for sale. Contributed Photo by Gerry Olsen

Featuring more than 200 quilts made by more than 100 quilters, the Camarillo Quilters Association will present its 2018 Quilt Show – “Quilting by the Sea 2018” – Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

The quilts will range from the ultra-small to king size. A feature of the show will be the sale of items from the McMullen Collection of Japanese kimonos, fabric, and art, and a wide variety of items at a large boutique.

Friday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Cruz/Ag Building at the Fairgrounds. Tickets are $10 per person, with children 12 years and under free. There is a $5 parking fee at the Fairgrounds.

Other highlights of the 2018 Show will feature more than a dozen special vendors, colorful gift baskets, challenge quilts, Block of the Month, and refreshments. Kathleen Lee-Smith, a certified quilt appraiser, will be available to prove quilt appraisals during the show.

The Camarillo Quilters Association is a guild of more than 250 quilters and persons interested in quilting. For information on the Guild, go to www.camarilloquilters.com.