Two Ventura women are joining forces to exhibit their artistic visions and range in an April 18-May 19 show at the Buenaventura Gallery in downtown Ventura.

“Encaustic & Stone” will feature two- and three-dimensional pieces by Joyce Lombard and Virginia Buckle, both longtime Buenaventura Art Association members with numerous awards to their credit. They will attend a 5-7 p.m. reception on April 28, the second Saturday of the monthlong show.

Lombard, who will give a demonstration and discuss at 2 p.m. May 6.

Buckle plans to exhibit 11 sculptures and six paintings and collage pieces; Lombard will have about 25 encaustic and mixed media works on display. Concurrent with their show will be a juried exhibition of artworks by BAA members.

Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information, visit the nonprofit cooperative’s website, www.buenaventuragallery.org, or call 648-1235 during gallery hours.

A Conversation with Tim Hauf Sunday, April 29 – 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Oxnard’s Levity Live at The Collection, 591 Collection Blvd. To learn about Tim visit www.TimHaufPhotography.com

We can explore the world’s most interesting places without leaving home. Pick up Sunset, Smithsonian Magazine or a National Geographic publication and chances are you’ll be in touch with the photography of Tim Hauf. Tim Hauf has been a professional photographer since the early 1990s. Although he grew up in North Dakota, spent 30 years in Ventura County and now lives in Washington State, Tim is very much a citizen of the world. His deep connection to the land – whether nearby in the Channel Islands, Patagonia or the Himalayas – informs his work and allows us to vicariously admire and revel in Nature’s infinite variety.

Admission is $15 for general public; $10 for seniors. Free to Focus on the Masters Members. RSVP required at www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or 653.2501.

Special invitation to Educators & Students:
The Artist Spotlight and panel discussion is open to students attending as a class assignment free of charge. FOTM is happy to assist with tracking attendance and sign-in sheets. Reservations required.

Join for AfterGLOW, a celebratory supper at Ventura home of Dennis Mitchell and Richard Sanders immediately following the program. Please bring a warm wrap as you may wish to enjoy the hosts’ magical garden. Paid reservations are essential and required prior to April 24. We expect this AfterGLOW to sell out.

$30 FOTM members, $40 Non-members.
Maps will be given to paid guests at the interview.

The Lion and the Lady with Pink Hat are by outstanding artist Janet Freman.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
~ Pablo Picasso

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.

Olivia Smith is the current Featured Artist of the Month at the Buenaventura Gallery.

Bob Privitt-This is a tale of love, apparent loss, dedication, perseverance and domesticity. But it is also a tale fraught with contradiction…Come view the rest of the story at the Buenaventura Gallery.

Buenaventura Gallery 700 E. Santa Clara St.

14-year old super artist Mia Skylar Armenta Zizumbo is a student at Buena High School. She calls this art work “Hanahaki”. She was born and raised in Ventura.

A “Gift 0f Joy” Reclaiming The Sacred Source sclulpture by Ventura artist Lynn Creighton is on display at the Borrego Art Institute, Borrego Springs, California.

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.