Separated Only by a Curtain, hard maple – John Parker

Creative self-expression unites three artists whose divergent subject and media choices will yield concurrent solo exhibitions Sept. 1-Oct. 28 in Studio 99, Buenaventura Art Association’s gallery and headquarters at Bell Arts Factory in Ventura.

They are Jennifer Krosp of Ventura, John Parker of Camarillo and Bonny Butler, who lives in Oxnard. Krosp and Butler are painters; Parker carves and incises maple hardwood wall art.

All three plan to be on hand to discuss their artworks and techniques at First Friday open gallery receptions 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 1 and Oct. 6 and during several open studio hours for Ventura’s annual ArtWalk, slated 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24.

Buenaventura Art Association, founded in 1954, occupies Studio 99 at 432 N. Ventura Ave., which is open noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and has an outlet at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts and a display at SpiceTopia, a Main Street retail store.

Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts, at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 106, in Ventura Harbor, is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week. SpiceTopia, at 576 E. Main St., is also open daily, but the hours vary.

For more about BAA and its programs, call the gallery at 805-648-1235 or visit buenaventuraartassociation.org

A special exhibition of the art of Michael O’Kelly is showing at the Binkley Healing Center located at 961 E. Main in Ventura. It features original oil painting, pen and ink drawings on gold leaf and limited edition reproductions on glazed metal. Schedule a guided tour with the artist: 805-701-4488 or [email protected]. The show runs for about 10 weeks and will have four more openings.

The Ventura Pottery Gallery at Ventura Harbor invites you to join us at our Fourth Annual Marvelous Mug Marketplace September 9 & 10 from 11-6. Over 40 local potters have been hard at work producing unique, functional mugs for your daily enjoyment. Short ones, tall ones, wide ones, colorful ones, funny ones, gorgeous ones.

Don’t miss the popular Harbor Art and Street Painting Festival when visiting the Gallery. The Ventura Pottery Gallery is located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105 in Ventura Harbor. The gallery is open seven days a week from 11-6.

Can’t make it to the Gallery? Please visit our Online Store at www.venturapotteryonline.com.

Please Join us for the 6th Annual Art Walk at the Shores
August 26th 2023 11am-3pm Begins at the corner of Wooley & Harbor in the Shores community.

Art Walk at the Shores is a group effort by resident and local artists and volunteers living in the Shores to help build a stronger sense of community while showcasing their many talents in various media for view/sale.

For more info visit www.artwalkoxnardshores.com or

contact David Gardner: [email protected], or find us on FB & Instagram

At Studio 99 @ The Bell Arts Factory
Now thru August 26, 2023

Come to Studio 99 to check out the
Santa Clara River Delta by artist Patti Handfinger…

JoAnna Steele’s planned closing of the Studio Gallery.

The public is invited to share in honoring long-standing Silver Strand (Oxnard) resident and owner of the Studio Gallery in Channel Islands, JoAnna Steele. Serving local residents and tourists for over 45 years, JoAnna created a loyal following with her warm and friendly personality, expert framing eye, eclectic mix of fine art and craft and respect for artists. This era will now come to a close with JoAnna’s planned closing of the Studio Gallery and retirement this Fall.

Working in ceramics, JoAnna opened her first gallery in the west side of Channel Islands Harbor with stained glass artist, Peter La Velle, in 1975. They both sold their work and taught classes in their respective mediums. JoAnna moved to the newly built Fisherman’s Wharf in 1978 where her relationships with the community and local artists blossomed and framing became her new art form. Among the hundreds of artists she represented include Glenn Spangler, Bill Creitz, Robert Eyberg, Robert Engel, Aimee French, Phyllis Doyon, Jacqueline Biaggi, David Smith, Jacqueline Cavish, Hanna Lore Hombordy and Margy Gates.

Please join us for refreshments, story-sharing and the celebration of a true pillar of our community, JoAnna Steele.

Studio Gallery
2741 Victoria Ave Suite N, Oxnard, CA
Saturday, August 26, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

On July 9 a celebration for our veterans, past and present, was held at the Olivas Adobe. It featured a salute to arms, old guns and do it yourself photo booth and docent-led tours.

The Olivas Adobe historic site features the home of Don Raymundo Olivas. Built in 1847, this Monterey-style adobe home, Historical Landmark No. 115 from the Rancho-era, celebrates Ventura’s Rancho and Latino heritage.

Veterans Celebration at Olivas Adobe

I See You by Helena Pasquarella

At Studio 99 @ The Bell Arts Factory The Artful Lens
Runs until August 26.
Next First Friday Reception, August 4, 6 – 9pm
Juror: Michael Corrigan Mishou

The Artful Lens is a photography exhibit featuring the works of BAA members and non-members. Congratulations to our Merit Award winners Lindsay Thomson, David Orias, Gerry Wilson, Daniel Gold, and Helena Pasquarella!

The entrance to Studio 99 is around the back of the Bell Arts Factory building, off of Wall St. Public hours are Friday and Saturday, noon – 4pm

History Is Now, 2023 is an extensive selection of photographs by FOTM Founder Donna Granata

The County of Ventura and Focus on the Masters Arts Archive & Library (FOTM) are presenting the History Is Now, 2023 photography and art exhibition at the County of Ventura Government Center – Hall of Administration, Atrium Gallery, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. Open now through September 5, 2023 as a part of the County’s 150th Anniversary events, the exhibit celebrates the many artists who have made an impact in Ventura County over the past 150 years.

History Is Now, 2023 an extensive selection of photographic portraits, by FOTM Founder Donna Granata, featuring artists from the organization’s extensive archives. From the cutting-edge work of Ojai artist Cassandra C. Jones to the weavings and tapestries of Zapotec weaver and textile artist Porfirio Gutíerrez, these portraits vividly demonstrate the depth and breadth of Ventura County’s arts community. Each image was created after in-depth documentation and study of the artist and their work as part of the Focus on the Masters Arts Archive & Library’s mission and programming.

Additionally, artwork from the FOTM’s Learning To See award-winning, in-school, cross-curricular program will be included in the exhibition allowing the public to see first-hand how FOTM integrates its research into lesson plans that emphasize critical thinking, innovation, and diversity.

Artists talks are scheduled for August 3, 2023, and August 17, 2023 and guided tours of the exhibition are available by appointment, with priority given to youth groups. General exhibition hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Please join us for the 6th Annual Art Walk at the Shores on August 26, 11am-3pm. Begins at the corner of Wooley & Harbor.

Art Walk at the Shores is a group effort by resident and local artists and volunteers living in the Shores to help build a stronger sense of community while showcasing their many talents in various media for view/sale. Visit www.artwalkoxnardshores.com.