These are exciting times for this decades old organization. Artist Union is partnering with Art City to offer the art community in Ventura County and beyond a beautiful gallery in a working community of artists. Please come join on Wednesday September 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm to get reacquainted, visit the gallery, listen to some good music, and have some wine. Video Presentation on historic Artist Union Gallery shows compiled by Phil Taggart. Russell Erickson Award Ceremony. Art City Gallery,197 Dubbers St.. [email protected].
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California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest winners on display at Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
The winning entries from this year’s California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest will be on display at the Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center until November 12
Each year, students throughout the state, from kindergarten through 12th grade, participate in this statewide contest, which is sponsored by the California Coastal Commission.
Local sixth grader, Duke Nicolson, from Santa Barbara received an honorable mention for his acrylic painting of a California coastline. The art and poetry display includes 51 pieces that were selected as winners and honorable mentions from nearly 2,800 entries.
The Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center is located at 1901 Spinnaker Dr. and is free and open daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Dab Art presents AHORA, a solo exhibition by artist Dominga Opazo at NAMBA
Dab Art is pleased to present AHORA, a solo exhibition by artist Dominga Opazo at NAMBA Arts Space in Downtown Ventura at 47 S. Oak. Opening Reception Saturday, September 16, 6-8pm.
Dominga plays out her imaginative ideas through images and textiles, engaging in a constant and passionate pursuit to discover the divine through art. AHORA is a mixed collection of Dominga’s most current work. Dominga Opazo resides in Ventura, emigrating from Chile a decade ago. Her mixed media work consists mostly of prints and textiles, as well as wood burning, paintings and drawings.
Arline Tepper donates special sculpture to Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation
On Saturday, August 26th Arline Tepper donated a very special sculpture to the Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation. The name of the sculpture is L’Chaim (to Life) Mikiko. It was made to honor a very dear friend who fought breast cancer. Mikiko (Miki) fought breast cancer for 12 years. She died in 2013 at the age of 44. Her mother, in Japan, died shortly after of the same disease. Her courage, strength, and beauty inspired Arline to sculpt this piece. It is dedicated to her, and to all women who have had breast cancer – the victors and the losers.
Arts & Eats in downtown Ventura Saturday, Sept. 16
Arts & Eats will be held in downtown Ventura on Saturday, September 16 from 6 – 8pm. Sixteen galleries, restaurants and shops open their doors for art receptions and complimentary tastes. The event is free to the public. Fox Fine Jewelry will be on the tour.
Marta Nelson and her artist’s group will display their art in “Celebrating Marta Nelson” at Fox Fine Jewelry from September 14 to November 12, with an Art Reception on September 16 from 6 – 8:00pm. Musician Corinn Conant will sing and play guitar during the reception. 560 E. Main St.
Oxnard’s Levity Live at The Collection
A Conversation with Lynn Hanson Sunday, September 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The Collection – 591 Collection Blvd.
Lynn Hanson’s work stems from a rapt attention and visceral connection to the natural world: from a childhood stalking garter snakes at Whiskey Ditch in rural Minnesota to a daily ritual of exploring beaches and canyons along the California coast. To learn about Lynn Hanson visit www.LynnHanson.com.
Make your reservation today! www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or 653.2501. $10 for the general public, $5 for seniors, and free to Focus on the Masters Members. Not a member? Sign up today at www.FocusOnTheMasters.com.
The Artist Spotlight is open to students attending as a class assignment free of charge. Faculty and students are requested to make a reservation.
Join for AfterGLOW, a celebratory reception at the Ventura home of Martin and Virginia Furmanski immediately following the program. The AfterGLOW is $25 for FOTM members, $35 for non-members. Paid reservations are essential and required prior to September 19. For RSVP – tickets visit www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or call 653-2501.
Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery presents “From Sea to Skyscapes”
Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery , 540 E. Main Street is presenting “From Sea to Skyscapes” featuring local artists, Shannon Celia and Sherri Cassell. The opening reception will be held on Sept.16 from 6pm-8pm, in conjunction with Arts & Eats, downtown Ventura. The exhibit runs through Nov 10th.
World renowned chalk artists to create sidewalk masterpieces at Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
Seaside backdrop for Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival to benefit FOOD Share of Ventura County and Kids Arts Inc. At Ventura County’s only chalk art event, more than 40 talented chalk artists will transform Ventura Harbor Village sidewalks into beautiful works of art during the family-friendly Festival, Sept. 9th and 10th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This festival is hosted by Ventura County Art Events, Inc.
Visitors to the seaside event will watch as street painters create spectacular chalk pastel murals along the promenade, and enjoy original artwork available for purchase including paintings, sculptures, woodwork and wearable items. Children visiting the festival can also create art on the sidewalk in the Children’s Chalk Area, run by local group Kids’ Arts, Inc. For $10, children will receive a small box of their own chalk and a sidewalk square where they can create their own masterpiece.
This year, the festival welcomes two world-renowned chalk artists. Ventura resident Tracy Lee Stum, an internationally recognized American street painter and author of “The Art of Chalk”, and Rod Tryon, a Santa Barbara resident who has been street painting for 30 years and has been featured in numerous events in the U.S. and abroad.
Stum, who was the official artist for the US House at the 2010 Winter Olympics, is also known for her chalk artwork at the Super Bowl XLIX game.
“For me, street painting is absolutely the most joyful form of creative expression I have engaged in,” says Stum. “An event like the Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival is so important because it keeps art alive in our community.”
A veteran street painter, Tryon has been featured in numerous street painting events as well as a documentary film entitled “Life Beyond Earth” and a music video for iCarly’s Miranda Cosgrove.
Complimentary rides to the festival are available on the Downtown-Harbor Trolley from California Street, Pierpont neighborhood, and hotels along the waterfront.
Event information:http://www.venturaartfestival.com/ or VenturaHarborVillage.com.
Lili Miura’s fine art painting series, “Femmes Japonaises” at Buenaventura Gallery
Lili Miura will have an exhibition of her fine art painting series, “Femmes Japonaises.”
From Sept. 5th through Oct. 8th, at the Buenaventura Gallery. Artist reception Saturday, Sept. 9.
Originally from Tokyo, Japan after immigrating to United States, she studied fine art and design. Miura went on to have a long and successful career as a lead designer, as well as becoming the head of an International design firm in Torrance.
Exhibition also includes BAA members’ show, and Plein Air Art.
700 E. Santa Clara St. Gallery is open Tuesday – Sunday. 11 am – 5 pm
www.LiliMiura.com
Vita Art Center presents Autonomy and Cultural Identity: 20th Century Art of Latin America
Vita Art Center presents Autonomy and Cultural Identity: 20th Century Art of Latin America
Curator: Ann H. Bittl
Opening reception Friday, September 1 from 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit Dates: September 1 thru September 29
Beginning in the modern era, the art of Latin America and Mexico is complex yet filled with optimism in the search for a cultural identity. The purpose of this exhibition is to explore the art of Latin America and Mexico during the 20th century.
432 N Ventura Ave. Hours: Open today · 10AM–4PM 644-9214