Experience the art of Gerry Segismundo at Fox Fine Jewelry’s Art Gallery from Jan.19 to March 12. There will be an artist’s reception on Jan.21 from 6-8pm. Visit segismundoart.com to see more of his wonderful art. Fox Fine Jewelry, 560 E. Main.
Category Archives: Ventura Art Scene
Erik ReeL represented in “Objects of Impossibility: Contemporary Abstraction” at Santa Barbara’s Sullivan Goss art gallery
Erik ReeL of Ventura will be represented in an art show, Objects of Impossibility: Contemporary Abstraction opening during Santa Barbara’s First Thursdays on Jan.5 from 5 to 8 pm in Santa Barbara at the Sullivan Goss art gallery.
The group exhibition will continue through Feb.27; gallery hours are every day, seven days a week, from 10 until 5:30. The Gallery is located at 11 East Anapamu Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
The exhibition of Erik ReeL’s work in this particular show at this time is a good sign for Ventura’s current art scene. Sulivan Goss has also shown the work of Ventura resident artist, Monica Wiesblott in past exhibitions.
This show will be exhibiting Erik ReeL’s Rebar 9 painting, a major work that was premiered in ReeL’s solo exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County.
All admissions free to the public.
Stained Glass Epsom Salts art by Dr. E. Leighman Gafford on exhibit at Ventura Avenue Adult Center
The Stained Glass Epsom Salts (magnification 200X) Giglee on canvas art by Dr. E. Leighman Gafford is on exhibit at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center , 550 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, 648-3035
Aimee’s aviary by Aimee French of the award winning education program “Learning To See”
In addition to heading up Focus on the Masters’ award winning education program, “Learning To See”, Aimee French is an artist whose latest creations are for the birds.
Well, not exactly for the birds. Rather, they are birds lovingly created by Aimee out of hanks of wool, assembled with bits of wire and a few sticks and stones. Each creature has a distinct personality and is named accordingly. Shown in the photo above are Sasha, Bronson & Fernando!
Aimee’s aviary has been featured in several recent art boutiques, most notably Studio Channel Islands Art Center and Focus on the Masters, where a portion of the proceeds is dedicated to Learning To See Outreach. This program was originally designed for middle school students. Typically an eight-week program with lessons that highlight the life and work of local master artists, Learning To See expands the students’ greater understanding of the relationship of their core curriculum studies to the world they live in. The program has been modified for use with adults dealing with mental illness in a joint effort with Turning Point Foundation. Children and adults quite literally learn to see the world through a different prism, one that nurtures focused concentration and the wonders of creativity.
Artwork by Learning To See students from DATA (DeAnza) Middle School in Ventura and Fremont Middle School in Oxnard is currently on exhibit at the Main Oxnard Library through January, 2017. For additional information about Learning To See, go to FocusOnTheMasters.com.
Art classes for kids ages 7 to 12 while their parents shop at the Mall
Fridays & Saturdays 6:00 – 8:00pm.
We will help everyone enjoy their shopping experience even more. Kids can come to the Arts Collective Studio for wonderful, busy creative time. Several options will be available for them to choose from. Parents just need to sign the children in.
More information and reservations required 676-1540 or [email protected]
$10 per 1 hour class. Sibling discount for additional children from same family $8 each. Older children and adults welcome if there is room
The Arts Collective Studio is an initiative of the Ventura County Arts Council with generous support from Macerich Corp and Pacific View Mall.
James Panagoti art at Bell Arts Factory
The string sculpt, yarn, glue, spray paint and wood art of James Panagoti will be on display at a future showing at the Bell Arts Factory located at 432 N. Ventura Ave. This one piece is on display now.
Ray Jaurique art at Bell Arts Factory
by Staci Brown
Ray Jaurique has been painting for just a few years but his talent is immeasurable. With no professional training, Ray was inspired by his own father’s art that he wanted to imitate. He finds inspiration in many places and states that a lot of his inspiration is from shapes appearing in his reoccurring dreams. He is also inspired by all of the shapes and colors in sea life, sunsets and the shapes and colors that appear when closing your eyes after staring at the sun. He likes to give the impression of movement and enjoys painting the iris. Ray sees creation and inspiration everywhere and is always creating.
Ray often has five or more pieces going at one time. He can spend all day going back and forth working on the canvas as he feels inspired by each piece. When he feels inspired, he wants to get it sketched out as soon as he can. Creativity constantly flows.
Ray is also a superbly talented musician. He plays and writes music with his band Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Brothers. They are currently working on a new original CD. He builds guitars, cooks and makes beautiful jewelry using inlay work, pearl, decorative hard woods and abalone.
Ray’s work is displayed at the Bell Arts Factory across from Executive Director, Jim Rice’s office. Go by and see his work and try to catch one of his shows. You will not be disappointed.
Grand opening held at Ventura College
Roe Estep creator of sculpture explaining the steps to her creation to friend Kathy Johnsen. Photo by Bernie Goldstein
On Dec.1 the Ventura College Art Department held the grand opening of their remodeled Studio Arts Building (SAB) and the newly constructed New Media Gallery at 4667 Telegraph Road. It featured studio class demonstrations, faculty and student displays, and a closing reception . The Art Department maintains two galleries: Gallery 2, a student-run gallery and art lab, and the New Media Gallery exhibiting work by historically significant and nationally known artists. Additionally, these exhibition spaces provide students with hands-on experience in gallery and museum management.
“Dainty Trio”, mixed media by Nancy Horwick
Buenaventura Art Association’s annual Small Image Show is going on now through January 7 at the Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St. in downtown Ventura. No painting or sculpture is over 16 inches in any direction. Concurrent with the show is the Holiday Boutique filled with unique artisan crafts and gifts. All of the artwork is priced competitively so that the gift of original fine art or artisan crafts is not significantly more expensive than buying a framed print at a big box store… and it’s much more personal! Shopping local supports local artists and businesses rather than large conglomerates!
“True Colors,” featuring Phillip Zubiate III and Eileen Maloney at Fox Fine Jewelry through Jan. 16
Eileen Maloney won the 2016 Strawberry Festival’s Poster Contest for her painting of strawberries dripping with chocolate and wet paint. An artist since she was young, Maloney continued her art as a teacher and mother.
Now retired, she enjoys painting fruits, vegetables and flowers in her home studio. Says Maloney of her watercolors, “I always use bright colors and lots of detail. That’s how people recognize my work.”
Fox Fine Jewelry
560 E. Main St.