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.

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.

Kyle Tiernan brings his one-of-a-kind, interactive draw along ART experience to four Ventura County Libraries: E.P. Foster Library, Hill Road Library, Avenue Library and Saticoy Library, this summer. Kyle, a Visual Educator, has performed his draw-along ART school assemblies in elementary schools nationwide since 2002. He will teach everyone (kids and grownups alike!) how to draw pictures in a hilariously fun and entertaining show. Attendees will get to take home their drawings. This free event is sponsored by the Ventura Friends of the Library.

Thursday, August 3 at Saticoy Library, 1:30 pm Thursday, August 3 at Avenue Library, 4:00 pm Friday, August 4 at Hill Road Library, 11:00 am Friday, August 4 at E.P. Foster Library, 2:00 pm E.P.

This amazing drawing was done by Jaime Baker.

It was a commission of Jack Skellington and Family from the Nightmare Before Christmas.

You can contact Jaime at [email protected] or follow him at Way Outta Line Caricatures on Instagram and Facebook. He is ready for your commission.

Arabian, Oil on canvas, Marilee Stockman

Member Show Original Artwork by Buenaventura Art Association Members
At Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts
Plus the art and artisan crafts of 10 resident members

Exhibit Runs thru July 11, 2023

Lots of artwork from our members and even more artisan crafts like jewelry, hand painted t-shirts and totes, tie dye, ceramics, art from found objects, prints, photos, and more!

HVG&G is open 7 days per week, 11am to 6pm

The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is pleased to present two new exhibitions continuing through June 25th.

Exhibitions at the Center are focused on local artist non-profits and the artists who are involved with educational programming at the Center. In the Beato Gallery, the Center will be presenting The Presidents’ Show, In the Logan Gallery will be Of Earth & Fire, a three-person exhibition.

The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is located at 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road in Upper Ojai.

Instructor Michele Foster has enlisted 180 art students to help thousands of tiny friends. They’ve worked for weeks on The Hive Collaborative in the Garden, making ceramic “bee cups” to provide water for the vital, threatened pollinators.

The 350 or so hydration stations they created can be viewed at the South African Garden portion of Ventura Botanical Gardens. After June 2, the students will reclaim their ceramic flowers, shallow bowls they can refill for the bees.

Three adult volunteers helped in producing the bee cups out of glazed and fired clay. Participating students are from Mesa Union School, Pierpont Elementary School, Girl Scout Troop 65004 and the Bell Arts Factory Youth Program.