SANTA PAULA, CA – You’re invited to the premiere of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s newest exhibition entitled “Face of California” on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The group exhibit will feature works of art by 33 artists that seek to capture the “face” of California, depicted in mediums as diverse as the state they endeavor to represent. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for members of the Museum and $15.00 for non-members. All of the artworks in the exhibition will be available for purchase.
In giving a face to California, the featured artists have created a vast array of images that evoke California’s character – its places, people, ideas, and stories. Exhibit viewers will see everything from San Buenaventura’s historic neon sign painted in oils, to a uniquely stylized view of LAX. There will be pastel drawings of succulents, Santa Cruz Island, and the Sierra Nevada alongside photographic portraits of Thomas Fire survivors, suburban Santa Clarita, and surfers waiting to catch the next wave. It will be a show equally and as wonderfully varied as the California landscape.
“Face of California” will feature art by Jayne Behman, Betsy Bland, John Brown, Shannon Celia, Raymond Cuevas, Duane Dammeyer, Ted Dayton, Belinda Del Pesco, Michael Kenneth Depue, Mardilan Lee Georgio, Raymond Harris, Gail Hercher, Eul Hurley, Margaret Hyde, Kathy Ikerd, Pamela Ingwers, Joseph Jasik-Drdol, Wana Klasen, Judy Klement, Andrew Laenen, Didi Martin, Jose Galvan Martinez, Yolande McAlevey, Roxie Ray, John Robertson, Viktoria Romanova, Pam Strautman, Sparkle Taylor, Jane Thorpe, Sharon Weaver, Elizabeth White, Michael Wood, and Chris Zambon. The exhibition will be on view through September 15, 2019.
In addition to “Face of California,” the Museum will also debut its “Celebrating Teaching Artists” exhibit on May 18. The eclectic display will shine a well-deserved spotlight on the Museum’s accomplished teaching artists – those individuals who share their creative talents and knowledge with students through classes at the Museum’s new Cole Creativity Center. The exhibit will feature teaching artists Karen Scott Browdy, Jodi Bogart, Ray Harris, Gail Hercher, Mary-Gail King, Wana Klasen, Lala Konrath, Kasia Lisowska, Lisa Mahony, Marianne McGrath, Anita McLaughlin, and Lynne Okun.
The Santa Paula Art Museum occupies two historic buildings located at 117 N 10th Street and 123 N 10th Street in downtown Santa Paula. The Museum features rotating exhibitions of vintage and contemporary art, creative classes for children and adults, family-friendly events, live musical performances, a gift shop, and more. Regular museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Regular admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and free for students and museum members. For more information, please contact the Museum by calling (805) 525-5554, or e-mail [email protected].
Other upcoming events at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Free Family Day
Date & Time: Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. In addition to enjoying our current exhibitions, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the whole family, with local artists sharing new ideas and projects each month. On Sunday, May 5, “Queen of Kids Art” Judee Hauer will share her fun and unique folk-art doll project. Bring personalities to life as you explore color, fabrics, textures, and your own creative ideas! Have fun and make art while you make memories with friends and family! Admission is free for everyone and all materials are provided.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: Free for everyone
Class: Buttonhole Bookmaking (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Join Ojai paper specialist Gail Hercher on May 11 at the Santa Paula Art Museum and indulge in the joy of bookmaking! Hercher’s class will focus on the “buttonhole binding” technique, with endless creative potential for personalized details and creative variations. Each student will leave with at least one unique, buttonhole-bound book. This class is for everyone age 16 and over. The class will run from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. The cost of this class is $40.00 per person. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $40.00 per person
Premiere Party: “Face of California”
Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: On Saturday, May 18, the Santa Paula Art Museum will premiere its newest group exhibition entitled “Face of California” with a party from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The exhibit will feature works of art by 33 artists that seek to capture the “face” of California, depicted in mediums as diverse as the state they seek to represent. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for members of the Museum and $15.00 for non-members. “Face of California” will be on view through September 15, 2019. [Artwork credit: “Hope” by Andrew Laenen, photograph.]
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
Class: The Art of Travel (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: THIS IS A THREE-PART COURSE that will be taught on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm; Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm; and Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Whether traveling to far-off destinations or enjoying close-to-home outings, capture the magic of your summer travels with an artful journal! Join artist, experienced traveler, and creative journal keeper Karen Browdy to prepare, plan, and share journaling ideas for artful adventures! This three-part course includes three distinct sessions: “Pack a Bag” on Wednesday, May 22, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and learn what essentials to assemble into your own travel kit to take your art show on the road; “Take a Test Drive” on Wednesday, May 29, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, as we take a little excursion with your travel kit, make sure nothing has been forgotten, and test drive a small composition; “Share Your Adventures” on Wednesday, September 4, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, as we come together to share our journaling successes, what we learned on the road, and enjoy what everyone has created. The cost of this course is $85.00 per person, which includes all three sessions. This class is for everyone age 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $85.00 per person for all three sessions
Kids’ Art Fest
Date & Time: Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: The Santa Paula Art Museum’s outdoor Kids’ Art Fest on Sunday, June 2, 2019, will be a playful day filled with collaborative art-making stations, food trucks from Pizza Man Dan’s and Kona Shaved Ice, face painting, balloon artists, live music, family photo ops, and more. Admission will be free for everyone.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: Free for everyone
Class: Family Art Project – Whimsical Self-Portraits (Ages 10+)
Date & Time: Sunday, June 9, 2019, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Working together with “Queen of Kids Art” Judee Hauer as your guide, family and friends will learn techniques for painting portraits, then add collage to finish with a colorful flourish. Simple and fun, individual and creative, it’s an artful family project! No experience is needed, just an open mind. Participants are encouraged to register with a family member or friend. Children under the age of 16 must have a parent in attendance. All supplies will be provided. The cost of this class is $12.00 per person. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. You can also register by phone by calling (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $12.00 per person
Class: Watercolor Intensive (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: THIS IS A THREE-PART COURSE that will be taught on Saturday June 15, 2019, from 11:00am to 2:00pm; Saturday June 22, 2019, from 11:00am to 2:00pm; and Saturday June 29, 2019, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Follow experienced watercolorist Wana Klasen on a journey to deepen your watercolor practice during a three-part “Watercolor Intensive” at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Learn tips and tricks to help you feel comfortable in the medium as well as Wana’s joyful perspective on a meaningful personal practice. Find your flow, embrace your inner artist, and dive into watercolors! This three-part course includes three distinct sessions: “Paper, Paint and Practice” on Saturday, June 15, from 11:00am to 2:00pm; “Tips, Tools and Techniques” on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00am to 2:00pm; and “Expanding Expectations” on Saturday, June 29, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The cost of this course is $120.00 per person, which includes all three sessions. Pre-registration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $120.00 per person for all three sessions
Class: Geo-Me-Tree (Ages 3-5)
Date & Time: THIS IS A WEEK-LONG COURSE that will be taught Monday, June 17, 2019 through Friday, June 21, 2019, from 8:30am to 10:00am each day
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Students will color, paint, trace, and cut basic geometric shapes to form a “Geo-Me-Tree” with roots, trunk, branches, and leaves made from a variety of materials. Using art and play, students will learn to follow the model of the tree for creative expression and mindfulness. All supplies will be provided. This class is for children ages 3 to 5 (students must be toilet-trained). The cost of this week-long class is $75.00 per child. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $75.00 per week per child
Class: Flashback Photography (Ages 10-13)
Date & Time: THIS IS A WEEK-LONG COURSE that will be taught Monday, June 17, 2019 through Friday, June 21, 2019, from 11:00am to 12:30pm each day
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: See the world through your lens while you explore the history of photography. From testing out the first camera-types and antique printing processes, to playing with digital editing techniques, you’ll get the opportunity to explore photography in every form and create fun, original works of art. All supplies will be provided. This class is for children age 10 to 13 (other ages allowed if parent believes the course will be appropriate).
The cost of this week-long class is $75.00 per child. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $75.00 per week per child
Class: iPad Painting (Ages 6-9)
Date & Time: THIS IS A WEEK-LONG COURSE that will be taught Monday, June 24, 2019 through Friday, June 28, 2019, from 11:00am to 12:30pm each day
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Learn to create beautiful images with simple iPad apps. Incorporating photos or building their own original designs from scratch, students will learn the tools, techniques and inspiration necessary to make a digital masterpiece! Students can bring their own iPad, or iPads will be provided. This class is for children age 6 to 9 (other ages allowed if parent believes the course will be appropriate). The cost of this week-long class is $75.00 per child. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $75.00 per week per child
Free Family Day
Date & Time: Sunday, July 7, 2019, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. In addition to enjoying our current exhibitions, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the whole family, with local artists sharing new ideas and projects each month. Admission will be free for everyone and all art-making materials will be provided. Have fun and make art while you make memories with friends and family! The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Free Family Days coincide with Free First Sundays at all of Santa Paula’s museums. Santa Paula’s four museums are all located along a one-mile stretch of the city’s historic downtown, and all four museums offer family-friendly activities and free admission on the first Sunday of every month. Make a day of it and visit the Santa Paula Art Museum, the Agriculture Museum, the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, and the California Oil Museum for free! Hours and activities will vary by location, so be sure to check each museum’s website for full details.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Event cost: Free for everyone
Class: Animation Creations (Ages 8-12)
Date & Time: THIS IS A WEEK-LONG COURSE that will be taught Monday, July 8, 2019 through Friday, July 12, 2019, from 10:00am to 11:30am each day
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Do you love cartoons? Have you ever wanted to make your own movie? This is the camp for you! Learn all about the fun process of stop motion animation, test out animation techniques and materials, and make your own original short animation to screen for your family and friends. All supplies will be provided. This class is for children age 8 to 12 (other ages allowed if parent believes the course will be appropriate). The cost of this week-long class is $75.00 per child. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $75.00 per week per child
Class: Super-Power Creative Journal (Ages 8-12)
Date & Time: THIS IS A WEEK-LONG COURSE that will be taught Monday, July 8, 2019 through Friday, July 12, 2019, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm each day
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Identify your super-powers! Led by popular former Aspire teacher Lisa Mahony, students will make their own creative journal to learn new art skills to personalize journals, harness the power of their creativity, and learn to think like an artist. All supplies will be provided. This class is for children age 8 to 12 (other ages allowed if parent believes the course will be appropriate). The cost of this week-long class is $75.00 per child. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $75.00 per week per child
Class: Recycled Rainbow (Ages 6-8)
Date & Time: THIS IS A FOUR-PART COURSE that will be taught on four consecutive Saturdays: Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 10:00am to 12:00pm; Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 10:00am to 12:00pm; Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 10:00am to 12:00pm; and Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: Students will work cooperatively to create a collaborative rainbow out of recycled materials. Color expression, color theory, and inventive materials will be combined to form a multimedia artwork that students will be able to share with their families during a celebratory reception. All supplies will be provided. This class is for children age 6 to 8 (other ages allowed if parent believes the course will be appropriate). The cost of this four-part class is $80.00 per child. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $80.00 per child for four sessions
Class: Conversations in Art History – Matisse (Ages 16+)
Date & Time: THIS IS A FOUR-PART CLASS that will be taught on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm; Thursday, August 8, 2019, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm; Thursday, August 15, 2019, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm; and Thursday, August 22, 2019, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Address: Santa Paula Art Museum, 123 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 / (805) 525-5554
Description of event: The focus of the four-part “Conversations in Art History” class will be the life and work of artist Henri Matisse. Collaborative projects will encourage exploration of Matisse’s art in fun, supportive, and inventive ways. The goal is to first learn about the artist and, secondly, for students to assimilate what they have learned into their own art techniques. Students will share their own perspectives on the artist’s style and sensibility during discussions and visual exercises. Students are welcome to bring any books or information on Matisse to share and are encouraged to bring their own sketchbook. This class is for everyone age 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. The cost of this course is $100.00 per person, which includes all four sessions. Preregistration is required, and online registration is preferred. Having trouble registering for class online? Please call us at (805) 525-5554.
Website for event: https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity
Event cost: $100.00 per person for all four sessions
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