SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER

Sam Grasso Moved Us

This past Monday, local artist Sam Grasso donated a gorgeous mobile to hang from the ceiling of the Cole Creativity Center. The kinetic sculpture includes elements of copper and gold leaf.

Getting Down to Business

This week we learned that the Museum's new Cole Creativity Center has received the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce's 2019 "Business Beautification Award!"

#MuseumSelfieDay

Wednesday was #MuseumSelfieDay, an international social media event that happens once a year. Staff members Jennifer, Jamie and Julie happily represented the Santa Paula Art Museum.

Speaking of Selfies...

Self-portraits have begun arriving for our upcoming I Am Me exhibition, which will open February 2. The show will also include opportunities for visitors to explore the genre for themselves.

Rendered Speechless

This week we got our first glimpse of the works that will be featured in Meredith Brooks Abbott, Susan Petty, and Gail Pidduck's upcoming exhibition, Common Ground, which opens March 2.

Upcoming Premiere I Am Me: Artists' Self-Portraits Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Who are you? That’s the question that artists were asked to answer in the Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition entitled I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits. The same question will be asked of museum visitors as they view the 39 self-portraits featured in the exhibit and participate in interactive art-making activities that will accompany the professional works on display. I Am Me will open with a premiere party on Saturday, February 2, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

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IMAGE CREDIT: "Whispers" by Tess Israelson, 2018, glazed ceramic, Collection of the artist.

Upcoming Event Free Family Day Sunday, February 3, 2019, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

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. Be creative, have fun, and make a masterpiece while you make memories with friends and family. Admission is free for everyone.

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Upcoming Class The Magic of Mandalas (Ages 16+) Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 10:00am to 1:00pm Harness the power, and experience the mesmerizing beauty of mandalas alongside art therapist Lynne Okun. Lynne will share the magic of mandalas, from their history and meaning, to strategies and techniques of creating your own personal mandala. Having achieved an understanding of the geometry and sacred symbolism that mandalas incorporate, each student will leave with at least one mandala and the potential for endless mandala-making. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $40.00 per person.

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Upcoming Class Women Create (Ages 16+) Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Find a little romance in your February as we explore the late 15th century tapestry, “The Unicorn in Captivity.” We will recreate the fantasy, grace, and delicacy of the famed textile using watercolors. Join us, relax, and get creative among friends! “Women Create” is an ongoing series exclusively for women age 16 and over. The class features a new art project, muse, and discussion each month. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $35.00 per person.

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Upcoming Class Watercolor on Canvas (Ages 16+) Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 11:00am to 2:00pm Add dimension and depth to your watercolor pieces by exploring the technique of watercolor on canvas. Join local artist Wana Klasen and discover the artistry, technical tricks, creative freedom, and beautiful finished pieces you can achieve with this simple but satisfying method. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this class is $45.00 per person.

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Upcoming Class Digital Drawing and Painting (Ages 16+) Wednesday, February 27, 2019, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Real art on your digital device? That’s right! Join expert digital artist Anita McLaughlin as she teaches simple drawing techniques, how to use brushes, text and layers, and how to apply photo enhancements to make and share your own digital artworks. It’s creativity at your fingertips! All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The cost of this two-part class is $65.00 per person.

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