Moorpark College student wins art award
“I’m thrilled and speechless,” Sherron said. He smiled for photos with his award. Sherron blossomed as an artist this year in Gerald Swigger’s printmaking class at Moorpark College. “Printmaking is really growing on me,” he said. “I’ll invest (the award) in more supplies to make more prints.” Committee members Gerd Koch, Tom McMillin and Bob Privitt from Studio Channel Islands Art Center selected Sherron for the award. “There’s marvelous sense of whimsy and playfulness,” said Koch of Sherron’s prints. “We were so...
read more100 for $100 Success
Usually taking art off gallery walls is frowned upon, but not at Studio Channel Islands Art Center’s “100 for 100” fundraiser on March 18 in Old Town Camarillo. Artists-in-residence donated over 100 pieces to be raffled off at the annual event. “I’ve been coming every year. The quality of the art here is so superior. It’s so generous of the artists to give up these priceless works,” said Peg Hicks-Moore. Tickets were sold in advance for $100 each. Guests received a ticket with their name on it as they arrived at the art gallery....
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100 for $100
For the third time, Studio Channel Islands will host “100 for $100″, our most popular fundraiser! Buy a ticket and choose from 100 pieces of original art, valued at a minimum of $100 and in many cases much higher! Art Patrons may purchase a $100 ticket for the event which will guarantee that they will go home with a piece of art. Each $100 Art Patron ticket provides for a single admission to the event, refreshments, live music and, of course, the drawing of the art pieces. There will be four groups of drawings based on the time of...
read moreNew Resident Artists
Studio Channel Islands welcomes Susan Gerrard, Barbara Pickles and Paulo Ruvalcaba as new Artists-in-Residence. Susan works in ceramics. She and oil painter Paulo will join Shelly Moore in Studio A4. Photographer Barbara Pickles will move into A1 and share studio space with Candace Biggerstaff. These three new artists bring the total number of resident artists to 39! We have only two additional studio spaces available. If you want to join our group of amazingly talented artists and immerse yourself in creative energy, apply now to become an...
read moreValentine Sale and Workshops
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a gift from the Studio Channel Islands Art Center Gallery Store. Enjoy complimentary chocolate and champagne as you browse our unique selection of items made by local artists. Unleash your inner artist as you create your own Valentine in one of two workshops being offered. Sale Days are February 10th from 1pm – 3 pm and February 11th from 10 am – 3pm Workshops Origami Gift Box and Card February 10th 10am – 3pm Instructor: Tomi Lto Levin Cost: $24 Call NOW to reserve your place in class! Paper Heart...
read more“CROSS-POLLINATION: New Use of Materials for New Ideas”
Exhibit Dates: March 1 – March 31, 2012 Artists’ Reception and Awards: Saturday, March 3rd, 4pm – 6pm “CROSS-POLLINATION: New Use of Materials for New Ideas” is open to all mixed media. We welcome the utilization of multiple art-making systems and/or multiple media – i.e.: printmaking systems integrated with painting; 3-D sculpture integrated with 2-D graphics. The idea is that one system could influence/inform another creative system. We encourage artists to break out of their standard approach of using only one medium and...
read moreMembership Drive
Its the time of year for everyone to renew their Studio membership. Others are joining us for the first time. Our annual membership runs the calendar year starting each January. As a non-profit organization, Studio Channel Islands thats you for being a part of our family though your membership and financial support. We have come a long way in the past twelve years and look forward to many more years serving the community that make us the unique hub we have become in Ventura County. Studio Channel Islands provides world class art exhibitions,...
read moreFirst Saturday – Open Studios
Welcome to 2012. Saturday January 7th will be our first Open Studio Tour for the year. This is a unique opportunity to stop in to see artists in their working studios. Come before noon, and pick up something for dinner at the Farmer’s market too! Studio Hours are 10 to 4. 2222 Ventura Blvd Old Town Camarillo, CA 93010 See ya...
read moreArtists Marketplace and Open Studios
This holiday season, Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Old Town Camarillo opened its doors to shoppers who were fed up with fighting crowds and waiting in lines at department stores. The Artists’ Holiday Marketplace on Dec. 2nd and 3rd offered guests a chance to browse hundreds of unique handmade gifts in a relaxing, old-world environment. Bright star lanterns and strings of lights decorated the space between the artists’ studios. Shoppers enjoyed authentic German bratwurst, apple strudel and Christmas cookies. Live music filled...
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