JUNE | PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Farmers Market Art Booth

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FREE Summer Art Fun with the Carnegie Art Museum and Downtown Farmers Market. Look for the Art Booth at the Downtown Farmers Market where Isabel Gonzalez, Oxnard College Intern and CAM Volunteers will share a new art activity encouraging kids to learn and explore their creative side. On July 5th & 9th we will have Storytime with Children’s Librarian Patty Rose from the Oxnard Public Library. Art Booth sponsored by Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market

Thursdays, June 21, 28    |   July 5, 12, 19, 26
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

For more information  805 385-8171/  [email protected]


CAM Book Club

Join fellow art and book lovers at our next CAM Book Club discussion. Book selections focus on making connections with art and history inspired by current exhibitions and the museum's permanent collection. Book discussions held the third Thursday of the month.

June 21 - The Photographer's Wife by Suzanne Joinson

6 p.m.      $5 / members free             click here to learn more


Poetry at the Carnegie -                     The Jackson Wheeler Series

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Guest poets Laure-Anne Bosselaar and Mary Ann McFadden

Saturday, June 23

 6 p.m.

Organized by Phil Taggart & Hosted by Marsha de la O

This event is supported in part by Poets & Writers 


Home is where the heART is

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Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones
FUNDRAISER

Sunday, June 24
3-5 p.m.
at the Ventura hillside home of Stephanie Elise
for museum members & their guests.
Adults only (ages 13+)
 
Stephanie Elise, creator of stunning watercolors,
oil paintings and jewelry, will share her collection
and a jewelry demo in her studio.
 
$35 per person includes light refreshments poolside. Reserve soon. Space limited 805-385-8158 or click here to purchase online.

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Benefiting Many Mansion's fundraiser Bowls of Hope 2018

Get creative, be inspired, and have fun painting! The finished bowls will be used for the upcoming Bowls of Hope fundraiser held in November at California Lutheran University. During the party Many Mansions staff will give a brief presentation about the organization discuss why your community involvement is so important!

Wednesday, June 27
6 -8 p.m.

$20 fee per person ($15 to cover the expenses for supplies and glazing/firing and $5 programming fee.  Space is limited / register today at 805-385-8254 or [email protected]

Upcoming Exhibition

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June 17 - August 19, 2018
California Artists from the Mullin Automotive Museum Collection

Carnegie Art Museum is pleased to spotlight the California artists included in the remarkable collections of the Mullin Automotive Museum. Art from the Mullin Automotive Museum featured in this exhibit at Carnegie Art Museum includes works by:  Ben Abril, Charles Arnoldi, Sigrid Burton, Keith Collins, Bruce Cohen, Larry Cohen, Laddie John Dill, Michael Furman, Hank Pitcher, Art Reid, and Jack Schultz. The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard is noted for its exquisite collection of classic French touring automobiles and grand prix race cars.  It includes stunning displays of period furniture, paintings and ceramics that pay tribute to the Art Deco era of pre-war Europe.

Opening Reception                                                            Saturday, June 16       4 - 6 p.m.          $10 / members free

Sponsored by The Arts Collaborative

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SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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Art Lab is for everyone from kids to adults!

Tuesdays July 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon.         
click here to learn more...

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Free Weaving Workshops with Porfirio Gutierrez

Session I:  July 31 & August 1, 2
Session II:  August 7, 8, 9
6:00-8:00 pm   ages 12+

Student Exhibit August 10       click here to learn more.

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Building Blocks of Art            ages 7-11

Saturdays,  August 4, 11, 18
10:30 a.m. -12 noon             
click here to learn more...   

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Yours Truly, A Storytelling Workshop with Ann Buxie

Sundays, July 15 - August 26

2 -4 p.m.                               click here to learn more...

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