Omar D'Leon "The Fall of Russian, 1990" Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in

A Conversation with Omar D’Leon

July 21, 2019 Spotlight Series: Omar D’Leon is from Managua, Nicaragua and is regarded as one of the most renowned Nicaraguan painters and poets. He studied at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Nicaragua under his mentor Rodrigo Peñalba who introduced European Impressionistic painting and magical realism qualities into Nicaraguan art.

Tickets On Sale For The Love of Art: 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Tickets on Sale: For the Love Art - 25th Anniversary Celebration!Focus on the Masters presents For the Love of Art: 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Four Points by Sheraton in Ventura. The event will support Focus on...

Mary Michael Serigraph Opportunity Drawing

Enter to win a serigraph by Mary Michel! Drawing will be held during For The Love of Art: 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 14, 2019. Need not be present to win.

Experience Zapotec Art & Culture with Porfirio Gutiérrez y Familia

Experience Zapotec Art & Culture with Porfirio Gutiérrez y Familia Oct. 29 - Nov. 5, 2019My family and I invite you to join us in our home town, Teotitlán del Valle, for a unique exploration of our Zapotec culture, community and traditions during the annual Dia de...

For the Love of Art 2019 Corporate Sponsorships Now Available

September 14, 2019 Four Points by Sheraton • 1050 Schooner Dr. • Ventura Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available! See form and details below. Or, PRINT out a sponsorship packet. FOTM • 505 Poli St., Suite 310 • Ventura • CA 93001 Major sponsorship deadline...

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