Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spotlight Series will continue in 2020! Our ever-popular spotlight series will continue in 2020. Sign up for our e-newsletter to find out the artists when they are selected for 2020. Want to nominate an artist? CLICK HERE Want to sponsor an artist? CLICK HERE Want to...
Mar 14, 2019 | Artist, F-G, Uncategorized
Donna Granata Photographer/Art Historian/Archivist Photo supplied by the artist Donna Granata is the Founder and Executive Director of Focus on the Masters (FOTM), a highly respected non-profit educational program documenting contemporary artists. Founded in 1994, the...
Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Kitty Botke Printmaker Image supplied by the artist Kitty Botke followed in her famous grandparents’ footsteps by pursuing a career in the visual arts. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara with a degree in printmaking, Kitty has worked as...
Apr 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nominate An Artist FOTM selects ten artists each year to receive in-depth documentation. The documentation consists of an extensive oral history; the collection of printed material, publications and ephemera; and, a visual library of the artists’ work. All of the...
Jul 24, 2017 | Artist, S-T, Uncategorized
Burns Taft Conductor/Musician Portrait © Donna Granata 1998 Recognized as a gifted musician and respected music educator in Ventura County, Burns Taft was the music director of the Master Chorale of Ventura for over 30 years. His academic credentials include from...