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A Conversation with Carmen Abelleira

A Conversation with Carmen Abelleira

A Conversation with Carmen AbelleiraSunday, January 21, 2024 – 3:00PM – 4:30PM Carmen Abelleira (b. 1960) immigrated from Cuba with her family when she was nine years old. Hoping to begin a life beyond the restrictive reach of Castro’s regime, Abelleira’s parents...

Oct. 28: Fused Glass Workshop

Oct. 28: Fused Glass Workshop

Fused Glass Workshop with Yvette Franklin Back by popular demand!DATE: Saturday October 28, 2023TIME: 10:00AM - 1:00PMLOCATION: Upper Ojai (address provided after reservation) 9 Workshop Spots Available$120 (FOTM Members)$140 (Non-Members) All proceeds support Focus...

Join FOTM for a special visit to Art City Studios – JUNE 3

Join FOTM for a special visit to Art City Studios – JUNE 3

Join FOTM for a special visit to Art City StudiosJUNE 24, 2023 UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED ONE WEEK Now on Saturday June 3, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm We have reached out to all registered participants directly about this change. We are happy to refund tickets for anyone who...

History is Now: Special Artist Portrait Exhibition

History is Now: Special Artist Portrait Exhibition

History Is Now 2023 is an exhibition that seeks to capture the essence and spirit of Ventura County and Southern California’s vibrant artistic community. Through the medium of the photographic portrait, we embark on a visual journey showcasing the remarkable talents...

Gallery Walk with Hiroko Yoshimoto

Gallery Walk with Hiroko Yoshimoto

A Gallery Walk with Hiroko Yoshimoto:Sold Out! Sign up for waitlist below.  Art isn’t one thing. It doesn’t inspire identical reactions from all viewers. Art inspires, educates. Consciously or not, our responses to works of art help us understand the world around...

Connected Spaces: Cheryl Thomas & Michael Rohde

Connected Spaces: Cheryl Thomas & Michael Rohde

Zoom Panel Discussion & Gallery Walk Connected Spaces: Cheryl Ann Thomas and Michael Rohde American Museum of Ceramic Arts (AMOCA) Curated by Jo Lauria  A Benefit for Focus on the Masters Educational Programming    The Focus on the Masters Arts Archive &...

Visit us at Ojai’s 45th Annual Art in the Park!

Visit us at Ojai’s 45th Annual Art in the Park!

Come visit the Focus on the Masters Arts Archive & Library pop up exhibition at Ojai’s 45th Annual Art in the Park featuring artwork from ourLearning To See Outreach program.Unique items will be available for purchase to benefit our educational outreach!Enter our...

Gallery Walk with Lynn Hanson and John Robertson!

Gallery Walk with Lynn Hanson and John Robertson!

A Gallery Walk with Lynn Hanson & John Robertson A special invitation for MEMBERS of Focus on the Masters from Mary Galbraith!  Celebrated documented artists Lynn Hanson and John Robertson are the featured artists this spring at the Santa Paula Art Museum....

Build a swan with BiJian Fan!

Build a swan with BiJian Fan!

Make a swan with BiJian Fan!If you were at our See you in the studio! with BiJian Fan - you saw him make a paper swan in a few minutes!We invite you to try it yourself and tag us on Instagram @focus_on_the_masters or onFacebook @Focusonthemasters and show us your swans!

Memorial Exhibit Gerd Koch and Carole Milton

Memorial Exhibit Gerd Koch and Carole Milton

The Journey Together: Abstract Paintings from Lifetime Partners Gerd Koch & Carole MiltonOjai CA - The public is cordially invited to attend “The Journey Together: Abstract Paintings from Lifetime Partners Gerd Koch & Carole Milton.”  This memorial art...

FOTM Founder Donna Granata’s Portraits at Ojai Valley Museum

FOTM Founder Donna Granata’s Portraits at Ojai Valley Museum

Ojai Eye: Master Photographers is now exhibiting at The Ojai Valley Museum.  Donna Granata's photographs from her Focus on the Masters (FOTM) portrait series are included as well as photographs by well-known Ojai Valley based photographers including Guy Webster, Joe...

Member Appreciation Party!

Member Appreciation Party!

Come Meet Your Fellow Focus on the Masters Members: Free Member Appreciation Party! Sunday, November 21. 20212 p.m. to 5 p.m. Be our guest for an outdoor gathering of refreshments and friendship at the home of Aimee French in Midtown Ventura! Enjoy wine from Clos des...

See you in the studio! with Gayel Childress

See you in the studio! with Gayel Childress

See you in the studio! with Gayel ChildressOur newest series continues onTuesday,  November 30, 20216:30 – 7:30 p.m.Focus on the Masters’ (FOTM) newest series, See you in the Studio! continues on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.  This month features...

A Sweet Way to Support FOTM: See’s Candy!

A Sweet Way to Support FOTM: See’s Candy!

Want to get your holiday shopping done and support Focus on the Masters? Treat yourself, family and friends to See's Candy! Ship it direct - you won't have to worry about a thing! We have everything from truffles, assorted chocolates, peanut brittle and of course,...

958 Art Packets go out to Learning To See students!

958 Art Packets go out to Learning To See students!

958 Art Packets went out to Learning To See students this school year! MANY THANKS to our donors and volunteers!  We are grateful for you.Francis BohnLinda CarsonMary GalbraithNancy HeydornJo Ellen LeeGerri McMillinFran StewartRegina VorgangGale WillhiteJerome...

Celebrate Earth Day by Upcycling your Art!

Celebrate Earth Day by Upcycling your Art!

Celebrate Earth Day by Upcycling your Art! With Learning To See Outreach Free Zoom Art Classes to create your own Wind Dancer Sculpture April 23 and 24, 2021Join Focus on the Masters and Learning To See Outreach for a FREE Zoom art class using recycled materials. You...

See You in the Studio! This month: Porfirio Gutierrez

See You in the Studio! This month: Porfirio Gutierrez

See You At The Studio! Schedule Porfirio Gutierrez June 29 BiJian Fan July 27 RTK Studios August 31 Karen Kitchel September 28 Gayel Childress October 26  See You at the Studio!A new monthly event premiering Tuesday, June 29, 20216:30 – 7:30 p.mFocus on the...

Support Focus On The Masters While you Shop with Axxess Card!

Support Focus On The Masters While you Shop with Axxess Card!

Support Focus On The Masters While you Shop with your 2021 Axxess Card! Now includes Santa Barbara County!   Save hundreds per year locally on dining out, wine tasting, your home, health, car, kids, pets and more. Just one membership that works at over 1,000...

Wine tasting with Jennifer Soni Arant of Lions Peak Wines

Wine tasting with Jennifer Soni Arant of Lions Peak Wines

Join us for an evening of comradery and culinary delights with Lions Peak winemaker/owner, Jennifer Soni Arant. Must be 21 to purchase and receive wine tasting package. Taste the wines as Jennifer shares the fine distinctions and back stories that you can only get...

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