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The Holiday Gift Shop: 2018
The Holiday Gift Shop Focus on the Masters Volunteers announce our 6th annual Holiday Gift Shop Mary Galbraith Handmade Quilt November 17 – 18, 2018Noon – 7:00 Saturday, Noon – 4:00 Sunday310 Cruzero Street, Mira Monte, CA Focus on the Masters Volunteers announces our...
Focus on the Masters Gala to benefit Arts Education
Cumulus Media presents Focus on the Masters For the Love of Art GalaFocus on the Masters Gala to benefit Arts Education Saturday, August 25, 2018 ž 6 to 10 p.m. Honoring John & Cherie BrantFour Points...
Focus on the Masters Learning To See Outreach Art Showcase: 3 Locations
Focus on the Masters Learning To See Outreach Art Showcase 3 Separate Exhibits: Oxnard Library from May 1 – 31, 2018 251 South ‘A’ St., Oxnard Mon- Thurs: 9-8, Sat: 9-5:30, Sun: 1-5 Hill Road Library from May 3 – June 1, 2018 1070 S. Hill Road, Ventura Mon-Wed:...
Free Lecture and Benefit Book Signing by John Nava
Focus on the Masters presents John Nava Free Lecture and Benefit Book Signing by John Nava Sponsored by Paula Spellman John Nava - North Wall, Los Angeles Catherdral, tapestry December 10, 2017 · 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oxnard’s Levity Live · 591 Collection Blvd. SACRED...
Gayel Childress
Gayel ChildressPainter/Printmaker Portrait Portrait © Donna Granata 1997 Award-winning artist Gayel Childress works in watercolors as well as oils and monoprints. She is best known for her fluid interpretations of landscapes and figures that capture the essence of the...
BiJian Fan
BiJian Fan Sculptor Spirit by BiJian Fan, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), 2'x1'x1' It seems that BiJian Fan - paper sculptor extraordinaire - is everywhere. Strictly speaking, his art is not all paper as he employs a number of different materials, including metal,...
Porfirio Gutierrez
Porfirio Gutierrez Weaver Portrait © Donna Granata 2018 Porfirio Gutierrez is an extraordinary weaver who combines ancient Zapotec traditions with a modern sensibility. Growing up in Teotitlan del Valle in Oaxaca, Mexico, he was immersed in the ancient art of weaving....
Karen Kitchel
Karen Kitchel Painter | Documented 2016Karen Kitchel’s landscapes are definitely not traditional. Of her work Karen states: "I paint them with the traditional craftsmanship of the genre’s past, and a critical eye on the geography of the present. She narrows her focus...
Learning to See News
Learning to See NewsYour donations support the programs that are at the heart of the FOTM's mission... to document and archive extraordinary artists and their work through photographic portraits, audio and video interviews and biographical research that encompass...
Focus on the Masters is on the move. Again. This time, we hope it is permanent.
Focus on the Masters is about to embark on one of the most challenging chapters in our 24 year history. We will need the community's support. FOTM is looking for a new home. We are asking for your help in our search for a donated building or location for purchase that...
Beatrice Wood Immersion Experience
Beatrice Wood Immersion Experience at the home and studio of Beatrice Wood (1893-1998) in the beautiful Upper Ojai Valley Sunday October 21st, 2018 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Group Limited to 15 Participants $125 members / $150 non-members Purchase tickets at...
Focus on the Masters Artist Spotlight Interview Series Shines in 2018 at Oxnard’s Levity Live at the Collection
Ventura, CA - Focus on the Masters (FOTM) is pleased to announce that ten artists have been selected for FOTM formal documentation by a distinguished jury for the 2018 season. An artist will be featured monthly beginning with Carol Shaw-Sutton on Sunday, January 28...
Focus on the Masters Learning To See Outreach Art Showcase
Focus on the Masters Learning To See Outreach Art Showcase March 15 – April 24, 2017 Ray D. Prueter Library 510 Park Ave, Port Hueneme, CA Hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tue & Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thu - Sat 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed Sunday) Come to...
An Evening with James L. Webb
Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. AfterGLOW Fundraising Event: Join us for a celebratory supper immediately following the interview at the Ventura home of Jim & Mary Galbraith. We expect the AfterGLOW to sell out so reserve your seat early! Maps...
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