The Artist Spotlight Series is back for 2025! Public programming will take place at Namba Performing Arts Space in Downtown Ventura.
Spotlight Talks are meet-the-artist interviews that conclude the formal FOTM documentation process. Each public interview captures the development, achievements, reflections and personal experiences of an artist before a live audience. Attendees have the opportunity to interact with the artists, participate in a question and answer session, and view original work.
After each Spotlight talk artists participate in an intimate AfterGLOW dinner where patrons have the opportunity to socialize and connect with them in a more candid setting. Hosted by FOTM patrons, space is limited.
Please scroll down to see the lineup and RSVP.
Spotlight Series Tickets
General Public
Seniors
FOTM Members
AfterGLOW Fundraiser Tickets
General Public
FOTM Members
Spotlight Talks 2025
A Conversation with Jennifer Wolf
August 24, 2025 from 3:30 to 5:00pm
Focus on the Masters Artist Spotlight with Jennifer Wolf will take place at NAMBA Performing Arts Space. Click button for tickets and RSVP.
We expect this event to sell out.
Please reserve your seats ahead of time.
A Conversation with Stephen Edwards
October 5, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Focus on the Masters Artist Spotlight with Stephen Edwards will take place at NAMBA Performing Arts Space. Click button for tickets and RSVP.
We expect this event to sell out.
Please reserve your seats ahead of time.
Upcoming Spotlight Talks
including those postponed during the Covid 19 pandemic
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2020 Spotlight Artists
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A Conversation with Jennifer Wolf: SOLD OUT!
A Conversation with Jennifer Wolf
A Conversation with Stephen Edwards
A Conversation with Stephen Edwards
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