Location

Mission Park
​100 Block of E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93001

Art Organizations

Buenaventura Art Association - buenaventuraartassociation.org
Buenaventura Art Association (BAA) is a foundational arts organization in Ventura — a 71-year-old, nonprofit institution devoted to its mission: Connecting artists with each other, the community with artists, and learning and growing as artists ourselves. 

We offer a year-round schedule of solo and group shows, and open competitions. BAA currently offers opportunities to exhibit in our owned and operated gallery, Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts, and our retail partner, SpiceTopia, in downtown Ventura. Stay tuned as we launch all of the elements of our latest venture, Buenaventura Art Center, also located in the Ventura Harbor Village!

CSUCI ART & Art History - art.csuci.edu/
This booth will highlight student work and programs in the Studio Art at CSU Channel Islands. 

Santa Paula Art Museum - ​https://www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/
The mission of the Santa Paula Art Museum is to preserve and share Santa Paula's artistic heritage including the famous Santa Paula collection; and to educate and engage the community through collection, exhibition, interpretation, programming, and outreach.

Sister City  Loreto, BCS, Mexico - www.venturasistercity.org
Lizette Insuna and Richard Jackson reside in Loreto, BCS, Mexico and are associated with the Ventura Sister City Association with Loreto, BCS.  Lizette is an acclaimed artist who offers art education to children and represents the City of Loreto, BCS in Cultural Affairs.  Richard Jackson is an acclaimed Nature and Marine Life photographer in the Baja California region. Local acclaimed artist-muralist, MB Hanrahan (Bell Arts) and Lizette Insuna recently worked with children in both countries to create an international complimentary dual mural capturing the culture in both Ventura and Loreto. MB is also a member of the Ventura Sister City Association.

Glass Art

Rick Hunter Art glass - www.Hunterartglass.com
I’ve been making and blowing glass for over 40 years​

Ceramic Artists

Abby & Akamba Arts - abbyceramics.com akambaarts.com
We are two artists who create with our hands. Through clay, drawings, prints, and other expressions born from our shared place of joy and care, we bring our visions to life. We find great happiness when people engage with our work and we hope that what we create can spark joy or at least encourage someone to pause and take a closer look.

LWB Pottery - LWB Pottery
As a ceramic artist, I work mostly in Stoneware clay, which I love for its versatility and range in color and texture. With this medium, I utilize a variety of techniques, such as wheel-throwing, hand-building, painting and sgraffito. However, I absolutely love falling back on my experience as a Pastry Chef, working with fondant and sugar paste, to create highly-detailed wedding cakes. With this, I create nature-inspired sculptural pieces that capture brief moments in time.

Eco Shumaker Ceramics - www.ecoshumaker.com
Hand made ceramics for artistic display and everyday use. Unique ceramic coffee mugs, flower vases, tumblers and wall decorations.

Ventura County Potters‘ Guild - vcpg.org
The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is a community of over 150 members devoted to the ceramic arts. Founded in 1957, we create opportunities to share our craft with one another and with the public at large. Our members include professional and recreational potters as well as ceramists who are instructors from local elementary, high school, college and adult education classes.  Members can benefit from ceramic-themed programs and get togethers, both virtual and in-person; workshops with ceramists from near and far; and a network of expert members whose generosity and expertise are our most valuable resource.

Josh Lewis Ceramics - ​Joshlewisceramics.com
Josh is a local potter, making ceramic art and goods.

Jewelry Artists

Chelsea Hewitt - www.DryCreekSilver.comwww.DryCreekSilver.com
Metals, gems, fire, and passion. I turn Earth’s creations into wearable art. Fueled by imagination and inspired by nature. My name is Chelsea and I’m a Metalsmith who has been creating since 2016. 

Lucia Pasquinelli, LUPA Jewelry - www.lupajewelry.com
I hand create Contemporary Fine Jewelry. I fabricate them in Sterling, 18K gold and pure gold, using metalsmithing techniques. I love and use fire, texture and wire. 
I like my creations to evoke the history of my native town Rome.

Untamed Silver -untamedsilver.com
My name is Jessie and I’m born and raised in Ventura County. I’m a self taught silversmith and make Sterling Silver Jewelry with authentic and ethically sourced Turquoise and Gemstones. All my work has a Western look with a coastal flare. Everything I do is slow crafted and made with intention.

Mixed Media Artists

Annie K Designs - www.Anniekdesigns.etsy.com
My mom taught me to sew when I was 10. I've honed my skills over the years and found my niche in bagmaking. I like creating with a variety of mediums including cork, linen, quilting cotton, faux leather and my own fluid art canvases. 

Crowchet With Jess
Hi there! I'm a young crochet artist who loves making stuffed animals for others to enjoy! I've been doing markets for over a year now and love helping people find the perfect little yarn buddy! I'm a full-time student with a part-time job and crocheting helps me destress, but seeing people happy with what I make is the best feeling in the world. 

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Eco-je’ (Sandra) - www.instagram.com/ecoje/
We are a small business with special interest in our environment therefore we wanted to create something beautiful without leaving behind footprints that would harm our world. Therefore we create sustainable accessories from coffee beans, orange peel, cantaloupe seeds, Tagua nut, Acai berry, coconut shell, flowers, recycled materials, nuts, seeds etc.. very different, colorful and happy!

Gonzales Driftwood - 
I create wall and table top art, planters, and custom frames from locally harvested driftwood.

Frog Guild- www.frogguild.square.site
Embracing the quaint and whimsical, Frog Guild dives deep into the pond to answer one of life's essential questions: what are frogs? And: what are we all, if not frogs? A fascination that began with his grandmother's home decor cycles around and implores you to do the same. For the love of frogs, please, bring them into your home. 

All work is handmade or designed by local artisan Shiloh, and includes illustrations of frogs and other creatures, wheel thrown pottery, cyanotype prints, and paper craft goods.

JoAnne Hunot
My assemblage art work is 100% constructed from up-cycled vintage items. These cultural cast-offs are interesting artifacts, each with its own history which adds to the narrative of my work. I love giving “new life” to old objects. I often have to de-construct, repair, or patina items to get just the right look and feel. It takes great thought and insight to be able to combine disparate components to express an emotion or tell a story. ​

Hannah Jay - WWW.HANNAHJAYARTWORK.COM
Hand carved linoleum block printmaker. All pieces are hand pressed, making each print one of a kind.

Arielle Komie / AlisenMakes
ariellekomieart.com
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Arielle Komie - Arielle Komie is a fine artist working primarily in soft pastel, known for creating emotionally resonant, realistic pieces that explore themes of hope, connection, and resilience. Inspired by nature and the human experience, her work invites reflection and a deeper sense of presence.
​AlisenMakes - AlisenMakes is an independent artist selling original illustrations on art prints, stationery, and accessories. Her digital paintings and scenes are inspired by nostalgic anime, cartoons and video games, with a focus on the feeling of childlike wonder and warm comfort. All polymer clay accessories are handmade and all digital illustrations are created by hand.

​Nichole Luther - www.lelumakes.com​
I am a pyrography artist. Basically I burn things for fun! I create hand burned fine art pieces as well as functional pieces; cutting boards, utensils, jewelry, etc. I specialize in photo realistic wood burnings of animals and flowers.

Cynthia Meyers -www.sunsandandsoul.com
I paint Ventura- and ocean-inspired fine art on rocks and canvas, resin ocean art, beach rock necklaces and magnets, seashell candles, etc!

Nita Navarro - ​www.instagram.com/nitarts/
As an artist born in Santiago, Chile -- a country renowned for its copper production -- it felt only natural for me to embrace this as my medium. My work is deeply  inspired by nature with a harmonious blend of copper, aluminum, steel, and wood, adding depth and contrast. Each creation is a reflection of my connection to nature and my journey from Chile to California, where the vibrant landscape continues to inspire and shape my art. 

Natalie Obermaier - www.natalieobermaier.com
Coalescing is a series of collages made in response to the incessant onslaught of mass media and pressures of mainstream beauty standards found within. Women’s fashion magazines in particular stand at a crossroads of cult, consumerism and the unattainable image. By re-appropriating and deconstructing those glossy pages something truer, hand-made and authentic can be expressed. The resulting juxtapositions seek to remind one of the visual and psychological manipulations abound in advertising while also creating a new dialogue in response. Coalescing manipulates the manipulated as both rebuttal to the aesthetic pressures of advertising and as a reclamation of the human image to speak a deeper truth by reflecting a more personable and representative spirit of self. 

Sal da Terra - www.saldaterrafineart.com
I create abstract art. I experiment with a vast array of styles, techniques, and materials to create original art. My preference and expertise, however, is in the usage of mixed media to construct, shapes and color. My pieces often start from an intuitive feeling.

​Josie Karen Thompson www.seaglassyventura.com
I am inspired by the ocean and surfing, both are my passion. My husband and I love to take our vintage Volkswagen bus up and down the coast to surf and camp.  My work incorporates a combination of paint, hand-tinted resin, shells, glass beads, pearls and other unique materials. Mermaids, peace signs, turtles, and sunsets flow throughout my work. Many of the frames included with my pieces are recycled, giving each piece a special story to tell. ​

Yvette Franco - yfdesigns13
One-of-a kind robot sculptures made with repurposed materials.

Photographers

Buena High School - ​https://vusdcareereducation.org/buena-high-school/commercial-photography/
Buena High School's Commercial Photography class features work from various student-artists from the local community. They specialize in everything from astrophotography to landscape and everything in between! 

Kevlen Photography -www.kevlenphotography.com
We create fine art photography, both framed and metal prints focusing mainly on Ventura County. We also make photo coasters and walking sticks.

Steve Meier Photography - www.4yourpictures.com
Steve Meier was introduced to the world of photography at a young age, thanks to his father.   Whether it be far away landscapes from his weekend adventures or spooky conceptual projects, Steve enjoys capturing moments that would have otherwise been lost.  

Ira Meyer Photography - www.irameyer.com
Photographs from over 40 trips to Antarctica and the Arctic.

Gerry Wilson - www.GerryWilsonStudios.com
I'm a professional fine art photographer with 50 years of experience in the industry. I recently created a new fine art line of printing Southern California panoramic beach sunsets and boardwalks on natural wood planks of different sizes. The grain of the wood accentuates the clouds in the sky and the ripples in the sand giving the image more depth and texture.

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Ventura County Camera Club - www.vccc.club
A judged image competition on "Impressions in Motion"
VCC is partnering with the Buenaventura Art Association. We will be displaying images created with the theme of "Impressions in Motion". We have been told we can have a 10x20 booth adjacent to BAA. We will hold a competition for artists and photographers showcasing the theme above.

VCC has a rich history that dates back 85 years, possibly even longer. Our members are primarily amateurs, though many of them could be professional photographers - they happened to chose another career. Over the years, at the County Fair our members have won Best of Category awards, as well as Best of Show awards more than a handful of times.

Trinity Wheeler - ArtWalk Photographer -www.museventura.com/
www.artwalkventura.org/artwalk-photographer.html
MUSE (Multi Use Studio Environment) is located in downtown Ventura - five (walking) minutes from downtown and the pier.  
MUSE was created for photographers, by photographers with the desire to uplift our industry by providing a professional studio for others to elevate their offerings without the stress of long term overheads, move in expenses and simply managing a studio.

Painters

Artopia Melanie Ruane -www.artopiacuration.com
Artopia has been creating modern art with hand-poured resin + custom hardwood frames for over 20 years. We celebrate many artist and exclusively sell prints by Joann Barse @joannartopia the Sole owner of Artopia. We make everything in California, made with love and made to order. I will be promoting the launch of Artopia in Ventura County.

Ruth Askren - https://www.ruthaskren.com
The sense of place is a primary motivator for my paintings. Whether it is the trees, the cliffs, the buildings, or the ocean shore, these are the architectural elements of the world that make it possible for me to feel its beauty. My paintings are like songs about a place, painted with color and light.

Andi Schoenbaum - 805 Body Art
I am a henna artist based in Ojai. I've been preparing and drawing natural henna from 2009. I will be applying henna treatments (tattoos) and selling hand-mixed natural henna paste.

Art by Swain - https://artbyswain.com/
Live painter, Illustrator and designer, Jen Swain creates art and design that is fun and magical. Her art work is unique and she uses images that are colorful and creative. Swain studied art at the Pasadena Art Center College of Design and her work consists of Live Painting at events, Illustration, Fine Art, Chalk Art Murals, City Murals, Electrical Box Art and Design. She also teaches art to children and adults.

Annalite Paints - www.annalitepaints.com
My painting process produces luminous pieces where the light shines through the transparent and semi-transparent colors. It is more than just a visual experience, for me it is a spiritual journey that intertwines intuition, conscious creativity, and logical thought.​ 

Fredo Dargenton - 
I am an artist deeply drawn to the surreal—the dreamlike, the uncanny, the strange beauty that lies just beneath the surface of the ordinary. 

Sketching and painting have always been part of my life, a quiet yet persistent companion. Over the years, they’ve evolved from a personal outlet to a more intentional pursuit. Reconnecting with the raw, intuitive nature of creating… reminding me that art does not always have to make sense it only needs to feel true. 

facepainting805 - www.instagram.com/facepainting805
Yvonne LaMendola will be doing free facepainting for participants of ArtWalk Ventura. Find her in the children's area.

Barbara Freund - ​www.barbarafreund.com
I am both a plein air and studio painter focusing on the natural environment and the many ways people enjoy those settings. I strive to create art that speaks the language of shared experiences.

Kevin Gallegly - kevingalleglyart.etsy.com
After years working digitally, mostly in a professional arena, I picked up my brush again and started leaving a physical legacy instead of a digital one that would , no doubt, disappear after I leave this realm.

Yuliya Greben Art - yuliyagreben.com/
I am a Ukrainian-born artist based in Ventura County, creating oil paintings that explore the sacred interplay between the human soul and the cosmos within. Merging Imaginative Realism with the Cosmic Figurative style, I portray moments of transformation, feminine archetypes, and celestial motifs. Each figure becomes a vessel for the unseen, inviting connection to what is timeless within us.

Handpaintedbyrobyn805 - ​www.instagram.com/handpaintedbyrobyn805/
I handpaint and customize shoes! I do a lot of commission work and I also have my work available for sale at Poppies Art and Gifts in Ojai. 

Chris Harris Art Studio - @CHarris_Art_Studio
Chris Harris is a self-taught intuitive expressionistic fine art painter. Mostly focusing on Live Models for portraits using color freely as an emotional response. Multimedia Artist and Entrepreneur with a BFA and MFA from UCLA in Choreography, Performance Art, Film Making, Motion Picture Editing, Dance and Art. 

Denise Henderscheid - seaworthyart.com
I love the ocean so that is what I paint.  A lot of my art is painted from photos my son takes while he captains a fishing boat at our beautiful Channel Islands.  ​

Thomas Hoerber
 I worked for 45 years as a make-up artist in the TV and film industry until retirement afforded me the freedom to express myself through painting, utilizing the rugged California coast as inspiration.  I am drawn to the old, the historical, and the weathered. I try to highlight the aging details of a ship, pier, or building, while also trying to evoking the otherworldly feel of walking through fog, tasting sea spray, or witnessing a private coastal sunset.  You may also find my work displayed at OVA Arts Gallery in downtown Ojai.  Commissions are welcome.

Jakabstract - Jakabstract.myshopify.com
I am an artist currently living in Ventura county. I make paintings, wearable art, prints, and digital artwork. 

K&G FineArt - Oils/Acrylic/Pastel Paintings 
 I do one-of-a-kind Paintings-Oils / Acrilics / Pastels etc. and will take requests

James Keyser Fine Art - Jameskeyserfineart.com
Painter of local vignettes and iconic views of Ventura and Southern California.

Talon Klipp - taklipp.wixsite.com/website
Acrylic and Oil paintings. Abstracts and Landscapes.

Yvonne Lamendola www.instagram.com/yvonnelamendola.art
I am a visual artist based in Oxnard, California. I get  inspiration from California’s stunning landscapes and the delicate beauty of florals. My artistry is a fusion of mixed media, blending  the fluidity of watercolor with the vibrancy of acrylics. Other than painting on canvases, I also paint on Habotai silk scarves and clothing, as well as being a face and body painter. 
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Yvonne will also be doing free face painting for ArtWalk participants.

Sarah Lynn - https://www.sarahlynnfineart.com/
I am an acrylic artist originally from Michigan. I specialize in creating water landscapes and close ups of waves. The water has always been so mysterious to me, I enjoy capturing that in my work.

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Fresh rivers Mandalas by Mansi
I do mandalas, handpainted with acrylic colors on good-quality wood

​Moments In Spray - www.Momentsinspray.com
I make custom stencils and pop art paintings using spray paint. It’s a mix of street art techniques with pop art colors.​

Dan Nguyen - www.dannguyen.art
Dan Nguyen is a figurative realist painter born and raised in Vietnam. In 2020, Dan earned her MFA in Painting from Laguna College of Art and Design. She currently creates artwork at her studio in Ventura County, CA.
Dan is a renowned artist known for her bold use of colors in narrative paintings that depict the beauty of individuality and close relationships. Her figures are unapologetically bold, exuding a sense of comfort in their own skin. Each stroke on her canvas tells a story within, celebrating life's vast diversity and inspiring self-expression.

Spacey Pulpo - spaceypulpo.wixsite.com/spaceypulpo
Gouache illustrator, creating cozy and fantasy inspired art. 

Red Brick Art - Jen Livia and Phyllis Gubins - www.redbrickart.com
​Since 2006 Red Brick Art has been focused on creating an open art community in Ventura where anyone can enjoy great art and try their hand at creating something of their own.  Red Brick offers a diverse range of engaging workshops and Painting Parties for all skill levels, from experienced painters to those who have never tried art before. 

There are new weekly Workshops for adults and children in all mediums, including Pastels, Mosaics, Watercolors, Acrylics, Drawing, Photoshop, Photography, and more.  Our Paint Parties are a casual larger class where you learn and play they make great Date Nights, Ladies Night Out, Corporate Bonding Events, Birthday Parties and Fun Singles Events, join a group class or host your own private class.

Charles Rothschild - ww.designjuncture.tumbler.com
I'm a lifelong artist, with 14-plus years in the Pacific Northwest  where I established unconscious pottery and am in many Northwest collections. In current pursuits in my new home, Ventura, I am a painter, sculpture and writer. For many years a craftsperson, I have developed my sense of design, balance, quality and integrity. These current paintings convey the unconscious creative process with the artist's intention.

Emily Schoen Art - www.schoencreations.com/
I’m a digital artist drawn to the beauty of animals, nature, and influences of fantasy elements. I’m really into rich colors, layered textures and a painterly style that gives my work a traditional hand painted feel. Once you have a print in your hand, it’s hard to tell that these were painted digitally. There’s always a touch of mystical vibes in what I create. My art invites nature and animal lovers into a world where fantasy meets reality, where there is a sense of magic woven throughout.

Jill Torres - jilltorresart.com
Landscapes, seascapes, surf, and travel are what move me and inspire my artwork. I love to create from my homelife in Hawaii and California, always surprised by the endless supply and variety these provide me.​

Barbara Weissbrod - b.artgallerydesigns b-artgallery.org
I am an Alcohol Ink Artist which is an unpredictable medium and as an artist I create beautiful landscapers, flowers, etc. on  any surface that is non porous, such as paper, wood and canvases. The colors are very vibrant because the alcohol evaporates and the pigment stays on the surface. It is my passion!

Kruger Werk - 
I have been engaged in oil painting for the last 9 years and I create my paintings from visual images that speak to me. I am heavily influenced by the German Expressionist movement. I make color paintings from B/W images and vice versa. 

Plein Air Ventura County

Bebe Betker - ​Bebeartfantasy.com
I create oil paintings of the Ventura area using a tonalist style.

Bethann Brody, Mindy Hue, & Lisa Mahony - Plein Air Ventura County
www.facebook.com/groups/pleinairventuracounty/

Erin Dertner - www.erindertner.com
Landscape painting, predominantly in oil but also in watercolor. Travel extensively and will exhibit some of my international works.

Lois Freeman-Fox - ​https://facebook.com/groups/pleinairventuracounty
I paint in oils, a lot of figurative painting plus in the last few years I have been painting landscapes throughout Ventura County with Plein Air Ventura County.

Emmett Ferguson - www.huzzacreative.com
I'm generally an artist focused on painting livestream but also do plein air paintings throughout SoCal, often with the Ventura Plein Air Paint Club. 

Laura Jean Jespersen - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pleinairventuracounty

I have been drawing architecture and the things around me for most of my life. Taking inspiration from our beach town, I have been painting in acrylics since 2010, but it was during the pandemic where I really focused on creating art. As leader of Plein Air Ventura County, I have been painting on location each week. This helps me practice painting quickly, see more color in the landscape, and be in the moment. Painting with friends makes it fun.

Linda Rinaldi - www.lindarinaldi.com
After a career spent in the virtual world as a Graphic Artist, I've come back to the tangible world of oil painting. I began painting landscapes and I've taken up plein air painting with Laura's Plein Air Ventura County group. It has brought me to new places and new people and a new purpose in life to spend as much of it as possible outdoors, with paint and friends.

​Helle Urban - ​ArtByHelle.com
My art is modern Impressionism. My subject matter includes landscapes, animals and people. I enjoy Plein Air painting which is outdoor painting as well as painting in my studio. 

​Mary Zangerle and Carol Morrissette 
Mary Zangerle - Over the years I took a few art classes while raising my children and having a career.  After I retired in 2017, I had more time to enroll in online art classes and workshops as well as classes from local artists.  When the pandemic hit, I found I had a lot of time to devote to online classes, watercolor painting and ordering art supplies from Amazon! Watercolor painting became my passion and the techniques I had been studying finally started to click.  My painting, Karma and Napenthe, won 3rd place in the Professional Watercolor Category at the Ventura County Fair last year (2024).

I enjoy getting outside with other artists for painting events around Ventura and Los Angeles County. My work currently leans toward realism and details and I enjoy painting buildings. I am inspired to paint as a way to remember the beautiful scenery and places I have visited in California and other western states. 

Carol Morrissette - I’ve been enjoying painting watercolor for 10 years or more. I love the exciting feel and look of watercolor. It’s intriguing and challenging, but above all, tremendously exciting when you get what you want! 
I am a mother of 5, and now enjoying my first grandchild with hope of more to come. 
My painting is my private joy. When I’m not painting, I’m thinking of painting, and when I’m busy with other things in life, I’m planning when I can get back to my paint and brushes. 
I am especially grateful to be involved with Plein Air Ventura County because it gives me the opportunity to be outdoors with like- minded artists, all sharing our passion.
I heard a saying once and it has stuck with me ever since.  So if you’re thinking about painting, or have been away from it for too long it’s time. “There are 7days in a week and Someday just isn’t one of them.”