Buenaventura Art Association

05/28/2026

🖼️Tonight’s the night of the reception! From Laura Jespersen:

TREASURES of VENTURA COUNTY Art Show @ Atrium Gallery

VC Gov Center Hall of Administration

>>>May 28, 5 to 7pm

05/25/2026

🌅 What a wonderful Opening Art Reception “FLOATING” for our VP Nowlin Haltom last evening! And congratulations on selling 3 pieces!

📷 Nowlin is now showcasing a striking collection of collage and mixed media works that beautifully combine photography with bold, thoughtfully crafted design.

✒️Drawing from a lifetime of creative interests and experiences, Nolan has returned to what he loves most — creating art that is both simple and powerful in its visual impact. His work invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and appreciate the artistry found in texture, composition, and imagination.

👋🏻 Please stop by and enjoy this wonderful show. Nowlin’s exhibit will be on display through June 30, 2026

📅 Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 11-4PM or by appointment (805) 648-1235

🖼️ Buenaventura Art Center
1591 Spinnaker Dr Suite 207. (3rd entrance, above Le Petit Cafe)
Ventura Harbor, Ventura
(Elevators to the left of blue staircase)

05/23/2026

🖼️ The Nowlin Haltom Solo Show “Floating” Reception is tomorrow night! We’re sooooo excited‼️Please come and support this amazing artist/photographer/collageartist/ VP extraordinaire‼️He knows how to have a party as well‼️

Next up on the member solo wall at Ventura Harbor’s BAA Art Center is our favorite vice president, Nowlin Haltom!
Nowlin is now showcasing a striking collection of collage and mixed media works that beautifully combine photography with bold, thoughtfully crafted design.

Drawing from a lifetime of creative interests and experiences, Nolan has returned to what he loves most — creating art that is both simple and powerful in its visual impact. His work invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and appreciate the artistry found in texture, composition, and imagination.

Nowlin’s Reception is Saturday May 23 from 6-8:30PM.

Please stop by and enjoy this wonderful show. Nowlin’s exhibit will be on display through June 30, 2026

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 11-4PM or by appointment (805) 648-1235

Buenaventura Art Center
1591 Spinnaker Dr Suite 207. (3rd entrance, above Le Petit Cafe)
Ventura Harbor, Ventura
(Elevators to the left of blue staircase)

05/22/2026

What a beautiful evening at the BAA’s Third Thursday Salon. We heard inspiring updates from our president Michelle Nosco about the future of BAA, exciting possibilities ahead, and the many wonderful events keeping our creative community thriving.

The evening also included a playful and inspiring demonstration using gelli prints and experimental art-making techniques, reminding us all how important it is to keep exploring and creating. A few members shared a variety of work — paintings, a stunning fish sculpture, and even a quilt!

That’s what our salons are all about: artists gathering together to share ideas, encourage one another, and celebrate the many ways creativity comes to life.

Thanks to those who attended and we hope to see you next month on June 25 from 6-8PM.

05/21/2026

🌊Tonight’s the night! It will be a beautiful evening at the harbor, won’t you come join us?🌅

🌝NEXT UP‼️

Thursday, May 21, 6 - 8pm
at the Buenaventura Art Center
3rd Thursday Salon

👩🏻‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨 It's time to mix and mingle with the most creative artists around! This Thursday, at BAA's Art Center, we'll enjoy an artist demonstration of gel printing — a playful printmaking process that uses a soft, gelatin-like plate to create layered textures, colors, patterns, and one-of-a-kind prints without a traditional press. Everyone will get a try!

🖼️ And as always, bring an artwork for our usual mini-show with show & tell and discuss your work with your fellow artists.

🙏🏻‼️ No need to RSVP, just come! BAA members are free. Suggested donation for non-members, $5.

05/21/2026

🖼️ Please support our Plein Air Ventura County artist friends next week at the historic Treasures of Ventura County 100 Landmarks Exhibit at the Government Center. What a show it will be! EPIC!🖼️

05/18/2026

🌝NEXT UP‼️

Thursday, May 21, 6 - 8pm
at the Buenaventura Art Center
3rd Thursday Salon

👩🏻‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨 It's time to mix and mingle with the most creative artists around! This Thursday, at BAA's Art Center, we'll enjoy an artist demonstration of gel printing — a playful printmaking process that uses a soft, gelatin-like plate to create layered textures, colors, patterns, and one-of-a-kind prints without a traditional press. Everyone will get a try!

🖼️ And as always, bring an artwork for our usual mini-show with show & tell and discuss your work with your fellow artists.

🙏🏻‼️ No need to RSVP, just come! BAA members are free. Suggested donation for non-members, $5.