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Schedule of Events
Upcoming Exhibitions:
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Cindy Mullins
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November 24 - December 22, 2024
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 24, 2024 / 2 - 4 pm
Guest-curated by Yvette Franklin
Featuring Joy Brown, Joe Calderin, Yvette Franklin, Shirley Judy, Janet McNeil, Cindy Mullins, Teal Rowe, Soni Wright
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January 11 - March 2, 2025
Beato & Logan Galleries
Featuring Artists/Members of Ojai Studio Artists
Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 11, 2025 / 2 - 4 pm
Ojai Studio Artists is a community educational association, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region.
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Previous Exhibitions
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September 28 - November 16, 2024
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held September 28, 2024
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
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September 28 - November 16, 2024
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held September 28, 2024
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Kathy Yoshihara
"Mieko"
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July 27 - September 14, 2024
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 27th.
Beato Gallery
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts & Happy Valley Cultural Center is pleased to present Mottainai, an exhibition of work by Kathy Yoshihara, an artist working in ceramics and mixed media.
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Ray Gabaldon
Tona Wakefield
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May 4 - July 27, 2024
Logan Gallery
The Closing Reception was held Saturday, July 27th.
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May 4 - July 6, 2024
The American Ceramic Society consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to represent ceramic culture in their work.
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Jon Keenan
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March 16 - May 4, 2024
Beato Gallery
An exhibition of new work in porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware by Jon Keenan
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January 6 - March 30, 2024
Logan Gallery
Exhibition Extended in Logan Gallery by Popular Demand!
Featuring Artists/Members of Ojai Studio Artists
An Ojai Studio Artists Salon Event was held Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
Ojai Studio Artists is a community educational association, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region.
View Exhibition on Artsy!
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Libby Park Fountain |
November 11 - December 31, 2023
Beato Gallery
Painting, Sculpture, & Handmade Gifts!
In conjunction with Life Is An ART FAIR special events held in Libbey Park in Ojai on two Saturdays:
November 4, 2023 & December 9, 2023 / 10 am - 5 pm
A Boutique Art Fair to Support
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
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Lauren Hanson
"Summer Still Life"
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September 9 - October 22, 2023
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, September 9, 2023.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this new exhibition of her recent ceramics.
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Liam O'Gallagher
"Space Rental"
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September 9 - October 22, 2023
Logan Gallery
A Silent Auction Supporting
the Beatrice Wood Center
for the Arts
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Genie Thomsen
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July 8 - August 20, 2023
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 8th.
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Beatrice Wood
Vessel with Faces
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July 8 - August 20, 2023
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 8th.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts presents Beatrice Wood & Friends, an exhibition of drawings and ceramics by Beatrice Wood, along with her friends and mentors, Gertrude & Otto Natzler and Vivika & Otto Heino.
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May 13 - June 25, 2023
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 13, 2023.
A Closing Reception was held Saturday, June 25, 2023
with a PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin Wallace,
Founding Director
of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts:
The American Ceramic Society consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to represent ceramic culture in their work.
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Maryann Cord
Linda Illumanardi
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May 13 - June 25, 2023
Recent Works by
Maryann Cord, Linda Illumanardi,
and Caryl St. Ama
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 13, 2023.
A Closing Reception was held Saturday, June 25, 2023.
Caryl St. Ama
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Man Ray
"Cactus" 1971
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March 18 - April 30, 2023
Beato Gallery
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Photo: Lindsay Thomson,
Western Sky (detail)
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January 21 - March 11, 2023
Beato & Logan Galleries
Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 21, 2023
Ojai Studio Artists is a community educational association, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region.
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Maryann Cord
Canaanite Goddess Unguent
Flask Scent Bottles
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November 12, 2022 - January 7, 2023
A Closing Reception was held January 7, 2023.
The American Ceramic Society consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to represent ceramic culture in their work.
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Yannette Traver
Bronze Zinnia
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November 12, 2022 - January 7, 2023
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Logan Gallery
A Closing Reception was held January 7, 2023.
Founded in 1970, the Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fiber arts, with a focus on weaving and spinning. With an active group approaching 100 members, the guild participates in community events and sponsors a variety of educational programs and workshops in a broad range of textile-related crafts.
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Bowl by Jacqueline Biaggi
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September 17 - October 29, 2022
Ventura County Potters' Guild
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception was held
Saturday, September 17, 2022
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Nikolai Ossipov
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July 23 - September 4, 2022
Selections from the Lipton Collection
of Contemporary Wood Art
This exhibition is being presented at the Center and online with Artsy, alongside an international community of museums, galleries and auction houses.
Beato Gallery
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Patrick Crabb
Vessel
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May 14 - July 3, 2022
Beato Gallery
A Reception for the Artist, with Gallery Talk, was held May 21, 2022.
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Jon Keenan
Deep Bowl with Iron Marks
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March 12 - May 1, 2022
Beato Gallery
An exhibition of new work in porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware by Jon Keenan
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, March 12, 2022.
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Bernadette DiPietro
Waiting |
January 15 - February 26, 2022
Featuring Members of Ojai Studio Artists
In the Beato & Logan Galleries
Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 22, 2022 / 2 - 4 pm
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October 9 - December 26, 2021
BeatoWare and BeatoWear pay homage to Beatrice Wood
~ artist, actress, author, humanitarian, and style icon ~
known to her friends as Beato.
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Roya Ziba
Swallow
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November 27 - 28, 2021
The installation and individual works that make up Roya Ziba’s LOONEH: JOURNEY TO (W)HOLE engage the community with a combination of art historical reference, abstraction, ancient irrigation and fertilization methods, with the influence from spiritual allegory and non-human animal’s creativity as enchantments toward our own human resiliency.
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Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt
Book by Jacqueline Thurston
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August 14 - September 26, 2021
Logan Gallery
An Exhibition of Photographs by Jacqueline Thurston, presented in conjunction with the release of her new book of the same title, published by Fine Art Press.
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May 22 - July 25, 2021
Beato Gallery
Featuring members of the Ventura County Potters' Guild
An Artists' Reception was held Sunday, June 27th
The Ventura County Potters' Guild was founded in 1957 by students at the Ventura Community College and interested potters. In 1959 they had a pottery exhibit and served tea wearing white gloves at the Ojai Music Festival for the first time. VCPG has exhibited at the Music Festival ever since.
Today, the VCPG is a non-profit organization, promoting interest in all facets of pottery making and appreciation of the ceramic arts. The Guild today has more than 150 members and has expanded beyond Ventura to represent much of Southern and Central California.
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Deb Shoenberger
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Exhibition Extended through May 30, 2021
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
50th Anniversary Exhibition!
Logan Gallery
The Closing Reception was held Sunday, May 30, 2021 on the Logan Gallery Patio.
Founded in 1970, the Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fiber arts, with a focus on weaving and spinning. With an active group approaching 100 members, the guild participates in community events and sponsors a variety of educational programs and workshops in a broad range of textile-related crafts.
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Wyatt Amend |
March 3 - May 1, 2021
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Works created by educators, interns and artists in residence over the last decade, or more, working in Beatrice Wood's studio.
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Beth Tate |
January 15 - February 15, 2021
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An exhibition of new work by Beth Tate.
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Jon Keenan
Blue Stroke
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November 13 - December 31, 2020
Online Exhibition
An exhibition of new work in porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware by Jon Keenan
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Lauren Hanson
"Warm Wind Vase"
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September 12 - November 21, 2020
Lauren Hanson
Beato Gallery
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this upcoming exhibition of her recent ceramics.
Please Note: There are still some beautiful works by Lauren Hanson available for sale!
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Ekaterina Taganova
"Mimicry"
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September 12 - October 24, 2020
Logan Gallery
An exhibition of works by artist/members
of the Ventura County Potters' Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Sooz Glazebrook
Bulbous Pod
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July 11 - August 29, 2020
Ojai Studio Artists
Ojai Visions - Part 2
Online Exhibition
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Nina de Creeft Ward
Lily, Rabbit Teapot
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May 16 - June 20, 2020
American Ceramic Society of Southern California
Presidents' Show
The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
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Douglas Tharalson
Absinthe Drinker
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May 16 - June 20, 2020
Ojai Studio Artists
Ojai Visions - Part 1
Online Exhibition
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Patricia Keller
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March 14 - April 25, 2020
Patricia Keller graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from California State University Channel Islands in 2019. She focused on ceramics, sculpture, and screen printing. Upon graduation, she was awarded an internship at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
The purpose of the internship was for Keller to develop a body of work inspired by working in Wood’s studio space and her vast library of arts and culture books. Lost City is the result.
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Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt
Book by Jacqueline Thurston |
March 14 - April 25, 2020
Logan Gallery
An Exhibition of Photographs by Jacqueline Thurston, presented in conjunction with the release of her new book of the same title, published by Fine Art Press.
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Kathy Nida
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January 18 - February 29, 2020
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, January 18, 2020
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2019:
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Maryann Cord
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November 9 - December 28, 2019
Ventura County Potters' Guild
"Small Treasures"
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 9, 2019
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Patrish Kuebler
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November 2 - December 28, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists
Salon: Impressions
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Natasha Dikareva
Octopus Diva
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August 31 - October 12, 2019
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 31, 2019
Natasha Dikareva was born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine and studied art in St. Petersburg, Russia during the hey-day of Soviet power. The genre of Soviet realism permeated Dikareva's young creative life. The narrow standard of approved art inadvertently pushed Dikareva to develop her own symbolic language. Dikareva immigrated to Minneapolis, USA in 1995 and received her MFA from the University of Minnesota. She now lives and works in San Francisco, California. She won the Grand Prize at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in 2012. She exhibited at the Shanghai Art Expo, as well as at numerous galleries across Europe and the USA. Her work is featured in various publications, including 500 Prints on Clay and New Ceramics European magazine, and is held in public and private collections. She exhibits locally and internationally.
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Porfirio Gutiérrez
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August 31 - October 12, 2019
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 31, 2019
Join us for the Opening Reception of Porfirio Gutiérrez’s exhibition on Saturday, August 31st from 2 – 5 pm for a presentation by the artist on the rich history of traditional Zapotec practices and knowledge. There will also be a special selection of additional works for sale, not included in the exhibition.
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Stephen Edwards
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July 6 - August 17, 2019
Three-Person Exhibition:
Stephen Edwards, Ted Gall, and Sandra Torres
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Ted Gall |
Sandra Torres |
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Gayel Childress
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July 6 - August 17, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists
Salon: Abstraction
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Patti Hallowes
Smudge Bowl
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May 11 - June 22, 2019
American Ceramic Society of Southern California
Presidents' Show
Beato Gallery
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Closing Reception: 2 - 5 pm
Panel discussion, A Career in Clay: A Panel Discussion
with Melissa Brown Bidermann and Tom McMillin at 3 pm
The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
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May 11 - June 22, 2019
Allison Newsome: Consider the Source
Logan Gallery
Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 11, 2019 / 2 - 5 pm
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Martha Moran
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March 9 - April 20, 2019
Three-Person Exhibition:
Martha Moran, Michael Rohde, Beth Tate
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Michael Rohde |
Beth Tate |
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Andi Schoenbaum
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January 12 - March 30, 2019
Art Without Limits
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 12, 2019
and featured Derrick Curtis & Yulia Maluta performing Ballroom dance
Art Without Limits is a non-profit foundation based in Santa Barbara that provides artists of any discipline with the guidance they need to survive, with a belief in the power of the arts to transform lives and communities.
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2018:
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Intersection: Art & Life
by Kevin Wallace
Book Cover
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November 10, 2018 - January 27, 2019
Intersection: Art & Life
Work by select artists featured in the recently published book by
Kevin Wallace, Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, November 10, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
Art can seem very separate from our daily lives today, and, as our society careens its way through change and conflict, it may seem increasingly irrelevant. Throughout history, art was naturally intertwined with people’s daily lives: a bowl for water, a carving to record a war, objects to capture religion and identity. This book juxtaposes our past with “big ideas” relating to contemporary art, helping to demystify them so that we can repair the connection, and turn our lives into art.
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Sandy Calles
Mid-Century #1
Ceramic
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November 10 - December 30, 2018
Ventura County Potters' Guild - On The Wall
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, November 10, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Jeff Margolin
Arrowhead
Fred Yokel
What Was That?
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September 15 - October 28, 2018
Jeff Margolin and Fred Yokel
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, September 15, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
Jeff Margolin and Fred Yokel both explore the potential of carving clay in their distinctive bodies of ceramic work. Their approaches are different, but the two long-time friends are joining together to present an exhibition and workshop at the Center.
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Dennis Elliott
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September 15 - October 28, 2018
The Cutting Edge:
Contemporary Wood Art and The Lipton Collection
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, September 15, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
The Cutting Edge: Contemporary Wood Art and The Lipton Collection shares works collected by Dr. Irving Lipton, who was instrumental in developing the careers of leading figures working in wood and bringing attention to their work. As these individuals in turn had a major impact on the field, Dr. Lipton's value as a patron of the arts was invaluable.
Dr. Lipton collected work as it was being created, from the early 1970s through the beginning of the new century, and focused on the artists with whom he maintained personal relationships. These works trace the evolution and emergence of the field of contemporary wood art over the last quarter of the 20th century, documenting the evolution of specific artists as well as the larger field. Ultimately, the collection is defined by Dr. Lipton's interest in the cutting-edge of contemporary wood art.
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Susan Spohr
Intersection: Art & Life
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July 14 - September 2, 2018
American Ceramic Society
Southern California Chapter
Beato Gallery
A Closing Reception was held
Sunday, September 2, 2018 /
2 - 5 pm
With a Special PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin Wallace at 4 pm:
the new book by Kevin Wallace
Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
Conceived and created by Tony Trotta during his presidency in 1997, The Presidents' Show, is a juried exhibit featuring current members of American Ceramic Society of Southern California. This exhibit showcases the talent diversity of members and the versatility of clay as an art medium.
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Maryann Cord
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July 14 - September 2, 2018
Recent Works from the Studio
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, July 14, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
Beatrice Wood's studio is a living museum, respectfully maintained as though she is still working in it, and lovingly utilized by artists who are part of the Center's educational programming. We now have a second studio, for working in wood and glass.
This exhibition features works created by those who assist in caring for the studios, as well as those who are involved in our educational programming. From works that pay homage to Beatrice Wood's work, to bold new explorations, these works are part of the creative continuum that is the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
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Lauren Hanson
Song Calla Lilies
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May 5 - June 24, 2018
Lauren Hanson: "Inside/Outside"
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 5, 2018.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this upcoming exhibition of her recent ceramics.
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Wyatt Amend
Homage Series Vessel
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Exhibition & Online Auction
Through June 24, 2018
Selections from Contemporary Art & Design:
A Benefit for the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Logan Gallery
The auction
is live online, with an exhibition with selections from the auction on view in Logan Gallery. Take a look, and check back often! The auction and exhibition end on June 24th, and we are still accepting donations of art, and we'll continue adding works right up until it ends. 100% of proceeds go toward supporting the Center's programming.
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Jon Keenan
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March 10 - April 22, 2018
Jon Keenan: Ceramics
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, March 10, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
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Carl Friedlander
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March 3 - April 15, 2018
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Logan House Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, March 3, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
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Richard Flores
Collaborative Painting
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January 13 - February 24, 2018
Collaboration
We began 2017 with The Eternal Return, a collaborative event and exhibition that celebrated the centennial anniversary of the New York Dada Movement. Our first exhibition of 2018 continues the theme of collaboration. At a time when we are challenged with grappling for insights in an ever-changing world, we believe that we can best serve humanity and the planet by creatively working together.
Opening Reception was held
Saturday, January 13, 2018
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2017:
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November 4 - December 31, 2017
Uniting Heaven & Earth: Ceramics from Shangri-la
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, November 4, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
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September 9 - October 29, 2017
Legacy & Continuum
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception took place Saturday, September 9, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
Featuring works created in Beatrice Wood's studio in conjunction with our educational programming.
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Susan Guy
Aurora Reflection
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September 9 - October 29, 2017
Ojai Studio Artists: Salon
Logan Gallery
Opening Reception took place Saturday, September 9, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
This centennial celebration of Walter & Louise Arensberg's Dada salons - which were Beatrice Wood's introduction to the art world - features Ojai Studio Artists in a salon-style installation.
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Flowering Pear Bowl
by Bob Stocksdale
Walnut Bowl with Graft Line
by Rude Osolnik
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September 9 - October 29, 2017
The Transcendent Vessel
Cyber Gallery
Rude Osolnik, Bob Stocksdale,
and the Elevation of Woodturning from Utility to Art
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Saturday, October 14, 2017
Rosa Roedelius: Landscape Installation
Reception for the Artist:
Saturday, October 14, 2017 / 4:00 pm
Free to the public as part of the "Roedelius Festival"
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Christy Johnson
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July 1 - August 19, 2017
American Ceramic Society
Southern California Chapter
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 1, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, August 19, 2017 / 1 - 3 pm
A Lecture/Discussion with
Christy Johnson & Kevin Wallace
in conjunction with the Closing Reception for
The Presidents' Show
of the
American Ceramic Society of Southern California
Saturday, August 19, 2017
1 - 3 pm
Open to the Public - Free admission
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The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
Conceived and created by Tony Trotta during his presidency in 1997, The Presidents' Show, is a juried exhibit featuring current members of American Ceramic Society of Southern California. This exhibit showcases the talent diversity of members and the versatility of clay as an art medium.
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Durga Bai Vyam
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July 1 - August 19, 2017
Gond Art
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 1, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
Gond art is a form of tribal painting that is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India with whom it shares its name. The origin of the Gonds can be traced to the pre-Aryan era. The Gonds traditionally painted on mud walls of their houses. Starting in the early 1980s, certain talented Pardhan Gonds, who traditionally serve as professional Bardic priests, began transforming their ritual performing arts into a new tradition of figurative and narrative visual art. Using a variety of modern media, they have created unprecedented depictions of their natural and mythological worlds, traditional songs and oral histories. Rich in detail, color, mystery and humor, these works employ modern means to evoke the pre-modern psyche.
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Diabolo 41
by Pascal Oudet
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June 11 - August 6, 2017
Online Exhibition:
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is working with select galleries to present an online exhibition, featuring contemporary artists working in wood. Curated by Kevin Wallace, Director of the Center, the exhibition is an opportunity to consider the current state of contemporary wood art, sharing outstanding works by both emerging and established artists.
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Genie Thomsen
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May 6 - June 17, 2017
Ventura County Potters' Guild
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Maya Angelou
by Marsha Brook
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May 6 - June 17, 2017
Inspired: Portraits of Social Conscience
The Sculpture of Marsha Brook
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Ghosts of the Rainforest
by J. Paul Fennell
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April 15 - May 27, 2017
Online Exhibition:
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is working with select galleries to present this online exhibition, featuring contemporary artists working in all media who celebrate the natural world in their work. As an activity of the Happy Valley Foundation, the Center is presenting this exhibition as a means of sharing the Foundation's guiding principles of protecting the environment, while celebrating the natural value of diversity in all spheres of life.
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Raoul Hausmann
The Mechanical Head
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March 4 - April 22, 2017
A Centennial Celebration!
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on
Saturday, March 4, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts will present Dada: The Eternal Return. The exhibition will consist of collaborative works, celebrating community, inclusive of all media: paintings, sculpture, video and sound. We are asking our friends – both artists and non-artists – to contribute to this exhibition.
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January 7 - February 12, 2017
Jessica Lugotoff:
Figurative Lessons
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday,
January 7, 2017
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2016:
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Dominique Legros
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November 12, 2016 - January 7, 2017
Skin Deep
Logan Gallery
An exhibition featuring three ceramic sculptors
from LaBorne, France
Fabienne Claesen, Ophelia Derely, and Dominique Legros
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, November 12, 2016,
and a Closing Reception was held Saturday,
January 7, 2017,
both with Wine Tasting by Loire Valley Wineries.
Curated by Luc Bonhomme
Underwritten by Loire Valley Wineries
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November 12 - December 24, 2016
Legacy
Beato Gallery
Featuring recent works, created in Beatrice Wood's studio
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 / 3 - 6 pm
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Patti Hallowes
Whitney
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August 20 - October 2, 2016
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 20, 2016 / 2 - 5 pm
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Ira Winarsky
Erotic Bowl
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July 9 - August 13, 2016
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 9, 2016 / 2 - 5 pm
Iridescence: The Art of Ira Winarsky shares the artist’s reinvention of ceramic sculpture as a means of exploring abstraction, light and reflection. Sculptor and artist Ira Winarsky (1942-2015) spent the last 25 years of his life entirely focused on exploring the potential of the ceramic medium. The artist explored bold new approaches by utilizing clay as a fine art medium in the spirit of George Ohr, Peter Volkous and Kenneth Price, in connection with the concerns of Light and Space artists Robert Irwin and James Turrell. Winarsky spent decades perfecting the difficult and temperamental process of creating iridescent lustre glazes in order to create sculpture that captures nature’s true rainbows and movement, from a shimmering sunset on water, to the delicate prism of a peacock’s feather, to bird’s eye views of the landscape.
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Soni Wright
Zero Gravity
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July 9 - August 13, 2016
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 9, 2016 / 2 - 5 pm
An exhibition concerning connections and contrast in surface, line, texture and form, featuring Richard Flores, Joanne Pavlak, and Soni Wright.
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Lauren Hanson
Mughal Animals
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May 7 - June 26, 2016
Lauren Hanson: Art and Nature
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 7, 2016
Two years after her remarkably successful debut show, The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this exhibition of recent ceramics. The artist’s new work is based on Lauren’s almost obsessive fascination with the elements of nature, seen in their present state, their past status, and their uncertain future. Lauren’s extensive knowledge of art history enriches her work by often presenting it as it might have been created by artists working in the style of other eras.
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Sean Ponder
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May 7 - June 26, 2016
Sean Ponder: Journey to Revival
Logan Gallery
Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 7, 2016
Sean Ponder discovered at a young age a desire to help others, which has led him to utilize his artistic ability to address societal issues and pursue life as an educator. Witnessing families torn apart by addiction inspired a series of work that depicts the process of recovery and the resulting transformation. Sean was drawn to clay due to its basic elemental nature, tactile qualities, and processes involved - how water and earth can be formed, and then through the process of firing, become forms that are both functional and artistic. From the composition of clay, to the relationship between the vessel and human form, Ponder explores individual works as well as installations and conceptual works such as Journey to Revival.
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Jack Gerard
Poseidon's Son |
February 27 - April 17, 2016
Legacy & Continuum
Beato Gallery
Featuring works created by artist-interns in conjunction with our educational programming.
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BEATOWEAR
by Eryn Talevich
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January 9 - February 21, 2016
Eryn Talevich: Culture/Couture
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 9, 2016.
With this exhibition, Eryn Talevich explores the relationship between humans and clothing - how it reflects identity, perspective and values. Clothing has grown with us since our emergence – from a necessity of survival, to an expression of identity. The works in the exhibition celebrate the life of Beatrice Wood and her contemporaries – what they consciously wore – inspiring interpretive works that speak to philosophy, personal style and legacy.
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2015:
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Chloe Rahimzadeh
Primary Transitions
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November 21, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Chloe Rahimzadeh: Primary Transitions
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, November 21, 2015.
In her first one-person exhibition, Chloe Rahimzadeh explores the space between worlds; figurative and abstract, positive and negative, historical and experimental. After the completion of her degree in studio art, her year abroad in Florence, Italy, and her time studying ceramics in Japan, Rahimzadeh has synthesized her experiences into forms that mirror our existence. Her towering and gestural formations invite interaction and examination.
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Soni Wright
A Small Blue Painting
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October 10 - November 15, 2015
Ojai Studio Artists: Small Works
An exhibition of members of Ojai Studio Artists presented in conjunction with their annual studio tour.
Closing Reception was held Sunday, November 15th, 2 - 5 pm
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Binh Pho and Joey Richardson
On the Edge of Blue
box elder, sycamore, cast glass,
acrylic paint
12.5 x 7
Thomas R. Riley Galleries
Robyn Horn
Dovetail Wedge
redwood, acrylic paint, charcoal
20 x 14 x 7
Blue Spiral 1
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Contemporary Wood Art: The Shock of the Timeless
at SOFA Chicago
November 5 - 8, 2015
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce
that we will be presenting a Special Exhibition
Contemporary Wood Art: The Shock of the Timeless
at SOFA Chicago.
The Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design. On par with Art Basel and TEFAF Maastricht, Critically acclaimed and continuously running since 1994, SOFA is held annually in the fall at Chicago's major destination, Navy Pier, with an average of 80 dealers and 35,000 people attending.
What distinguishes SOFA from other top art events is its focus on three-dimensional artworks that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art, and design. SOFA is noted for its exceptional presentation, with an elite selection of international dealers presenting for sale one-of-a-kind masterworks in handsome, custom-designed gallery exhibits. With a strong educational emphasis, SOFA CHICAGO includes an acclaimed lecture series and special exhibits exploring the artworks on view and surveying new trends in the art world.
For more information, please visit:
www.sofaexpo.com/special-exhibits/contemporary-wood-art-the-shock-of-the-timeless |
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Nina de Creeft Ward
Chariot Horse #3
(right and left view)
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August 22 - October 11, 2015
Nina de Creeft Ward: A Retrospective
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 22, 2015.
View article written about Nina de Creeft Ward in CASA Magazine:
"Awakening the Animal Psyche"
August 14, 2015
by Jeanette Casillas |
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Yvette Franklin
Orchids in My Tea |
August 22 - October 3, 2015
The Natural World
Beato Gallery
Featuring works by members of the Ventura County Potters' Guild.
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 22, 2015. |
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Nina Kellogg
Inside Out |
June 27 - August 9, 2015
American Ceramic Society of
Southern California Exhibition
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, June 27, 2015 |
Uniting Heaven & Earth: Ceramics from Shangri-la
Esther Perez
Ancient Modernist Chalice
Individuals: Gui Ignon, Liam O'Gallagher, Jean Varda & Beatrice Wood
Beatrice Wood |
Jean Varda |
Liam O'Gallagher |
Gui Ignon |
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Collaborative Painting
by Alex Grim, Amber Grim,
Marcus Martinez,
Melissa Raposa, & Alma Sills
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February 28 - April 19, 2015
All Together Now - The Collaborative Painting Project
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Esther Perez
Ancient Modernist Chalice
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January 3 - February 22, 2015
Uniting Heaven & Earth:
Ceramics from Shangri-la
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Madison O'Neal
Untitled Chalice
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January 3 - February 22, 2015
Thought & Form:
Recent Works from The Studio
Featuring works created in Beatrice Wood’s studio in conjunction with our educational programming. |
2014:
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Megan Johnson
Rustic Treasures Series
Luster-fired ceramic
5.75" h x 3.5" dia
Meghan Sheetz
Lustrous Serpent Vessel
Luster-fired ceramic
3.75" h x 5" dia
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November 8 - December 28, 2014
Source & Inspiration
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
Featuring small ceramic works created in Beatrice Wood’s studio in conjunction with our educational programming. |
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Robert Rheem
Dervish
Robert Rheem
Untitled
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November 8 - December 28, 2014
Robert Rheem: Recent Paintings
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
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May 4 - July 6, 2024
The American Ceramic Society consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to represent ceramic culture in their work.
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Jon Keenan
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March 16 - May 4, 2024
Beato Gallery
An exhibition of new work in porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware by Jon Keenan
Additional Information |
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January 6 - March 30, 2024
Logan Gallery
Featuring Artists/Members of Ojai Studio Artists
An Ojai Studio Artists Salon Event was held Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
Ojai Studio Artists is a community educational association, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region.
View Exhibition on Artsy!
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Libby Park Fountain |
November 11 - December 31, 2023
Beato Gallery
Painting, Sculpture, & Handmade Gifts!
In conjunction with Life Is An ART FAIR special events held in Libbey Park in Ojai on two Saturdays:
November 4, 2023 & December 9, 2023 / 10 am - 5 pm
A Boutique Art Fair to Support
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
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Lauren Hanson
"Summer Still Life" |
September 9 - October 22, 2023
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, September 9, 2023.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this new exhibition of her recent ceramics.
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Liam O'Gallagher
"Space Rental" |
September 9 - October 22, 2023
Logan Gallery
A Silent Auction Supporting
the Beatrice Wood Center
for the Arts
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Genie Thomsen |
July 8 - August 20, 2023
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 8th.
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Beatrice Wood
Vessel with Faces |
July 8 - August 20, 2023
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 8th.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts presents Beatrice Wood & Friends, an exhibition of drawings and ceramics by Beatrice Wood, along with her friends and mentors, Gertrude & Otto Natzler and Vivika & Otto Heino.
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May 13 - June 25, 2023
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 13, 2023.
A Closing Reception was held Saturday, June 25, 2023
with a PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin Wallace,
Founding Director
of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts:
The American Ceramic Society consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to represent ceramic culture in their work.
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Maryann Cord
Linda Illumanardi |
May 13 - June 25, 2023
Recent Works by
Maryann Cord, Linda Illumanardi,
and Caryl St. Ama
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 13, 2023.
A Closing Reception was held Saturday, June 25, 2023.
Caryl St. Ama
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Man Ray
"Cactus" 1971 |
March 18 - April 30, 2023
Beato Gallery
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Photo: Lindsay Thomson,
Western Sky (detail) |
January 21 - March 11, 2023
Beato & Logan Galleries
Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 21, 2023
Ojai Studio Artists is a community educational association, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region.
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Maryann Cord
Canaanite Goddess Unguent
Flask Scent Bottles
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November 12, 2022 - January 7, 2023
Beato Gallery
A Closing Reception was held
Saturday, January 7, 2023
The American Ceramic Society consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to represent ceramic culture in their work.
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Yannette Traver
Bronze Zinnia |
November 12, 2022 - January 7, 2023
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Logan Gallery
A Closing Reception was held
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Founded in 1970, the Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fiber arts, with a focus on weaving and spinning. With an active group approaching 100 members, the guild participates in community events and sponsors a variety of educational programs and workshops in a broad range of textile-related crafts.
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Bowl by Jacqueline Biaggi |
September 17 - October 29, 2022
Ventura County Potters' Guild
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception was held
Saturday, September 17, 2022
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Nikolai Ossipov |
July 23 - September 4, 2022
Selections from the Lipton Collection
of Contemporary Wood Art
This exhibition is being presented at the Center and online with Artsy, alongside an international community of museums, galleries and auction houses.
Beato Gallery
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Patrick Crabb
Vessel
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May 14 - July 3, 2022
Beato Gallery
A Reception for the Artist, with Gallery Talk, was held May 21, 2022.
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Jon Keenan
Deep Bowl with Iron Marks
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March 12 - May 1, 2022
Beato Gallery
An exhibition of new work in porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware by Jon Keenan
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, March 12, 2022.
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Bernadette DiPietro
Waiting |
January 15 - February 26, 2022
Featuring Members of Ojai Studio Artists
In the Beato & Logan Galleries
Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 22, 2022 / 2 - 4 pm
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October 9 - December 26, 2021
BeatoWare and BeatoWear pay homage to Beatrice Wood
~ artist, actress, author, humanitarian, and style icon ~
known to her friends as Beato.
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Roya Ziba
Swallow
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November 27 - 28, 2021
The installation and individual works that make up Roya Ziba’s LOONEH: JOURNEY TO (W)HOLE engage the community with a combination of art historical reference, abstraction, ancient irrigation and fertilization methods, with the influence from spiritual allegory and non-human animal’s creativity as enchantments toward our own human resiliency.
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Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt
Book by Jacqueline Thurston |
August 14 - September 26, 2021
Logan Gallery
An Exhibition of Photographs by Jacqueline Thurston, presented in conjunction with the release of her new book of the same title, published by Fine Art Press.
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May 22 - July 25, 2021
Beato Gallery
Featuring members of the Ventura County Potters' Guild
An Artists' Reception was held Sunday, June 27th
The Ventura County Potters' Guild was founded in 1957 by students at the Ventura Community College and interested potters. In 1959 they had a pottery exhibit and served tea wearing white gloves at the Ojai Music Festival for the first time. VCPG has exhibited at the Music Festival ever since.
Today, the VCPG is a non-profit organization, promoting interest in all facets of pottery making and appreciation of the ceramic arts. The Guild today has more than 150 members and has expanded beyond Ventura to represent much of Southern and Central California.
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Deb Shoenberger |
Exhibition Extended through May 30, 2021
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
50th Anniversary Exhibition!
Logan Gallery
The Closing Reception was held Sunday, May 30, 2021 on the Logan Gallery Patio.
Founded in 1970, the Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fiber arts, with a focus on weaving and spinning. With an active group approaching 100 members, the guild participates in community events and sponsors a variety of educational programs and workshops in a broad range of textile-related crafts.
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Karina Jimenez |
March 3 - May 1, 2021
View Online Exhibition
Works created by educators, interns and artists in residence over the last decade, or more, working in Beatrice Wood's studio.
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Beth Tate |
January 15 - February 15, 2021
View Online Exhibition
An exhibition of new work by Beth Tate.
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Jon Keenan
Blue Stroke
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November 13 - December 31, 2020
Online Exhibition
An exhibition of new work in porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware by Jon Keenan
View Online Exhibition
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Lauren Hanson
"Warm Wind Vase" |
September 12 - November 21, 2020
Beato Gallery
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this upcoming exhibition of her recent ceramics.
Please Note: There are still some beautiful works by Lauren Hanson available for sale!
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Ekaterina Taganova
"Mimicry"
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September 12 - October 24, 2020
Logan Gallery
An exhibition of works by artist/members
of the Ventura County Potters' Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Sooz Glazebrook
Bulbous Pod |
July 11 - August 29, 2020
Online Exhibition
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Nina de Creeft Ward
Lily, Rabbit Teapot
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May 16 - June 20, 2020
The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
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Douglas Tharalson
Absinthe Drinker |
May 16 - June 20, 2020
Online Exhibition
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Patricia Keller |
March 14 - April 25, 2020
Patricia Keller graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from California State University Channel Islands in 2019. She focused on ceramics, sculpture, and screen printing. Upon graduation, she was awarded an internship at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
The purpose of the internship was for Keller to develop a body of work inspired by working in Wood’s studio space and her vast library of arts and culture books. Lost City is the result.
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Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt
Book by Jacqueline Thurston |
March 14 - April 25, 2020
Logan Gallery
An Exhibition of Photographs by Jacqueline Thurston, presented in conjunction with the release of her new book of the same title, published by Fine Art Press.
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Kathy Nida |
January 18 - February 29, 2020
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, January 18, 2020
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2019:
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Maryann Cord |
November 9 - December 28, 2019
Ventura County Potters' Guild
"Small Treasures"
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 9, 2019
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Patrish Kuebler |
November 2 - December 28, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists
Salon: Impressions
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Natasha Dikareva
Octopus Diva |
August 31 - October 12, 2019
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 31, 2019
Natasha Dikareva was born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine and studied art in St. Petersburg, Russia during the hey-day of Soviet power. The genre of Soviet realism permeated Dikareva's young creative life. The narrow standard of approved art inadvertently pushed Dikareva to develop her own symbolic language. Dikareva immigrated to Minneapolis, USA in 1995 and received her MFA from the University of Minnesota. She now lives and works in San Francisco, California. She won the Grand Prize at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in 2012. She exhibited at the Shanghai Art Expo, as well as at numerous galleries across Europe and the USA. Her work is featured in various publications, including 500 Prints on Clay and New Ceramics European magazine, and is held in public and private collections. She exhibits locally and internationally.
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Porfirio Gutiérrez |
August 31 - October 12, 2019
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 31, 2019
Join us for the Opening Reception of Porfirio Gutiérrez’s exhibition on Saturday, August 31st from 2 – 5 pm for a presentation by the artist on the rich history of traditional Zapotec practices and knowledge. There will also be a special selection of additional works for sale, not included in the exhibition.
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Stephen Edwards |
July 6 - August 17, 2019
Three-Person Exhibition:
Stephen Edwards, Ted Gall, and Sandra Torres
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Ted Gall |
Sandra Torres |
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Gayel Childress |
July 6 - August 17, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists
Salon: Abstraction
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs.
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Patti Hallowes
Smudge Bowl
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May 11 - June 22, 2019
American Ceramic Society of Southern California
Presidents' Show
Beato Gallery
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Closing Reception: 2 - 5 pm
Panel discussion, A Career in Clay: A Panel Discussion
with Melissa Brown Bidermann and Tom McMillin at 3 pm
The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
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May 11 - June 22, 2019
Allison Newsome: Consider the Source
Logan Gallery
Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 11, 2019 / 2 - 5 pm
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Martha Moran |
March 9 - April 20, 2019
Three-Person Exhibition:
Martha Moran, Michael Rohde, Beth Tate
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Michael Rohde |
Beth Tate |
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Andi Schoenbaum
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January 12 - March 30, 2019
Art Without Limits
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 12, 2019
and featured Derrick Curtis & Yulia Maluta performing Ballroom dance
Art Without Limits is a non-profit foundation based in Santa Barbara that provides artists of any discipline with the guidance they need to survive, with a belief in the power of the arts to transform lives and communities.
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2018:
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Intersection: Art & Life
by Kevin Wallace
Book Cover |
November 10, 2018 - January 27, 2019
Intersection: Art & Life
Work by select artists featured in the recently published book by
Kevin Wallace, Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, November 10, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
Art can seem very separate from our daily lives today, and, as our society careens its way through change and conflict, it may seem increasingly irrelevant. Throughout history, art was naturally intertwined with people’s daily lives: a bowl for water, a carving to record a war, objects to capture religion and identity. This book juxtaposes our past with “big ideas” relating to contemporary art, helping to demystify them so that we can repair the connection, and turn our lives into art.
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Sandy Calles
Mid-Century #1
Ceramic |
November 10 - December 30, 2018
Ventura County Potters' Guild - On The Wall
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, November 10, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
This exhibition features artist-members
of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild
Founded in 1957, the guild has grown into a nonprofit corporation with a mission to stimulate public interest and appreciation of the arts of creative ceramic pottery and sculpture. The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is committed to providing a forum for local potters who share their experiences and knowledge of clay through general meetings with invited specialists in the field of ceramics providing demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and workshops.
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Jeff Margolin
Arrowhead
Fred Yokel
What Was That? |
September 15 - October 28, 2018
Jeff Margolin and Fred Yokel
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, September 15, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
Jeff Margolin and Fred Yokel both explore the potential of carving clay in their distinctive bodies of ceramic work. Their approaches are different, but the two long-time friends are joining together to present an exhibition and workshop at the Center.
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Dennis Elliott |
September 15 - October 28, 2018
The Cutting Edge:
Contemporary Wood Art and The Lipton Collection
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, September 15, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
The Cutting Edge: Contemporary Wood Art and The Lipton Collection shares works collected by Dr. Irving Lipton, who was instrumental in developing the careers of leading figures working in wood and bringing attention to their work. As these individuals in turn had a major impact on the field, Dr. Lipton's value as a patron of the arts was invaluable.
Dr. Lipton collected work as it was being created, from the early 1970s through the beginning of the new century, and focused on the artists with whom he maintained personal relationships. These works trace the evolution and emergence of the field of contemporary wood art over the last quarter of the 20th century, documenting the evolution of specific artists as well as the larger field. Ultimately, the collection is defined by Dr. Lipton's interest in the cutting-edge of contemporary wood art.
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Susan Spohr
Intersection: Art & Life
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July 14 - September 2, 2018
American Ceramic Society
Southern California Chapter
Beato Gallery
A Closing Reception was held
Sunday, September 2, 2018 /
2 - 5 pm
With a Special PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin Wallace at 4 pm:
the new book by Kevin Wallace
Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
Conceived and created by Tony Trotta during his presidency in 1997, The Presidents' Show, is a juried exhibit featuring current members of American Ceramic Society of Southern California. This exhibit showcases the talent diversity of members and the versatility of clay as an art medium.
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Maryann Cord |
July 14 - September 2, 2018
Recent Works from the Studio
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, July 14, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
Beatrice Wood's studio is a living museum, respectfully maintained as though she is still working in it, and lovingly utilized by artists who are part of the Center's educational programming. We now have a second studio, for working in wood and glass.
This exhibition features works created by those who assist in caring for the studios, as well as those who are involved in our educational programming. From works that pay homage to Beatrice Wood's work, to bold new explorations, these works are part of the creative continuum that is the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
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Lauren Hanson
Song Calla Lilies |
May 5 - June 24, 2018
Lauren Hanson: "Inside/Outside"
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 5, 2018.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this upcoming exhibition of her recent ceramics.
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Wyatt Amend
Homage Series Vessel |
Exhibition & Online Auction
Through June 24, 2018
Selections from Contemporary Art & Design:
A Benefit for the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Logan Gallery
The auction
is live online, with an exhibition with selections from the auction on view in Logan Gallery. Take a look, and check back often! The auction and exhibition end on June 24th, and we are still accepting donations of art, and we'll continue adding works right up until it ends. 100% of proceeds go toward supporting the Center's programming.
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Jon Keenan |
March 10 - April 22, 2018
Jon Keenan: Ceramics
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, March 10, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
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Carl Friedlander |
March 3 - April 15, 2018
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Logan House Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, March 3, 2018 / 2 - 5 pm
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Richard Flores
Collaborative Painting
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January 13 - February 24, 2018
Collaboration
We began 2017 with The Eternal Return, a collaborative event and exhibition that celebrated the centennial anniversary of the New York Dada Movement. Our first exhibition of 2018 continues the theme of collaboration. At a time when we are challenged with grappling for insights in an ever-changing world, we believe that we can best serve humanity and the planet by creatively working together.
Opening Reception was held
Saturday, January 13, 2018
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2017:
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November 4 - December 31, 2017
Uniting Heaven & Earth: Ceramics from Shangri-la
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, November 4, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
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September 9 - October 29, 2017
Legacy & Continuum
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception took place Saturday, September 9, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
Featuring works created in Beatrice Wood's studio in conjunction with our educational programming.
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Susan Guy
Aurora Reflection |
September 9 - October 29, 2017
Ojai Studio Artists: Salon
Logan Gallery
Opening Reception took place Saturday, September 9, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
This centennial celebration of Walter & Louise Arensberg's Dada salons - which were Beatrice Wood's introduction to the art world - features Ojai Studio Artists in a salon-style installation.
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Flowering Pear Bowl
by Bob Stocksdale
Walnut Bowl with Graft Line
by Rude Osolnik
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September 9 - October 29, 2017
The Transcendent Vessel
Cyber Gallery
Rude Osolnik, Bob Stocksdale,
and the Elevation of Woodturning from Utility to Art
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Saturday, October 14, 2017
Rosa Roedelius: Landscape Installation
Reception for the Artist:
Saturday, October 14, 2017 / 4:00 pm
Free to the public as part of the "Roedelius Festival"
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Christy Johnson |
July 1 - August 19, 2017
American Ceramic Society
Southern California Chapter
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 1, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
Closing Reception was held Saturday, August 19, 2017 / 1 - 3 pm
A Lecture/Discussion with
Christy Johnson & Kevin Wallace
in conjunction with the Closing Reception for
The Presidents' Show
of the
American Ceramic Society of Southern California
Saturday, August 19, 2017
1 - 3 pm
Open to the Public - Free admission
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The American Ceramic Society of Southern California consists of educators, hobbyists and ceramic technicians who reside throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Past presidents were the influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century and members continue to be leaders of current ceramic culture.
Conceived and created by Tony Trotta during his presidency in 1997, The Presidents' Show, is a juried exhibit featuring current members of American Ceramic Society of Southern California. This exhibit showcases the talent diversity of members and the versatility of clay as an art medium.
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Durga Bai Vyam |
July 1 - August 19, 2017
Gond Art
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 1, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
Gond art is a form of tribal painting that is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India with whom it shares its name. The origin of the Gonds can be traced to the pre-Aryan era. The Gonds traditionally painted on mud walls of their houses. Starting in the early 1980s, certain talented Pardhan Gonds, who traditionally serve as professional Bardic priests, began transforming their ritual performing arts into a new tradition of figurative and narrative visual art. Using a variety of modern media, they have created unprecedented depictions of their natural and mythological worlds, traditional songs and oral histories. Rich in detail, color, mystery and humor, these works employ modern means to evoke the pre-modern psyche.
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Diabolo 41
by Pascal Oudet
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June 11 - August 6, 2017
Online Exhibition:
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is working with select galleries to present an online exhibition, featuring contemporary artists working in wood. Curated by Kevin Wallace, Director of the Center, the exhibition is an opportunity to consider the current state of contemporary wood art, sharing outstanding works by both emerging and established artists.
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Genie Thomsen |
May 6 - June 17, 2017
Ventura County Potters' Guild
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Maya Angelou
by Marsha Brook |
May 6 - June 17, 2017
Inspired: Portraits of Social Conscience
The Sculpture of Marsha Brook
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Ghosts of the Rainforest
by J. Paul Fennell
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April 15 - May 27, 2017
Online Exhibition:
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is working with select galleries to present this online exhibition, featuring contemporary artists working in all media who celebrate the natural world in their work. As an activity of the Happy Valley Foundation, the Center is presenting this exhibition as a means of sharing the Foundation's guiding principles of protecting the environment, while celebrating the natural value of diversity in all spheres of life.
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Raoul Hausmann
The Mechanical Head |
March 4 - April 22, 2017
A Centennial Celebration!
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on
Saturday, March 4, 2017 / 2 - 5 pm
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts will present Dada: The Eternal Return. The exhibition will consist of collaborative works, celebrating community, inclusive of all media: paintings, sculpture, video and sound. We are asking our friends – both artists and non-artists – to contribute to this exhibition.
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January 7 - February 12, 2017
Jessica Lugotoff:
Figurative Lessons
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday,
January 7, 2017
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2016:
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Dominique Legros |
November 12, 2016 - January 7, 2017
Skin Deep
Logan Gallery
An exhibition featuring three ceramic sculptors
from LaBorne, France
Fabienne Claesen, Ophelia Derely, and Dominique Legros
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, November 12, 2016,
and a Closing Reception was held Saturday,
January 7, 2017,
both with Wine Tasting by Loire Valley Wineries.
Curated by Luc Bonhomme
Underwritten by Loire Valley Wineries
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November 12 - December 24, 2016
Legacy
Beato Gallery
Featuring recent works, created in Beatrice Wood's studio
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 / 3 - 6 pm
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Patti Hallowes
Whitney |
August 20 - October 2, 2016
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, August 20, 2016 / 2 - 5 pm
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Ira Winarsky
Erotic Bowl |
July 9 - August 13, 2016
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 9, 2016 / 2 - 5 pm
Iridescence: The Art of Ira Winarsky shares the artist’s reinvention of ceramic sculpture as a means of exploring abstraction, light and reflection. Sculptor and artist Ira Winarsky (1942-2015) spent the last 25 years of his life entirely focused on exploring the potential of the ceramic medium. The artist explored bold new approaches by utilizing clay as a fine art medium in the spirit of George Ohr, Peter Volkous and Kenneth Price, in connection with the concerns of Light and Space artists Robert Irwin and James Turrell. Winarsky spent decades perfecting the difficult and temperamental process of creating iridescent lustre glazes in order to create sculpture that captures nature’s true rainbows and movement, from a shimmering sunset on water, to the delicate prism of a peacock’s feather, to bird’s eye views of the landscape.
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Soni Wright
Zero Gravity |
July 9 - August 13, 2016
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 9, 2016 / 2 - 5 pm
An exhibition concerning connections and contrast in surface, line, texture and form, featuring Richard Flores, Joanne Pavlak, and Soni Wright.
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Lauren Hanson
Mughal Animals |
May 7 - June 26, 2016
Lauren Hanson: Art and Nature
Beato Gallery
Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 7, 2016
Two years after her remarkably successful debut show, The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Lauren Hanson back for this exhibition of recent ceramics. The artist’s new work is based on Lauren’s almost obsessive fascination with the elements of nature, seen in their present state, their past status, and their uncertain future. Lauren’s extensive knowledge of art history enriches her work by often presenting it as it might have been created by artists working in the style of other eras.
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Sean Ponder |
May 7 - June 26, 2016
Sean Ponder: Journey to Revival
Logan Gallery
Opening Reception was held Saturday, May 7, 2016
Sean Ponder discovered at a young age a desire to help others, which has led him to utilize his artistic ability to address societal issues and pursue life as an educator. Witnessing families torn apart by addiction inspired a series of work that depicts the process of recovery and the resulting transformation. Sean was drawn to clay due to its basic elemental nature, tactile qualities, and processes involved - how water and earth can be formed, and then through the process of firing, become forms that are both functional and artistic. From the composition of clay, to the relationship between the vessel and human form, Ponder explores individual works as well as installations and conceptual works such as Journey to Revival.
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Jack Gerard
Poseidon's Son |
February 27 - April 17, 2016
Legacy & Continuum
Beato Gallery
Featuring works created by artist-interns in conjunction with our educational programming.
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BEATOWEAR
by Eryn Talevich |
January 9 - February 21, 2016
Eryn Talevich: Culture/Couture
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, January 9, 2016.
With this exhibition, Eryn Talevich explores the relationship between humans and clothing - how it reflects identity, perspective and values. Clothing has grown with us since our emergence – from a necessity of survival, to an expression of identity. The works in the exhibition celebrate the life of Beatrice Wood and her contemporaries – what they consciously wore – inspiring interpretive works that speak to philosophy, personal style and legacy.
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2015:
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Chloe Rahimzadeh
Primary Transitions |
November 21, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Chloe Rahimzadeh: Primary Transitions
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, November 21, 2015.
In her first one-person exhibition, Chloe Rahimzadeh explores the space between worlds; figurative and abstract, positive and negative, historical and experimental. After the completion of her degree in studio art, her year abroad in Florence, Italy, and her time studying ceramics in Japan, Rahimzadeh has synthesized her experiences into forms that mirror our existence. Her towering and gestural formations invite interaction and examination.
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Soni Wright
A Small Blue Painting
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October 10 - November 15, 2015
Ojai Studio Artists: Small Works
An exhibition of members of Ojai Studio Artists presented in conjunction with their annual studio tour.
Closing Reception was held Sunday, November 15th, 2 - 5 pm
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Binh Pho and Joey Richardson
On the Edge of Blue
box elder, sycamore, cast glass,
acrylic paint
12.5 x 7
Thomas R. Riley Galleries
Robyn Horn
Dovetail Wedge
redwood, acrylic paint, charcoal
20 x 14 x 7
Blue Spiral 1
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Contemporary Wood Art: The Shock of the Timeless
at SOFA Chicago
November 5 - 8, 2015
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce
that we will be presenting a Special Exhibition
Contemporary Wood Art: The Shock of the Timeless
at SOFA Chicago.
The Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design. On par with Art Basel and TEFAF Maastricht, Critically acclaimed and continuously running since 1994, SOFA is held annually in the fall at Chicago's major destination, Navy Pier, with an average of 80 dealers and 35,000 people attending.
What distinguishes SOFA from other top art events is its focus on three-dimensional artworks that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art, and design. SOFA is noted for its exceptional presentation, with an elite selection of international dealers presenting for sale one-of-a-kind masterworks in handsome, custom-designed gallery exhibits. With a strong educational emphasis, SOFA CHICAGO includes an acclaimed lecture series and special exhibits exploring the artworks on view and surveying new trends in the art world.
For more information, please visit:
www.sofaexpo.com/special-exhibits/contemporary-wood-art-the-shock-of-the-timeless |
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Nina de Creeft Ward
Chariot Horse #3
(right and left view)
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August 22 - October 11, 2015
Nina de Creeft Ward: A Retrospective
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 22, 2015.
View article written about Nina de Creeft Ward in CASA Magazine:
"Awakening the Animal Psyche"
August 14, 2015
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Yvette Franklin
Orchids in My Tea |
August 22 - October 3, 2015
The Natural World
Beato Gallery
Featuring works by members of the Ventura County Potters' Guild.
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, August 22, 2015. |
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Nina Kellogg
Inside Out |
June 27 - August 9, 2015
American Ceramic Society of
Southern California Exhibition
The Opening Reception was held
Saturday, June 27, 2015 |
Uniting Heaven & Earth: Ceramics from Shangri-la
Esther Perez
Ancient Modernist Chalice
Individuals: Gui Ignon, Liam O'Gallagher, Jean Varda & Beatrice Wood
Beatrice Wood |
Jean Varda |
Liam O'Gallagher |
Gui Ignon |
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Collaborative Painting
by Alex Grim, Amber Grim,
Marcus Martinez,
Melissa Raposa, & Alma Sills
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February 28 - April 19, 2015
All Together Now - The Collaborative Painting Project
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Esther Perez
Ancient Modernist Chalice
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January 3 - February 22, 2015
Uniting Heaven & Earth:
Ceramics from Shangri-la
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Madison O'Neal
Untitled Chalice
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January 3 - February 22, 2015
Thought & Form:
Recent Works from The Studio
Featuring works created in Beatrice Wood’s studio in conjunction with our educational programming. |
2014:
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Megan Johnson
Rustic Treasures Series
Luster-fired ceramic
5.75" h x 3.5" dia
Meghan Sheetz
Lustrous Serpent Vessel
Luster-fired ceramic
3.75" h x 5" dia
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November 8 - December 28, 2014
Source & Inspiration
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
Featuring small ceramic works created in Beatrice Wood’s studio in conjunction with our educational programming. |
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Robert Rheem
Dervish
Robert Rheem
Untitled
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November 8 - December 28, 2014
Robert Rheem: Recent Paintings
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
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Yvette Franklin
Orchids In My Tea
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September 6 - October 12, 2014
Ventura Potters Guild - Tableware Settings
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, September 6, 2014.
We are please to present Tableware Settings, an exhibition that features members of the Ventura County Potters' Guild, a non-profit organization founded in 1957 to promote the art and craft of ceramics in the community and to provide a forum for local potters to share their experiences and knowledge of clay. |
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The Cutting Edge
book cover
Ron Fleming
Untitled Vessel
Pink ivory wood
10.5 h x 7" dia
Michael Hosaluk
Patterns of Growth | c. 1990
Elm, maple, brass,
acrylic paint and hair
13" h x 6" w x 6" dia
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September 6 - October 12, 2014
The Cutting Edge:
Selections from The Lipton Collection
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, September 6, 2014.
The Lipton Collection showcases Dr. Irving Lipton’s interest in the cutting-edge of contemporary wood art over a period when the field had not yet coalesced into a major movement. Collecting the work as it was being created, from the early 1970s through the beginning of the new century, Dr. Lipton was instrumental in developing the careers of leading figures and bringing attention to their work. As these individuals in turn had a major impact on the field, Dr. Lipton’s value as a patron of the arts was invaluable.
At its height, the Lipton Collection featured over 2,000 works by 115 international artists. The Lipton Family donated works to number of organizations and institutions, with the largest numbers of works divided between five museums across the United States: The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the Yale University Art Gallery.
To learn more about the Lipton Collection, please visit
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Lauren Hanson
Eucalyptus Grove
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July 5 - August 17, 2014
Lauren Hanson: Illustrative Ceramics
Beato Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 5, 2014.
The illustrative ceramics of Lauren Hanson are born of an early grounding in drawing, painting and art history. While the artist’s approach is considerably different than Beatrice Wood, Hanson finds that they have many similarities, as she too came to ceramics relatively late in life, and has a passion for nature, art books, the human condition, vegetarianism and of course, chocolate. In Hanson’s work, these interests are etched and painted on traditional ceramic forms, reflecting and celebrating the natural world, with scenes featuring birds, plants and trees wrapped around vessel forms.
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Collaborative Paintings
in Progress |
July 5 - August 17, 2014
All Together Now: The Art of Collaboration
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held Saturday, July 5, 2014.
During the summer of 2014, the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts staged an “ART-IN”, inviting visitors and members of the community to collaborate on paintings. Completed works, along with those in process, were included in an exhibition titled All Together Now: Collaborative Paintings, with proceeds from the sale of works supporting the Center’s educational programming.
The event and exhibition were inspired by the work of Liam O’Gallagher and designed to promote collaboration, creativity and community as a means of creating constructive change in the human condition and the planet. As Liam had studied painting in Greenwich Village in the 1940s with Hans Hofmann, who taught a number of leading Abstract Expressionists, the processes employed were inspired by these ideas. The project was also influenced by surrealist techniques for utilizing random chance to work free of conscious control, as well as Eastern approaches to non-attachment – both important aspects of Liam’s life work. As part of our educational programming, this project served to introduce individuals to artistic processes and was open to everyone, from professional artists to “non-artists”.
Due to the success of this event, we are making this collaborative painting project an ongoing activity of the Center, open to individuals or groups. Participants will learn more about Liam O’Gallagher’s work, while opening up to their own potential as conscious creators through hands on experience.
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Point of Departure
Liam O'Gallagher
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May 10 - June 22, 2014
Liam O'Gallagher - Point of Departure
Logan Gallery
A presentation of paintings by Liam O’Gallagher in connection with the release of Point of Departure, a set of cards designed by the artist.
Liam O'Gallagher was an avant-garde artist and teacher who pushed past the known boundaries of contemporary expression. His work included paintings, poetry, graphic work, short stories, performance pieces, and experiments with sound. He was also integral to the creation of foundations and centers for human growth, progressive thought and the arts - including the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
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April 19 - 27, 2014
The Besant Hill School
Student Art Show
In connection with the
BHS Spring Arts Festival
Logan Gallery
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Alex Grim
Tyler Lord
Haley Nguyen
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March 1 - April 20, 2014
Journey to the Center of YOUR Earth
Beato Gallery
This exhibition grew out of a workshop presented at the Center in 2013 that involved various approaches to working with natural and man-made materials to promote awareness of the relationship between the earth and civilization. The work of diverse individuals, including Marcel Duchamp, Nader Khalili, Edward Kienholz, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Goldsworthy, Kurt Schwitters, Joseph Cornell, James Turrell, Robert Smithson were explored. Participants learned a variety of approaches, from taking clay from the earth and processing it to repurposed objects cast away by modern civilization to create works of art. |
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Michael F. Rohde
Nocturne
Hand-dyed wool on linen warp
83" x 54" |
February 8 - March 30, 2014
Logan Gallery
The Opening Reception was held
Sunday, February 9, 2014
California Fibers will be presented at SOKA University Art Gallery, Aliso Viejo, California, January 13 to May 8, 2014
“I recently juried a California Fibers exhibition to be presented at SOKA, a liberal arts college and graduate school in Orange County, committed to fostering a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. The exhibition features member of California Fibers, an organization founded in 1970 to support artistic growth and professional advancement for contemporary Southern California fiber artists. Their creative expression includes weaving, basketry, sculpture, quilting, embroidery, felting, surface design, knitting, crochet, wearables and mixed media. I was so impressed with the work I viewed that I curated an exhibition of work to be presented at the Center, to share a selection of the exciting work exhibited at the SOKA University Art Gallery.”
- Kevin Wallace, Director
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
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Allison Newsome
Post-Neolithic Figurine
Beatrice Wood Studio
Eternal Flame Box
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November 9 - December 29, 2013
Allison Newsome:
Post-Neolithic Figurines & The Anthropomorphic Vessel
View Exhibition
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Source & Inspiration:
Featuring small ceramic works created in Beatrice Wood's
Studio as part of our educational programming
The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 9th, 2013
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