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Editor’s Note: The Democracy of Art
Creativity knows no boundaries. Making, baking, crafting, composing…all arts are available to us, regardless of background, age, experience or ability. Maybe we can’t all...
Short List: June 2025
NEW ART CITY THEATRE FESTIVAL
June 12-15 | Ventura
Beginning June 12, New Art City Theatre presents four exciting new plays at the Museum of Ventura...
Precious Work: Exceptional craftsmanship in gold, silver and gemstones gives Lynn’s Jewelry Studio its...
By Alex Wilson | Photos by Viktor Budnik
John Muscarella has been making beautiful things with his hands his whole life, and now he gets...
All Fired Up: Ceramicist Shawn Felts throws caution to the wind…and Clay Gurus takes...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Viktor Budnik
If it involves clay, Shawn Felts has probably worked with it.
He’s been doing ceramics in...
Diverse Patterns: Creativity knows no boundaries at Threadbender Textiles.
By Tim Pompey | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Tucked away in a Camarillo business alcove is a small nonprofit that specializes in something unique —...
Editor’s Note: Summer Takes Flight
Have you ever imagined flying? Gliding through the air, wind in your hair, the earth miles below, becoming one with the clouds and sky....
Short List: May 2025
OJAI WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL
May 3 | Ojai
Celebrate the richness of culture, music, and dance in the heart of Ojai, California! Join us for a...
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Editor’s Note: The Democracy of Art
Creativity knows no boundaries. Making, baking, crafting, composing…all arts are available to us, regardless of background, age, experience or ability. Maybe we can’t all...
Short List: June 2025
NEW ART CITY THEATRE FESTIVAL
June 12-15 | Ventura
Beginning June 12, New Art City Theatre presents four exciting new plays at the Museum of Ventura...
Precious Work: Exceptional craftsmanship in gold, silver and gemstones gives Lynn’s...
By Alex Wilson | Photos by Viktor Budnik
John Muscarella has been making beautiful things with his hands his whole life, and now he gets...
All Fired Up: Ceramicist Shawn Felts throws caution to the wind…and...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Viktor Budnik
If it involves clay, Shawn Felts has probably worked with it.
He’s been doing ceramics in...
Diverse Patterns: Creativity knows no boundaries at Threadbender Textiles.
By Tim Pompey | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Tucked away in a Camarillo business alcove is a small nonprofit that specializes in something unique —...