Ventura County Arts Council

Angelina Leanos, Ambassador for our Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate Program, is launching a new virtual poetry open mic series in partnership with the Oxnard Public Library on May 16 at 3pm. All over 18 are welcome! More details in our events section.

ARTISTS & ARTS ORGs: Californians for the Arts is proposing that the California Arts Council make a number of policy changes to free up money for responding to the COVID 19 crisis. Read the petition and sign if you agree.

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NO AWARDS RECEPTION TODAY 03/13/20 Following the California Dept. of Public Health's guidelines regarding non-essential gathering:LOVE ART RECEPTION CANCELLED. FRIDAY, March 13th - 5:30 - 7PM Prizes will be mailed along with a congratulatory certificate

Invitation to Love Exhibition Awards Ceremony & Reception | March 13th 5:30-7:00pm Music provided by Ruby Skye Music

Our Arts & Juvenile Justice program was featured on KCLU Radio with Lance Orozco. Take a listen to hear how we're helping incarcerated youth express themselves through--and publish--poetry. http://ow.ly/S9I950yFs2P

Now taking Photography submissions for showcase at our pacific view mall gallery. For submissions and or questions please message us directly or email [email protected]. Thank you.

Join us for the inauguration of our new Ventura County Poet Laureate, Luzmaria Espinosa, this SATURDAY, FEB. 22 at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula at 3:30pm. All are welcome to attend this free event - reception following the ceremony. RSVP at vcpoetlaureateespinosa.eventbrite.com

CALL TO ARTISTS - LOVE | Second Show Of 2020 - Online Entry Deadline February 14, 2020 *Artworks where love fills the frame http://vcartscouncil.org/wp-cont/uploads//01/2020_love.pdf

Poetry Out Loud Ventura County Finals starts at 6:30pm on February 4th at Oxnard High School Performing Arts Center.