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John Golson

Literature: Poetry; Media: Video; Visual Arts: Other, Photography

The creative endeavors of John K. Golson are to foster a deeper connection to Oneself, to Others and to the Environment. John K. Golson is currently working in digital art and photography. Abstracts, Landscapes, Portraiture and Photo Documentary. John works with natural and ambient light sources patiently extracting the essence of the critical moment. Manual mode and RAW digital recording provide freedom to interpret and creatively express in the darkroom and resulting print. John has created photographs and digital works for Ventura Charter School, County Behavioral Health, Buenaventura Gardens and the Grant Park Conservancy. An author, John has published two books: a short story accompanied by images from the series "Emerge From The Earth" titled "Mandarava's Journey," and "Towards Oneness" a collection of photographs and poetry. The writings and imagery are informed by Ancient Wisdom literature and Buddhist Practices in the Mahayana Traditions. He is currently working on a book about the sculpture studios of Art City and a book discussing social transformation which will feature Green Art People as an example of current trends in the influence of small community. John K. Golson is actively engaged in education and community work with the objective of nurturing and supporting others in the pursuit of well being and sustainable living practices.

Scott Gordon

Visual Arts: Painting

SCOTT GORDON 175 S. Ventura Avenue, #208 Ventura, CA 93001 (818) 442-7748 tagore31@yahoo.com EDUCATION 1993 M.A., California State University Northridge - Painting 1987 B.A., California State University Northridge - Art 2-D ONE/TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS 2015 human stain, VITA Art Center, Ventura, CA 2014 Yoella Razil & Scott Gordon: a Collaboration, LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2013 incidents and accidents, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston, TX 2009 Scott Gordon: Five Years, Beeville Art Museum, Beeville, TX 2008 In the Shadow of Doubt, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston, TX 2007 Gridsnap, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston, TX 2004 Paperwork, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston, TX 2003 Songs of a Stranger, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston, TX 2001 Gathering Vapors, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston, TX Scott Gordon: small wonders, Galveston Art Center, Galveston, TX 2000 New Work, Joan Grona Gallery, San Antonio, TX 1999 Scott Gordon, Joan Grona Gallery, San Antonio, TX Scott Gordon, Yukiko Lunday Gallery, Houston, TX 1998 Scott Gordon, Takara Gallery, Houston, TX 1994 Scott Gordon, Space, Los Angeles, CA SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS Epoch Internet, Costa Mesa, CA Law Offices of James Elisaer, Los Angeles, CA Commotion Films, Beverly Hills, CA New Age Electronics, Los Angeles, CA Zelle, Hoffman, Voelbel, Mason & Gette, Los Angeles, CA Levene, Neal & Bender, Los Angeles, CA Ark of Refuge Church, Los Angeles, CA European Investments Managements Services, Los Angeles, CA Motion Picture Corporation of America, Los Angeles, CA Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl & Young, Los Angeles, CA Rubin Postaer & Associates, Santa Monica, CA William Simon & Sons LLC, Los Angeles, CA Zelle & Larson LLP, Los Angeles, CA McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Pacific Strategic Investors, Houston, TX International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction, Fort Worth, TX Vinson & Elkins LLP, Houston, TX Texas State University, San Marcos, TX American General, Houston, TX The Jung Center of Houston, Houston, TX Beeville Art Museum, Beeville, TX

Donna Granata

Media: Audio, Film, Other, Video; Visual Arts: Photography

Donna Granata is the Founder and Executive Director of Focus on the Masters (FOTM), a highly respected non-profit educational program documenting contemporary artists. Founded in 1994, the goal of FOTM is to demonstrate the importance of the arts to society by bringing highly accomplished artists to the forefront of the community. The program presents its research to a broad public through photographic exhibitions, the Artist Spotlight Series, a video-taped interview series, Learning To See educational outreach to schools and youth centers. Focus on the Masters has been the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to arts education including the 2005 inaugural Ventura Mayor’s Art Award – Arts Educator and the 2007 Ventura County Arts Council Art Star Award. Focus on the Masters is recognized as one of the leading arts organizations in the state of California. In addition to her ongoing lecture series for Focus on the Masters, Donna teaches classes for the Road Scholar Elderhostel International including an Introduction to the J. Paul Getty Museum and Getty Roman Villa. Special lectures trace the careers of photographer LIFE Horace Bristol and painter John Nava, creator of the tapestries commissioned for the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA. In addition, she has lectured for the journalism department at UCLA on the ethics of photography. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2005 by Elderhostel International. Among her most recent awards is the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts from the City of Ojai, CA. An accomplished artist in her own right, Donna Granata is an internationally published and award winning painter turned photographer. Her photographs have been displayed across the United States. Selected works from her FOTM portrait series are housed in the Smithsonian's Archive of American Artists; in the photographic Collection of the George Eastman House, Rochester, New York and other public institutions that house the personal archives of the artists documented. Donna received a Bachelor’s of Art Degree and Honorary Masters of Science Degree from the Brooks Institute of Photography where she was an adjunct professor in the Portrait Department. She is listed in Marquis Who’s Who of American Women.

Stephanie Grant

Visual Arts: Painting

I was born in Wales and now live in California having had the good fortune to visit most of Europe and some of America along the way. I find almost everything around me to be an inspiration. I work mostly in pencil and acrylics but I will experiment with any medium to achieve the effects I desire. I love to draw animals, from pets to wildlife. Some of my portraits are quite silly, intended to bring a smile, others have a more serious message. My "Barely There" collection of mixed media works represent a few of the fast disappearing exotic species. I often work with minimal color palette but if I'm in digital mode, anything goes, it all depends on my mood. I think my motto if I had one would be "You're never too old to learn." Some of my designs are now available on pillows, pots, purses and a few other things for the home. All works in this portfolio are owned and copyrighted by me. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from myself is prohibited by law. All rights reserved.

Chris Grimm

Crafts: Fiber Art; QUILTING ARTS

Juried Shows and Exhibits: “MODERN QUILTS: Redesigning Traditions” Ontario Museum of History and Art – December 1 2016 -January 22, 2017 “QUILTS ABOUND” ATRIUM GALLERY – October 13th – November 28th 2017 Ventura County Government Center "ROAD TO CALIFORNIA - Quilters' Conference & Showcase 2018" Ontario, California - Juried Entry Quilting Challenge “ESSENCE” ATRIUM GALLERY – August 23rd – October 8th 2019 Ventura County Government Center

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