The first annual VUSD student art show, will be held at the Museum of Ventura County, through the efforts of the Ventura Arts Collaborative, a cooperative program of Ventura Unified School District, the City of Ventura and the Ventura Education Partnership. The juried show will highlight our incredibly talented high school, middle school and elementary school student artists.  In total, over 50 works of high school students will be selected from hundreds of submitted pieces – including watercolors, photography, acrylic paintings, mixed media and pencil drawings.

Our Ventura public schools offer an incredible array of art education, beginning in elementary school with curriculum-aligned art instruction for all students.  This continues in our middle and high schools, where students are able to explore a variety of artistic mediums.   Students at Buena, Ventura and Foothill high schools are able to study diverse artistic styles, art history, contemporary and classical artists, as well as ceramics and digital photography.  The caliber of these student artists’ work is a testament to the investment our community has made into preserving and expanding arts education.

According to Elena Brokaw, executive director of the Museum of Ventura County, “This partnership between the school district and the museum is a direct result of our community’s commitment to the Arts.  Ventura is a city where art and artists are celebrated and welcome.  We are proud to be a part of this new annual tradition.”

With the passage of Measure Q, and later Measure R, the citizens of Ventura made it very clear that they believe in the value of art education in our public schools.  “Preserving and supporting a diverse array of educational opportunities is very important to us as a school district.  This is nowhere more evident than in our continued support of arts education for all students,” stated Sabrena Rodriguez, VUSD board member and long-time Arts Collaborative member

On Thursday, April 19 from 5:00-6:30 there will be a VIP Reception for our generous visual arts supporters. This event will be followed by a $25.00 ticketed fundraising event (6:30-8pm),  where following the opening, student awards will be presented at 7:00 pm. (tickets available here)

All proceeds from this event support VUSD’s art programs.   Donate now to this program!

The art show is open to the public on Saturday, April 21st from 11:00-5:00 admission is free. In addition to viewing artwork, student musicians will be performing throughout the day and local food trucks will be on site.  Mark your calendars. You don’t want to miss this event.

Opening Night – Thursday April 19

Family Art Event – Saturday, April 21

11:00 am -5:00 [food trucks and music on site]

Admission Free