SPSA show: ‘Artists’ Choice’ juried exhibit on display at BCL
September 04, 2002
By Peggy Kelly
Santa Paula News
There’s an juried event not to be missed with the “Artists’ Choice” exhibit sponsored by the Santa Paula Society of the Arts and the Oxnard Art Association, now on display at Blanchard Community Library, where you can view winners of the cash prizes.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesThere’s an juried event not to be missed with the “Artists’ Choice” exhibit sponsored by the Santa Paula Society of the Arts and the Oxnard Art Association, now on display at Blanchard Community Library, where you can view winners of the cash prizes.The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 26th at the library, 119 N. 8th St.Winners in the “Artists’ Choice” exhibit are: Best of Show, Carlisle Cooper, “The Flutist;” First Place, Sally Miller, “Paddocks Drive;” Second Place, Richard Franklin, “Guitar Player;” Third Place, Louisa Wallace Jacobs, “Literacy Pears #1;” Honorable Mentions, Jeni Mowles, “Katie,” Takako Holland, “1 t 1 =1,” and Dorthea Hegar, “Chysalis.”The Oxnard Art Association (OAA) has a long history, beginning in 1924 when it was the Arts Committee of the City of Oxnard’s Community Services. A separate organization, the Art Club was also established the same year, and began its tradition of purchasing paintings for presentation to the city by collecting a dollar donation from each member.
Various sites were considered to exhibit the Oxnard Art Collection and as a meeting place for Art Club members; in 1962 the Plaza Gallery of Fine Arts was established in the former library building on North 5th Street, and for several years at the nearby Carnegie Art Museum.A new name, the Oxnard Art Association, was adopted in 1987, and juried exhibits continue to be held throughout the city as well as Santa Paula. The OAA has served the Oxnard community for over 80 years providing opportunities for artists to develop, exhibit and be recognized for their work. The OAA, like the SPSA, provides scholarships, publishes a newsletter and organizes juried exhibit opportunities for artists.Artists often belong to more than one organization; any member of the SPSA who belongs to another art group can sponsor an exhibit of same.