Raser Paintings Chosen for Art Museum Exhibition - June 29 - October 20.

Face of California" is a jurried exhibition featuring original selected works that depect the "face" of California showcased in a variety of art expression including painting, sculpture, and photography. Per the published "Call to Artists": "The Santa Paula Art Museum exhibition, "Face of California," will examine the issue of the recognizable character of California, both the place and the people. The creative intent is to explore any type of imagery that is representative of any aspect of California." The exhibition will feature three original plein-air paintings by California plein air artist "Plein Air Bob Raser" including "Sanoma Barracks" [6x8], "Royal Palm - The Adamson House, Malibu, CA" [9x12], and "King Gillette Ranch House" [9x12]. Each painting depicts original and historic California locations with associated stories or unique California personalities associated with each location. All are painted in acrylic and framed. All are offerred for sale with a percetage of each sale going to support programs at this outstanding place of the arts in beautiful Santa Paula. Please visit the Museum web site to see how you might support any of the programs - especially for childrren - offerred at one of America's most outstanding small town art locations. Raser's paintings can be seen at the artists Face Book page, search for Bob Raser Art.


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