Art creates community. That’s our mantra at the Santa Paula Art Museum. We believe that art strengthens our community by providing opportunities for self-expression, connection, learning, and joy. Occupying two beautifully renovated, historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Paula, California, the Santa Paula Art Museum features rotating exhibitions of historic and contemporary art, art classes for children and adults, Free Family Days, creative community events, a well-curated gift shop, and more.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
“The 16th Art About Agriculture Exhibition”
A group exhibition featuring 48 fresh works by contemporary California artists, celebrating the vital role of agriculture in shaping our local landscape and way of life—from workers to water, from machinery to fields, to the food that fills our plates.
On view now thru March 8
“Muses and Inspirations: The Art of Vladimir and Gösta Iwasiuk”
A collection spanning half a century of sculpture, painting, and drawing by longtime Ventura County surgeon Dr. Gösta Iwasiuk and his father, Dr. Vladimir Iwasiuk (1905-1986).
On view now thru May 16
From the Collection: “The
Santa Paula Portrait Project”
Selections from the 2011–2013 project by Santa Paula photographer John Nichols and painter Gail Pidduck, who set out to create portraits of both friends and strangers from across the community.
On view now thru March 8
UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
CLASSES AT SPAM’S COLE CREATIVITY CENTER
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 GRANTMAKERS AND
GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS
The Santa Paula Art Museum is a participating member of Museums for All. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,400 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. The Santa Paula Art Museum offers free admission for EBT card holders and their family members.
Date/Time: Friday, January 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Andres Salazar
Cost: $42 for single session
Preregistration required