Curated by Focus on the Masters, 150 artists portraits will be on display at the Ventura County Government Center – Hall of Administration Atrium Gallery, along with a select number of artworks by FOTM documented master artists. The exhibit will include an extensive program of artist talks, gallery walks and school visits. History Is Now, 2023 will include a comprehensive look behind the scenes of the FOTM Arts Archive & Library’s 30-year history. A selection of unique objects from the FOTM archive will be on display offering the public a rare look at items collected and preserved for posterity. Additionally, artwork from the FOTM’s Learning to See award-winning, in-school, cross-curricular program will be included in the exhibition.
A special opening reception is planned for July 13, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Additionally, panel discussions lead by Focus on the Masters staff are scheduled as follows:
Focus on the Future:
5:30 – 7:00PM
Hall of Administration- Lower Plaza Assembly Room
800 S. Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA – 93009
The exhibition will travel to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in September 2023 and remain through the fall.