Susan Petty

SANTA PAULA, CA – Artist Susan Petty’s new works currently on display at the Santa Paula Art Museum have a lot to say, and she will be encouraging visitors to look beyond their surface at a gallery talk on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. The lifelong artist will discuss how her art has been transformed by new inspirations and profound changes in her own life. Admission to the talk is included in the cost of admission to the Museum, which is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and free for students and SPAM Members.

Petty, who shares the Museum's Old Hands, New Works exhibit with sculptor Michele Chapin, has been long admired in Ventura County for her painted and drawn flowers and landscapes. Her new works, however, are far more abstract and emotional – awash with light, movement and turmoil. Susan will reveal how this new series came to fruition, and where she thinks her art will go from here.

The discussion is part of the Second Thursday Gallery Talk series shared by the Art Museum and the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum. The Ag Museum will be hosting their own talk at 2:00 p.m. with beekeeper Bill Weinerth who will be explaining what’s happening in the museum’s beehive. No reservations are necessary, light refreshments will be served, and guests are welcome to attend one talk or both. Admission is charged separately at each museum.

The Santa Paula Art Museum is located at 117 North 10th Street in downtown Santa Paula. Contact us by calling (805) 525-5554. The Art Museum’s regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. The two museums are within walking distance of each other and parking is free at both locations. The Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue in Santa Paula. The Ag Museum may be contacted at (805) 525-3100.