Hear Ventura County’s most influential and legendary living artists share their processes, inspirations and thoughts on the region’s artistic tradition, when Carlisle Cooper, William McEnroe, Norman Kirk and Gerd Koch participate in a panel discussion on Sunday, February 27 at 3:00 p.m., at the Museum of Ventura County.

Colleague and artist HirokoYoshimoto, guest curator of Four Masters - Four Legends, the museum’s concurrent retrospective of the four men’s work, will moderate the panel. Attendance is $5 for the general public, free for museum members, and includes entry to all museum galleries. For reservations, call 805-653-0323 x 315.

The artists will discuss their creative motivations and inspirations, as well as their involvement over 50 years in the development of Ventura County arts organizations and the art department at Ventura College. Drawing upon decades of artistic experience and influence, the panelists will also share observations about today’s art students and arts community, as well as what they think the future might hold. A question and answer period will follow the panel discussion.

The Four Masters - Four Legends exhibition opens with a free public reception Friday, February 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and continues through April 24. For information on other related events, go to www.venturamuseum.org .
The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura, California. Open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, free for members and children under 6. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.