A Lifetime in Stone, an exhibition of stone works by artist JoAnne Duby, will be on exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery of the Museum of Ventura County from December 7, 2010 through February 20, 2011.

Duby’s work reflects the natural environment, an appreciation she attributes to her upbringing in Seattle, where she first started her art career. It was while teaching ceramics at Santa Barbara City College that she discovered her love for sculpting. Since then, her sculpture has been shown internationally, and her work is held in collections in Europe and the Americas. She also gives individual instruction and conducts carving workshops.

In addition to her own projects, Duby has also assisted or collaborated with other sculptors, including Donald Davis. At one time, she and sculptor Todd Andrews partnered in a company called T.A.S.C.O., which specialized in enlarging small models to monumental size. In 1988, fellow sculptor Paul Lindhard invited Duby to rent a studio at Art City in Ventura. There she concentrated on her own carving in addition to commissions for monumental works and bronze castings. She has been involved in the Ventura County area ever since. In 1995 she was a featured artist in an award-winning documentary on Art City by Donna Granata of Focus on the Masters.

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, members and children under 6 are free. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.