SANTA PAULA, CA – Michele Chapin is bringing her artistic spirit and wisdom to the Santa Paula Art Museum on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. The award-winning stone sculptor, teacher and community arts activist will discuss her perspectives on art and her passion for sculpture. Admission to the talk is included in the regular price of admission to the Museum, which is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and free for students and SPAM Members.

Chapin, who currently shares the Museum's Old Hands, New Works exhibit with painter Susan Petty, will reveal how she pushes a piece of stone past what is structurally possible to create works that are captivating in both color and form. With a personality that is equally captivating, Michele’s talk is guaranteed to be an engaging one. 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 quilter Pat Masterson who will present the museum’s newest exhibit, Farm Fresh Quilts.

No reservations are necessary and guests are welcome to attend one talk or both. 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.