For those who are not familiar, the art show started in 1936 with a display in the small Chamber of Commerce office on the Mill St. side of the Citizens State Bank building. It was so well received that in 1937 it became a full fledged judged show with the Chamber buying the winning oil painting as a gift to the City of Santa Paula, starting an art collection that over the years has grown to over 300 pieces - in 5 different venues.

The entries will be accepted from 12 to 8 p.m. on March 8 and March 10 from 10 to 2 p.m. The official opening of the show will be 12 p.m. Tuesday March 13th.

As in most recent years it will be held in the Blanchard Community Library at 119 No. 8th. St., Santa Paula.

Membership in the society is not necessary and the public is invited to participate. The entry forms are available at Blanchard Community Library, 119 N. 8th. St., the Chamber of Commerce office, corner of 10th and Santa Barbara Sts. in the old SP R/R Depot, the SP Times office, Main st., Buenaventura Art Assn. both locations, Studio Gallery, 2741 S. Victoria Ave. (near the old Maritime Museum) or from a Society member at our gallery from noon to 3:00 in the depot.. For copies of the prospectus (which also contains 2 entry forms) and more information about the Art Society - it is suggested that you go to WWW.thespsa.com. Another option is to call 525-1104

The public will be invited to the Awards Reception at the library on March 24th from 3 to 7 p.m. with light refreshments, music and further discussion of the show from 5 p.m.