VITA ART EDITIONS 2024

Exhibit Dates: November 16 - December 21, 2024

Gallery hours Sat/Sun 12-4pm

Vita Art Center is thrilled to announce Vita Art Editions 2024, our fourth annual exhibit and fundraiser, featuring limited edition, museum-quality prints by a select group of 48 regional artists. This special exhibit presents a rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art while making a lasting impact on our community.

Each framed archival  print is part of an exclusive edition, limited to five prints, and offers both seasoned and new collectors the chance to own a piece of art from some of the most notable regional artists.

Why Your Purchase Matters: All proceeds from Vita Art Editions 2024 directly support our youth arts programs, including:

• Free weekly art classes at the San Buenaventura Housing Authority Westview site

• Free teen "Artivism" classes in collaboration with the IDEA Center

• Free Monthly LGBQT+ workshops

• Community workshops

• Free bilingual art classes with our partner Bell Arts Factory

• Full and partial scholarships for students attending our Summer and after-school art programs

Vita Art Center offers a wide range of art education programs and cultural experiences for all ages, with a focus on accessibility and community engagement. From youth and teen art classes, to adult fine art and ceramic programs, Vita provides high-quality instruction led by professional artists. The center is committed to fostering creativity, diversity, and social justice through its inclusive programming, scholarships, and partnerships with local organizations. Additionally, Vita Art Center’s 4 galleries host contemporary exhibitions featuring regional artists, emerging talents, and student work, creating a vibrant hub for the arts in Ventura.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community of artists who continue to support this event. Ann Diener, Astrid Preston, Colin Gray, Chloe Wenz, Dan McCleary, Dane Goodman, David Eddington, , Ellen Giamportone,. Dug Uyesaka, Gail Pine, Hilary Baker, Hilary Brace, Hiroko Yoshimoto, Horacio Martinez, Jane Callister, Jennifer Moses, Jennifer Wolf, Joanne Julian, John Nava, John Robertson, Karen Kitchel, Linda Ekstrom, Lynn Hanson, Margaret Nielsen, Marie Schoeff, MB Hanrahan, Mike Blaha, Philip Argent, Philip Vaughan, Ralph Corners, Ray Harris, Richard Amend, Rick Stich, Robin Mitchell, Scott Gordon, Scott Taylor, Susan Amend, Susan Petty, Tom Pazderka, Bob Privitt, Javier Carrillo, Sherry Loehr, Tani Conrad, Joanne Block, James Gilbert, Samuelle Richardson, Peter Liashkov, Jem Morris, Jackie Woods.

TRAVIS KENNEDY

Exhibit Dates: November 16 - December 21, 2024

Gallery hours Sat/Sun 12-4pm

Travis Kennedy, an Ojai native, brings a natural and tactile approach to ceramic artistry, which is beautifully showcased in his upcoming exhibit at Vita Art Center. His work exemplifies a profound connection to the earthy, organic textures and hues reminiscent of California's landscape, with a focus on subtle, yet striking, surface detail..

CESAR ALDANA

Exhibit Dates: November 16 - December 21, 2024

Gallery hours Sat/Sun 12-4pm

Cesar Aldana is a skilled artist based in Ventura County who works with oils, acrylics, graphic design illustration, tattoos and printmaking. Born in Los Angeles but raised in Oxnard, Cesar gravitated to art at an early age through his love of cartoon images and comic books where he would spend countless hours recreating characters from his favorite artists such as Todd McFarlane and Walt Disney.

His interest and talent for art developed during his teenage years and would later broaden at Cal State University of Channel Islands and while studying abroad at Paris Academy of Art. Cesar would go on to receive his B.A. at CSUCI in Studio Art, Art History and a Digital Media Arts certificate.

Cesar finds inspiration through music, travel, current events and Mexican culture where he enjoys juxtaposing these components and creating images that convey elements of propaganda and traditional art. He has participated in many art exhibitions and appreciates lending his talents to the community.