365 Portraits

WAV Theater Gallery
New Years Eve Reception 9:00 to 12:00 pm December 31, 2011

Jeffrey J. Lawhead is a local musician and artist. Lawhead ran the music program at Elmhurst Elementary School in Ventura during the 2010-2011 school year. He is currently teaching elementary school in Oxnard, and residing on a ranch located between Ventura and Santa Paula.

He began a project called DrawSomebody on January 1, 2011. His goal was to draw 1 person each day for the entire year. His project will be complete on December 31.


www.drawsomebody.tumblr.com

The Skin Deep Sessions Exhibit

WAV Theater Gallery
Evening of January 28, 2012

A photographic slide presentation of nude models
Admission - 18 years and up

Recent Exhibits

Paint Ventura - Open Studios - September 11th - 1:00 to 5:00 pm


The WAV, Working Artists Ventura, is Ventura's new arts community that enhances the local art scene by its sustainable housing and workplace for over 80 artists using a multitude of disciplines. There are painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, singers, actors, dancers, wood workers, jewelry designers, graphic designers, writers, film makers, assemblage artists and clothing designers; all living and collaborating in the same apartment complex.

WAV studio lofts will be open on September 11th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM to invite visitors to meet the artists and to enjoy viewing visual arts in private studios. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM there will be a lineup of easy listening music at the WAV Theater Gallery located in the central plaza. There will be a lineup of rock bands at the same location from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The day promises to immerse visitors in the arts of all types and styles.

Come to the central plaza upon arrival to view an enlarged map that will indicate the studios that will be open, and pick up a free individual studio guide to help direct you on the self-guided studio trail. Periodic guided tour times will be posted on the enlarged map, or call 805.653.1174 to arrange a guided tour at your convenience. Open doors mean open studios, and refreshments will be served in the private studios of most artists. Come and be surrounded by arts and artists from around the world, all in one place; the amazing WAV.

Pick up a free Passport to the WAV raffle card in the plaza to participate in a raffle to win art created by WAV artists. Get 10 artists’ signatures on the card and you are eligible to win.

To honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11, WAV will have a Memorial Wall in the Theater/Gallery. We will have some supplies to use to express your feelings or write messages to put on or around the wall.

Visit the WAV official website www.WAVartists.com See photos of the artists on the WAV Artists Page. Download and print a studio guide from the Events Page. The Contact Page shows maps of the WAV location, floor plan of Studios, and the Theater Gallery and Plaza.

Free parking is available in the dirt lot on the corner of Ventura Ave. and Thompson Blvd. Please cross at the light signal. Safe guest drop off at the entrance in the alleyway between Thompson and Santa Clara, just off Ventura Ave.. Handicap access and elevators by alley entrance. WAV is a Leed Certified building with a regulation that requires no smoking within 25 feet of the property.

Photo by Sarah Willey, Paintings by Vonder Gray

UNLEASHED

photograph of Artist Geoff Pocock

Geoff Pocock
August 13th to the 16th, 2011
WAV Theater Gallery

Artists' Reception
August 13, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Expressionist visual artist, poet, and author, Geoff Pocock will be exhibiting at the WAV Theater Gallery from Aug. 13 to 16. The artist's reception will be held from 6-9 pm on Saturday, Aug.13th, 2011 where he will be available for discussion of his work.

abstract painting by Geoff Pocock

On Sunday, Aug 14th, 4-6 pm Geoff Pocock will recite selections from his award-winning written prose and poetry; tell the complete storylines of two of his plays 'Section 60' and 'One Bar Broken' (including brief excerpts); and relate anecdotes relating to two of his 'epic' pieces '24 Squared' (created in Monument Valley) and his Great Wheels that were to be rolled the length of India. He has an 'off the cuff', engaging way of speech. In his youth he was a member of the Reserve Royal Shakespeare Company and he has acted on London and New York stages. At 7pm, there will be live entertainment by various talented musicians and dancing.

photograph of Artist Geoff Pocock

The artist has put together a new series of bold, vibrant paintings featuring the interplay of monochrome colors and form. Pieces from previous series will be on display and available in his studio, WAV suite 104, which will also be open on the Saturday evening of the reception. There will be small, original, framed pieces available, as well as larger works. T-shirts depicting five of his mythical birds (black on white and white on black) will also be available to order.

Geoff Pocock, a graduate of the New York School of Visual Arts, creates abstract pieces that have been referred to as lively and unpretentious. His works are often tessellated (interlocking) designs and he always strives for an intriguing juxtaposition of color and form.

His work has been displayed in Goa, (India), Madrid, London, Dusseldorf, Bergerac (France) and here in the U.S.A. in New York, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and New Orleans. He has created large environmental pieces, envisaged several epic conceptual works and had several stories broadcast on a Bavarian radio station.

35 W. Thompson Blvd. #104 (504) 400-0709




SWIMMING INSIDE OUT OF HIDING

Nancy DeLucrezia and Deborah Hazen

March 25 to April 9, 2011
WAV Theater Gallery

Artists' Reception
March 25, 5:00 to 8:00 pm


An exhibit of watercolors by
WAV artist Nancy DeLucrezia.

An installation of book art by assemblage artist Deborah Hazen.


The visual arts exhibit displays the creative talents of Kali Institute of Massage and Somatic Therapies owner Nancy DeLucrezia and WÃV Property Manager Deborah Hazen.


A psychological study in imagery brings the viewer to levels of deeper understanding with the watercolor visuals
of DeLucrezia’s five Major Arcana Tarot and Hazen’s intellectual explorations of self-discovery in her assemblage
books of life.

photo of Gilberto Gonzalez playing the guitar

Gilberto Gonzalez will play Latin music for the evening which will include Brazilian, Cuban and Flamenco styles.


VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT - 100 Works of Art at $100 and Less

WAV Theater Gallery - February 21 to March 15

photo montage of works by different artists



WAV Visual Artists will be exhibiting their original art, giclee prints, posters, greeting cards and more


Artists' Reception
First Friday
March 4th
6:00 to 9:00 pm









SPIRITS OF WINTER - Marcelino Jimenez, Frances Spencer and Mark Mollgaard

WAV Theater Gallery - January 10 - 31, 2011

Spirits of Winter

Artists' Reception ♦ January 15, 5-7 pm

Exhibit Hours:
Saturday and Sunday: 11-4 pm


Weekdays: by appointment
Please contact (805) 628-3377


E-mail: MollgaardCreates@gmail.com













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