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The Association's Website since December 2002




"The purpose of the association shall be to further artistic appreciation and endeavors in the field of Fine Art.".....
TOAA By-laws"

Updated 11/4/2011

"Holiday Frenzy" by Carole Salak




Check DOWNLOADS (above) for information re Show Prospectuses, Newsletters, Membership in TOAA, Artist Support Groups,
Tech Education, How to Promote one's Work, Public Venues, Recommended Services, Classes, Workshops,
and info on the TO Community Gallery.

JURYING IN FOR NEW MEMBERS AT THE TO COMMUNITY GALLERY
May 12th
Please bring in artwork at 9 ... pick-up at 12
Application/Information forms please hit the GREEN DOWNLOAD button at the top of this page.
Any further questions please contact the Membership Chair, Judith Crowe, at 805-498-9514

2011 - 2012 BOARD

Beverly Wilson : President; Barbara Welch : Vice President /Programs; Linda Shaner: Recording Secretary; Lisa Semler: Newsletter; Mia Mead :Corresponding Secretary/Sunshine; Gary Talbot:Treasurer; Mimi and Allen Lieberman : Public Relations; Judith Crowe : Membership; Judith Crowe: Exhibitions Membership Show; Phyllis Doyon: Exhibitions Juried Show; Bob Norgel: Hospitality; Beverly Viola: Historian; Elizabeth Miller: Parliamentarian;


Please copy and paste the following links into your browser and check for TOAA's affiliation"
http://www.laartguide.net/
http://www.conejoarts.org/

2012 TOAA Juried Show

The Thousand Oaks Art Association's Annual Open Juried Show (Show Prospectus in DOWNLOADS above) will run from February 2 through 26 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery
2231-A Borchard Road, Newbury Park, California (next to the Newbury Park Library)
The reception will be held on Sunday, February 5, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with the awards ceremony at 2:30 pm.
The gallery will be open 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
Closed Monday.


Intimate Look




ACCV Art Show at the Galleria, Hillcrest Center for the Arts
The Voice of the Arts Presents

Celebrating Artists: An Intimate Look Focus on the Masters Portraits by Donna Granata The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and The Voice of the Arts present Celebrating Artists: An Intimate Look, Portraits by Donna Granata in the Galleria at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. This photographic exhibition can be viewed from October 19, 2011 through January 17, 2012. The public is invited to attend an artist's reception Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts.....


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High Desert Art Tour


Group Shows Visitor to the site writes " Charlene Worthley recently participated in the fourth annual High Desert Art Tour. Twenty-four artists from Acton, Agua Dulce and nearby high desert communities were featured in the two day event. Ms. Worthley showcased abstract collages and recent paintings from her "Equine" series. "
Posted by artnanna on Sunday, October 16 @ 19:00:00 PDT (143 reads)
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Andrea Stanley




Andrea Stanley's oil painting, "Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco" was juried into the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's 115th Annual Exhibition at the National Arts Club in New York.

The show runs from October 4 through October 28, 2011...The reception on October 14 benefited the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Travel and Research Fund.


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Sheila Fein ASKEW




In the recent juried show, "Askew", held at the Hall of Administration Atrium Lobby Gallery in Ventura this past May-June, Sheila Fein's acrylic painting "Escape to the Westside" received first place. Congratulations, Sheila!
Posted by artnanna on Friday, June 10 @ 15:00:00 PDT (239 reads)
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Free Art Website


Visitor to the site writes "


Dear artists!
We have launched a beautiful website where you can create a free portfolio.

Just visit https://www.artavita.com/and click on subscribe and follow the steps.
Add as many images as you want, your biography, your website link or contact information etc. ....


"
Posted by artnanna on Thursday, June 09 @ 20:08:39 PDT (214 reads)
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Frances Elson




On April 2nd, at the Ventura Music Festival fundraiser “Denim and Diamonds”, Frances Elson's piece, “Capriccio” was purchased by Barbara Meister and donated to the Ventura Music Festival to be displayed in their office. Congratulations, Frances!
Posted by artnanna on Tuesday, April 19 @ 13:20:00 PDT (277 reads)
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Teddy Ilowitz Celebrates 90 Years




Thursday, April 8, 2010, 12 members of the TOAA Board and friends treated Teddy Ilowitz to a lovely luncheon at Marcellos in Thousand Oaks to celebrate her 90th birthday.
Everyone enjoyed the food, and of course Teddy's conversations and fun.
A great group of members and a wonderful artist to honor for all her years of dedication to TOAA and the world of art.
Posted by artnanna on Sunday, April 10 @ 12:50:00 PDT (310 reads)
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Roy Lichtenstein Exhibit




Bob Norgel, Phyllis Doyon, Marion Schillo, Bev Wilson and Barbara Welch attended the fabulous Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at Pepperdine University.

Sixty amazing pieces on display showcased his collage techniques ad Pop Art work.

Lunch was enjoyed after in Malibu.
Posted by artnanna on Saturday, April 02 @ 10:00:00 PDT (296 reads)
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Barbara Shannon Accepts Award




Pictured is Barbara Shannon, mother of Brent Shannon, receiving her son's photography award at the Thousand Oaks Art Association's 2011 Open Juried Show.

Brent was away participating in a weekend military reserve meeting.
The award is being presented by Phyllis Doyon who directed the exhibit.

The show continues through February 27 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, next to the Newbury Park Library, 1 to 5 PM, Tuesday through Sunday.
Posted by artnanna on Saturday, February 19 @ 10:15:00 PST (298 reads)
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Shela Levine Makes the Cover of Society Magazine




The publisher of "Society Magazine" saw Shela Levine's paintings at a showing in Westlake Village.
She especially liked "Lady Moon "and asked if she could use it for the January/February 2011 cover.
Inside the magazine, in "about the artist", the publisher noted that she was one of three RAM (Regional Art Museum) awards
at the TOAA November reception in the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery.
Shela adds, "It's a beautiful magazine and I will have one available for all to see at our upcoming February reception."
Posted by artnanna on Wednesday, February 09 @ 15:20:00 PST (378 reads)
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JEWISH DAY SCHOOL TEACHER SURPRISED WITH $15,000 JEWISH EDUCATOR AWARDS




Foundation Executive Vice President Richard Sandler announced the recipients during surprise school-wide assemblies at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School and Valley Beth Shalom. At Milken Community High School, Foundation Chairman and Co-Founder Lowell Milken presented the Award. Joining in the ceremonies at each school was BJE Executive Director Dr. Gil Graff.....

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REGIONAL ART MUSEUM and THOUSAND OAKS ART ASSOCIATION EVENT




November 7th was the first social event for the Regional Art Museum who partnered with the Thousand Oaks Art Association. The New West Symphony also sent two professional musicians to play during the event. A continuous video presentation was presented by architect Francisco Behr who designed the sophisticated 30,000 sq. ft. structure to be situated adjacent to and in front of the Civic Arts Plaza and Theaters. Hospitality chair Pamela Fong did an outstanding job in the food, drink and flowers department. A committee from both RAM and TOAA helped Pam during the event. Semler Winery in Malibu provided wine for the event. Elizabeth Miller and Geri Schonberg coordinated the art show with their committees. Beverly Wilson, President of TOAA and a RAM Task Force member and Diana Malmquist, Vice President of RAM coordinated the event between RAM and TOAA.....
Posted by artnanna on Tuesday, November 09 @ 12:55:00 PST (663 reads)
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Dance Studio Wall Space for Exhibiting


Visitor to the site writes "


All TOAA members... A friend of mine has a beautiful ballroom dance studio in Oxnard.
He is offering his wall space to (2) artists at a time to show their work for 2 month shows.
He has huge dances once a month with a three piece band.
He is only asking a 15% commission on all sales.....

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Posted by artnanna on Monday, September 13 @ 19:35:00 PDT (629 reads)
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Founder of the FBI's Art Crime Team Publishes New Book




The Wall Street Journal called him “a living legend.”
The London Times dubbed him “the most famous art detective in the world.”

In Priceless, Robert K. Wittman, the founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team,
pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career for the first time,
offering a real-life international thriller to rival The Thomas Crown Affair.....


Posted by artnanna on Wednesday, July 28 @ 16:10:00 PDT (640 reads)
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Plans go forward on a Regional Art Museum


Thousand Oaks Acorn
July 15, 2010



A regional art museum to serve the cities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Calabasas
is moving forward with planning, development and membership invitations.....


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Debra Sokolow: Designing Sacred Space




Mosaic Ark Wall and Eternal Light
for David Saperstein Middle School Beit Midrash
Designed by Debra Sokolow, the Director of Architectural Design in the Visual Arts Department at Milken Community High School

The Ark Wall Mosaic, cherry wood Ark Doors and the Eternal Light have been a year and a half-long creative collaboration facilitated by Debra Sokolow, who shaped the design and theme of the seven species with a team of 14 dedicated art students from Grades 7 through 12.

Milken's community of Middle and Upper School students, faculty, parents, administration, staff, and alumni had an opportunity to place glass pieces within the design.

Sokolow’s goal was to create a space that provided young students a comfortable and inspirational learning environment intended for general and Jewish studies while maintaining the ambiance of a sacred space filled with light and color.....
Posted by artnanna on Saturday, February 06 @ 14:00:00 PST (802 reads)
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Teddy Ilowitz Donates Sculpture to CLU



By Kitty Dill (Contact)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008

A work of traditional Nigerian art carved from Virginia soapstone is the first piece in California Lutheran University's sculpture garden.....


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Gardens of World seeks art for display



From staff reports Thousand Oaks Star
Monday, March 3, 2008

Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks is seeking artists who would like to see their work displayed in its Resource Center.


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Submission Requirements of the Fred Kavli Theatre Gallery


Venues
The Fred Kavli Theatre Visual Arts Committee Artist Submission Requirements.....
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Working with an Art Consultant by Connie Tunick



Nearly two years ago I got a commission through an art consultant to create eight pieces with a vintage New York theme all in black, white, and gray.....
Posted by artnanna on Saturday, February 25 @ 17:12:31 PST (1977 reads)
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"911" Anniversary Show




This "Digital Composition" by Carole Salak was one of the pieces adorning the Administrations Building at the Gardens of the World in the "911 Show" (commemorating the First Anniversary of September 11th).

It caught the interest of our own Frank Schillo and now has a place of honor at his and Marion's home.

Thank you Frank and Marion!
Posted by artnanna on Thursday, December 19 @ 00:00:00 PST (4064 reads)
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