Home is Where the Art Is as Museum of Ventura County Marks County's 150th Anniversary

In honor of Ventura County's 150th Anniversary, the Museum of Ventura County (MVC) will present an exhibit, Ventura County, The Place We Call Home,...

October 9, 2023
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In honor of Ventura County's 150th Anniversary, the Museum of Ventura County (MVC) will present an exhibit, Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, Oct. 21-Nov. 6 at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum's Mountains to Sea Jubilee event. Black and white postcard shows oceanfront scene that predates construction of the 101 Freeway. Credit: Museum of Ventura County Curated by Carlos Ortega, the exhibit celebrates the county's diversity by exploring different interpretations of home. 'As MVC's recently appointed chief curator, Ventura County, The Place We Call Home is the first of what I hope will be many engaging, immersive exhibits that seamlessly blend the past with the present and reflect the stories and experiences of our diverse community,' Ortega said.

Elena Brokaw