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		Westlake Village Art Guild Annual Shows Thousand Oaks Community Gallery 2331-A Borchard Road Newbury Park, CA Each year the Westlake Village Art Guild sponsors art shows. There is the members only show, the Junior Fine Art Competition and there is a show that is open to all artists. For more information contact Dennis Griffin at (805) 262-2168 or email studiogriffoto1@mac.com Members Show January 2012 January 6 – January 28, 2012 The Westlake Village Art Guilds’ annual Members Show is an opportunity for all Members in good standing to exhibit their work and compete for ribbon awards. See our News Letter for this years ribbon winners. Open Juried Show March & April, 2012 Open to all visual artists and offering generous cash prizes, the Westlake Village Art Guild’s annual Open Juried Show has become one of the most significant events in the area. Last year’s competition was exceptional with 350 pieces of art submitted by 125 artists. Winners are certain to be among the best in this region as work will be evaluated by 3 judges. Applications will be mailed with the January 2012 Newsletter and be available at Open Juried Show Application.	©Paulo Ruvalcaba - 2/7/12 Demo Artist
		Student Award Show March & April, 2012 Sponsored by the Westlake Village Art Guild and hosted by the City of Agoura Hills’ Cultural Arts Council, the 2012 Student Awards Juried Show is open to all high school juniors and seniors residing in or enrolled in a Greater Conejo Valley high school. The purpose of the Show is to encourage and recognize, in a meaningful way, the dedicated teachers and talented students that enrich all communities in the region. Show categories include: 1) two dimensional fine art, 2) photography and digitally created work, and 3) sculpture, ceramics, glass and 3-D. The entry deadline is February 15, 2012. As “juried” show, only the strongest entries, as determined by the jury, will be invited to hang on April 2, 2012 and compete for ribbons and cash awards. The Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on April 20, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the historic Reyes Adobe, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Click on this link for the Student Show Application. For further information on this Show or the Guild, contact Craig Morton at (818) 991-6158.	WIDE OPEN Photography & Digital Open Juried Art Show April 15, 2012 Open to all photographers and artists who create works derived from photographic processes, the third annual Conejo Valley WIDE OPEN Photography & Digital Art Show will be held during the month of June at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331-A Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Entry forms are available at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery with entry fees dependent upon entry date. Applications postmarked by February 28, 2012 will enjoy the lowest entry fees. Postmark deadline for entry is April 15, 2012 with acceptance notifications announced on or before May 1, 2012. Take-in of accepted works will be June 1, 2012. As a juried show, only the strongest entries, as determined by the jury based upon digital images submitted, will be invited to hang at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery in June 2012. At that time, the Show will be judged and the Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 3 – 5 PM. This Show is made possible by the cooperative efforts of representatives from the Ventura County Camera Club, the TOPCC – Photo SIG, and the Westlake Village Art Guild. For more information visit www.wideopenphotoshow.com or contact Craig Morton, Show Coordinator, at (818) 991-6158.
		WVAG Members Outside Exhibits Seven Oaks Rehabilitation Center 141 Triunfo Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA Dates: Sept. 14, 2011 to Nov. 16 Artists: Irv Morgan, Trish Shaheen, Robert Norgel, David Deyell, Art Hernandez. Dates: Nov. 16, 2011 to Jan. 11, 2012 Artists: Doug Rucker Westlake Village Library Dates: Sept. 17, 2011 to Oct. 29, 2011 Artist: Barbara Welch Dates: Oct. 29, 2011 to Jan 14, 2012 Artist: Nancy D'Andrea To exhibit in the WVAG’s outside venues, contact Phyllis Drenning, (805) 492-9123 or E-Mail phyllisdrenning@verizon.net.