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Westlake Village Art Guild
Founded in 1969
Westlake Village, California
Upcoming WVAG Events
December 9, 2024 - Entry Deadline for the January Member Show
December 3 - Dinner Demo with Wyllis Heaton
December 15 - Mathieu Nozieres color, light & composition Workshop
January 7 - Dinner Demo with Ralph Waterhouse
January 19th One day workshop with Stephen Silver
Mathieu Nozieres, a celebrated artist from France now based in Southern California, is renowned for his dynamic and narrative-driven paintings, shaped by his background in illustration, comic books, and classical oil painting. With over 50 international exhibitions and numerous awards, Mathieu’s work reflects a unique fusion of influences that captivate audiences and students alike. In his workshops, he emphasizes a solid foundation in artistic fundamentals, empowering students to transform their skills and passion into outstanding art. His structured teaching approach blends technical mastery with career insights, offering students a comprehensive and inspiring learning experience.
January 19th WVAG Presents a One day drawing workshop with Stephen Silver
This workshop will be held at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery - 2331 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park
Stephen Silver is a renowned character designer and creativity speaker with over three decades of influence in the entertainment industry. His work with major studios like Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks has shaped iconic characters, including those from Kim Possible and Danny Phantom. Founder of Silvertoons, Inc. and The Silver Drawing Academy, Stephen also served as an Art and Story Recruiter for Disney Television Animation.
As an author of thirteen books on artistic themes, he continues to inspire and educate aspiring artists globally.
January 24-25 WVAG Presents a Painting Workshop with Virginia Kamhi
This workshop will be held at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery - 2331 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park
A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, Kamhi has her M.A. in Fine Art Painting from Academy of Art University. She has studied extensively with many eminent artists, among them Richard McKinley, Albert Handell, Lorenzo Chavez, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Skip Whitcomb, and Gil Dellinger.
Come join us at People Sketchers every Thursday from 10:00 to 1:00. There are live models. It’s a great opportunity to improve your drawing skills. Come on by!
The Artwork of some of WVAG’s Fabulous Volunteers
Daniel Raminfard
Frank Lennartz
Dennis Griffin
Wendy Gordin
Nancy Peloso
Nancy Helm Weeks
Paola Luther
Linda Kidd
Paul Richardson
Craig Morton
Sandy Jacobs
Don Ferre
Diane O'Malley
Rod Seeley
June Seeley
Founded in 1969, the Westlake Village Art Guild is a nonprofit organization in Westlake Village, CA comprised of artists and others who not only admire art but have an interest in promoting art education and appreciation in our community.
What We Do
The Westlake Village Art Guild offers its members opportunities to exhibit their work in competitions and at local venues. Our dinner meetings are open to the public and feature demonstrations by prominent artists or presentations on art-related topics. We publish a newsletter and sponsor workshops. We also promote arts awareness through our annual Open Juried Show, which is open to all local artists.
WVAG is dedicated to promoting the visual arts in our community. Your contributions will help WVAG support deserving visual arts students at the high school and college levels.
WVAG Membership
Membership in the WVAG is open to all adults. Dues are $45 per membership year which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.
The benefits of Membership include eligibility to participate in the MEMBERS SHOW and outside EXHIBITS plus significant discounts on DINNER/DEMOS, SHOW entry fees, workshops, and much more.