Studio Channel Islands

Specialties

Studio Channel Islands Art Center is a non-​profit organization located in Old Town Camarillo, that provides the community with a cultural hub with 15 studios for nearly 40 working artists, first-​class art classes, exhibitions of both local as well as national artists in our convenient gallery, Meet-​The-​Artist programs, docent tours, and workshops for all ages.

We offer creative learning experiences along with the opportunity to build self-​esteem and strengthen bonds with the community to participants from elementary to high school, from university level to active seniors.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center was created by a visionary group of local artists in Ventura County, concurrent with the development of California State University Channel Islands, in Camarillo, CA.

Art lovers and enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join in educational classes and workshops, and many special events such as tours and openings that are offered throughout the year by local, national and international artists.

We invite you to become a member or become a Volunteer or Docent and be trained to help host special exhibits.

Art Gallery in Old Town Camarillo

Tuesday 11am — 3pm

Wednesday through Friday 11am — 5pm

Saturday 10am — 3pm.

2222 Ventura Boulevard

(between Arneil and Carmen)

Other times can be arranged by appointment

Artist-​In-​Residence Studio Tour

First Saturdays, 10am — 4pm

2222 Ventura Boulevard

History

Established in 1998.

Learning and Inspiration is Reborn

When the lights dimmed on the campus of the former Pleasant Valley School in Old Town Camarillo, no one in the community could have anticipated the creative turn of events down the road.

In 2010 the vibrant artist community of Studio Channel Islands Art Center moved into the old classrooms, filling them with life, creativity and laughter.

Ms. Adele Stuebing Walsh, who attended Pleasant Valley School as a student and later worked as a teacher at both Pleasant Valley School and Los Primeros Structured School, shares her excitement about the renaissance of the old school grounds when she says, «What a thrill to see the Pleasant Valley School site transition into an artist colony where learning and the creative process continue to blossom for the community.»

Meet the Manager

Karin G.

Manager

Born and raised in Germany, Karin graduated from Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich and worked as a school teacher until she moved to the US in 1995.

Karin is an artist and owns a catering business. She teaches art and German classes. After serving as President of Studio Channel Islands Art Center from 2008 to 2009, she became Executive Director in 2010.