Focus on the Masters

Can a simple shape hold a memory?

For artist Lori Cozen-Geller, sculpture becomes a way to explore absence, connection, loss, discovery, and the emotional experiences that shape our lives.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lori as she discusses her work, creative process, and the ideas that inspire her distinctive sculptures.

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🎟️ Reserve your seat through the link in our bio.

Kiln Magic ✨

For ceramic artist Emily Brown, the kiln is where anticipation and uncertainty meet.

Every piece makes at least two trips through the kiln. The first firing transforms carefully formed clay into bisqueware, preparing it to receive glaze. The second firing is where the real surprise begins.

Even after hundreds of firings, opening the kiln never gets old. Colors shift, glazes react, and the final results remain a mystery until the kiln has cooled and the door can finally be opened.

Sometimes there are disappointments. Sometimes there are surprises. And sometimes, something magical emerges.

Read Emily’s full blog post, Kiln Magic, on our website. Link in bio.

Three artists.
Three very different creative worlds.

Step inside the studios of:

• Paul Lindhard — sculptor and founder of Art City
• Joe Adams — internationally recognized abstract artist
• Karen Kitchel — painter of richly layered natural landscapes

Where Art Begins offers a rare chance to experience the spaces, process, and environments that shape each artist’s work.

Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Presented by Focus on the Masters.
All proceeds support arts education programming.
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A seat at the table for art, history, and community. ✨

Join Focus on the Masters for our 2026 Archive & Library Benefit:
For the Love of Art — A Seat at the Table

Presented by Point Broadcasting and held at the beautiful Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, this special gathering supports the preservation of Ventura County’s artistic legacy through the FOTM Archive & Library — documenting the lives and work of the region’s artists for future generations.

📍 Sunday, September 13, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Four Points by Sheraton Ventura

Sponsor opportunities are now available through June 30.

We hope you’ll join us at the table. ❤️

✨ Spend a creative morning in Upper Ojai with artist Yvette Franklin.

Join us for a special Fused Glass Workshop hosted by Yvette and Richard Franklin (2005 Featured FOTM Artist) in their beautiful garden setting. No experience needed — just come ready to create.

Choose from:
• fused glass jewelry
• sun catchers
• sculptural glass forms & more

All materials are included, and the morning concludes with a tamale lunch shared together in the garden.

📍 Upper Ojai
🗓 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All proceeds benefit Focus on the Masters arts education programming.

Space is limited. Link in bio.

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Step inside the studios of three dynamic Ventura artists for a special morning benefiting Focus on the Masters Arts Education programs.

The tour begins at Art City Sculpture Studios — Ventura’s oldest artists’ collective — with visits to the studios of sculptors Paul Lindhard and Joe Adams. Guests will then travel to the separate studio of artist Karen Kitchel for a rare behind-the-scenes look into her creative practice. Link to Reserve your spot in bio. Limited to 25 people. FocusOnTheMasters .studios

Our Learning to See program is in need of toilet and paper towel rolls for an art project! Might you have some to donate to the cause? We need over 500! They may be dropped off at our office at 505 Poli Street, suite 310. If no one is there, please just leave them at the door.