"Fractals, Tessellations and Geometric Constructions," mathematical art by Fred Ventura, will be on display during the Month of March in the Shepard Hall Gallery, located in the Santa Maria Public Library on South Broadway, two blocks south of Main Street. This shows has been organized in support of Pi Day, March 14th (3.14) in order to encourage the creative exploration of mathematics.

Fred is an educational software developer with a background in mathematics instruction. He works in a variety of media, but for this show will be working primarily using digital techniques.

Fred has a Ph.D. in education from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where is also studied painting and drawing as an undergraduate.

Fred is an educational software developer. His math software products have been presented at educational technology conferences through out the United States and his products are used in many elementary, middle and high schools.

Fred serves on the Board of Directors for ARTS Obispo as treasurer and is a member of several other local arts organizations.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.

PI ART: A Celebration of Art and Mathematics

Exhibition Feb 25 – Mar 25, 2010, ARTS Space Obispo
Receptions Fri, Mar 5, 6 – 9 PM, Art After Dark &
Pi Day Reception on Sun, Mar 14, 1:59 – 3:39 PM with Lecture @ 3:14 PM by Pat McKeague of MathTV.com

ARTS Obispo’s Pi Art exhibition is a group show of more than a dozen artists inspired by mathematics, and creative mathematicians inspired by art. The juried show contains mixed media works by artists from Santa Maria to Paso Robles, in addition to work by Arizona artist Robert Fathauer. Among the artists are Paso Robles high school student Kaye Richardson, and three San Luis Obispo County High School math teachers including Morro Bay High School’s Tirtza Abuan, Annamarie Fella who teaches at San Luis Obispo High School, and Donna Kandel of Nipomo High School. Two sculptures by Nipomo High's ceramics teacher, Brian Claverie will also be displayed.

Pat McKeague of MathTV.com is the exhibition’s sponsor and will give a talk on Pi Day: Sunday, March 14 (3.14) at 3:14 PM. For more info call: (805) 544-9251.

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Art Exhibition and Events
Pretty Smith Vineyards & Winery
View recent work by Fred Ventura

Pretty-Smith Vineyards & Winery is pleased to announce that the work of local artist, Fred Ventura, will be on display in the tasting room and in the winery's event center, the Pretty Café, from September 4th through January 2010. Visitors to the winery will have the opportunity to see first hand how Fred Ventura likes to use vibrant contrasting colors and defines his images with bold strokes while also incorporating precise detail.

On a few special occasions, Fred Ventura will be available at the winery to talk about his work:

Saturday, September 26th 6:00-8:00: Artist reception and Pretty-Smith Wine Circle pick-up party. The reception will include live music by Rolf Gehrung, a wine & food tasting catered by Matthew's and a sneak preview of some new Pretty-Smith releases.

Friday, October 16th 6:00-9:00. $48/club;$60/non-club. The Pretty Alluring Harvest Dinner. Pretty-Smith teamed up with the folks from Allure Estates to create a fun, tasty harvest dinner. The menu will feature Pretty-Smith wines and recipes made with Allure's estate grown olive oils and vinegars with a harvest theme. [ Complete Menu ]

Saturday, December 5th 12:00-3:00 FREE. Annual Holiday Open house with holiday music, tasty treats, great gift ideas and a special 3 hour sale only available in the tasting room. December is a wonderful time to treat someone special to a work of art.

Pretty-Smith Vineyards & Winery
13350 River Road in San Miguel
Phone 805-467-3104
lisa@prettysmith.com • www.prettysmith.com

December 9th until January 31st - The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Pismo Beach is pleased to announce that the work of local artist, Fred Ventura, will be on display at the café from December 9th until January 31st. Fred created a new series of paintings with a coffee theme just for this exhibition. Visitors to the store will have the opportunity to see a new series of paintings with coffee related themes. Fred Ventura likes to use vibrant contrasting colors and defines his images with bold strokes while also incorporating precise detail in his work. Watercolor and acrylic paintings will be on display.

Saturday, January 9th from 3PM-6PM - A reception will be held Saturday, January 9th from 3PM-6PM. Fred Ventura will be available at the The Coffee Bean to talk about his work. The reception will include live music and of course delicious coffee and snacks will be served.

Central Coast Gallery in Rabobank, Grover Beach, CA
(corner of 9th and Grand Avenue)

January through March, 2010

The art of Amy Evans a Central Coast photographer whose local landscapes show off the beauty of the Central Coast will be on display at the Central Coast Gallery inside Rabobank in Grover Beach. Call (805) 709-2281 for more information.