Chumash Artist Raymond Ventura Sr. Featured in Museum Lecture Series
The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center is hosting its "Second Thursday at the Museum" lecture series, featuring Chumash artist Raymond Ventura Sr. He will discuss his artistic journey, inspirations, and artwork that blends Chumash culture with various art…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 30, 2026 — The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center is continuing its “Second Thursday at the Museum” lecture series. The upcoming session will feature Chumash artist Raymond Ventura Sr.
The lecture will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about Mr. Ventura Sr.’s artistic journey. He is expected to share insights into his inspirations and discuss his body of work.
A central theme of the presentation will be how Mr. Ventura Sr. blends traditional Chumash culture with a variety of art forms in his creations. The series aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage and contemporary artistic expressions within the Chumash community.
Details regarding the specific date of this “Second Thursday at the Museum” event were not provided in the summary. The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center is the host organization for this educational and cultural program.
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