Arts Council of the Conejo Valley

The Arts – That is what we are a council of. The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley. We are “The VOICE of the Arts”. All forms of “the arts”. The Arts has a very important place in developing, defining and supporting culture — OUR culture. The cultural values each of us hold may be [...]

The approach of Summer has always been a time in Southern California when we think of being outdoors. Growing up here myself, I remember helping Dad late at night preparing the dirt bikes and filling our old-school toy-hauler (The Smuggler) for our annual two-week camping trip to the desert. Although it was hard work, it [...]

The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley, “The Voice of the Arts”, presents an art exhibit, New Works: ACCV & Friends, in The Galleria at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts from May 6- June 30, 2010. An Artists’ Reception will be Saturday, June 12th, from 4-6 pm, and is open to the public, free [...]

Upcoming Film Studio Series- ‘Basquiat’ Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 7:30 pm Rated R, Drama Synopsis: At age 19, Jean Michel Basquiat was a poor, struggling graffiti artist. Eight years later, he was one of the most famous, acclaimed painters in the world — and dead of a heroin overdose. “Basquiat” details the tumultuous years in [...]

Here are the dates listed for the All District Music Events at the Kavali Theater. All District Chorus Festival April 12, 2010 Newbury Park High School All District Chorus Festival April 13, 2010 Westlake High School All District Chorus Festival April 14, 2010 Thousand Oaks High School All District Strings Festival April 15, 2010 ALL [...]

As the Voice of the Arts, The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley recognizes the importance of music in our lives and the culture of the community.  We have been encouraging kids to learn, practice and love music for many years now. As a cooperating partner in the CVUSD Chorus, String, and Band Programs, we [...]

The rush to year end shopping and gift giving is over. The holy days have past and a new year has begun. As Winter Solstice came and went on December 21st, the shortest day of the year, we entered into a new season. It is the beginning of a new journey; a journey back to [...]

Register Your Support Today  for AB 700 Now is the time to declare support for AB 700: The Creative Industries and Community Revitalization Act, the California Arts Advocates sponsored bill is designed to provide millions of dollars in funding to the California Arts Council. This bill will direct an estimated $25 million dollars annually in current [...]

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Wander and Wonder One of my favorite things is to watch emerging “Aha!” moments. Whether it is a moment in myself or in another fellow human, being around when the “Aha!” hits is wonderful. It’s like turning a dark corner on a rainy country road, to suddenly see a bright green field lit by the [...]