Open Range Sunday: A Day of Art at Windy Hill Ranch

On Sunday, April 27th, Studio Channel Islands Art Center is proud to offer exclusive all-day access to Windy Hill Ranch in Hidden Valley for artists to create in response to the environment. 

All artists are welcome!  Writers, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, illustrators, painters, printmakers, musicians, dancers + 

For writers and poets, Sean Colletti and Mark Waldman will guide us through a mini-workshop experience crafting “plein air ekphrastic word art”, some of which will be read during the reception at the end of the day. 

You may pre-purchase boxed lunches and hot/cold coffee and espresso drinks will be available for purchase on site.  

Windy Hill Ranch is one of the most picturesque ranches in Ventura County, with an array of breathtaking built and natural features, including a pond with a dock and waterfall, hills and oak canyons, several barns, a stone amphitheater, Chumash reed dwelling, and more. 

Entrance and Tickets: Attendees, please use this link to find your way to the entrance at the intersection of West Potrero Road and Thornton Ranch Road, and proceed to the parking lot.  Look out for bright yellow SCIART EVENT signs. We are *not* using the main gate.  

The ranch is spread out, so be prepared for portability.   

SCIart is grateful to the Gonda Family and Mark Audenino for the opportunity to host this celebration of our art and ranching community. 

Cover image: Gabriel Islas, Brokaw Ranch in February, Oil on ACM Panel, 9" x 12"

Windy Hill Ranch