Ranchero Roundup 2024
Event description
An evening celebrating 25 art filled years, including a delicious BBQ, live music, and art exhibitions. Studio Channel Islands was founded 25 years ago at the site of what was to become California State University Channel Islands. The idea was to create a community of artists that would inspire the students and wider public to learn about the arts. Within a few short years the organization had flourished with 8 artists in residence, regionally significant exhibitions in two galleries, and music festivals attracting thousands of people to enjoy this burgeoning art scene.
Studio Channel Islands owes a huge debt of gratitude to those founders and supporters who gathered the resources and the force of will required to turn an idea into the reality that we enjoy today.
Back Row: Christine Leong, Marty Ethrichson, Leslie McQuaide, unknown, Julia Cattano, Russ McMillin, Kathy Waggoner, Gerri and Tom McMillin, Sylvia Torres, Arlene Mead, Karin Geiger, Deborah Jarchow, Julia Pinkham
Front Row: Kathy Neprud, Gerd Koch, Maggie Kildee, Pat Richards Dodds, Patti Robinson, Roxie Ray
Ranchero Roundup Program
General Admission and Art Exhibitions 6 p.m.
Open Range Sunday: Exhibition
- Artists from across the region have been invited to explore a selection of inspiring ranches and farms to create new work. An exhibition of this work will be presented at the Ranchero Roundup.
Silent Auction
- A range of art, craft and other items will be offered for purchase through our silent auction exhibition.
Live Painting
- Artists will live paint during the event, these works will be offered for auction during the event.
BBQ Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Live Performance 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Palm Tree Pickers
- Trio Corazon de Mariachi
- Karyn 805
The Ranchero Roundup celebrations will honor the work of our founding members and supporters as well as the countless others who brought their treasure and talent forward to secure the continued growth of the organization and its programs.
Our Founding Board
Gerd Koch, Susan LeFevre, Kathy Neprud, Judy Aronson, Roxie Ray, Peter Cannon, Bettina Chandler, Carol Haverty, Maggie Kildee, Pat Richards Dodds
Our Founding Artists in Residence
Tom McMillin, Gerri McMillin, Mary Ann Bednar, Ace Powell, Patti Robinson, Kathy Waggoner, Debra Jarchow, Gretel Compton