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Holiday Fun and Gift Ideas!!

It was fun meeting fresh faces and welcoming back loyal Latitudes customers at the new Arts & Eats event held in downtown Ventura this past Saturday, November 19th. We hope you will join us next time! To stay updated on future events, follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook.
We will be closed Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving! Wishing you a Happy Holiday from the Latitudes Family!

Black Friday special! This weekend only!

Receive a FREE poster of your choice
with any purchase over $75 dollars!

We will be open Friday & Saturday from 10am-9pm and Sunday from 10am-6pm.

If you’re out shopping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, here are some great gift ideas you can pick up at Latitudes!

Latitudes Posters: Two Trees and Ventura

Latitudes Posters: Your choice of Two Trees or Ventura….FREE with any purchase of $75 or more.

NEW!!! Ventura tote bags….perfect for your groceries!! $14.95 each

Latitudes Coffee Table Book $49.95 Gallery Only Special!

Tile Coaster – “Sand Stars” $14.95

Artistic Adventures – Hawaii Volcano

Your inside scoop on the stories behind the images. Tag along with Stephanie Hogue and Steve Munch as they capture the moments that take our breath away.

As I was flying into The Kona, my excitement grew at the chance to see flowing lava from the Kilauea Volcano. It didn’t take long until I was on the foot trail to the point of entry, where the lava was rumored to be flowing heavy.

As I passed visitors making their way back up the trail, I could gather by their body language that I was about to see something very special. After rounding the final corner of a long 2 mile hike, I could see the steam plumes rising high into the blue Hawaiian sky. Walking through the lava field the heat is the first thing I encountered.

Within minutes I was in the presence of actively flowing lava and standing on the edge marveling at the power and beauty of what is the ongoing creation of an Island. I spent the next few hours observing, enjoying, and appreciating the opportunity to be this close to nature’s most powerful force.

~ Steve Munch 2016

Arts & Eats – November 19th, 2016

Enjoy a brisk autumn evening with the entire family in historic downtown Ventura! This Saturday, November 19th from 6-9pm, stroll through a handful of galleries while grabbing tasty little bites along the way. Specialty treats will be offered from Jimmy’s Slice, Saloon BBQ Co., SpiceTopia, and Vom Fass with visually stimulating art displayed by Buenaventura Gallery, Fox Fine Jewelry, Latitudes Fine Art Gallery, and Very Ventura. Don’t miss out on this special event!

ArtWalk Ventura- Social Media Swag!

This weekend during ArtWalk Ventura, share your love for Latitudes and snag some swag!

Stroll down Main Street on Saturday October 1st & Sunday October 2nd from noon-7pm, and enjoy one of Ventura’s signature events with dozens of galleries, studios, and pop up venues in historic Downtown.

Stop by and get some Latitudes Love! We are giving away a variety of prizes to our Latitudes Family including, our new logo tees and super secret- limited edition tiles.

Simply log into your favorite social media account, check in, review, tag yourself, or snap a selfie with Stephanie. She will also be available for book signing from noon-4pm!

See our ArtWalk Collection- Metal & Monochrome. On display now!

@Latitudesphoto

#Latitudesphoto #LatitudesFineArt

#showyourlatitudes #findyours #latitudeslove

Hot Item – Artisan Wood Prints for the Wall!

We just had to share this awesome new Artisan Wood Print we created for a client’s wall! It is a 4’x6′ custom built, hand carved wood piece printed with one of our favorite photographs: “Good Life”. This will be a spectacular piece on their wall and create a wonderfully relaxing vibe.

Visit our website here to see more beautiful Artisan Wood Pieces we have created.
Cali love is too!

Artisan Wood Print “Good Life”

5 Fresh Fall Finds on Main Street Ventura

5 Fresh Fall Finds on Main Street

It’s that time of year again where we all bundle up and embrace the coziness that the fall season brings. Family and friends gather and we prepare our homes for entertaining. Our in-house interior design consultant, Tasha Cleaveland has rounded up 5 Fresh Fall Finds on Main Street to help get you and your home ready for the holiday season.

Find your fall muse with Latitudes’ new Mini Metals in 8″x12″. They can be placed on a stand or on the wall. Make a collection or let one steal the show. With a great price point, it’s just the right piece to freshen up your space with a new modern look. To prepare for all those guest’s glasses on your tables don’t forget to check out Latitudes’ natural stone photo coasters. They’re wow with purpose!

Latitudes Fine Art Gallery: 401 E. Main Street

805.642.5257

http://www.latitudesfineart.com/

This oversized chair from TLC Houseware has a richly textured chenille fabric in a fall color palette. A quick and easy update to your space that just begs to curl up in.

TLC Houseware: 369 E. Main Street

805.643.3377

http://www.tlchousewares.net/

We can’t get enough of Plum’s charming “Giving Plate”. Use it and create your own special memories, then write your name on the back, and pass it on. It’s a gift that truly keeps on giving.

Plum
420 E. Main Street
(805)641-0113
http://www.shopplumgifts.com/

These unique pumpkins from Beautiful Day are a great fall accent with their real curling stems and soft velour fabric. So fun!

Beautiful Day
201 E. Main Street
(805)667-9252

https://www.facebook.com/A-Beautiful-Day-Productions-323917551294/

We Olive has the perfect hostess gift, their seasonal olive oil blend “Sweet Sangria Balsamic”. In fact grab a second bottle for your own holiday cooking. It’s that delicious!

We Olive: 294 E. Main Street

805.648.6166

http://weolive.com/ventura/

Latitudes Fine Art Gallery
401 E. Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805)642-5257

ArtWalk Ventura 2016 – “MonoChrome and Metal”

ArtWalk 2016 in Downtown Ventura Oct. 1st & 2nd

Stephanie Hogue and Steve Munch display dramatic and dynamic photographic images stripped down to a monochromatic palette of tones and texture. Enjoy a journey of unexpected visual surprises!

Latitudes Fine Art Gallery
401 E. Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
Saturday Oct 1st 11am-7pm

Sunday Oct 2nd: noon-5pm
805-642-5257

If you love art, you won’t want to miss ArtWalk Ventura 2016. And our new dates return the event to fall, when Ventura’s weather is perfect.
Entering its 24nd year, Artwalk Ventura is a totally-fun, virtually-free, self-guided tour of dozens of galleries, studios, pop-up venues and transformed PODS Containers in Ventura’s Westside Cultural District and historic Downtown.
One of Ventura’s signature events, which draws thousands of people every year,
it is now being run by an all-volunteer group who are determined to keep it fresh and festive.
Explore our site. Get involved. And, most of all, join us and celebrate Ventura’s thriving arts community!

Arts & Eats Downtown Ventura

Arts & Eats September 17th, 2016
Downtown Ventura

Visit Downtown Ventura, Saturday, September 17th, for the inaugural Arts & Eats!

Stroll Main Street and visit openings at three Art Galleries, and sample bites at three shops along the way!

Note all events are from 6pm – 8pm,
except Fox Fine Jewelry and Latitudes, which is 6pm – 8:30pm

Latitudes Fine Art Gallery

Latitudes
“Endless Summer Collection”
Photographic Art of Steve Munch and Stephanie Hogue
401 E. Main Street

Fox Fine Jewelry

Fox Fine Jewelry
Art by Norman Kirk
560 E. Main Street
http://www.foxfinejewelry.com/event/article/arts-eats/

Spice-Topia

Eats
576 E. Main Street
http://spice-topia.com/

Jimmy’s Slice

Eats
586 E. Main Street
https://www.facebook.com/Jimmys-Slice-129847233829533/

Gallery V

Historical Photography
Walt & Steve Dibblee
Plein Air Artist Preshow
540 E. Main Street
Info: http://bit.ly/2cChhz9

Vom Fass

Eats
451 E. Main Street
https://www.facebook.com/VomFassVentura/

Latitudes Welcomes Hawaii Artist – Dennis Mathewson!

Latitudes Kauai is proud to announce the addition of Dennis Mathewson to the gallery! We are so excited to welcome one of the hottest artists in Hawaii to the Latitudes Family. While experiencing Dennis Mathewson’s artwork for the first time, you will find yourself embracing and sharing his passion for the true island lifestyle in Hawaii. Mathewson’s fun and whimsical storytelling tiki pieces are sure to bring a smile to local kama’aina folks and malahini visitors alike.

Hawaii Artist Dennis Mathewson with his commission “Metal Mania”

His work is distinguished by his unique and exotic underwater sea-life pieces that come alive through his exclusive color combinations. Mathewson showcases the realistic, liquid style of the ocean,that include his signature bubbles which blend seamlessly into the skillfully hand carved images he creates on aluminum panels. His work is a culmination of diversity derived from years of past experience. In addition to being an acclaimed artist in the fine arts, Mathewson has decades of experience in award-winning motorcycle,automotive and industrial custom painting.
Stop by the gallery to see his amazing work in person. It truly comes alive under the lights.

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The metal artworks of Dennis Mathewson in the Poipu, Kauai, location of Latitudes Fine Art Gallery.

Royal Surf

First Friday Ventura- June 3rd Exhibit- “Oceans Alive”

In honor of World Oceans Day, on June 8th, we are highlighting some of our favorite marine life images, to bring awareness to these fantastic creatures. Sea Lions, Sea Stars, Pelicans, Dolphins, Orcas, Gray and Humpback whales are just a few of the diverse animals that live right off our Ventura County shores. We will also be featuring our underwater sound and video footage. The “Oceans Alive” featured exhibit will start on First Friday, June 3, and be on display all month long.

First Friday Ventura Exhibit
Opening Reception
Friday, June 3, 2016 from 6pm-9pm.

Latitudes Fine Art Gallery
401 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-642-5257
www.LatitudesFineArt.com

Latitudes Galleries- California & Kauai

Art Galleries in Ventura, California & Poipu, Kauai, featuring the collections of Steve Munch and Stephanie Hogue.