Artist Talk: Pam Grau

Join artist Pam Grau at the Santa Paula Art Museum for a conversation about her artistic practice on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Ojai artist will discuss her evolving creative process and the ideas that shape her work, including her current solo exhibition, "A Woman's Painted Journey." Discover how Grau combines hand-painted papers, scanned textures, and digital tools to create layered visual narratives inspired by travel, gardens, changing seasons, nature walks, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
The talk is included with regular museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for SPAM members, students, and children
"A Woman’s Painted Journey" is on view now through September 13, 2026.
More About Pam Grau:
Pam Grau is the daughter of a former Disney animator and a graphic designer. She studied art history and studio art at Mills College in Oakland and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. She later worked as a graphic designer while waiting for her big break, though marriage and motherhood shifted her focus.
In her late 30s, Grau began re-honing her skills and discovering her true voice. She started sculpting in 1995, re-examining and repurposing everyday objects, adding texture and depth to her work. In 2000, she joined the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art and eventually became Director of Exhibitions from 2005 to 2010, an experience that deepened her appreciation for artistic collaboration and community participation.
At age 55, Grau lost her father, went through a divorce, and battled breast cancer—all within a 12-month period. These experiences profoundly changed her perspective and artistic vision. During the pandemic, she began exploring printmaking, and digital drawing and painting using Procreate. Her current work is shaped by joy, gratitude, and a willingness to evolve.