The Artist Spotlight Series is presented at Namba Performing Arts Space in Downtown Ventura.
Spotlight Talks are live, public interviews that mark the culmination of Focus on the Masters’ formal documentation process. Each conversation explores an artist’s creative journey—highlighting their development, achievements, reflections, and personal experiences—before a live audience. Attendees are invited to engage directly with the artist through a moderated question-and-answer session and to view original works.
Following each Spotlight Talk, the featured artist participates in an intimate AfterGLOW Dinner, offering patrons a rare opportunity for deeper conversation and connection in a relaxed, candid setting. Hosted by FOTM patrons, space for the AfterGLOW Dinner is limited.
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Spotlight Series Tickets
General Public
Seniors
FOTM Members
AfterGLOW Fundraiser Tickets
General Public
FOTM Members
Spotlight Talks 2025
A Conversation with Stephen Edwards
October 5, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Focus on the Masters Artist Spotlight with Stephen Edwards will take place at NAMBA Performing Arts Space. Click button for tickets and RSVP.
We expect this event to sell out.
Please reserve your seats ahead of time.
Upcoming Spotlight Talks
including those postponed during the Covid 19 pandemic
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