Catherine Grooms
As the Executive Director of the SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons, Catherine leads a team of 29 professionals who advise entrepreneurs and business owners in the greater Los Angeles area. Before joining the SBDC in 2006, she spent 21 years in financial management and operations across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and entertainment. She holds a BBA in Accounting from Howard University and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.
Presenting: Small Business Development Center as a Resource
Session Description: Working as an artist and thinking about transitioning into a business?Working as a creator and thinking about business aspects? Have an existing business? Thinking about the possibility of a longer-term plan? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource, including access to a team of Professional Business Advisors.
In Orbit Exhibition
July 7, 2025 – October 1, 2025
Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St, Newhall CA 91321
The City of Santa Clarita announces a new exhibition, “In Orbit”, which will be on view from July 7, 2025 – October 1, 2025, at the Newhall Community Center. This exhibition explores the vast beauty and mystery of outer space—from the awe-inspiring scale of galaxies to the quiet curiosity of stargazing. Artists capture the wonder of space and astronomy through depictions of planets, stars, and cosmic landscapes. Through imaginative exploration and scientific inspiration, the exhibition reflects themes of discovery, the unknown, and humankind’s relationship with the universe.
The exhibiting artists include Josh Anderson, Susan Springer Anderson, Ella Corona, James Ferrell, Meghann Flaherty, James Frost, Chayliel Quintanilla Flores, Denise Lewis, Neal Lightfeldt, Stella Robinson Lightheart, Kaitlyn Liu, Loretta McNair, Aaron Koscelansky, Demi Sedrakyan, Tim Song Jones, Miki Stromberg, Felicia Tausig, Jayme Sun Thomas, Therese Verner, Naomi Young, Dakota Zumsteg.
August 9, 2024
CELEBRATING ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL
The City of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the successful completion of an inspiring new art project that occurred in Old Town Newhall. This inspiring project took place in a unique, yet captivating setting, a local parking lot.
The project featured a series of portraits directed by the artist Harry Gamboa Jr. The collaboration between the performers and artist not only resulted in a unique initiative, but also highlighted the cultural value that art brings to Santa Clarita.
The artist shared, “It was a cool, ephemeral moment in the parking lot to direct the performers in order to capture the many portraits. The performers and I found the experience and the exhibition to be of great cultural value. I hope that the exhibition has been a good contribution for Newhall and the overall Santa Clarita community.”
In addition to the live project, the artist has published a book featuring copies of the showcased work. These books are available for purchase online and serve as a lasting testament to the project’s success.
For more information about the exhibition or to purchase a copy of the book, please contact aeo@santaclarita.gov or visit SantaClaritaArts.com.
Kryan Henisey
K Ryan Henisey is an award-winning artist, gallerist, and curator who regularly produces a variety of shows in art spaces across California.
Key Note Speaker
Presenting: Meeting the Market: A statistical guide to pricing your artwork for today’s economy
This session is a deep dive into the statistics (local & national) on artwork that actually sells. How we price our artwork as artists determines our ability to be successful in today’s market. This session will review the data behind art sales in the United States as well as tips on how to produce artwork that meets the market where it is.