Current Exhibitions

August 4, 2026 – September 2, 2026

The MAIN, 24266 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

The City of Santa Clarita is proud to announce its latest art exhibition, “Illuminated Women” by Jane Mick on view at The MAIN (24266 Main Street) now through September 2, 2026. This exhibition features vibrant mixed media paintings that shimmer with texture, color and light. Adorned with gemstones, gold leaf and iridescent finishes, Mick’s expressive works blend fashion, femininity and fine art to portray women embracing confidence, creativity and self-expression. The community is invited to a special reception on Thursday, August 20, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The MAIN, offering an opportunity to meet the artist and experience the exhibition firsthand.

Inspired by the elegance of fashion and the strength found in feminine identity, Mick’s work reflects her belief that every woman has the power to shine in her own unique way. Her richly textured paintings invite viewers to look beyond the surface, uncovering hidden details and layered stories woven throughout each composition. As Mick shares, “The more you look, the more you discover.” Through the use of mixed media elements including crystals, gold leaf, lace and iridescent paints, she creates dazzling works that celebrate confidence, beauty and the transformative power of art.

Raised in California, Mick began her creative career as a fashion designer before transitioning into graphic and sign design, where she rediscovered her passion for painting. Today, she is a full-time artist whose is inspired by life itself and strives to create paintings that evoke happiness. Mick is an active member of several arts organizations, including Women Painters West, the Santa Clarita Artists Association, the Burbank Art Association and the California Art Club. Through “Illuminated Women,” she invites viewers to celebrate the beauty, resilience and individuality of women while discovering the intricate details that make each painting uniquely captivating.

The featured artwork attached to this release is entitled “Sweet Nectar” by Jane Mick

July 22, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Valencia Public Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present Outdoor Explorer, a solo exhibition by Hannah Thoreson on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Boulevard) now through September 30, 2026. This exhibition features a collection of watercolor and mixed media landscapes inspired by outdoor environments throughout the United States. Through scenes ranging from expansive deserts to vibrant coastlines and quiet oases, the exhibition invites viewers to experience the natural world through curiosity, exploration and a deeper connection to the environment.

Rather than depicting nature from the perspective of a distant observer, Thoreson’s work embraces the viewpoint of those who actively engage with the landscape through activities such as hiking, swimming, farming and exploring the outdoors. Blending artistic expression with scientific observation, her paintings reflect a growing appreciation for the environment while celebrating the diverse landscapes that shape our experiences. Each piece encourages viewers to see nature not only as a place of beauty, but as something to be experienced firsthand.

Hannah Thoreson is a software developer, artist and explorer based in Los Angeles, California. Raised on a working farm in rural North Dakota, she developed a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors that continues to inspire her artwork today. Through Outdoor Explorer, Thoreson encourages viewers of all ages to discover the beauty of the landscapes around them and reflect on their own relationship with the natural world.

The artwork attached to this press release is titled “Turbulent Waves” by Hannah Thoreson.

Social Media: @hannah_space_penguin (Instagram)

Website: www.brickstackr.com

May 27, 2026 – September 2, 2026

Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St. Santa Clarita, CA 91321

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present “Travelogue,” a solo exhibition by Justin Poole on view at the Old Town Newhall Library (24500 Main St) now through September 2, 2026. “Travelogue” is inspired by Justin Poole’s many travels throughout Europe. Poole says, “It presents a surreal version of nature that is influenced by my own romantic visions of the places to which I travel”. The exhibition features a combination of watercolor sketches, oil pastels and oil paintings, each offering a different perspective on the subject matter. The watercolor and oil pastel works present a more raw and expressive quality, while the oil paintings are more refined and detailed. The exhibition includes framed works alongside oil paintings displayed on gallery stretched canvas.

Artist Website: https://www.justinpooleart.com/

May 5, 2026 – July 29, 2026

Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present “Flowing into Familiar” by Olga Shiller, on view now through July 29, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Hwy). This exhibition features richly textured acrylic and oil works that balance expressive movement with recognizable subjects, inviting viewers into a visual experience where abstraction and representation meet.

Through thick, layered surfaces and dynamic brushwork, Shiller creates compositions that feel both energetic and grounded. Rough, high-contrast textures create stimulation and visual rhythm, while smoother passages offer focus and breath. Blurred horizons and partially rendered figures drift in and out of focus, suggesting landscapes and portraits that are at once external observations and internal weather. The work asks how memory thickens, how nostalgia takes on texture and how the act of looking is never separate from the act of feeling.

Born in Siberia, Olga Shiller is a multidisciplinary artist whose work draws from global influences and personal experience. Her practice blends techniques of the old masters with contemporary approaches, using oil and acrylic painting as well as photography to explore themes of nature, memory and the human condition. Through her work, Shiller creates a dialogue between tradition and expression, inviting viewers to engage with both the physical and emotional layers of each piece.

Website: www.olgashiller.com

Social Media: @olga.schiller

June 24, 2026 – August 26, 2026

22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Animal Kingdom,” on display at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market Street) now through August 26, 2026. This juried exhibition celebrates the diversity, beauty and significance of animals, inviting viewers to explore everything from wildlife and beloved companions to symbolic and imaginative interpretations. Through photography, painting and mixed media, the exhibition reflects on the relationships between humans, animals and the natural world.

Among the featured artists is Jerry Cowart, an award-winning photographer and photographic artist whose work captures fleeting moments of beauty and meaning. “I am a storyteller, and through my photography, I tell many stories,” Cowart shares. “I hope you enjoy my stories and, in some way, they touch your heart.” His images reflect a lifelong passion for observing the world through a camera lens and preserving moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed. Through patience, curiosity and a deep appreciation for nature, Cowart’s work encourages viewers to slow down, embrace the present and recognize the beauty that surrounds them. The featured photo is “Gone Fishing” by Jerry Cowart.

The exhibiting artists include: Sharon Atwood, Sheri Carlson, Daniel Chayra, Ler Chang, Jerry Cowart, Helaine Cummins, Antony Dunn, Meghann Flaherty, Sajaul Fondevila Moreira Maior, Meryl Goudey, Keiji Ichikawa, Rajiv Khilnani, Daniella Krynsky, Ken Lee, Mark Micchio, Ali Peterson, Nancy Perkins, Tesha Smith, Jayme Sun Thomas, Hannah Thoreson, Nav Tombros and Lucien Van Oosten.

First Floor Gallery, City Hall | May 20 – August 12 2026

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Seascapes,” on display in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall (23920 Valencia Boulevard) now through August 12, 2026. This juried showcase celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean, inviting viewers to reflect on humanity’s connection to the sea. From expansive shorelines and rolling waves to marine life, harbors and underwater worlds, “Seascapes” explores the moods and visual poetry of the ocean. Featuring a variety of artistic mediums including painting, photography, mixed media and handcrafted three-dimensional works, this exhibition captures the ever-changing nature of coastal landscapes and seafaring imagery.

Among the featured artists is Jody Nelson, whose mixed-media artworks explore the emotional and atmospheric qualities of the ocean. “The ocean has always been a place of emotional reckoning — vast, shifting and deeply still all at once,” Nelson shares. Working through layered collage, paint and pastel, Nelson creates textured surfaces that evoke both memory and movement. She explains “I explore the tension between movement and quiet, between the weight of atmosphere and the luminosity beneath it”. Nelson’s process encourages the eye to wander across the piece. “Warm and cool tones pull against each other across bands of water, sky and cloud, creating a visual rhythm that invites the eye to travel and rest. These are landscapes of feeling as much as place,” Nelson explains.

The exhibiting artists include: Faye Abharian, Sono Arima, Don Belanger, Katy Bishop, Marita Braun, Elizabeth Chislett, Susan Contreras, Helaine Cummins, Eric Durante, Chelsea Estrada, Stephanie Garrett, Mardilan Lee Georgio, Meryl Goudey, Makenzie Haber, Ashley Hines, Keiji Ichikawa, Rosalie Kessing, Jessica L Lane, Allison Lauricella, Jennifer Tang Limon, Annie Marini-Genzon, Laurie Morgan, Jody Nelson, Nancy Perkins, Coty Schack, Jayme Sun Thomas, Babak Valizadeh, Barbara Weissbrod and Dakota Zumsteg.

The featured photo is “Low Tide” by Jody Nelson