Current Exhibitions

March 30, 2026 – May 27, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present the Youth Art Exhibit, now on view at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main Street) through May 27, 2026. This exhibition features original artwork submitted to the Youth Art Contest, showcasing the creativity, passion and hard work of local students in grades TK–12. Inspired by this year’s theme, “The World Needs Art,” each piece reflects the unique perspectives of public, private and homeschooled students from across the community in celebration of Youth Art Month. Originally displayed at Art Hop, this collection now continues at the library, offering the community an extended opportunity to experience and celebrate the incredible talent of these young artists.

April 1 – May 6, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is proud to announce its latest art exhibition, “The Art of the Cut” by James McGuire on view at The MAIN (24266 Main Street) now through May 6, 2026. This exhibition features intricate; hand crafted scroll saw works that highlight the natural beauty and character of wood through detailed patterns and precise craftsmanship.

For James McGuire, woodworking is both a craft and a conversation with the material itself. Each piece begins as a simple board and is transformed through careful cutting and thoughtful design into complex forms. His process requires patience, focus and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in works that invite viewers to slow down and appreciate the artistry found in small, deliberate moments.

​ McGuire shares, “I enjoy scroll sawing because it requires patience and focus. Each piece comes together one cut at a time, and concentrating on the pattern allows me to slow down and block out everything else.” His work reflects this meditative approach, where craftsmanship and creativity come together to reveal the hidden potential within each piece of wood.

James McGuire has practiced the art of fretwork for nearly 50 years, developing a style defined by precision and dedication. His work has evolved from simple designs to highly intricate compositions featuring hundreds of individual cuts, often taking weeks to complete. Today, he shares his work at craft fairs throughout the region and continues to explore the expressive possibilities of wood through his detailed creations.

The featured artwork attached to this release is entitled “Two Wolves” by James McGuire.

March 3, 2026 – April 29, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present Canyon Country History Captured by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Hwy). This photographic exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into Canyon Country’s past, highlighting what the area looked like long before the Community Center was built. Showcasing historic sites such as Dillenbeck’s Market, the Solemint Store, Lang Station and the former Highway 6 now known as Sierra Highway, the exhibition reveals the layered history that surrounds the site today.

Through archival photographs from the Society’s collections, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the sense of place that defines Canyon Country. Images recall traveling families stopping at local garages, miners working the surrounding hills, classrooms built over former airstrips and wildlife parks that once welcomed visitors. By sharing these moments from quiet fields and early roadways, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society highlights the depth and character of our community.

Founded more than 50 years ago, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society maintains the Santa Clarita History Center at William S. Hart Park and works closely with community partners to safeguard historic buildings, artifacts and archives. Through ongoing restoration projects, professional archiving practices and educational initiatives, the Society ensures that the stories of Santa Clarita will remain accessible for years to come.

The image attached to this press release is titled “Solemint Store, late 1940’s”.

March 25, 2026 – June 24, 2026

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Dreamscapes,” on display at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market Street) now through June 24, 2026. This juried exhibition explores the imaginative, surreal and subconscious worlds, inviting viewers into dreamlike environments shaped by memory, emotion and fantasy. From ethereal scenes and abstract visions to symbolic narratives and altered realities, “Dreamscapes” blurs the line between the real and the imagined while celebrating creativity without boundaries.

Among the featured artists is Taia Akulova, whose work reflects a deeply introspective and psychological approach to painting. “My work moves between abstraction and form, translating inner experience into visual language,” Akulova shares. “The paintings unfold like dreamscapes. Spaces where reality softens, time dissolves, and identity becomes fluid,” she explains. Rather than offering escape, Akulova invites viewers into an intimate encounter with inner worlds shaped by intuition, vulnerability and imagination. The featured photo is “Delicate Vibrations” by Taia Akulova.

The exhibiting artists include: Faye Abharian, John H Adkins, Taia Akulova, Georgette Arison, Elizabeth Chislett, John Cowan, Meghann Flaherty, Tim Song Jones, Allison Lauricella, Julia Markovich, Susan Magine, Katie McGuire, Mark Micchio, Jane Mick, Madeline Peng Miller, Danny Muñoz, Justin Poole, Alex Selkowitz, Jayme Sun Thomas, Zuri Timmons, and Stuart Vaughan.

January 28, 2026 – April 15, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present “I’m a Part of Nature,” a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa, on view at the Valencia Library (23743 Valencia Boulevard) now through Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s deep connection to the natural world through expressive, color-driven paintings inspired by lived experience and observation.

“I’m a Part of Nature” features a series of recent acrylic works that interpret real landscapes through emotion, memory and sensory perception rather than literal realism. Keiji’s paintings are rooted in the belief that humans do not own nature, but belong to it—a philosophy shaped by his childhood in Tokyo during a period of heavy pollution and reinforced through a lifetime of travel and artistic exploration. Drawing from sketches and photographs made on-site, Keiji allows color, intuition and his “six senses” to guide each composition, resulting in works that balance structure with abstraction.

Born in Japan and later living in Paris before settling in Southern California, Keiji brings a global perspective to his practice. Influenced by his parents’ work as traditional kimono artisans, he uses a limited palette of primary colors to build layered, expressive scenes. Often including a small painted self-figure within each work, Keiji invites viewers into the space of the painting, encouraging contemplation and personal connection.

Website: www.atelierkeiji.com

Social Media: @atelierkeiji

January 28, 2026 – March 30, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art,” by Sherif Hakeem on view now through March 30, 2026 at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main Street). This exhibition features hyper-realistic charcoal drawings that spotlight endangered wildlife and invite viewers to reflect on humanity’s responsibility to protect the natural world.

Through meticulous detail and striking realism, Hakeem’s work captures wildlife not as illustrations, but as living beings deserving of care and preservation. By employing hyper-realism, his drawings often resemble photographs at first glance—an intentional approach that draws viewers closer and sparks deeper engagement with the subjects portrayed. Each piece encourages conversation not only about artistic technique, but about conservation, environmental loss and the urgent need to protect vulnerable species.

Hakeem’s mission extends beyond visual impact. Portions of artwork sales from the exhibition will benefit wildlife sanctuaries and conservation efforts, transforming each piece into both a work of fine art and a call to action. “I don’t see these animals as drawings,” Hakeem shares. “I see them as real beings who cannot speak for themselves, and my work is a way to give them a voice.”

Instagram: @sherifhakeem

Website: https://fineartforawareness.com