The City of Santa Clarita welcomes the newest art exhibit located above the Children’s Area in the Valencia Library Branch (23743 West Valencia Blvd). The art exhibit will be on display for an entire year from March 2022 through March 2023.

Five artists were selected to create original artwork inspired by woods and nature on a five-foot by five-foot canvas. The selected artists are Bahram Kafai, Diana Klauss, Megan Andersen, Mosa Tanksley, and Sharon Lee. Each works displays the unique and creative artistic interpretation of woodland nature.

Details to follow for a reception

Come out to The MAIN for a FREE Art Reception celebrating the newest exhibit “Stillness in Chaos” by artist Aazam Irilian.  Enjoy the art, music and light refreshments at this FREE reception.

“Stillness in Chaos”

Paintings in this exhibition are selections from two different bodies of work created during covid lockdown—Indigo Dreaming and Beyond The Veil. The primary hues of the Indigo Dreaming series are various shades and intensities of blues. These paintings are atmospheric and dreamlike in composition, with soft colors overlapping, blending to create a sense of depth on the canvas. In contrast, the paintings selected from Beyond the Veil series are mostly in warm hues and earth tones with sharp brushstrokes that are absent in paintings from the Indigo Dreaming series.

These paintings function as metaphors for the moments of stillness that punctuate the usual chaos of life, soft and tranquil, blurring the boundaries of recognized and unknown. As the impacts of the pandemics devastated the world, I took refuge in the studio, pouring the paint and allowing it to dance onto the canvas. With it, my mind flow, losing itself in the moment—opening a window to a world that is beyond—one that is calm, quiet, and tranquil. Painting was not a physical experience any longer but only a process and a tool to tap into the stillness that existed deep within me.

This exhibition is an invitation to the viewer to pause, become present in the moment, and allow the mind to flow, experiencing the joy of each moment instead of focusing on the chaos.   – Aazam Irilian

The City of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the re-opening of the Valencia Library (23743 West Valencia Blvd) art exhibit space, featuring the new gallery “Beauty in the Detail” by local artist Charlotte Mullich. The art exhibit will be displayed at the library from February 16 through May 8, 2022. It may also be viewed virtually by visiting https://bit.ly/3HKxpbP.

Charlotte Mullich is showcasing six original vibrant watercolor pieces from her collection. Mullich’s hope is for her paintings to provide the viewer with a new appreciation of the planet, a moment of joy and wonder or quiet reflection. Mullich is an artist member of Woman’s Painters West, the Santa Barbara Artists Association, Valley Watercolor Society, the Buenaventura Art Association and the former President of the Santa Clarita Artists Association. Charlotte Mullich’s paintings can be found in clients’ collections throughout the United States and internationally.

The City of Santa Clarita welcomes the newest art exhibit, “The Art of Healing” at the First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall (23920 Valencia Boulevard). The art exhibit will be displayed at City Hall from March 4 through April 22. This exhibit is in conjunction with Santa Clarita Public Libraries One Story, One City program. Santa Clarita Public Library’s One Story One City program encourages discussion between residents and promotes reading and learning through the celebration of one story during the month of March. The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to announce this year’s 2022 book selection The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams! “The Art of Healing” showcases the healing and restorative properties of nature.

Join the City for an evening to discuss the featured artwork and get to know the artists behind the unique pieces on March 9 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Floor Gallery. Enjoy light refreshments with a sound healing class by natural born healer and mentor, Gloria Otero. To learn more about Gloria’s classes visit www.holisticgloria.com. Guests are also encouraged to create their own nature inspired bookmarks!

For the virtual gallery: https://www.artsteps.com/embed/621529f8d9aac423c4ffe721/560/315

“Perspectives” by Aazam Irilian invites the viewer to decide what is being seen or experienced, it is about the viewer’s perspective.

Irilian’s paintings are created through combining mineral solutions, acrylic, fabric dyes and oil on canvas. The use of layers and mediums create textures and depth within the space, resulting in crystal formation on canvas. The artist is inspired by nature and the experience of being pulled in by every movement, curve, fragrance, and texture. Painting intuitively to capture the light and positive energy explores the unlimited elements of nature.

The exhibit will be available for viewing from December 16, 2021 through March 17, 2022.

You can also visit virtually, by going to: https://www.artsteps.com/embed/61b3970017a2493c6a02bd39/560/315

Learn more about each featured art exhibit and upcoming art opportunities by visiting SantaClaritaArts.com or by contacting Sydney Adam at sadam@santa-clarita.com.

The City of Santa Clarita, Westfield Valencia Town Center and the Castaic Union School District have partnered to bring you the Community Art Wall. The display will feature the artwork created by students in various grade levels, from Kindergarten to sixth grade. The art wall is a great way to showcase the masterpieces created using different art mediums.

The Collage Lab presents their new collective exhibit, “Picking Up The Pieces.” This collaboration is a selection of recent works reflecting thoughts, ideas, feelings and inspirations that carried the artists through the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The adventure of Collage Lab began in 2014 and continues to meet monthly to set creative challenges, share ideas and demonstrate techniques. Participating artists include Janet Black, Karen L. Brown, Virginia Buckle, Tasia Erickson, Karen Hoffberg, Joyce Lombard, Darlene Roker, Mary Kolada Scott, Janna Valenzuela and Wendy Winet. Their previous exhibits include “Sticking Together (2017),” at the Buenaventura Art Association and Newhall Library and “In Their Footsteps (2020),” a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, shown at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts.

Reception: Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 7 – 10 pm

Pampered Pets showcases the furry, feathery, and scaly friends that may live in your home. Pets bring comfort, joy, and definitely entertainment to any household. Each artwork shows the spunk, attitude, and personality of each pet! Be sure to stroll through the exhibit and find your favorite pet.

Featured artists: Judith Hopkins, Laurie Morgan, Lisa Schindewolf, Mardilan Georgio, Nancy Schier, Paige Bridges, Rosanne Haddad, Therese A. Verner, Vivianne Bowman.

Virtual Gallery:  HERE