Galleries

July 21, 2017 through November 21, 2017

First Floor Gallery at City Hall
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Valencia, CA 91355

The Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association (SCVPA) Spring Print Competition takes place on May 13 at the Sierra Hills Clubhouse.  The annual competition features members’ artwork in a variety of categories. The winners of each category and those receiving a merit are featured in the exhibition in the First Floor Gallery.  The Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association is dedicated to advancing the art and business of photography.  For more information on the association, visit scvphotographers.com.

Reception: On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 6 p.m., a reception will be held with light appetizers, live music, and an opportunity to meet the artists.

May 16, 2017 through September 15, 2017

Town Center Art Space
Westfield Valencia Town Center
24201 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

“In the battles of life, there is loss, persistence, and liberation. Some of these episodes, more dramatic than others, serve as pillars or beacons in our own timelines. Then there are the lulls or periods of recovery from and preparation for past and future battles – the intermissions in between that may feel nameless but impact us nevertheless, often in more important ways than the memorable events of our pasts. Sometimes we meander along our amorphous, cracked, or abstract thoughts. Our plans for the future are never definite and our memories constantly change. Nothing lasts forever.” – Lucas Novak

An artist reception will be held on May 24 from 6-8 pm. Light appetizers will be provided.

Artist Statement

Art is about creating what is human. By understanding myself, and by being engaged with culture, society, and the natural world, I create work that I, and hopefully others, want to see.

There comes a large responsibility with labeling oneself an artist. For me it requires a respect for others and an interest in the planet and its life forms. I thirst for knowledge and experiences; I enjoy visiting new places and meeting people, learning about local events and global trends; I like sports (I play ice hockey); and I love washing my spirit clean at the beach or on a mountain.

My practice as an artist requires me to expand and refine my life in general. For example, in the early 20th century, United States Supreme Court Justice, Felix Frankfurter, was asked by a young man how to become a great lawyer. He advised the man not to limit his studies to the law, but to embrace the study of all fields, including history, art, literature, science, sports, culture, and the environment. I think the same wisdom applies to people who want to be great artists.

About fifty years later, art critic Clement Greenberg wrote in his essay Esthetic Judgment: To keep on expanding your esthetic taste asks that you keep on expanding and refining your sense of life in general. To further develop your taste in art, he advises that you keep on learning from life apart from art.

I follow the wisdom of Greenberg and Justice Frankfurter in pursuing my endless mission to grow, refine, and create more influential and meaningful work that transcends cultures and borders and reaches greater audiences. In doing so, I must reflect the times in my art.

And I am inspired that two of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky, were also lawyers.

April 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017

The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA 91321

Jorin Bossen is a contemporary, figurative painter residing at The Brewery Artist Complex in Downtown, Los Angeles. He has participated in multiple exhibits across the United States in over 35 group and solo exhibitions and now will display his western themed work at The MAIN gallery in a solo exhibit entitled “DUST” during the month of April. Jorin’s large scale paintings possess a cinematic quality reminiscent of old western movies. To achieve his unique style, he combines the use of composition, texture, detail, lack of detail, drips, and lines.

The exhibit will be open for viewing during all events at The MAIN as well as between the hours of 1 pm – 5 pm, Tuesday thru Friday.

A reception for the artist will be held April 20 at 7 pm.

April 3, 2017 through July 20, 2017

First Floor Gallery at City Hall
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

This symbol of American freedom has been the source of inspiration to many artists throughout the last century – often using its iconic image to form political commentary about the issues facing the nation. Artists have used it to both honor their country and tear it down.  Works in this exhibition honor the symbol, while others re-interpret the symbol or use it to make a statement.

Artwork above is a mixed media piece titled “Homage to Jasper Johns” by Ramona Otto.

March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017

The MAIN
24266 Main St
Newhall, CA 91321

The “Welcome to Santa Clarita” art exhibit showcases watercolor paintings by local artist Cecily Willis and takes viewers on a colorful road trip of iconic Santa Clarita landmarks and scenes.

A resident stands outside the Saugus Café on a cloudy day, the Sierra Pelona Motel’s neon sign pierces out of blooming cacti – these are just a few examples of beautiful Santa Clarita moments and settings captured by Willis in her paintings. By preserving these ordinary, yet beautiful scenes on canvas, the paintings inspire visitors to take a moment and appreciate the new, old, and sometimes forgotten Santa Clarita landmarks.

The exhibit will be open for viewing during all events at The MAIN as well as between the hours of 1 pm – 5 pm, Tuesday thru Friday.

June 6, 2017 through September 1, 2017

Newhall Community Center
22421 Market St
Newhall, CA 91321

Music has long been an inspiration for art and art-making. By listening to music and emulating it in their work, artists have discovered unconventional techniques in their art-making approach. SONICALLY VISUAL explores the influence on the visual arts and takes its name from the idea of interpreting music visually using various techniques such as color, form, repetition, layering and lyricism. SONICALLY VISUAL captures the infectious nature of music and how it can influence what we see and feel.

Gallery visitors with smartphones will have the opportunity to take a musical journey by listening to the exhibit’s playlist on the Spotify app while viewing the art.

March 25, 2017 through April 29, 2017

SCAA Gallery
22508 6th St
Newhall, CA 91321

The Santa Clarita Artists’ Association Gallery will be featuring the exhibit “Spring Fever” through the end of April. On display will be large art pieces as well as smaller gift ideas.

March 24, 2017 through April 28, 2017

Canyon Theatre Guild
24242 Main St
Newhall, CA 91321

Norma Warden, local artist and president of the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association, presents “The Beauty of Change,” a solo exhibition of fine art photography at the Canyon Theatre Guild. A free wine and food reception will be held on Sunday, March 26^th from 5 pm to 7 pm. There will be two shows playing at the theatre throughout the month of the exhibition.

“Change is a good thing. We are always changing and growing.  Our perception of the world around us changes. Our skills as artists change. The messages we want to share change.  As a photographer, I’ve gone through a lot of changes in the past two years.   I’ve discovered I want to create more than beautiful pictures to hang on the wall.  I want my images to evoke emotion and intimacy.  I want them to have a message and tell a story.” – Norma Warden

March 4, 2017 through March 29, 2017

Valencia Library
23743 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

The Young Artists and Authors Showcase, inspired by the theme “Peace through People,” is presented in partnership with Sister Cities International (SCI) and Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program.  This exhibit, which is touring select cities across the United States, features the 2016 national and international winners and finalists of SCI’s contest, including poetry by Santa Clarita’s Cristal Ramirez.

For nearly three decades, SCI has leveraged the power that art has to transform societies and transcend cultural boundaries through the Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  The program has given youth ages 13-18 from around the globe the opportunity to express their vision for a more unified, peaceful world through original artwork and literature.  Young artists, authors, photographers, and filmmakers shared their vision of peace and expressed how connecting globally allows them and their communities to prosper.

The City of Santa Clarita City Council, the Arts Commission, Arts and Events staff and representatives from Santa Clarita Sister Cities will hold a free reception on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Valencia Library.

April 25, 2017 through August 18, 2017

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

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Timothy Doe grew up in an artistic household. His father was a successful illustrator and portraitist who had worked for Walt Disney, and Tim began dabbling in art at a young age. He soon found that his aptitudes and interests leant themselves to a very wide variety of styles, media and materials, and thus put himself on the path to becoming a multi-media artist. What that really means is that if you get bored working with a particular media, move onto something else!

Tim has studied and experimented with Native American design and beadwork, Japanese landscape design, portrait painting, calligraphy, plein aire landscapes, clay sculpture, cartooning, framing and matting, and abstract designs, as well as various obscure and little-known techniques and styles.

Timothy Doe, a lifelong fan and student of the Old West, created a series of paintings based on images of the period. Western movie stars, outlaws, Indians, cowboys, and other icons of the Old West are portrayed in the artist’s realistic and entertaining style.

An artist reception will be held on April 26th from 6-8 pm. Light appetizers will be provided.