Past Exhibitions

August 10, 2017 through January 19, 2018

Valencia Library
23743 Valencia Blvd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355  

Features “Scenes from My Travels” by artist Jane Dietz. This exhibit features scenes the artist has observed while traveling or in everyday life. Jane’s earliest recollection growing up in Santa Barbara was observing the play of light and shadow as they danced through the day. Then the glorious display of color she saw exhibited in flowers, balloons and fabrics excited her little four year old mind and emotions. Much of her young life was consumed by creative pursuits.  Through the years, some college classes and instructors have helped and encouraged the workmanship involved in the creative process. Often as she observes a scene or someone enjoying a happy occasion, the desire arises to record the event on canvas.  What a joy it is for her to produce images, sculptures, mosaics and decorative surroundings for others to enjoy.

Aug 1, 2017 through September 1, 2017

The MAIN
24266 Main Street
Newhall, CA 91321

Thirty years ago, in 1987, the City of Santa Clarita was founded. To celebrate, The MAIN will be hosting the City’s 30th Anniversary visual art exhibit throughout the month of August. This exhibit will showcase images of Santa Clarita captured by local photographers, both amateur and professional. Also on display will be artwork that either reinterprets or is inspired by the City Seal.

Residents are invited to attend a free 1980’s-inspired art reception on Thursday, August 17 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy light appetizers, entertainment, an interactive art installation, and a chance to meet the artists.

September 5, 2017 through January 5, 2018

Newhall Community Center
22421 Market St.
Newhall, CA 91321

Inspiration can come in many forms and often begins with a location, whether that be a town, city, or other locale. Here in Southern California, many people take pride in their neighborhoods. Whether it’s the skate park down the street, a favorite taco spot, or a location for solitude, people identify with specific locations and know they are not home until they reach that spot. This exhibit presents diverse artistic interpretations of local space and inspires artists to produce a wide range of works.

July 1, 2017 through July 31, 2017

Fast Frame Gallery
24204 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Jane Mick’s art will be exhibited at Fast Frame in Valencia for the month of July. A wine and cheese reception will be held July 29 from 1-4 pm.

Jane was born in London, England, but has lived most of her life in California. She began her career as a fashion designer but later in life worked as a graphic designer in the sign business. Jane has since focused her artistic talents on strictly oil painting. As a landscape artist, Jane creates a calm feeling for the viewer. Her paintings reflect silence, solitude, and emotion, through her perception of space and shadows. The surface of her paintings is as important as the image itself. The texture of the surface adds dimension to the painting, and within the texture the viewer finds colors that may not seem to belong but give interest to the painting. The mood of the painting emerges and changes as the work progresses.

When not painting landscapes, Jane enjoys painting what she calls “Paintings of Celebration”. Jane’s popularity is growing in this area due to the unique concept of combining wine bottles, wine glasses, and martini glasses with women or dancing couples fused within. This style suggests romance and sophistication. In contrast, Jane might combine brighter colors in her martini glasses with dancing figures to create a livelier and fun atmosphere. Jane’s dance background and love of the theater has inspired her to paint images like dancing couples hidden within the wine bottle as you feel the romance in the air. Some of the paintings also have words camouflaged within. Words give emotion to the paintings and come from Jane’s days of sign making. The paintings are great conversation pieces that bring new interest to home cocktail bars or dining areas as well as restaurants and hip gatherings.

Wine and martini prints are available at MickGallery.com.

July 06, 2017 through August 12, 2017

Santa Clarita Artists’ Association Gallery
22508 6th Street
Newhall, CA 91321

July 29, 2017 through Aug 26, 2017

Canyon Theatre Hallway Gallery
24242 Main Street
Newhall, CA 91321

Freda Morrison started almost two years ago as a student in the Virtual Art classes at the Santa Clarita Senior Center under the instruction of Mary Gallant, who became an inspiration. Under Mary’s guidance, Freda continued her artwork and eventually joined the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association (SCAA). After three months of Virtual Classes, she entered the 26th Annual 2015 Art Classic Competition of SCAA and won Best Overall Award in the Floral category.

Freda continues her Virtual Art classes at S.C.S.C. in the Advance class and is now the Instructor for the Beginning Watercolor classes on Friday from 2-4pm. (661)2976487.

Fredatella@gmail.com

July 5, 2017 through July 28, 2017

The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

The ALOHA BROHA exhibit celebrates Cyrus’ love for the iconography and silhouettes related to west coast culture. His signature cyan, magenta, yellow, and key black (CMYK) color palette and his unique gestural, rhythmic pattern convey the energy associated with the street and beach culture along with its attitude. Cyrus has taken his art to a broader audience and made it more accessible by painting his pattern on various clothing pieces by big name brands and on personal garments owned by his followers to create unique wearable art.

“Growing up in the Central Valley, summer vacation meant trips to the beach. The skate culture I grew up with, my dreams about surf culture, and my love for the ocean are what inspired me throughout my work. Aloha Broha is a personal greeting of mine. I say it every day. It’s just that laid back mentality; don’t stress, take a chill pill.” – Cyrus

Residents are invited to attend a free art reception on Thursday, July 20, 2017, from 7:00 – 10:00  p.m. Participants will enjoy light appetizers, entertainment, and a chance to meet the artist.

August 25, 2017 through January 5, 2017

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

This unique and diverse exhibit of Native art explores the idea of our inter-relationship with the four “relatives” of our human peoples: the Stone People, the Plant People, the Animal People and the Spirit world. Neshkinukat in Luiseno means “One Who Has Relatives.”  In Lakota the meaning is “We Are All Related.”  Through the art we can see the ways we are inter-connected, and that Spirit resides in all.  A variety of mediums will be displayed:  ceramics, gourd art, paintings, photographs and mixed media.

RECEPTION

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Meet the artist and enjoy light appetizers and live music.

June 1 through June 30, 2017

The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA 91321

As a largely self-taught artist who has been scratching away on paper his whole life, I’ve always tried to bring intelligence, a sense of craft, and a bit of humor to my work. I’ve always thought that the best teacher you can have is sitting at your table, concentrating on the drawing at hand. Hopefully, my drawings show the hours that go into their creation.

I work almost entirely from my own imagination. I do spend quite a bit of time online researching relevant details and color schemes, but the original idea is just something that pops into being whenever it’s ready. I also use digital tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to help me finalize my layouts. I always do multiple sketches, each progressively more detailed until I have a final full size version which is then transferred to the final drawing paper. Along with multiple color studies, prep work can take half as much time for any one drawing. –Mike Farrell

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 June 15, 2017 from 7-10 pm with light appetizers and a chance to meet the artist.

September 19, 2017 through November 21, 2017

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

“This series of work showcases my interpretation of the Face Cards from the traditional Hoyle Deck of playing Cards. I focused primarily on the art of symmetry, pattern making, and the utilization of primary colors. Brushwork and keen attention to detail were key while creating this series. I sought to play upon the original Hoyle Deck, so that there may be a sense of familiarity that the viewer may feel.”   Christina Orem

ABOUT THE ARTIST

I began my career as a professional artist in 1999, when I landed my first gig as a Portrait and Caricature Artist at Walt Disney World. I remained there for the next 11 years, drawing people of all ages, from all over the world. My Disney gig gave me the hands on experience and education which has formed me into the artist that I am today.

In my spare time, I began studying Painting at Seminole State College. In 2004, I received an Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Art. I enjoy working with various mediums including Graphite, Pen and Ink, Oil on Canvas, and Pastel. My subject matter can range anywhere from Landscapes, Still Life, or Portraiture. In my series Pick A Card Any Card, I decided to go down a different avenue, in which I wanted to create a body of work in an Illustrative Style.

RECEPTION

October 4, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy light appetizers and meet the artist. The Town Center Art Space is located at the Westfield Valencia Town Center adjacent to Sisley Restaurant.