Upcoming Exhibitions

November 4, 2026 – February 24, 2027

22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Winter Expressions”, on display at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market Street) now through February 24, 2027. This juried exhibition explores the beauty, emotions and experiences of the winter season through a diverse collection of artwork inspired by nature, tradition and memory. Participating artists capture the unique colors, atmosphere and personal connections that make winter a meaningful time of year.

Among the featured artists is Mina Bae, whose paintings reimagine familiar California landscapes covered in snow. Born and raised in Korea, Bae developed a deep appreciation for winter and its snowy scenery. After moving to California, she found herself longing for the colder seasons she had left behind. “This longing led me to imagine and paint California landscapes covered in snow,” Bae shared. By transforming sunny California scenery into winter landscapes, her work explores the contrast between her expectations of California and the familiar winters she continues to miss.

Also featured is Daniel Kanow, whose artwork draws inspiration from the snowy landscapes of Telluride, Colorado and the San Juan Mountains. Combining acrylic, oil stick, pencil and charcoal, Kanow creates layered compositions that reflect the changing nature of winter and the passage of time. “Winter offers a natural vocabulary for these ideas. It conceals without destroying, and it holds color in reserve beneath a pale, reflective surface,” Kanow explains. Through expressive gestures and overlapping textures, his work explores the relationship between creation and erasure, capturing the quiet transformations that unfold within a winter landscape.

The photo attached to this press release is titled “Hollywood Sign, Otherwise” by Mina Bae.

First Floor Gallery, City Hall | November 18, 2026 – February, 10 2027

The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting current students and alumni of California Institute of the Arts to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “CalArts Showcase” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the First Floor Gallery in City Hall from November 2026 through February 2027. This exhibition highlights the innovative voices and creative excellence of CalArts artists, showcasing work across a wide range of disciplines and artistic approaches. From experimental practices and conceptual explorations to refined traditional techniques, “CalArts Showcase” celebrates the school’s legacy of pushing creative boundaries. All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to photography, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Artists are invited to submit works that reflect their artistic identity, process, and vision. The exhibition offers a platform for emerging and established artists to share their work with the community while highlighting the impact of arts education on contemporary culture.

NOTE: This exhibition will be the City’s first to feature handmade three-dimensional artwork displayed in a secured glass display case located beneath the main entrance signage at City Hall. Submitted works must be fully handcrafted and fit within the display case interior (45.9″ L × 15″ W × 32.4″ H). With fixed glass shelves in place, individual artworks may be up to 10.5 inches tall. Each shelf supports up to 44 lbs.

Please click the link below to submit:

Submit Artwork Here