Upcoming Exhibitions

May 6, 2026 – June 3, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is proud to announce its latest art exhibition, “Circle of Life: Sea to Land” by Jayme Sun Thomas on display at The MAIN (24266 Main Street) now through June 3, 2026. This exhibition features a collection of wildlife photographs captured between 2022 and 2026, highlighting amphibians, mammals and birds in their natural environments.

As a professional wildlife photographer, Thomas focuses on capturing the beauty, innocence and behavior of animals as they interact with their surroundings. Many of the works in this exhibition were photographed at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve  and Placerita Canyon, where she has served as a Docent Naturalist since 2023. Her images reveal intimate moments within the food chain, offering insight into the balance and complexity of nature.

​ Thomas shares a deep commitment to wildlife conservation, drawing attention to the challenges animals face globally, including habitat loss, climate change and human impact. Her background in biochemistry and fine arts photography, combined with years of field observation, allows her to document wildlife with both scientific awareness and artistic sensitivity. Through her work, she strives to capture the “Circle of Life” and inspire a greater respect and understanding of the natural world. Thomas encourages viewers to connect with the subjects of her work and recognize the importance of safeguarding these species for future generations.

Website: sunpuperwolfwildlife.com

Social Media: @sunpuperwolf.photography

May 5, 2026 – July 29, 2026

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

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present “Flowing into Familiar” by Olga Shiller, on view now through July 29, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Hwy). This exhibition features richly textured acrylic and oil works that balance expressive movement with recognizable subjects, inviting viewers into a visual experience where abstraction and representation meet.

Through thick, layered surfaces and dynamic brushwork, Shiller creates compositions that feel both energetic and grounded. Rough, high-contrast textures create stimulation and visual rhythm, while smoother passages offer focus and breath. Blurred horizons and partially rendered figures drift in and out of focus, suggesting landscapes and portraits that are at once external observations and internal weather. The work asks how memory thickens, how nostalgia takes on texture and how the act of looking is never separate from the act of feeling.

Born in Siberia, Olga Shiller is a multidisciplinary artist whose work draws from global influences and personal experience. Her practice blends techniques of the old masters with contemporary approaches, using oil and acrylic painting as well as photography to explore themes of nature, memory and the human condition. Through her work, Shiller creates a dialogue between tradition and expression, inviting viewers to engage with both the physical and emotional layers of each piece.

Website: www.olgashiller.com

Social Media: @olga.schiller

First Floor Gallery, City Hall | November 2026 – February 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.

Newhall Community Center | June – September 2026

The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “Animal Kingdom” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center from June through September 2026. This exhibition celebrates the diversity, beauty, and spirit of animals across the natural world, inviting artists to explore wildlife, domesticated animals, and symbolic representations of the animal form. From detailed portraits and dynamic movement to expressive interpretations and imaginative creatures, “Animal Kingdom” encourages artists to reflect on the relationships between humans and animals. All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to photography, painting, and mixed media. Artists are invited to submit works inspired by fauna, ecosystems, and the emotional and cultural significance of animals. The exhibition honors animals as subjects of wonder, connection, and storytelling.

First Floor Gallery, City Hall | May – August 2026

The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “Seascapes” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the First Floor Gallery in City Hall from May through August 2026. This exhibition celebrates the beauty, power, and tranquility of the ocean and coastal environments, inviting artists to reflect on humanity’s connection to the sea. From expansive shorelines and rolling waves to marine life, harbors, and underwater worlds, “Seascapes” encourages artists to explore the moods, rhythms, and visual poetry of oceanic spaces. All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to photography, painting, and mixed media. Artists are invited to submit works inspired by coastal landscapes, sea life, boats, pirate ships, marine life, and the ever-changing nature of the water. The exhibition highlights the ocean as both a source of inspiration and a symbol of movement, reflection, and depth.

NOTE: This exhibition will feature and is seeking handmade three-dimensional artwork to be 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.