Join artist Wes Bruce for a virtual walkthrough of his installation In the River of My Essential Self I Swam to the Depths as part of the Creative Attention exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center. Wes Bruce has been on site for more than a week, creating this site-specific installation focused on seeking, sensing,… Read More »Virtual Walkthrough with Creative Attention Artist Wes Bruce
Join us for an exclusive preview of the Creative Attention exhibition, featuring a chance to meet the curator Ann Trinca and to participate in flash talks by Creative Attention artists. Stay for the public opening to meet more of the artists and learn more about the exhibition.
Join the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation for a day-long art experience to Sacramento on Saturday, March 26. Hop on a luxurious coach bus in Palo Alto with your fellow Foundation members and art enthusiasts as we journey to the state capitol. We start our day with a self-guided tour of the current exhibitions at… Read More »Our Creative Capital
Join us for an exclusive preview of the "RESTART" exhibition. Join us for an exclusive preview of the RESTART exhibition, featuring a chance to experience an exhibition walkthrough with juror Patricia Hickson, Emily Tremaine Hall Curator of Contemporary Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum. RESTART, which runs from June 25-August 20, is our first juried show… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—RESTART Members’ Preview
Preview the "Fire Transforms" exhibition and participate in a walkthrough by guest curator Rina Faletti, Ph.D. Join us at the Palo Alto Art Center for an exclusive preview of the Fire Transforms exhibition for members of the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation. This preview will feature a chance to experience an exhibition walkthrough with guest curator Rina… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—”Fire Transforms” Members’ Preview
Shop Early to Find Your Favorites at the 27th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! The biggest problem you’ll have at this year’s Great Glass Pumpkin Patch is choosing which ones to take home! The weekend exhibit features more than 10,000 unique and one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins, gourds, and autumnal keepsakes—in countless arrays of colors and sizes—all… Read More »Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Members’ Early Bird Discount
A virtual lecture with art historian and curator Rina Faletti. Join Fire Transforms guest curator Rina Faletti, PhD, for an engaging talk and slide presentation about the history of environmental art, and how the voices and visions of artists can open our conversations about environmental crisis and climate change.
Join us for a Circle and Alliance Trip in South Bay! Join us for a unique art experience, with lots of connections to Art Center programs, in the South Bay! We’ll start at Santa Clara University, visiting the Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building Gallery to see The Great Wave, curated by Ann… Read More »Hidden Art Gems in the South Bay
Save the Date for the Members-Only Annual Studio Holiday Sale and Happy Hour! If you are looking for handmade gifts for the holidays, the Art Center Studio Holiday Sale is your one-stop shop. Our sale showcases unique artwork created by local artists working in the studios at the Palo Alto Art Center. Enjoy some winter… Read More »Exclusive Members-Only Holiday Sale & Happy Hour
Join us Friday, January 27 from 5-6 p.m. for our first Friday Night at the Art center of 2023! This members’ preview will feature short talks from some of the talented artists exhibiting their works. Stay for the opening reception from 6-8 p.m. for a chance to meet all the artists, enjoy a specialty Under… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—”Under Water” Members’ Preview
Join the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation for a day-long art experience to Fresno on Saturday, April 8. Hop on a luxurious coach bus in Palo Alto with your fellow Foundation members and art enthusiasts as we journey to the California central valley. We'll start our day with a picnic at and tour of Sunset… Read More »An Art-Filled Day Trip to the Central Valley
Join us Friday, June 23 from 5-6 p.m. to preview Earth, the final installment of the Climate Connections series. This members’ preview takes members on a guided gallery walkthrough with juror Jodi Roberts. Stay for the opening reception from 6-8 p.m. for a chance to meet the artists, enjoy specialty Earth themed cocktails, make art,… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—”Earth” Members’ Preview