• Paula Kirkeby Press Hands-On Printmaking Activity

    Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United States
    Member Events

    This event will allow a limited group to participate in a unique hands-on monotype activity with Fanny Retsek. Space is limited.Join us for two opportunities to experience the Paula Kirkeby Press—recently relocated from the Cubberley Community Center to the Art Center! This press was generously given to the Art Center by the Kirkeby family, in… Read More »Paula Kirkeby Press Hands-On Printmaking Activity

    Free
  • The Art of Disability Culture-Members’ Preview

    Member Events

    Join us onsite or virtually for the Members' preview of "The Art of Disability Culture" exhibition . Join us onsite or virtually for this unique hybrid and accessible celebration of The Art of Disability Culture featuring exhibition walkthroughs, a chance to hear from exhibiting artists, special performances, and more! At the heart of this exhibition… Read More »The Art of Disability Culture-Members’ Preview

    Free
  • Great Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Pre-Sale

    Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United States
    Activist

    The biggest problem you’ll have at this year’s Great Glass Pumpkin Patch is choosing which ones to take home! You’ll have more than 10,000 from which to pick in California’s largest glass pumpkin patch. The pumpkins come in all sizes, shapes and colors. PAACF Activist and above members are invited to a members-only presale on Saturday...

    Free
  • The Art of Disability Culture Circle Event

    Alliance

    Join the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation for a very special day of art inspired by the exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. Visit NIAD Art Center in Richmond...
    This event is limited to Circle and Alliance members

    Free
  • Holiday Sale Happy Hour

    Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United States
    Activist

    If you are looking for handmade gifts for the holidays, the Art Center Studio Holiday Sale is your one-stop shop. The Friday Happy Hour is open to Palo Alto Art Center Foundation members. You will have the opportunity to shop early, meet the artists, and enjoy winter drinks and treats.

    Free
  • Virtual Walkthrough with Creative Attention Artist Wes Bruce

    Member Events

    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

    Free
  • Friday Night at the Art Center—Creative Attention Virtual Members’ Preview

    Member Events

    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.

    Free
  • Our Creative Capital

    Member Events

    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

  • Friday Night at the Art Center—RESTART Members’ Preview

    Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United States
    Member Events

    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

    Free
  • Friday Night at the Art Center—”Fire Transforms” Members’ Preview

    Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United States
    Activist

    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

  • Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Members’ Early Bird Discount

    Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United States
    Activist

    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

  • Artists Face the Elements: An Introduction to Environmental Art

    Member Events

    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. 

    Free