The Palo Alto Art Center is pleased to present The Art of Disability Culture: Artists with Disabilities Dispelling Myths, Dissolving Barriers, and Disrupting Prejudice September 11-December 11, 2021. At the heart of this exhibition is a robust celebration of the diverse, personal, and infinitely varied “disability experience.” Each of the 20 artists featured has one or… Read More »The Art of Disability Culture
Shop local artists at the Palo Alto Art Center Studio Holiday Sale 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. Come and browse stunning… Read More »Art Center Studio Holiday Sale
We’re moving our opening celebration for Creative Attention online, and promise to retain all of the fun and community in a virtual context. Join us for this free special celebration of the exhibition, featuring a virtual walkthrough, a chance to meet and hear from artists in the show, participate in hands-on art activities, and more! Friday Night… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—Creative Attention Virtual Opening Reception
Join artist Charlene Chow and learn the basics of basket weaving.Join artist Charlene Chow and learn the basics of basket weaving. In this two-hour workshop participants will complete their own coaster or small bowl-shaped basket. Using cotton rope and yarn students will receive an introduction to coil basketry using traditional techniques that they can then… Read More »Basket Weaving Workshop: Using Cotton Rope and Yarn
Creative Attention Artist Residency Conversation with Christine Wong Yap and Marcel Pardo ArizaCreative Attention Artist Residency Conversation with Christine Wong Yap and Marcel Pardo Ariza Join our Creative Attention artist residents for a virtual presentation about their work and their residencies in conjunction with Creative Attention. Marcel Pardo Ariza (b. 1991, Bogotá, Colombia) is a… Read More »Creative Attention Artist Residency Conversation
Join us for a Creative Attention Community Day Celebration This Community Day Celebration will feature hands-on art activities, a sound bathing activity with Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, and a special concluding drag queen performance led by Grace Towers. Bring your worn clothing and repair it in a special workshop with The Mending Collective, a collective of… Read More »Creative Attention Community Day Celebration
Join us for a free community birthday party! The Palo Alto Art Center and the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation invite the entire community to a free birthday party to celebrate our anniversary. This event will feature hands-on art activities, studio demonstrations, sweet treats and a chance to view the current exhibition Creative Attention: Art… Read More »Palo Alto Art Center 50th Birthday Party
Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration January 22-May 21, 2022 Christine Wong Yap, Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration. Digital design. Courtesy of the artist. Image description: A digital artwork with a background of light blue at the top, fading to light pink at the bottom, and with calligraphy-style text in blue, purple and pink that reads: "Creative… Read More »Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration
Join the Palo Alto Art Center for weekly virtual meditations with stress management consultant Julie Forbes, Ph.D. on Thursdays at noon, January 27-June 30. This series is presented in conjunction with Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration. Our series will kick off on January 27 with Breathing for Well-being. Sessions will continue with Mindfulness Meditation… Read More »Virtual Meditation
Join the Palo Alto Art Center for weekly virtual meditations with stress management consultant Julie Forbes, Ph.D. on Thursdays at noon, January 27-June 30. This series is presented in conjunction with Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration. Our series will kick off on January 27 with Breathing for Well-being. Sessions will continue with Mindfulness Meditation… Read More »Virtual Meditation