Events

Join us for a special day with private studio experiences, live glassblowing, delicious bites and a intimate reception. Join us for a one-of-a-kind day celebrating creativity and community. Enjoy private studio experiences, live glassblowing, delicious bites, and an intimate reception—all in support of the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) and the Palo Alto Art Center… Read More »A Day of Art, Glass, and Connection Presented by BAGI & PAACF

Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch? Especially one made of thousands of hand-crafted glass pumpkins! The 30th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Palo Alto Sept. 27 & 28, 2025 from 10am to 5pm. Benefitting the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, and the… Read More »30th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

Join us at our annual sale to find the perfect gift or keepsake for the holiday season! 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… Read More »Palo Alto Art Center Annual Studio Holiday Sale

Join Pushing Boundaries guest curator Demetri Broxton for a panel discussion focused on the connections between ceramics and identity. Pushing Boundaries: Artist Panel Discussion   Join Pushing Boundaries guest curator Demetri Broxton for a panel discussion focused on the connections between ceramics and identity, featuring artists Maryam Yousif and Wanxin Zhang.

Connect with Clay! Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center FREE Connect with Clay!  Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center FREE - Made Possible by Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Every second Friday of the month (November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13,… Read More »Connect with Clay! Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops

Celebrate "Clay Sustains: Vessels of Change" Enjoy artmaking, a cash bar including wine by Comartin Cellars, a live performance & food! Friday Night at the Art Center Opening Celebration 🗓️ Friday, Jan 23 | 🕕 6–8 PM | 📍 Palo Alto Art Center 🎟️ FREE & open to all!   Join us for a free… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—”Clay Sustains” Opening Reception

Connect with Clay! Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center FREE Connect with Clay!  Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center FREE - Made Possible by Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Every second Friday of the month (November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13,… Read More »Connect with Clay! Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops

Connect with Clay! Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center FREE Connect with Clay!  Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center FREE - Made Possible by Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Every second Friday of the month (November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13,… Read More »Connect with Clay! Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops