Viscosity Techniques Monotype Workshop with Katherine Levin-Lau

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

Learn viscosity techniques for monotype printing to layer color with renowned master printmaker Katherine Levin-Lau. All levels welcome! Join us at the Palo Alto Art Center for a three-day workshop with Katherine Levin-Lau and master using ink viscosity to create stunning, layered, and fully-realized monotype images. Friday, March 31, 1 - 4:30 p.m.: Lecture and… Read More »Viscosity Techniques Monotype Workshop with Katherine Levin-Lau

An Art-Filled Day Trip to the Central Valley

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

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

Climate Connections Exhibition Series: “Under Water”

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

January 21-April 8, 2023 Aligning with the City of Palo Alto Council’s current-year priority on climate change, Climate Connections presents a year-long series of exhibitions and public programs showcasing the role of art, creativity, and cultural institutions in creating opportunities for education and inspiration on the topic of climate action. Fall 2022-Summer 2023. This exhibition… Read More »Climate Connections Exhibition Series: “Under Water”

Exhibition: Cultural Kaleidoscope and Youth Art

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

April 29-May 20, 2023 Our annual showcase of youth creativity features artwork by students of all ages in Palo Alto Unified School District as well as artwork created in the Art Center’s artist-in-the-schools program, Cultural Kaleidoscope. Youth Art celebrates the imaginative spirit of the students from the Palo Alto Unified School District, featuring a selection of… Read More »Exhibition: Cultural Kaleidoscope and Youth Art

Friday Night at the Art Center—”Earth” Members’ Preview

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

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

Free

Friday Night at the Art Center—”Earth” Opening Reception

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

Join us Friday, June 23 from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate Earth, the final installment of the Climate Connections series. Meet the artists, enjoy specialty Earth themed cocktails, make art, and enjoy a warm summer evening with Palo Alto Art Center community members and friends. This summer, Earth, at The Palo Alto Art Center marks the… Read More »Friday Night at the Art Center—”Earth” Opening Reception

Free

The ACGA Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival Returns this July!

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

The ACGA Clay and Glass Festival turns 30 this year and returns to the Art Center on July 15 and 16! Over 100 juried clay and glass artists will bring their finest works to the Art Center- including many of the Palo Alto Art Center's teaching artists, including Miki Shim, as well as former artist-in-residence,… Read More »The ACGA Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival Returns this July!

The ACGA Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival Returns this July!

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

The ACGA Clay and Glass Festival turns 30 this year and returns to the Art Center on July 15 and 16! Over 100 juried clay and glass artists will bring their finest works to the Art Center- including many of the Palo Alto Art Center's teaching artists, including Miki Shim, as well as former artist-in-residence,… Read More »The ACGA Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival Returns this July!

Public Format for Creative Roots: Art, Trees, and Environmental Stewardship

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

Join the Palo Alto Art Center, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, and Canopy at the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium on July 26 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm for a special program that explores the connections between art, trees, and environmental stewardship. Presented in conjunction with the Palo Alto Art Center exhibition EARTH, the panel will… Read More »Public Format for Creative Roots: Art, Trees, and Environmental Stewardship

Climate Connections Exhibition Series: “Earth”

June 23 - August 19, 2023 This summer, Earth at The Palo Alto Art Center marks the latest chapter of Climate Connections, a year-long series of exhibitions and public programs that explore the role of art, creativity, and cultural leadership in inspiring and instantiating meaningful climate action. For centuries, California's natural terrain has provided fertile conceptual ground for artists and… Read More »Climate Connections Exhibition Series: “Earth”

28th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

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

Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch? Especially one made of thousands of hand-crafted glass pumpkins! The 28th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Palo Alto from Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2023 from 10am to 5pm. Benefitting the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation,… Read More »28th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

28th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

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

Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch? Especially one made of thousands of hand-crafted glass pumpkins! The 28th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Palo Alto Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2023 from 10am to 5pm. Benefitting the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, and… Read More »28th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch