Friday Night at the Art Center—Creative Attention Virtual Opening Reception

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

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Basket Weaving Workshop: Using Cotton Rope and Yarn

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

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

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

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Our Creative Capital

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

Creative Attention Community Day Celebration

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

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

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Memorial and Reflection: An Art, History, and Civil Rights Tour

Join us on an art, history, and civil rights tour of Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, Alabama, from Wednesday, April 27-Monday, May 2 Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the difficult past and enduring impact of the civil rights movement, through art, history, and memorial. This tour will showcase the stories, personal reflections, and… Read More »Memorial and Reflection: An Art, History, and Civil Rights Tour

Palo Alto Art Center 50th Birthday Party

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

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

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Event Series FY22 Board Meetings

FY22 Board Meetings

Meeting Documents https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rwb5ql86txfmaed/AADbknxediEYrWXV8ALsbFm0a?dl=0 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98261736388?pwd=djhjbjFtQlkxR01scWVLMWZnTHZIdz09 Meeting ID: 982 6173 6388 Passcode: 194130   Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626… Read More »FY22 Board Meetings

Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration

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

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

Art Therapy Workshop for Nonprofit Workers

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

Join the Palo Alto Art Center for an art workshop designed for nonprofit workers.Join the Palo Alto Art Center for an art workshop designed for nonprofit workers. Come together to reflect and create in a safe and inclusive space under the guidance of a professional. This session will be led by Anh Tran, AMFT/ATR-P, provisional… Read More »Art Therapy Workshop for Nonprofit Workers

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