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Nov. 7-9: ARTree, SCAA Gallery Student Art Show

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

ARTree and Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will host a student art show, Friday, Nov. 7 – Sunday, Nov. 9 at the SCAA Gallery. The SCAA 6th Street Gallery is located at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321. Students of all ages will showcase their favorite pieces from this semester. Come...

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Oct. 26: SCAA ‘Reflections’ Art Show Call for Artists Deadline

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is holding a call for artists for its “Reflections” Art Show. Entry Deadline is Sunday, Oct. 26. The reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-3 p.m. at the SCAA Gallery at 22508 6th St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. It’s time to reflect, literally...

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Sept. 26: SCAA Plein Air Artmaking at Harbor Cove Beach

Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be hosting a Plein Air Outdoor Artmaking and public meet up Friday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-noon at Harbor Cove Beach. Harbor Cove Beach is located at the end of Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. There are a lot of choices in this area to set up and paint such as by the...

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Sept. 14: SCAA Call to Artist Highwire, Under the Big Top Deadline

Monday, Sep 1, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is holding a call for artists for Highwire: Under the Big Top Art Show. Entry Deadline is Sunday, Sept. 14. The reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. at the SCAA Gallery at 22508 6th St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. This fine art exhibit celebrates the...

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Sept. 15: SCAA Meeting Features Carol Roullard Acrylic Paint Pouring Demo

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature an acrylic paint pouring demo by Carol Roullard at the Monday, Sept. 15 monthly meeting. The SCAA monthly meeting, free and open to the public will be held at CRAFTOPIA, 24313 Main St., Old Town Newhall, CA 91321, 6:30-8:30 p.m. A lover of both photography...

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SCAA Call to Artists for Art Classic, Gala

Monday, Jul 21, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is holding a call for artists for its Art Classic and Gala. Donations are also needed for the silent auction. This year the Art Classic and Awards Ceremony will be held 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Centre at 20880 Centre Point Parkway, In addition, The Centre...

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Aug. 1-3,8-10: SCAA Seeking Artists for Pop Up Anything Goes Art Show

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is seeking artists for its Pop Up Anything Goes Art Show, back by popular demand, weekends, Aug. 1-3 and 8-10. SCAA is seeking four artists per weekend, ready to host with work ready to hang. There is a open theme this month. Please see event information and requirements...

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July 18: SCAA Plein Air Artmaking at Marina Park

Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be hosting a Plein Air Outdoor Artmaking and public meet up Friday, July 18, 9 a.m.-noon at Marina Park. Marina Park is located at 2950 Pierpoint Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. Summer is here and it is time to head out to Ventura for Plein Air. Park near the restroom...

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July 21: SCAA Meeting Features Richard Gallego Artist Demo

Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature a gouache painting artist’s demo by Richard Gallego at the Monday, July 21 monthly meeting. The SCAA monthly meeting, free and open to the public will be held at Barnes and Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gallego...

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July 27: Call to Artists for SCAA ‘Abstracted’ Exhibit

Friday, Jun 13, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association has issued a call to artists for “Abstracted,” art show which will open Aug 15 thru Sept. 21 at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery, 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321. The deadline for the art show is Sunday, July 27. Simplified, abstraction in art does not aim...

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