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HOLIDAY MONOPRINT WORKSHOP: CREATE UNIQUE SEASONAL ART   Celebrate the holiday season by exploring the art of monoprinting! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create one-of-a-kind prints using paint on plexiglass, which is then pressed onto paper for stunning results. Whether you're new to printmaking or an experienced artist, this process offers endless creative […]

HOLIDAY BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP: CRAFT BOLD IDEAS December 13, 11 am - 5pm Dive into the world of block printing in this engaging relief printmaking workshop! Learn to carve linoleum or rubber blocks, ink the surface, and use a press to create striking, handcrafted prints. Whether you're designing holiday cards or special gifts, this workshop […]

Meet the Artists: Kimiko Miyoshi & Tava Tedesco Saturday, January 4th 1 - 3 pm FREE   Join us at PVAC to meet printmakers Kimiko Miyoshi and Tava Tedesco in the Norris Gallery Saturday, January 4th, between 1 and 3 pm. Don't miss this chance to talk with the artists on the last day of […]

9 x 9: Contemporary Quilts and Containers January 25 – April 12, 2025 Opening Reception: February 1, 2025 Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is pleased to announce 9 x 9: Contemporary Quilts and Containers, a showcase of artworks by 18 distinguished artists from California’s established fiber art community. Presenting innovative […]

The Board of Trustees and Staff of Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education wish you and yours a happy Presidents’ Day. The Art Center will be closed Monday, February 17th, in observance of the holiday. ABOVE: Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, 1851. Courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art, New […]

Curators' Tour - 9 x 9: Contemporary Quilts & Containers Saturday, March 8, 1-3 pm FREE ADMISSION Join us Saturday, March, 1-3 pm, when 9 x 9: Contemporary Quilts & Containers curators Carrie Burckle and Jo Lauria will highlight many of the artists' influences and inspirations in the exhibit. They will provide unique insights and […]

 Get ready for an unforgettable week of creativity and exploration!  Spring Art Academy is back April 7–11, 9 AM–3 PM, and this year’s theme is "Exploring STEM, Clay, Coding, and Cuisine!"   Spots are limited—secure yours now!  Register today HERE.  What’s in store for young artists? ✨ Illustration & Mixed Media – Bring stories to life through STEM x Art exploration, drawing, […]

PVAC Annual Student Art Exhibition May 2 – May 24, 2025 Reception: Friday, May 2, 3-6 pm   Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education proudly presents the Annual Student Art Exhibition, featuring Palos Verdes Peninsula student artwork.   The exhibition will highlight this year’s artistic creations from Palos Verdes Art Center […]

CHRONICLES: The Photography of Ray Carofano May 2 – July 5, 2025 Artist Reception: Saturday, June 7, 6-9 pm   Curated by friend and artist Ron Linden, this long-awaited exhibition chronicles the career of revered San Pedro artist Ray Carofano by showcasing works in a variety of his photographic suites. From the painterly rendered riverrun […]

CHRONICLES: The Photography of Ray Carofano May 2 – July 5, 2025 Curator’s Talk: Saturday, June 28, 1 – 3 pm Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is pleased to present CHRONICLES: The Photography of Ray Carofano. Curated by friend and artist Ron Linden, this long-awaited exhibition charts the […]