Kings Art Center

The Kings Art Center provides hands-on art education coupled with high quality exhibitions of artwork from throughout California as well as from local artists. Together, our education and exhibition programs provide a comprehensive visual art and cultural experience to our visitors.

Exhibition Program

We strive to present an exhibition schedule that brings pleasure and learning opportunities by offering artwork with diverse cultural influences and geographic origins. Local artists are highlighted in two annual exhibitions and the balance of the shows focus on artwork that broadens our understanding of both traditional and contemporary art making. Up to 12 exhibitions are displayed each year in the center's Marcellus Gallery and Banister Studio/Gallery and include painting, photography, sculpture, fiber art, drawings, clay, glass and mixed media.

Artwork by children is also exhibited through the Young Masters' Program. Open to all Kings County students grades K-12, this popular annual exhibition offers young artist the opportunity to publicly display their artwork and compete for cash prizes.

Education Program

Hands-on art classes offer children and adults the opportunity to explore their own creativity year-round. Classes in painting, drawing, glass and other techniques and mediums are offered in weekly class or workshop formats. The Summer Children's Art Program is particularly popular and culminates in the Evening of the Arts exhibit of children's artwork. Summer offerings include clay, painting, drawing, photography and more. Rounding our the education program are After-School art lessons and school field trips which provide tours and hands-on lessons to children and support local teachers working to include visual art in their curriculum.

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