Just past all the storefronts, on the corner of Main and 6th, sits a pillar of the local art community. The Santa Clarita Artists’ Association gallery is a place where artists of all skill levels can showcase their works.
The SCAA hosts a variety of exhibits throughout the year, and entry is free to the public. If you’ve ever wanted to see what the Santa Clarita Valley’s local talent has to offer, this is the place to be.
“I think it’s fantastic,” said Kristen Baladi, a local Santa Clarita Artist. “There are lots of associations around, and this one is so representative of the area.”
The SCAA showcases artists from around the Santa Clarita Valley, providing them with a platform to showcase their skill set, display their work, and even find clients.
“One of my paintings was chosen to be the postcard, and also for the posters and magnets and stuff for the cowboy festival,” said Laura Ledesma, a local artist who has work featured at the showcase.
“You never know what’s going to happen with each show.”
The SCA accepts applications from artists of all skill levels and offers scholarships to high school students interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
“They do a scholarship for high schoolers…we have a big art classic coming up, which is a competition,” said Baladi.
The art classic was held last Saturday, but the next gallery will run from October 3rd to November 2nd, and admission is free.
