The Huntington Beach Art Center is thrilled to announce Centered on the Center 2024, a vibrant showcase of the diverse talents and creativity found in our local community. Artworks are expertly installed salon-style to feature each unique piece in this eclectic exhibition opening on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
About the Exhibition
The Huntington Beach Art Center is presenting one of its largest community exhibitions of the year. Centered on the Center is an annual, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group exhibition featuring 200 local, regional, and national artists with hundreds works in a variety of mediums on display. For over 20 years, Centered on the Center has promoted the Huntington Beach Art Center’s mission of developing an awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the arts.
Event Details
Name: Centered on the Center 2024
Annual Open Call, Non-Juried Exhibition on view January 27 – March 16, 2024
Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648
Centered on the Center is a community exhibition where artists and audiences come together to share unique perspectives, stories, and talents. The exhibition features a wide range of artistic expressions, including visual arts, sculptures, photography, performances, and more.
The annual Centered on the Center exhibition is not just an art display; it is a reflection of the vibrance and creativity that thrives within our community. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the talents and stories that make the Art Center come alive. Centered on the Center is a testament to the power of art to bring people together and foster a sense of unity and belonging.
The exhibition will kick off with an opening celebration on Saturday, January 27th with our member & patron preview starting at 5:30pm and public opening reception from 6:30pm – 9pm. Attendees can meet the artists and immerse themselves in the cultural richness of our community.
Admission to the Centered on the Center Community Exhibition is free, and the event is open to the public. For more information, please contact our front desk staff at (714) 374-1650 or [email protected] or visit www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org.
About the Huntington Beach Art Center
The Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC) is a community arts and cultural center serving Huntington Beach and the Southern California region. The Art Center opened its doors to the public in 1995 and presents the works of artists producing in all media. Through exhibitions, performances, film/video screenings, lectures, and educational programming, HBAC serves to advance public awareness and understanding of cultural, historic, and contemporary perspectives.
HBAC creates opportunities for local, regional, and national artists and the community to share in a climate of experimentation, education, and experience. HBAC is operated as a public/private partnership with the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Art Center Municipal Foundation, a non-profit private corporation. The Art Center is managed through the City of Huntington Beach Community & Library Services Department.
Founded in 1989, the HBAC Foundation was established to raise funds for the facilities construction and program endowment. The Foundation continues to support the HBAC Artist Council membership program, host special events and present exhibition openings — successfully raising over $2 million for the Art Center’s renovation, programs, and exhibitions.
