Welcome to the Santa Clarita Artist Association

"Art Happens Here"
non-profit 501(c)(3)

Since 1989 the Santa Clarita Artists Association has supported and encouraged local artists to create, share and grow their skills as visual artists. Please consider joining the Santa Clarita Artists Association to enjoy the benefits and opportunities to exhibit your art at our 6th Street Gallery and exhibits around town. Our general meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month, except July (Summer BBQ) and December (Holiday Party).
 Our monthly meetings presently held at THE MAIN in Newhall at 6:30pm, will be held at Barnes and Noble starting in August 2023.
​Our general meetings are FREE and open to the public. From the novice to the professional artists, ALL are welcome. 
Santa Clarita Artists Empowering Creativity. Join us.


September 2023 Newsletter Click Here!

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​SCAA presents the
2023 Annual Art Classic 

Awards and Gala Celebration:
Saturday, September 30th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
The Centre 
20880 Centre Point Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA. 91350

Tickets on SALE at the Door $35
All proceeds to the SCAA Scholarship for local High School seniors.
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Artists: Here is the file for labels/tags
tags_and_waiver.pdf
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Important Gallery Update

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to the unexpected construction outside our 6th Street Gallery changes to the dates of our upcoming shows need to be made immediately. Time estimate is based on communication from the property management is that the Gallery will not be easily accessible for around two weeks.
The gallery will be dark for the next two weeks. Member's solo two-week show will begin after that. The two remaining Gallery shows  have been shorten by a week each. We apologize for any inconvenience. Here are the new dates:

October 4- October 17    Freda Morrison Solo Show
October 20 - November 12    Picture Perfect    4-week show
November 18- December 17 Honey I Shrunk the Art    5-week show​
6th Street Gallery Show
Call to Artist 
“Picture Perfect”
Show dates:
October 20, 2023 - November 12, 2023
ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED
September 22, 2023

“Picture Perfect” is a photography show. I hope that all of our members who work in photography will enter. This show is for you! In addition, I encourage all of our artists who are not primarily photographers to find favorite photographs that you have taken and enter them.
 
To enter “Picture Perfect”, go to the link below and follow the simple online submission procedures. For technical submission questions, please contact Charlotte Mullich at (661) 993-5225. For any other questions, please call or text Lynda Frautnick at (661) 714-4507. 

Important Dates:

Show Dates: October 20, 2023 - November 12, 2023
Sign-up Deadline EXTENDED Friday September 22, 2023
Drop-off Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 3:00-6:00
Artists Reception: Saturday, October 21 , 2023, 5:00-8:00
Pick-up Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 3:00-6:00
​Entries received early have the best chance of being selected as our postcard art!

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​Great News! We are back at Barnes and Noble!
​Come early, get a Starbucks, meet and mingle with fellow artists.
​Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 pm. 

September 18, 2023 SCAA Welcomes demo artist Mike Hernandez to our September Meeting 


A native Angeleno, Mike Hernandez is a plein air painter skilled in gouache, oil and acrylic, who’s works have been featured in several on-line publications as well as galleries. His process began as a young child, painting still life images. Influenced by the likes of Edgar Payne, Sorolla and Franz Bischoff, Mike soon explored the foundations of color and light in the outdoors – striving to find the beauty in the ordinary. With a palette that resides at the crossroads between industrial and landscapes, he finds inspiration anywhere from the Eastern Sierra range to the muddy concrete banks of the Los Angeles River. Mike studied at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, graduating with a B.A. in 1998. Mike was a Production Designer and Art Director as well as a concept artist at Dreamworks Animation and worked on such films as Shrek, How to train your Dragon, Turbo, Penguins of Madagascar and many other films.  Mike is also a member of a limited group of the finest painters in the US called PAPA as well as a nation-wide sought-after workshop instructor. His works can be found in several private collections around the world.

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 You're My Favorite opens August 11 to September 17 at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery

You’re My Favorite,  opens August 11 through September 17, 2023 in the SCAA 6th Street Gallery. You’re My Favorite represents our member artist’s favorite things or favorite artwork. There will be a wide variety of art gracing our 6th Street Gallery. One of our gallery visitors, Sue A. commented, “I didn’t realize that we have this charming art niche in our Old Town Newhall”. 

​Please join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, August 12, 5:00-8:00 pm, live music and refreshments. The SCAA Gallery is located at 22508 6th St. Old Town Newhall, CA 91321. Visit the Gallery and support local artists. All art work is for sale.

Gallery Hours
Thursday during Senses (April to August)
Friday 5:00pm- 8:00pm
Gallery Opens at 11:00am the first Saturday each month /ARTree Flutterby
All other Saturdays 1:00pm- 7:00pm
Sunday 11:00am- 5:00pm
Hours are subject to change for each Gallery Show.

                                    
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Plein Air: September 15 2023  Plein Air, Ventura River Estuary by Surfer Point
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SCAA Members on July's Plein Air Outing
Friday Morning Plein Air Painting
Ventura River Estuary by Surfer’s Point
September 15, 2023 from 9;00 am to 12 noon

On September 15th, we will leave Santa Clarita for ocean breezes. We will be at the Ventura River Estuary, The Estuary is located west of Surfer’s Point, driving instruction are below. 
I will be there from 9;00 am -12noon. I will follow Shoreline Drive passed the restrooms to the last parking lot on the left. You will see the Fair Grounds on the right. I will park at the parking spots closest to the end of the lot. From there follow the path to the river. There is a lovely spot where the river meets the ocean. 
Driving directions are available on GPS. Look for Surfers Point at Seaside Park, or Ventura River Estuary. They are next to one another in Ventura.
  • Follow CA-126 W to S California Street in Ventura; Merge onto US-101-N 
  • Take exit 7A for California Street, turn left
  • Turn right on East Harbor Blvd
  • Turn left onto Figueroa St.
  • Continue onto Shoreline Drive
  • Look for restrooms on the left and the last parking lot. Park at the end of the lot. Walk west to the Estuary.
  • Parking $10
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Please sign up through the Santa Clarita Artists Association website where you will find information about where we will be meeting to paint outdoors. I will add your name to the group email. All are welcomed.
Come out and enjoy the day. Sketch, paint, or meditate, it’s your choice
Hope to see you on Friday September 15.
Please RSVP if you will be joining us.
Call or email if you need further information.

See you soon
Meressa Naftulin
661.993.6251
Meressa922@gmail.com



​ Art Classes in the Community

Volunteer Opportunities at SCAA

Meet other artists, get involved in the community art scene, and give back to our Santa Clarita community.  Here are a few openings to consider.
SCAA Board is looking for:
  • Workshop Chair - this position will setup SCAA workshops! You get to know local artists and get to understand various media.
  • Gallery Chair - (January 2024) This is a great opportunity for anyone in SCAA to get to understand the workings of a Gallery and to observe artists work.
  • Plein Air Assistant - You will be working with SCAA member Meressa Naftulin in assisting her with coordinating and attending painting outings! The artists visit some very nice local areas and paint out doors.
  • Fundraising Chair - We are looking for someone to take a seat on the board who has fundraising experience.
  • Or Join a Committee for a short volunteer experience.

For more information about these positions please contact Meressa Naftulin,  2023 President of SCAA 

Support your SCCA and SCAA Gallery

Check out SCAA Official Merchandise. "Art is Essential" and "Make Art Happen" Sweatshirt and T-Shirt Designs!  A percentage of each sale goes to support the Santa Clarita Artists Association. To purchase click on the link below.
Keep up to date on various SCAA and member events.
Contact Us
Phone: 661.732.0630
Email: scaartists01@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
26893 Bouquet Canyon Road, Suite C, #305
Santa Clarita, Ca 91350
Gallery Address:
22508 6th St, Ste E Newhall, CA 91321

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