Welcome to the Santa Clarita Artists Association

ART HAPPENS HERE.  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 Barnes and Nobles and begin promptly at 6:30pm with a professional guest demo artist. Doors opening at 6:00pm to meet and mingle. Our general meetings are FREE and open to the public. From the novice to the professional artists, ALL are welcome. 
​Non-profit 501(c)(3)

Santa Clarita Artists Empowering Creativity. 
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SCAA Member Gallery Show
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Dark, Odd & Mysterious 

October 4 -October 27, 2024 

Reception,October 5, 5:00 pm - 8:00pm

 
I’m excited to announce my solo exhibition “Nocturnal’s Tale” happening at the SCAA Gallery this November..

My solo exhibition will run from November 1 - November 3, 2024 and the reception will be November 2, 2024 from 5-8pm. 

I invite you to come join me for a night of magic and wonder!

"Nocturnal’s Tale" is an art show focused on the many faces we wear created in multimodal forms such as watercolor, alcohol ink, mixed media, and jewelry in dreamy Venetian thematic pieces. “Nocturnal’s Tale” is a collection of bold splashes of color, texture, and accents of gold and silver leaf depicting drama and beauty. I guarantee this show will be magical!

Jamie Santellano 
SCAA Member Artist 

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Call to Artist/ SCAA Gallery Members Show

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"Words"
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November 15 -December 15,  2024

SHOW PROSPECTUS. Writers, Readers, Poets, and Wordsmiths! Linguaphiles, Logophiles, and all other Word Nerds! Join us for “WORDS”, our final SCAA art show of the year! This member exhibit will have much to say. Let’s crack open our diaries to share thought-provoking sentiments and written expressions, humorously or heartfelt, as we reflect on the close of ‘24 and 2025 awaits its turn in the distance.
 
About WORDS*: Work in this member exhibit must be original and should include words in some form; print, written, created, collaged, assembled, or photographed. All mediums are encouraged.
 
*Our exhibits are for all ages; adult language and strong religious or political themes will not be considered. Work should be original and void of trademarked or copyrighted phrases and imagery.
 
Open to: Current SCAA Members; non-Members may join the association to be eligible for entry
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Important Dates:
Entry deadline: October  31
Notification: November  2 
Exhibit dates: November  15 - Dec 15, Light Up Main Street is Saturday, Nov 16th
Reception: November  16, 5-8pm
 
IF SELECTED
Entry fee: $15 for up to four (4) wall art submissions; due at drop off
Artwork drop off: Nov 12, 3-6pm
Artwork pickup: Dec 17, 3-6pm
Requirements: Artists are expected to host up to four (4) gallery shifts during the show (based on the number of accepted artists and show hours)
Commission: SCAA retains 25% on all sales
*Artwork submitted early may be chosen for use in show promotion

 SCAA GALLERY strives to highlight local artists in all stages of their artistic journeys and offers space for artist members to display original fine art for sale within Santa Clarita Valley.
 
For complete guidelines, art/host requirements, and show entry, visit: santaclaritaartists.org/gallery-guidelines

SCAA Gallery Show Enter Here

September 2024 Newsletter
We are urgently looking for a
SCAA Member as Newsletter Editor.
Contact:
Meressa Naftulin
[email protected] 
 

SCAA Newsletter! Check it out!

Monthly General Meetings at The Main
6:30 pm. October  21, 2024
Art Classic Winners   

Best of Show  Otto Sturche
Excellence in Art    Mardian Lee Georgio

 
Acrylic
  1st                              Yanier Lopez
  2nd                            Donna Rooney
  Merit                        Trevalyn Topper
Dry Media
  1st                              Laurie Morgan
  2nd                           Vita Blumberg
Mixed Media
  1st                              Gloria Cassidy
  2nd                            Harriette Knight
  Merit                        Kathy Gonzales
  Merit                        Michelle Miracle
Oil        
  1st                              John Moffitt
  2nd                            Meressa Naftulin
  Merit                        Doug Delane
​  Merit                        Terry Sonntag

 
Photograph 
  1st                             Robert Gideon
  2nd                           Walter Swift 
  Merit                        Scott Parker 
Sculpture 
  1st                              Lorrie Bubb
  2nd                           Harriette Knight
Watercolor
  1st                              Shanna Lim
  2nd                            Cheri Marcovitch 
  Merit                        George Ivanyi
  Merit                        Karina Medina
Masters     
  1st                              Laura Wambsgans
  2nd                            Gary Friedman
  Merit                       Sandy Fisher
​  Merit                        Mardilan Lee Georgio

​2024 General Meetings/ Third Monday of the Month

March 18- Timothy Kitz/  Watercolor/Urban and Landscape
April 15- Debbie Abshear / Abstract Watercolor  
May 20- Rex Kochel/ Watercolor
June 17 - Anette Power/ Acrylic  
July/ Summer Barbecue /Member's Home
August 19 - Derek Harrison / Oil  
September 16-Ray Hunter/ Watercolor
October 21-  Art Classic Winners / Note: Location  The MAIN
November 18- Laurie Hendricks/ Oil / Note: Location The MAIN
December / Holiday Party TBA

Plein Air: Friday, October 18,2024 

Friday Morning Plein Air 
October 18, 2024

Welcome to Friday Morning Plein Air. I am Meressa Naftulin, a member of the Santa Clarita Artist Association. Come out and enjoy the outdoors while painting or sketching or to simply hang out.

Date: Friday October 18, 2024
Where: William S. Hart Park, I will park by the animals
Address: 24101 N. Newhall Ave
Time: 9-12 A.M.
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There is free parking as you enter the park. From the parking lot you have choices, the buildings by the animals, the park to the right and Heritage Junction which is a short walk to the left from the parking lot. The train station, old schoolhouse and vintage homes are all interesting subjects.

Please RSVP if you will be joining us.
Call or email if you need further information.

See you there,
Meressa Naftulin
661.993.6251
[email protected]
 

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 6th SCAA Street Gallery​

   SCAA GALLERY strives to highlight local artists in all stages of their artistic journeys and offers space for artist members to display original fine art for sale within Santa Clarita Valley.

Funding provided by Solar Optimum via the LA County Department of Arts and Culture Public Art in Private Development Program. (2024/2025)

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2024 SCAA Gallery Show Schedule:

• 661 LOCAL:  January 19 - February 18
  • Reception: Saturday, January 20
• FLUIDITY Feb 23-Mar 30
  • Feb 24, Opening Reception
• ARTIST SMALL GROUP SHOW Apr 5-7 Spring Fever
  • Spring Fever/ Artists: Zony Gordon, Lynda Frautnick, Gloria Cassidy

• WESTERN PERSPECTIVES Apr 12-21
  • Apr 20, Reception (to coincide with Cowboy Festival)
• ARTree STUDENT SHOW Apr 26-28 (booked)
• FACES May 3-Jun 2
  • May 4, Opening Reception
• ARTIST RENTAL OPPORTUNITY Jun 7-Jun 16 (available)
• RHYTHM & SOUL Jun 20-Jul 13
  • Jun 22, Opening Reception

• ARTIST SHOW  July 19- July 28
  
  • Yanier Lopez
    
• ARTISTS Show EYE CANDY Aug 2- Aug 11
  
  • ​ Artists:Harriette Knight, Patty Haft, and Georgette ​Arison
• COLOR CRUSH Aug 15-Sep 22
  • Aug 17, Opening Reception
• BRIDGE TO HOME CLIENT SHOW Sep 27-29 
• DARK, ODD, & MYSTERIOUS Oct 4-27
  • Oct 5, Opening Reception

• ARTIST SHOW November  1-3
  • Jamie Santellano
• ARTree STUDENT SHOW Nov 8-10 (booked)
• WORDS Nov 15-Dec 15
  • Nov 16, Opening Reception
• *The SCAA Gallery will be closed for the Holiday Season Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Request a Group or Solo Show

SCAA Cruise 2025 
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April 7-11, 2025

Catalina Island and
Ensenada 



20+ members and guests and counting! 
​More information in the SCAA Newsletter .

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Click here to Learn More/ SCAA Cruise 2025

Canyon Theatre Guild

​SCAA Members. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Canyon Theater Guild
please contact Laurie Morgan at [email protected] for more details and availability.

Volunteer Opportunities

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:​

• Recording Secretary - Attend monthly Board Meeting and take minutes. 
• Newsletter Editor - Create a monthly  Newsletter 
• Fundraising Chair - We are looking for someone to take a seat on the board who has fundraising experience.
• Or Join a Committee for a volunteer experience.

For more information about these positions please contact Meressa Naftulin,  2024 President of SCAA ​

2024 Funding is provided by Solar Optimum via the LA County Department of Arts and Culture Public Art in Private Development Program.

Support SCAA

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.

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