Palos Verdes Art Center is a non-profit community arts organization that provides visual art classes for children and adults of all ability levels. It is open to all, not just Palos Verdes homes owners. Art Center provides classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography, digital arts, art history and more. Terms begin in January, April, July and September. (click here for schedule)
Palos Verdes Art Center’s 3 galleries are open to the public and feature both local and significant artists. Art Center also supports the Art At Your Fingertips program that is offered in the Palos Verdes Elementary Schools with the assistance of parent volunteers. The Art Center awards scholarships to artists of any age, residing or formerly residing within 25 miles of the Palos Verdes Art Center. Art Center also has a program called Special Mornings for developmentally disabled youth and young adults.
We are so lucky to have such a great resource so close to us that we can enjoy. If you have never been to Palos Verdes Art Center, I recommend you stroll through the galleries or peek into some classes in session. It is very inspiring. Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (310-541-2479). Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; it is closed on major holidays.
