“ The Bakersfield Art Association" for many years has provided an opportunity to members to showcase their artwork. One of the ways is accomplished through the featuring of one or more artists in a particular month at the Bakersfield Art Center located at 1607 19th St., Bakersfield.
The wall will accommodate approximately 14 pieces of art, depending on size and framing.
For the month of June, it has been decided that the "Feature Wall" will be used to recognize the Bakersfield Art Center Board Members and their contribution to the association.
To accomplish this, we invited them to display art of any and all board members on the "Feature Wall" free of charge. Board members can submit up to two pieces of art that will hang for the entire month. Our hope is that the general public and many community members will take advantage of the opportunity to come and meet the Board Members and see their artwork.
At the same time, the Bakersfield Art Center will be available for visitors to view artwork by BAA Member artists who display their work in the gallery. We have a great variety of artists with of variety of media being used.
A formal recognition of the work is to be displayed on First Friday, June 5th in a reception with appetizers. This reception is free and open to the public.


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Marilyn Smith, 2026
“This is Judy. Her portrait was based on Sweeney who was a rescue. She lived by my grandchildren for years. She has missed it has. Dogs do, Rainbow bridge.”

Jim Bates, Finance at BAA
“One of my best friends traveled to the Galapagos islands and brought back a number of great photos. In conversation with him while showing me some of them, I asked him to send the photos of the Silent to me. He was willing, and this is my painting of that island.”

Mark Englein, BAA manager

Stella Mullins, 2027 President
“This little cute raccoon created using scratch board tools, one of to create fur. Reminiscent of the raccoons that run around in my neighborhood.”

Kellie Haskill, Secretary of BAA
“This piece balances the elegance of the bird with the ruggedness of the wetlands, highlighting a brief, serene pause in the natural world.”

Lisa Faulkenberry, Social Media Coordinator of BAA
““Dressage Competition” portrays the elegance and quiet focus shared between horse and rider during a moment of performance. Set within a peaceful landscape beyond the arena, the rolling hills and soft light create a sense of calm, drawing attention to the connection and trust within the partnership.” .