Bakersfield Art Association Gallery

🎨  Celebrate Young Artists: South High School Art Exhibition 

    Join us in celebrating the talent, creativity, and imagination of South High School’s emerging artists at the 

Student Art Exhibition, hosted by the Bakersfield Art Association. The Bakersfield Art Center is located at 1607 19th St., Bakersfield.

    This inspiring showcase features a diverse collection of student work from Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Art, as well as Photography.

     Each piece reflects the dedication and artistic growth of students under the guidance of instructors Angie Bennett, Armando Rubio, and Tori Cantu.

    Featured Artist Include: Aaliyha Mejia Guzman, Kaylea King, Laura Vasquez, Luz Ibanez, Jazlyn Barajas, Ashley Campos, Emily Arreola, Alyssa Vasquez

📅Opening Receptions
Reception date and time will be coordinated by the instructor. Join us on one of the following days to meet the artists and their instructors while enjoying an engaging showcase of student creativity:

• Friday, May 1 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of artistic expression and the next generation of creatives! 

📍 Location: 1607 19th Street, Bakersfield

✨ Celebrate these rising stars and see the magic of arts education in action!

The annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition will be held again at the Bakersfield Art Association for the month of March. 

   The show is Sponsored by the California Art Education Association which recognizes the accomplishments of art education in schools K-12.     

   Youth Art Month has a long history beginning in 1961 when the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) created Children’s Art Month as an event to emphasize the value to children from participating in visual art education.  In 1969 the celebration expanded to include secondary school students. The Children’s Art Month event officially became known as Youth Art Month.        

    This year the local exhibition will feature student artwork from area high schools.    

    Students receiving awards from the local show will advance to state judging and state winners will be recognized at the annual conference for the National Art Education Association.