Read more about the article Pets are reimagined on canvases at “Paint Your Pet”
Christina Newman paints her cat Midnight, layering his face with shadows before adding color. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Pets are reimagined on canvases at “Paint Your Pet”

Holding a brush in one hand and a plastic cup of wine in the other, guests at Painting with a Twist brought photos of their pets to life with vibrant colors Saturday afternoon.

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Read more about the article Child Rights and You America to host Arts and Movement Carnival
CRY America is hosting a carnival to raise money for children who might be in need//Courtesy art.

Child Rights and You America to host Arts and Movement Carnival

The international, nonprofit organization, Child Rights and You, or CRY America, is hosting an Arts and Movement Carnival in Valencia to raise money to help children who might be in…

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Read more about the article City hosts a “Pettable” art exhibit.
Several of Janine Cooper Ayres' paintings on display at the Newhall Community Center/ Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

City hosts a “Pettable” art exhibit.

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a new art exhibit called “Pettable Paintings,” which allows anyone to touch and feel the paintings on display. The exhibit, located at the…

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Read more about the article Newhall students showcase art
Parents, children and board officials interacted with various pieces on display during the 11th annual Newhall School District Art Show.

Newhall students showcase art

The Newhall School District hosted its 11th annual Art Show where it showcased the work of students from all ten school sites in the district. The hundreds who attended the…

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Read more about the article CalArts students open art show in L.A.
Titled “Rattlesnake Bells in the Desert,” the show is curated by Daniela Lieja Quintanar of the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and attempts to showcase a range of mediums, including digital art, photography and multimedia. The pictured artwork, going clockwise from the top left, is titled, "Hawking," by brd, "Exposing Brains," by Gabby Rosenberg, "Talking No Bodies," by Gabby Rosenberg and "Anthropocenic Diorama #1: post-Psychic earthquake," by Carolina Hicks. (Courtesy Art by Sydney Mills)

CalArts students open art show in L.A.

The California Institute of the Arts’ 2018 graduating Master of Fine Arts student art show opened on Friday at The Box in Los Angeles. The show, which runs until June…

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Read more about the article Planes take flight at open house
At an Open House event on Thursday, students at North Park Elementary School invited the public to observe the unveiling of a new art project based on “Experimental Aviation,” by Patty Ortiz, which hangs suspended in the Denver International Airport.

Planes take flight at open house

Friends and families of the scholars at North Park Elementary School were invited to observe the unveiling of a new art project at an Open House event on Thursday. Parents,…

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Read more about the article Annual Youth Art Showcase
Children participate in a variety of arts and crafts during the annual Youth Art Showcase. Georgia Rios/ The Signal

Annual Youth Art Showcase

Children and families enjoyed opportunities for making art and putting art on display at the annual Youth Art Showcase on Saturday afternoon. With over 200 pieces of art, the showcase…

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Read more about the article Eighties art exhibit showcased at City Hall
Communitity members talk about the eighties themed artwork at "It's Like, Totally Rad Art!" art reception. Georgia Rios/ The Signal

Eighties art exhibit showcased at City Hall

Eighties music filled the hallway as people walked and critiqued pieces of artwork, displayed for the “It’s Like, Totally Rad Art!” art reception Saturday night at City Hall. “Every year,…

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Read more about the article Valencia teacher looks to rise from the ashes
Pharis and Team Rubicon volunteers standing outside of her home on Kagel Canyon. Photo Courtesy: Cindy Pharis

Valencia teacher looks to rise from the ashes

For most people, socks are just part of a daily routine; but for Cindy Pharis they were all she had. “My sister sent socks immediately, funky fun art socks --…

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Read more about the article Artist-in-residence paints mural for Castaic Elementary School
Castaic Elementary students walk by the outline of a mural to be completed by artist-in-residence Suzi Kades on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Kades will spend one week at the school completing a mural for the school. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Artist-in-residence paints mural for Castaic Elementary School

For the next week, Suzi Kades will be hard at work at Castaic Elementary School’s campus, painting an original mural for the school to hang in its multipurpose room. The…

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Read more about the article Rio Norte students hold art, poetry competition in remembrance of the Holocaust
Students from Rio Norte Junior High School walk through the Safe School Ambassador's gallery on campus that was created after the school's Symbol of Hope art and poetry competition. Courtesy of Noelle Chadbourne

Rio Norte students hold art, poetry competition in remembrance of the Holocaust

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 24, students at Rio Norte Junior High School organized a Symbol of Hope Competition to bring recognition to the day. The art…

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Read more about the article “You did WHAT to my comics?!?” Voices of protest in pop culture papercuts
Comic book art created by Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik. Courtesy photo

“You did WHAT to my comics?!?” Voices of protest in pop culture papercuts

“LET HER SPEAK” is written in capital letters on a protestor’s sign. “YOU’RE NASTY” is scrawled across city gates. A flag emblazoned with the words “BULLETS WON’T STOP HIM” flies high…

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Read more about the article ‘The Beauty of Change’ Art Exhibition
Warden’s Mixed media photography art titled ‘At the Carnival,’ includes 165 Swarovski crystals. This and other works will be display at the Canyon Theatre Guild beginning March 24. Courtesy photo

‘The Beauty of Change’ Art Exhibition

Norma Warden, local artist and president of the Santa Clarita Artists Association, will open a solo exhibition of fine art photography at the Canyon Theatre on March 24.  The exhibit…

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Read more about the article CTG Gallery Features Olga Kaczmar’s Art
Newhall resident and artist, Olga Kaczmar, pictured with a portion of her prolific collection of art. Courtesy photo

CTG Gallery Features Olga Kaczmar’s Art

Santa Clarita Artists Association member, Olga Kaczmar, presents a one-woman show at Canyon Theatre Guild (CTG) throughout January and February. The display of artwork will include landscapes, florals, people portraits,…

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