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Kate Hoffman, Director
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Darlene DeAngelo, Curator & Program Director
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Directions: From the 405 freeway exit Beach Boulevard south, drive south five miles, turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway, drive one mile, turn right on Main Street, go five blocks north, the Art Center is on the right side.
Huntington Beach Art Center
Mission Statement
The Huntington Beach Art Center is a community arts and cultural center serving Huntington Beach and the Southern California region. The Center presents the works of artists producing in all media. Through exhibitions, performances, film/video screenings, lectures and educational programming, the HBAC serves to advance public awareness and understanding of cultural, historic, and contemporary perspectives. The HBAC creates opportunities for local, regional and national artists and the community to share in a climate of experimentation, education and experience.
Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation
History
The Huntington Beach Art Center is a public/private partnership with the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation, a non-profit private corporation. The Art Center is operated through the City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department, Cultural Services Division. Founded in 1989, the Art Center Foundation was created to raise funds for the Art Center construction and program endowment. Through 2002, the Foundation produced the annual Summer Classic Equestrian event as their primary fundraiser. The Art Center opened its doors to the public in 1995. The Foundation continues to raise funds through annual events that include a Fall Brunch for the Arts, and a spring Contemporary Art Auction. The HBAC Foundation has successfully raised over $2 million for the Art Center's renovation, programs and operations.
Membership
The Huntington Beach Art Center invites you to become a member. Membership levels range from $35 to $1,000 and offer an array of special privileges, including invitations to exhibitions and events, special discounts on classes, workshops and events and a 10% discount in the Art Center Store. In turn, your membership will provide support for the Art Center's education and exhibition programs. For more information call 714.374.1650.Gallery Exhibitions
The exhibition program features the work of contemporary artists working in all media. The HBAC has established a national reputation for presenting artists of national and international prominence as well as the works of emerging artists. The exhibition program begins the year with the annual, open call community exhibition of local and regional artists, Centered on the Center, which attracts nearly 300 artists for the salon style presentation.Education Program
The Art Center offers a wide range of fine art classes for youth and adults taught by professional artists. In a multidisciplinary educational approach, classes include instruction in drawing, painting, watercolor, and photography, a variety of dance classes for youth and adults and workshops in acting and theater. Information and registration is available at the Art Center and in the Sands Community Services Guide.Art at the Beach
The popular Art at the Beach art camp for children ages 6-12 years old and Teen Camp for youth ages 13-15, offer a week- long experience exploring the visual and performing arts. Full and half day sessions are available from June through August. Taught by professional artists, each week explores a different theme through a variety of media, culminating with an art project held at the beach on Friday afternoons. Call the Art Center for details @ 714.374.1650.Live at the Center
Live at the Center presents Jazz at the Center and the Friday Night Blues offering an opportunity to enjoy unique concerts in an intimate, cabaret style setting. Sponsored by the Boeing Company, Live at the Center presents straight ahead jazz on Sunday afternoons, a variety of blues styles on Friday nights and classical concerts throughout the year. Check the Art Center's event schedule for upcoming performances.Filming or Still Photography
If you are interested in filming or still photography for commercial use, contact Barbara Gray (714) 536-5497.Volunteer Councils
The Art Center enjoys the support of more than 100 volunteers whose efforts support mail operations, special events and workshops. The Friends Council plans an annual, juried Plein Air Painting Festival featuring high-level artists capturing some of the most stunning vistas in Huntington Beach.