Art Center Gallery, Bakersfield

The Art Center Gallery in Bakersfield plays an active role in the city’s expanding cultural identity. The gallery serves as both an exhibition space and an educational venue. It is operated by the Bakersfield Art Association, a nonprofit founded in 1944 that relocated to this downtown gallery in 2010. The gallery regularly presents the work of local artists across mediums, including oil and watercolor paintings, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Through rotating exhibitions, visitors are introduced to a wide range of styles and techniques reflecting the diversity of the local arts community.

Beyond exhibitions, the gallery offers weekly art classes and workshops for both children and adults. These programs invite participants to develop their creative practice in a welcoming environment and are a key component of the gallery’s community mission. The space also serves as a gathering place for art-related events and group activities that promote dialogue and participation among artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Through its exhibitions and educational outreach, the Art Center Gallery contributes to the broader momentum of Bakersfield’s art scene, reinforcing the city's evolution into a recognized regional center for the arts.