Kings Art Center

04/27/2026

A beautiful opening night last Friday for our 2026 Spring Show. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all the artists who made this exhibition so special. Congratulations to all of our award winners! If you were unable to attend the reception, please stop by to pick up your prizes.

Award Winners

Painting
Honorable Mention — Stephen Rotella, Morro Rock Golden Hour
1st Place — Carly Cassera, SoCal Dining

Watercolor
Honorable Mention — Suzanne Willis, Cock-a-Doodle Doo
1st Place — Linda Hubbard, “Board” Games

Drawing
Honorable Mention — Christina K. Hansen, Relaxing Mermaid
1st Place — Jan Peltzer, Tim

Photography
Honorable Mention — James Stark, Mystery Trend
1st Place — Bradley Spuhler, Tunnel of Light & Fog

Mixed Media
Honorable Mention — William Braukman, Betty
1st Place — Lynda Silva, Visiting Yellow Birds

3-Dimensional
Honorable Mention — Silvia Rodriguez-Bryant, Coquette
1st Place — Claudia Gudino, Raku Leaf

Best of Show
Gary Woods, Oceanside Municipal Pier

03/17/2026

What a great opening night for A Garden That Remains exhibition! We had a wonderful turnout, thank you all for joining us. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please stop by and experience the show before it ends.

We also had an amazing time at the live demonstrations by four fantastic local artists. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and engage with the artists!

02/16/2026

What an incredible mono-print workshop! So interactive, so creative, so much fun. Stay tuned! the next one is coming soon.

02/08/2026

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new Gift Shop at Kings Art Center! Featuring handmade, unique pieces by artists you’ll love. Every purchase supports creativity in our community. Come visit and support the arts!

02/01/2026

A truly special evening of fun, creativity, and inspiring art from our young artists. Thank you to everyone who attended and shared this celebration with us.

01/30/2026

Our watercolor class was a fun and productive session, with students learning new techniques and creating beautiful work. We look forward to offering this class again soon. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and registration details!

01/11/2026

A fun Family Art Day at Kings Art Center, full of creativity, hands-on projects, and making art together! 🎨

01/10/2026

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11/16/2025

11/13/2025

Thank You from Kings Art Center
Kings Art Center would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who took part in this year’s Scarecrow Festival and Pumpkin Carving Contest!
It was a delightful day filled with creativity, and we thoroughly enjoyed showcasing the imaginative scarecrows and artistic pumpkins!
Your ongoing support is essential in enabling Kings Art Center to fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of Kings County residents and visitors through the arts.
A huge shout-out to our fantastic vendors,
The Tilted Hitch and Luna’s Sweet Treats, for rocking this year’s event!
We thank you for your time and generosity.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mark Sherman and the amazing students from the World Link program for generously volunteering their time to assist with face painting and activities at the Scarecrow Festival!

Thank you!