Yucaipa Valley Art Association

11/01/2026

Once again, YVAA has teamed up with See’s Candies online to fundraise. See’s Candies make a great Christmas gift for your family and friends, so do some holiday and Christmas shopping by buying some See’s Candies this season. The last day to buy See’s Candies online winter products is Friday, 12/4/26 to make it in time for shipping during the Christmas rush. The See’s Candies storefront is a way to make your online purchases safely and securely anytime. The orders are shipped directly from See’s Candies to your home address, or they can be drop shipped to another address of your choice. Shop with confidence through See’s secure website. Help us fundraise and share our store front. You can also find the link on YVAA’s website under the fundraising section. Click here to start shopping: https://tinyurl.com/36kamybm

10/28/2026

At this month’s YVAA meeting, art teacher, Daryl Bryan will share her knowledge on color, shape, line, and value. For Daryl, teaching art is about helping people discover what they can see, create, and share with the world. Members and visitors will be invited to create a painting of an ocean scene using acrylics and only a TOOTHBRUSH! This fun interactive DIY art activity will explore using only a toothbrush and acrylics, to create a painting of an ocean scene.
Join us this month for a presentation by Daryl Bryan on Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Scherer Center located at 12202 First Street, Yucaipa. There is no admission fee and the public is welcome to attend.
For more information visit YVAA’s website at https://www.yucaipavalleyartassoc.org

10/23/2026

This YPAC Winterfest Art Gallery Exhibition has been exclusively organized for YVAA members to exhibit their artwork or photography at the gallery this winter. Members, family and friends were invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments were served.

The Winterfest YPAC Gallery Exhibition will feature artwork from fifteen (15) Yucaipa Valley Art Association members that will be exhibiting at the gallery this winter. The exhibition will feature a great variety of art media and subjects with some of the artwork available for sale.
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Exhibition dates from October 21, 2026 to February 10, 2027. This exhibit will be available for viewing all winter long, including during the City’s Winterfest event at the YPAC gallery Nov. 28th. There is no admission fee to view the exhibition.

10/18/2026

This YPAC Winterfest Art Gallery Exhibition has been exclusively organized for YVAA members to exhibit their artwork or photography at the gallery this winter. Members, family and friends are invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The Winterfest YPAC Gallery Exhibition will feature artwork from fifteen (15) Yucaipa Valley Art Association members that will be exhibiting at the gallery this winter. The exhibition will feature a great variety of art media and subjects with some of the artwork available for sale.
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Exhibition dates from October 21, 2026 to February 10, 2027. This exhibit will be available for viewing all winter long, including during the City’s Winterfest event at the YPAC gallery. There is no admission fee to view the exhibition.

10/13/2026

Join us this week 10/15/26 at 7:00 pm at the Scherer Community Center, Yucaipa! Free admission.

The Yucaipa Valley Art Association will host accomplished photographer and author Wayne Purcell at their Thursday, Oct. 15, meeting. Details at https://www.newsmirror.net/arts_and_entertainment/wayne-purcell-photographer-extraordinaire-will-be-featured-at-yvaa-meeting/article_e3c35275-3962-47a5-a491-b2048a51b3ae.html.

09/25/2026

The Yucaipa Valley Art Association will host photographer and author Wayne Purcell at their Thursday, October 15th meeting at 7:00 pm. Wayne will share the principles of composition, cropping, and editing that affect photography, painting and other forms of art. The public is welcomed to attend the presentation which will be held at the Scherer Center located at 12202 First Street, Yucaipa. There is no admission fee.

09/18/2026

Welcome back this fall! This month the featured artist was photographer, Lori Krum, who shared her storytelling through nature photography. She presented at YVAA on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 pm. YVAA member artists entered their amazing art at the monthly art show and won ribbons.The presentation was held at the Scherer Center located at 12202 First Street, Yucaipa. Visit our website at https://www.yucaipavalleyartassoc.org

09/09/2026

Now On Display! YVAA is pleased to announce that the fall art exhibition is on display at Village Bread! This fall art exhibition features creative and colorful artwork from YVAA member artists in various mediums including oils, watercolor, mixed media and photography. This is a three-month public exhibition that will run from August 31, 2026 to November 30, 2026. No admission fee.

09/01/2026

This month, the featured YVAA artist is photographer, Lori Krum. Lori will share her compelling storytelling through her captivating nature photography. Her photography centers on documenting fleeting, authentic experiences in the wild, sharing the beauty and emotion of each moment to inspire others to step outside and experience the outdoors for themselves. Join us for the presentation by Lori Krum on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Scherer Community Center located at 12202 First Street, Yucaipa. Bring a friend! There is no admission fee. YVAA website https://www.yucaipavalleyartassoc.org

06/12/2026

YVAA member Debra Wick is teaching this class!