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PRESENTING SPONSOR:
​JANET JOHNSON
TITLE SPONSORS:
FRIENDS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
HUNTINGTON BEACH ART CENTER FOUNDATION

Childhood Classics:
100 Years of Children's Book Illustration 
from the Art Kandy Collection 

​JULY 9 - AUGUST 20, 2022
Opening Reception: July 9 | 2-5 PM


FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
The Huntington Beach Art Center announces the summer exhibition, CHILDHOOD CLASSICS: 100 YEARS OF CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION from the Art Kandy Collection, on view July 9 - August 20, 2022. 

The exhibition and associated free public events are made possible by generous sponsorship from Community leader Janet Johnson, The Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation, and Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL). With over 140 original works included from over 75 books, CHILDHOOD CLASSICS is presented in partnership with the Huntington Beach Public Library. 

The exhibition is one of the most extensive presentations on the subject of children’s book illustration ever organized. The show explores the history of children’s books from the turn of the century pen and ink Mother Goose art of Sarah Noble Ives, to the most popular works of today, including the digital creations of Mo Willems. ​
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SURF CITY ARTS FEST
Huntington Beach Central Park
October 8, 2022
11am-4pm


Call for Artist Vendors:
DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 31st | 5PM 


​​It is with great excitement that the Huntington Beach Art Center announces the return of  Surf City Arts Fest in 2022! Even bigger and better with a new location in Central Park!  In addition to 70 booths for artists, there will be hands-on experiences with creative art projects for all ages, food and beverage vendors, and live music performances. All displayed work must be original, artist-made fine art or craft. 
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take a Class AT THE ART CENTER! Fall Registration begins August 30th!

HBAC 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, oil, acrylic, creative writing, and a variety of movement classes for youth and adults. ​
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  • HOME
  • About
    • The Muse: HBAC Blog
    • HBAC Free Zoom Backgrounds
    • Virtual Gallery Tour
  • Exhibitions
    • Childhood Classics: 100 Years of Children's Book Illustration >
      • Childhood Classics Events
    • Upcoming Exhibition: Emerge
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Events
    • Surf City Arts Fest 2022
  • Education
    • Adult & Teen Classes
    • Youth Classes
    • Art at HBAC Summer Camp
    • Prospective Instructors
  • Memberships
    • Artist Council >
      • Past Artist Council Events
      • Artist Council Directory
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
  • Store