If The Shoe Fits
Judith Hendler Design Awards
Presented in Partnership with the Huntington Beach Art Center
On View May 7 – June 11, 2022
Member & Patron Preview: May 7 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Public Reception: May 7 | 6:30-9 PM
​Art for Lunch: May 19 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Exhibition Tour with Judith Hendler: June 4 | 2-4 PM
Shoes are a notion not to be easily dismissed. We are expected to wear them and in many places we are required to wear them. No shoes, no shirt, no service! However, take shoes and put them in the hands of a remarkable designer, and shoes become more than a functional object to protect the feet. As renowned artist Judith Hendler sees it, shoes become a multi-faceted object of design. Reimagined and repurposed, the shoe takes on a myriad of uses. An object to recreate that tells fantastic stories about the wearer, describes an evening of celebration, envisions a city celebrating a night on the town and enables us to tiptoe through the tulips! Judith has challenged California Community College students and members of the Huntington Beach Art Center to explore the theme of footwear in this year’s newest design project utilizing core concepts of sustainability. Her challenge was well met. If the Shoe Fits features 60 creatively imagined shoe based art works in both traditional and sculptural mediums. Colorful, creative, useful and frivolous, artists took hold of the notion and ran with it. As the viewer will see, the range of ideas included in the exhibition could inspire one to begin a journey of 1,000 steps or simply enjoy a night on the town.

Participating Artists

​Rita Albadran
Mikayla Baluyot
Kristina Baker
Joshua Baquet
Anette Berumen
Peggy Chmiel
Paulina Dam
Katherine Dittrick
Sammitta Em
Marcela Espejel
Helen Fallon
Kelly Frankiewicz
Imane Gehring
Annette Globits
Christie Grimstad
Charlie Groh
Jeanne Harvey
Mohamed Hatamle
Marsha Hendler
Karina Hernandez
Farrah Hooshmand 
Phil Hunter
Jeanette Jensen
Sandra Joffe
Janet Johnson
Ceilia Kozuch
Sarah Krings
Madison Lamothe
Lauren Latham
Julie Leah
Rojean Maciula
Gabriella Mark
Davi Mayfield
Dan Meylor
Sofia Migala
Gabrielle Miller
Joycie Montillo
Michele Morgan
Victoria Oliphant
​​Bailey Olsen 
Lauri Panopoulos
Anne Marie Price
Arshia Rehmani
Richard Schnur 
Braydee Seehuus
Dale Stephens
Ngan Tran
Susan Turner
Greg Van Krugel
Andrea Vasquez
Maureen Vastardis
Joshua Webb
Thom Wright
Emily Yancosky
Candace Yeung
Simon Yuan
Deanna Zamiska

exhibition events

Art for lunch 
Thursday, May 19th | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Art for Lunch is back on Thursday, May 19th from 11:30am-1:30pm! Take in the stunning works of art in the Art Center Galleries, plus a behind-the-scenes discussion from exhibition partner Judith Hendler. Bring your own sack lunch and the Art Center provides desserts and beverages for this fan-favorite event. Reservations are appreciated so we can plan appropriately for our guests. For questions, call (714) 374-1650.

Exhibition Tour with Judith Hendler 
Saturday, june 4th | 2-4 pm

Join noted fashion jewelry designer Judith Hendler for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of If the Shoe Fits. Learn more about Judith's background designing well-collected pieces featured on television shows including Dynasty, and how Judith selected the winners for our design competition. Reservations are appreciated so we can plan appropriately for our guests. For questions, call (714) 374-1650.