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 19th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Exhibition Tour with Judith Hendler: June 4th | 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.

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.