Upcoming Community Art Events
Art in the Garden
This year, PAL is thrilled to collaborate with Gamble Garden on their annual Art in the Garden event—happening Tuesday, August 19th from 5:00–7:00 PM in Palo Alto.
About the Event:
Art in the Garden is a cherished community celebration that invites visitors to stroll through the gardens while watching artists bring their work to life in real time.
Location: Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Admissions: $10
Free Community Art Event: PAL @ 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave
Free Community Art Event: PAL @ 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave
🗓 THURSDAY August 21 | 6-9 pm
📍414 California Avenue by Stanford Research Park booth
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Join us at the PAL art table and make your ownVegetable Block Print onto Canvas Bags, celebrating TheTaste of Cal Ave, a 3rd Thursday fundraiser which showcases the restaurants and bars on Cal Ave.
Brought to you by @3rdthursday.fun
Community Art Workshop by @pacificartleague
Sponsored by @stanfordresearchpark
Free Community Art Workshop @Google Visitor Center: Mexican Tissue Paper Flowers
Join Pacific Art League for a Free Vibrant Tissue Paper Flowers Workshop at the Google Visitor Experience!
🗓 September 5th | 12:00pm-2:00pm
📍The Huddle @ Google Visitor Experience
2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Celebrate art, culture, and community with this free, hands-on workshop led by the Pacific Art League. Open to all ages and skill levels, you’ll learn how to create dazzling Mexican paper flowers using colorful tissue paper and pipe cleaners.
Explore fun techniques like folding, layering, and fluffing as you craft your own festive flores de papel—a vibrant tradition with roots in ancient China that blossomed in Mexico, where paper flowers have become central to celebrations like weddings and Día de los Muertos.
🌸 Free community art event
🌸 All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
🌸 Family-friendly & beginner-friendly
🌸 Drop-ins welcome
Free Community Art Event: PAL @ 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave
Free Community Art Event: PAL @ 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave
🗓 THURSDAY September 18 | 6-9 pm
📍414 California Avenue by Stanford Research Park booth
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Join us at the PAL art table and decorate your own Folded Fans, celebrating the Dancing on the Street theme.
Brought to you by @3rdthursday.fun
Community Art Workshop by @pacificartleague
Sponsored by @stanfordresearchpark
End of Summer Huddle 2nd Anniversary Celebration
End of Summer Huddle 2nd Anniversary Celebration
🗓 September 20th | 11:00am-4:00pm
📍The Huddle @ Google Visitor Experience
2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
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Join Pacific Art League to decorate folded fans and help create a colorful chalk art mural in celebration of the end of summer!
Step into a world of color, creativity, and connection at our Chalk Art led by the incredibly talented Joel Yau (@studioyau). Known for transforming pavement into vibrant masterpieces, Joel brings his signature flair to Google Visitor Experience 2nd Anniversary celebration. Inspired by Joel’s work, you can create your own piece of summer on the pavement. Whether you’re drawing sunshine, sunsets, or your favorite summer treats, this event is all about cooling down, having fun, and celebrating End of Summer.
Free Event: Burst of Summer Paper Flower Workshop @ Google Visitor Center
Pacific Art League Free Community Event: Burst of Summer Paper Flower Workshop @ Google Visitor Center
3rd Thursday with PAL
3rd Thursday with PAL
Thursday, June 19th (6-9pm)
www.3rdthursday.fun
414 California Avenue by Stanford Research Park booth
Join the PAL team and paint a drink coaster celebrating LoCal Libations Wine Walk
Kente Bookmark Weaving with PAL
Kente Bookmark Weaving with PAL
Thursday, June 19th (12-2pm)
The Huddle @ Google Visitor Experience
2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
RSVP HERE
Weave your own Kente paper bookmark to celebrate Juneteenth with the Pacific Art League. Connect with a profound symbol of African heritage and resilience, echoing the spirit of freedom and community inherent in Juneteenth.
Palo Alto First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk Returns – Kicks Off June 6!
We’re thrilled to be part of the revival of a beloved Palo Alto tradition—the First Friday Art Walk, launching Friday, June 6 from 5–7 PM in downtown Palo Alto.
Stop by the Pacific Art League and visit fellow galleries including Bryant Street Gallery, Masterworks Fine Art, Pamela Walsh Gallery, and Qualia Contemporary Art as we extend our hours and invite the community to explore local art in the warm glow of a summer evening.
Mark your calendar and bring a friend—art, conversation, and creativity await!