Exhibitions
In Full Bloom
An Exhibition of Floral Art
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 18th
Opening Celebration: January 24th, 6:00-8:00pm
Exhibition Dates: January 24th- March 7th
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and passion for the natural world.
Our upcoming exhibition, “In Full Bloom,” is a celebration of the beauty, diversity, and symbolism of flowers. We invite artists working in all mediums to submit their original works inspired by the floral world.
More about the art exhibition HERE.
Submit HERE
Small Works
Art Show & Raffle
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 28th
Opening Celebration: 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, December 6th
Exhibition Dates: November 30th & December 6th
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists of all disciplines to participate in our upcoming 7th Annual Small Works Art Show & Raffle featuring small-scale artworks. Donate a small-scale artwork and receive a complimentary annual artist membership!
Interested artists are encouraged to submit an art piece in any medium they desire. Click on the link below to join our Small Works Artist Roster!
Save the Date for this year’s event!
*Artist submissions are now closed.
Soul Searching
An Exploration of Portrait Art
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 30th
Opening Celebration: 6:00-9:00 PM, Friday, October 11th
Exhibition Dates: September 27th-November 1st
Soul Searching aims to showcase the diverse and dynamic portrait works by local and regional artists, across all mediums. See this exhibition at our Art Depot, 35 5th Street in downtown Hollister. All exhibition events are free and open to the public, all welcome.
*Artist submissions are now closed.
California Dreamin'
Summer Nostalgia & Sunshine
Opening Celebration: 12-4 PM, Saturday, June 22nd
Special Gallery Hours: 5-7 PM, Fridays in July
Exhibition Dates: June 8th-August 4th
California Dreamin’ is an exhibition of visual artworks focused on summer nostalgia, created by local and regional artists.
More about the art exhibition HERE.
*Artist submissions are now closed.
Life Skills Art Show
Art by Life Skills Art Students
Reception: 5-7 PM, May 17th
This exhibition features artworks from Hollister High School special needs students and adults with disabilities from Hope Services who participate in our Life Skills Art Program. This exhibition will be on display at the Art Depot, 35 5th Street in downtown Hollister from April 30th-May 17th.
As part of our Arts Council’s Arts in Education Program, Life Skills Art is led by teaching artist Louise Roy to engage students in a wide-range of art-making activities, projects, and collaborative learning.
Open Studios 2024
Open Studios
April 2024
Our annual Open Studios Art Tour is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County. Open Studios is a great way for locals and out of town visitors to meet the artists, view and purchase original works of art and learn more about the processes of art-making. The Open Studios Night Market is a new opportunity for emerging artists and makers of all kinds to showcase and sell their work at an outdoor and indoor night market at the Arts Council’s Art Depot in downtown Hollister.
Small Works
Small Works Exhibition
5:30-7:30 pm, Friday, Dec. 1st, 2023
Art Depot, Downtown Hollister
This event is an opportunity to meet local artists and win an original piece of art while supporting our local arts communities. Our Small Works Exhibition features original artworks, no larger than 7″x9″, created & donated local artists and includes paintings, ceramics, glassworks & more.
Supporters & art lovers can also see the art online. All proceeds support our Arts Programs serving youth & adults throughout San Benito County.
*Oil painting by Small Works artist, Kati D’Amore.
Art Exhibitions at
The Art Depot
Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions of art will be displayed at The Art Depot, 35 5th Street, located at the historic train depot in downtown Hollister. These shows are an opportunity for community members to connect with local artists, both professional & emerging, and view a variety of diverse artworks. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Interested in showing your work or curating an exhibition? Contact heidi@sanbenitoarts.org for more information.