Community Art Workshop: Recycled Fabric Pumpkins

Join us for a free hands-on art activity at 3rd Thursday on California Avenue! 🎨✨

📅 Thursday, October 16 | 6–9 PM
📍 414 California Avenue (at the Stanford Research Park booth)
🌐 www.3rdthursday.fun

In celebration of this month’s Recycling theme, Pacific Art League invites you to create your own Recycled Fabric Pumpkin—a fun, sustainable craft that’s perfect for fall. Using upcycled materials, you’ll transform fabric scraps into festive pumpkins you can take home and enjoy.

This community art workshop is open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your friends, family, and creative spirit, and join us in celebrating art, sustainability, and local community connection.

Brought to you by @3rdthursday.fun
Community Art Workshop by @pacificartleague
Sponsored by @stanfordresearchpark

Fall into Color Transfer Prints Workshop

🗓 SUN OCT 12th | 12-2:00pm

📍The Huddle @ Google Visitor Experience

2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Pacific Art League with this hands-on fall printmaking workshop! In this fun and creative session, you’ll learn color transferring techniques to transform your artwork into one-of-a-kind seasonal prints.

Participants will start by drawing bold black-line images of fall favorites—pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and more. Then, using markers, foil, and water, you’ll transfer and blend colors to create magical, watercolor-like backdrops. The process combines elements of drawing and printmaking, offering a unique way to explore color mixing and design techniques while celebrating the season.

Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this family-friendly art class in Palo Alto is an inspiring way to connect with creativity and enjoy the rich colors of fall. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll leave with vibrant autumn prints that capture the spirit of the season.

Opening Reception

Friday, October 3 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Pacific Art League | 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto

Join us for an evening of creativity and community as we celebrate the opening of two dynamic exhibitions at Pacific Art League.

Simeon James Dumas: Decade² – In an Instant

October 3 – 28 | Forest Gallery

With Decade² – In an Instant, artist Simeon James reflects on over twenty years of growth, exploration, and discovery. The title carries dual meaning: both a span of two decades and the multiplying effect of time. Returning home after nearly that same stretch, this exhibition is a full-circle moment bridging past and present.

In an Instant captures the paradox of the artistic journey—how every sudden breakthrough is built on years of persistence, transformation, and quiet evolution.

Abstraction

October 3 – 28 | Ramona Gallery

Step into a world where imagination takes center stage. Abstraction celebrates the limitless possibilities of non-representational art—bold colors, sweeping gestures, and intricate details that invite us to feel deeply and think differently.

This exhibition brings together diverse artistic voices, each pushing beyond the everyday to reveal emotions and ideas that words alone cannot capture.

✨ Complimentary refreshments will be served.
✨ Meet the artists and connect with fellow art lovers.
✨ Free and open to the public.

We can’t wait to welcome you for this special night at PAL!

Endless Summer Festival @ Google Visitor Experience

🗓 September 20th | 11:00am-4:00pm

📍The Huddle @ Google Visitor Experience

2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

For more information and to RSVP, please CLICK HERE.

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We’re beyond excited to join Google Visitor Experience’s biggest event of the year—the Endless Summer Festival—on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate with us at this free indoor–outdoor festival in the heart of Mountain View.

At the Pacific Art League booths, you’ll dive into hands-on creativity: design your own folded fans, paint mandala affirmation rocks, and join the magic of chalk art with the incredible Joel Yau (@studioyau). Famous for transforming sidewalks into breathtaking masterpieces, Joel will bring his signature style to the 2nd Anniversary Celebration of Google Visitor Experience.

Inspired by his work, you can create your own slice of summer—whether it’s sunshine, sunsets, or your favorite sweet treats—right on the pavement. This is your chance to make art, make memories, and make summer last just a little bit longer.

Free Community Art Event: PAL @ 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave

🗓 THURSDAY September 18 | 6-9 pm

📍414 California Avenue by Stanford Research Park booth

www.3rdthursday.fun   

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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

Do you have a K-Pop Demon Hunters–obsessed child?

La Entrada’s (Menlo Park) 8th Grade Girl Scout Troop (#62696) is hosting a special school holiday fundraiser on Monday, Sept 1st—featuring a movie watch party + singalong, along with fun crafts and snacks!

All proceeds go directly toward funding the troop’s San Diego adventure this September. Join the fun and support these amazing girls!

Ages 7-14

Tickets are limited—buy yours today for $20. CLICK HERE to register

Free Community Art Event: PAL @ 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave

🗓 THURSDAY August 21 | 6-9 pm

📍414 California Avenue by Stanford Research Park booth

www.3rdthursday.fun   

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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

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

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
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.

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!