MISSION

Art Bias’ mission is to be an inclusive community where diverse artists have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and create positive community impact. We provide 50 artist studios, professional development resources and events, classes, exhibition opportunities, teaching opportunities, and a thriving community of artists amplifying art’s positive impact on society.

 

Read more about the mural HERE

 
Art Bias artist Federica Armstrong founded The Palo Alto Photography Forum in 2016, a lecture series showcasing prominent photojournalists, whose work brings understanding to critical stories and promotes conversations and engagement on global and lo
Thank you to Mira Arora, a sophomore at Carlmont High School for her thoughtful article about how Art Bias’ First Sunday Open Studios “humanizes art in a digital era” and brings people together. Scot Scoop News is a journalism websi
Thank you to Art Bias lead mural artist Amber Smith for visiting Beresford Elementary School in San Mateo yesterday to spark inspiration in students around mural arts. Later this month, 93 Beresford students will visit the San Carlos Centennial mural
Please welcome Dr. Yifan Xu to the Art Bias board of directors! Thank you, Yifan, for your enthusiasm as a new Art Bias volunteer. Dr. Yifan Xu is an arts management scholar specializing in arts policy, administration, and the sustainability of art
Art Bias artist Deb Shea had a wonderful time this weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico, teaching a workshop at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum using the “Goat’s Horn in Blue” pastel painting as a point of departure. Deb said that &l
 

News at Art Bias

October 2025 — Harvest of Art
August 2025 — This is Bigger than Art
June 2025 — You Belong at Art Bias
May 2025 - Paint the Town!
April 2025 — We are Open, Free, and Yours to Explore
March 2025 — The Art of Spring
February 2025 — What is Your Art Bias?
January 2025 — Look and Learn at Art Bias
December 2024 — It’s the Final Brushstroke
November 2024 — Creativity Unmasked
October 2024 — Fall in Love with Art Bias

 
 
 
Featured
Toddler Creative Classes
Sep 5
Toddler Creative Classes

6 weeks - Toddler Creative classes with Pettina Velez. Bring your toddler to try out the class for free! Just contact Pettina.

Exhibit: Ellen Brook: Wearables and Wallables
Oct 1
Exhibit: Ellen Brook: Wearables and Wallables

Ellen Brook: Wearables and Wallables Opening Reception October 5, 1pm

Life Drawing sessions by Matthew Lipson
Oct 23
Life Drawing sessions by Matthew Lipson

Join us each month for ongoing Life Drawing sessions organized by Matthew Lipson.

Exhibit: Elements of Contemporry Mosaics
Nov 2
Exhibit: Elements of Contemporry Mosaics

Opening Reception November 2, 1-3pm

First Sundays Open Studios
Nov 2
First Sundays Open Studios

Image by Jennifer Kelly from series about medicinal plants.

Improv Through the Holidays
Nov 8
Improv Through the Holidays

Six classes:
November 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 13 

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Art Bias is a 501(c)3 non-profit and was originally established in 1993 as The Art Center of Redwood City.

Resident artists work in many mediums, including drawing, painting, Chinese calligraphy, murals, mixed media, assemblage, mosaic, photography, book arts, film, and jewelry design.

 


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