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.

 

Wonderful News

As part of the Anniversary Celebration, Art Bias received a Centennial Grant from the City of San Carlos. To honor this momentous historical celebration, artists will make paintings at intersections, crosswalks, bike lanes, and sidewalks to add color and excitement, and draw attention to overlooked areas, and we want YOUR input on what to paint.

Provide input HERE

Art Bias artists Karen Cox and Fred Aron are showing artwork in the Burlingame Public Library with fellow artists at 480 Primrose Avenue in Burlingame, CA as part of the Silicon Valley Visual Arts Artists Exhibition. The exhibition is up now through
Art Bias artist Jennifer Kelley has completed “Lettuce,” a 12” x 12” mosaic made with delicate stained glass. Jennifer shares that her inspiration for the piece is “Thanking and acknowledging the farm workers who provide
Art Bias is proud to present new Saturday morning art classes to engage young people in hands on creativity! Our weekly classes are taught by accomplished artists and provide a unique opportunity to foster a love for art while encouraging self-exp
Art Bias artist Amber J. Smith and her work “Dusk and Dawn: The Grey Wolf’s Elegy” was part of the unveiling ceremony for the Suns of Sunnyvale last week! Amber’s sun mosaic is a tribute to the majestic grey wolf, a species
Calling all visual artists in the mid Peninsula, the Bay Area, San Mateo County! Art Bias a studio for rent. The studio is $385/month and 84 square feet. Artists have 24/7 access and join a community with 50 other artist studios (56 artists) with o
Paintings “Longing” and “Quiet Confidence Considered” by Art Bias artist Linda Manes Goodwin were selected by curator, activist, artist and juror Karen Gutfreund for the exhibition “Irrepressible Women” on view Mar
Art Bias artist Kent Manske is exhibiting “Kent Manske: Inner Workings” in the Fairbanks Gallery at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, up now through March 19, 2025. If you can’t make it to Corvallis, Oregon to see this s
Art Bias is accepting submissions for its inaugural open-call photography exhibition: “Snapped,” an exhibition of photographic creativity juried by David Craven. Application is open now! Deadline to apply is April 30! The exhibition will
Art Bias warmly welcomes Hilary Gomes! Hilary has moved into studio #224 and is looking forward to contributing her creativity and collaborative energies with others in our community. A dedicated art educator, Hilary chairs the Department of Art at
The Art Bias board and staff met at sunny Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica today for a retreat to learn about other successful studio models and best practices for effective governance. Thank you to Cindy Abbott, artists for opening their studios, and
Artist Aina Clotas will offer a 1.5 day workshop on portrait painting in oil, using a live model. March 1 and 2 at Art Bias in San Carlos, CA. Register today! Aina will instruct students in painting a portrait in oil from a life model, going over
 

News at Art Bias

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
AUGUST 2024 — Quench Your Thirst for Local Art
JULY 2024 — Make this your Most Creative Summer Ever
MAY 2024 — Silicon Valley Open Studios + so much more
APRIL 2024 — Help Us Blossom & Grow
MARCH 2024 — Creative Rebirth

 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Exhibit: Art Bias Studios Exhibition
Jan 16
Exhibit: Art Bias Studios Exhibition

Opening Reception 12:00 - 1:00 during First Sundays Open Studios on February 2.

Image courtesy of Doriane Heyman

Life Drawing sessions by Matthew Lipson
Feb 27
Life Drawing sessions by Matthew Lipson

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

WORKSHOP: Portraiture in Oil
Mar 1
WORKSHOP: Portraiture in Oil

Aina Clotas will offer a two-day workshop on portrait painting in oil, using a live model.

 

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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.