Art Bias has empowered hundreds of artists on the Peninsula since 1993, by providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive, in turn adding vibrancy and creating social change in our community.

With 50 artist studios under our roof, we are the largest community of artists on the Peninsula.

 
 
Art Bias welcomes Pettina Velez to Studio 209! Pettina (Tina), an artist based in San Carlos, makes paintings for children’s books with her husband, John, and has published three, including “Willow,” and “Learn Your ABCs thr
Congratulations to Art Bias artist Liz Broekhuyse whose artwork was selected to adorn tote bags to be given out to shoppers at small retailers in San Carlos on Small Business Saturday, November 30. Art Bias is proud to partner with the City of San
Please join us in welcoming Aaron Alvarez Mendoza to Art Bias’ board of directors! Aaron is a photographer and visual artist passionate about the power and beauty of nature, digital photography, traveling to remote locations, community and his
Join us tonight to celebrate Art Bias’ partnership with CORA! The exhibition “Time Weaving: The Art of Healing,” shares art made by survivors of domestic violence. Thank you to Dragonfly Community Arts, CORA, Ellen Brook and Eliza
It is Cozy Crafts season! Join Jen from State Street Honey and Natalie from Salayi Designs for a Cozy Craft night. November 3 from 4:30-6:30. $45. Registration link is in our bio. Jen will help makers create their own beeswax candle, and Natalie
Happy Halloween from Art Bias! This week Art Bias artist Yucali led pumpkin paintings with the participants from One Step Beyond. The participants were inspired by the spooky holiday to create holiday themed drawings. First, they drew over pumpkin
Art Bias artist, Yucali, worked with One Step Beyond participants for the month of October on a collaborative painting which was just finished! Each participant painted their own canvas that fit into a larger piece. On top of the cohesive overarchin
First Sunday Open Studios on November 3 will feature Aunty Misri just in time for simplifying your holiday baking! Aunty creates flavorful, dynamic, seasonal and handcrafted desserts and unique cake kits that draw inspiration from the creator&rsquo
Join us for First Sunday Open Studios from Noon - 4 PM, Sunday, November 3rd. At least 15 participating artists will open their studios, including: Ellen Book, Linda Manes Goodwin, Alan Hart, Greta Waterman, Neil Murphy, Lory Kitamura, Inna Zatulov
Art Bias artist Yunan Ma is serving as the final mentor of the 2024 mentorship year at Art Bias. The students are working with beautiful chunky natural fibers in different forms such as felted merino wool, corriedale roving, and core spun. The mente
Art Bias board member and lifelong sewer, maker, and upcycler EIlish Lancaster taught a class last weekend on making new leather bags from 50% discarded leather. Participants received a prepared kit with all pieces & tools needed, and at the end
 

News at Art Bias

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
JAN/FEB 2024 — New in 2024

 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Exhibit: "Time Weaving: The Art of Healing"
Nov 1
Exhibit: "Time Weaving: The Art of Healing"

Opening Reception and Community Healing Altar Friday, November 1, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

art speak easy
Nov 14
art speak easy

Monthly Conversations about Art & Art Practice
Facilitated by Kent Manske & Nanette Wylde
Co-sponsored by Art Bias, the Center for Creativity, and PreNeo Press

Life Drawing sessions by Matthew Lipson
Nov 21
Life Drawing sessions by Matthew Lipson

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

 

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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.