Welcome to the LGAA
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment and support of the arts community.
Our mission is to promote creative expression in the pictorial and allied arts by fostering high standards,
extending appreciation and encouraging cooperation and camaraderie among artists.
Membership is open to all artists and art supporters by application on the Membership page.
Meetings
General Meetings are held monthly on the second Saturday 1:00 - 3:00pm
at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center: 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos.
LGAA members (or those considering membership) as well as guests are welcomed to attend to watch the demo and meet the members.
For additional details check the Meetings page.
March 14 Demo Artist:
Will Maller
Topic: Plein Air Painting
Will Maller began his formal study of art at the Walker Museum in Minneapolis at the age of 14
and in the last few years has done professional studies with Bob Gerbach, Albert Handel, and Huihan Lui.
He was one of the fifty finalists in Southwest Art Magazine's "21 National Artists over 31."
April 11 Demo Artist:
Claire Schroeven Verbiest
Topic: Still Life Painting
An award-winning artist and a signature member of several art societies,
She teaches watercolor and pastel painting classes and conducts painting workshops throughout the US, Canada and Europe.
She frequently serves as a juror for local art shows.
Previous Demo Artists are listed chronologically on the Meetings page.
2015 Shows
Spring Members Show
Dates: April 25 - July 10
Location: La Petit Trianon
Reception: May 24, 3-5pm
Art in Council Chambers
Dates: August 1 - October 30
Location: Los Gatos Council Chambers
Reception: August 14, 6-8pm
Greater Bay Area Open Show
Dates: August 1 - 31
Location: New Museum of Los Gatos
Fall Members Juried Show
Dates: October 31 - January 31
Location: Addison-Penzak JCC
Reception: October 31, 1-3pm
Plein Air Group
The Los Gatos Art Association sponsors an outdoor painting event every Monday at selected locations.
The schedule and location of future and previous events is found on the Plein Air page.
Classes
Many LGAA members teach classes or lead workshops. Current offerings are listed on the Resources page.
Member Gallery
Current LGAA members are listed on the Gallery page.
Many members have provided examples of their work and a link to their website.
Newsletter
the Palette is published every other month, starting in January.
PDFs of the current and previous issues is available on the Membership page.
LGAA Members are encouraged to send newsworthy items to the Newsletter Editor for:
Member News - accolades, awards and achievements of our members;
Classes - future classes open to and of interest to our members;
Opportunities - shows and competitions open to our members (with contact for further details).