Simi Valley Art Association (SVAA)
Simi Valley, California
Est. 1963
Connecting Community Through Creativity
The Simi Valley Art Association is a vibrant non-profit organization where creativity brings people together. Artists of all levels find encouragement, inspiration, and meaningful connection through exhibitions, workshops, and shared passion for visual arts. It’s a place to grow your skills, share your voice, and be part of something bigger—where your passion for art becomes part of a thriving community.
Est. 1963
Connecting Community Through Creativity
The Simi Valley Art Association is a vibrant non-profit organization where creativity brings people together. Artists of all levels find encouragement, inspiration, and meaningful connection through exhibitions, workshops, and shared passion for visual arts. It’s a place to grow your skills, share your voice, and be part of something bigger—where your passion for art becomes part of a thriving community.
"In every stage of life, art gives us a way to connect, inspire, and belong."
Membership
Annual memberships are open to students, professionals, and non-professionals who are interested in two or three-dimensional art.
Events/Shows
The SVAA hosts several events throughout the year that the community can participate in. These events include the People’s Choice (Members Only Show), the Open Juried Art Show, the Simi Valley ArtsFest, as well as holiday craft fairs.
General Meetings
General Meetings – open to the public – are held at the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park Activity Center located at 4201 Guardian Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Information about the date, time and guest demonstrator are sent out via email and can be found on our website. General Meetings often include guest artists and speakers, and activities such as workshops, plein air painting outings, and still life drawing sessions.
Monthly Newsletter
Discover upcoming events, art exhibitions, artist of the month, member announcements, and ways to get involved in the Simi Valley art community. Subscribe here!
Library Solo Exhibit
SVAA members can apply to display their art at the Simi Valley Public Library. This is another way we enjoy sharing our art with the community.
Resources
Listed here are links to other organizations and websites that may be helpful and/or of interest to artists. This list continues to evolve. We appreciate any suggestions for additional listings. Contact webmaster here!
Annual memberships are open to students, professionals, and non-professionals who are interested in two or three-dimensional art.
Events/Shows
The SVAA hosts several events throughout the year that the community can participate in. These events include the People’s Choice (Members Only Show), the Open Juried Art Show, the Simi Valley ArtsFest, as well as holiday craft fairs.
General Meetings
General Meetings – open to the public – are held at the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park Activity Center located at 4201 Guardian Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Information about the date, time and guest demonstrator are sent out via email and can be found on our website. General Meetings often include guest artists and speakers, and activities such as workshops, plein air painting outings, and still life drawing sessions.
Monthly Newsletter
Discover upcoming events, art exhibitions, artist of the month, member announcements, and ways to get involved in the Simi Valley art community. Subscribe here!
Library Solo Exhibit
SVAA members can apply to display their art at the Simi Valley Public Library. This is another way we enjoy sharing our art with the community.
Resources
Listed here are links to other organizations and websites that may be helpful and/or of interest to artists. This list continues to evolve. We appreciate any suggestions for additional listings. Contact webmaster here!
May 2026 Artist of the Month: Annie Jensen
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