Whittier Art Association and Gallery
Supporting Southland Artists Since 1939
The Whittier Art Association was formed in 1934, with the goal of bringing art into the growing community of Whittier. The Association built the Whittier Art Gallery, in 1939, and began exhibiting the work of many of the most prominent artists in the Southland. For over 80 years the Gallery has provided monthly art exhibits, at no charge to the public. The Whittier Art Association and Gallery is a nonprofit 501 (c)3.
As a non-profit arts organization, the services we provide to the community depend upon membership and donations. There are many ways to support the Whittier Art Association and Gallery through tax-deductible donations. The Fred Van Suchtelen Memorial Award is one way to support artists.
The Transformative Power of Art
D. Lester Williams "One Dragon"
Photo by George Rodriguez
Juried Shows
Open, Juried all-media shows are scheduled for June, September, and December
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Juried exhibits are judged, and some cash awards are given.
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Gallery Artist Members receive reduced entry fees.
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Exhibition Rules for Entering Juried Shows.
Exhibiting In the
Gift Gallery
Artist members can submit art to be displayed on an ongoing basis in the Gift Gallery. Please see the Gift Gallery Guidelines below and contact Lisa Keffer Ruiz if you have questions. passion4paint@gmail.com
Board of Directors 2025-26
President: Suzanna Grueser
VP of Programs: Maya Hivale & Deanna Woirhaye
VP of Membership: Lisa Keffer-Ruiz
VP Publicity: Valerie Veneziano & Cara Gleich
VP of Gift Gallery: Laura Monroy
VPs of Exhibitions: Joann Libolt & Laura Salas
Recording Secretary: Lark HFrieze-Hickey
Corresponding Secretary: Liz Trueblood
Treasurer: Carol Neideffer & Pam Korporaal
Past President: Vicki Schramm
Members at Large: Mark Frederickson,
William Ohanesian, & Monica Taylor