The Kern River Valley Art Association is a non-profit dedicated to the art and artists of the kern river valley.

We welcome all persons with an artistic interests, whether beginner or advanced. Join our classes to expand your artistic vision or shop for fine, original art in our gallery or online.

Whether you are a beginner or professional artist, we offer a range of classes and resources for you to explore your creative aspirations.

Calendar of Classes

Our Fine art studio is stocked with a variety of media and materials. Members are welcome to use our studio at their leisure to create individually, or or join one of our many classes events and discussions.

Art and Community Center, and Gallery

Our Alchemy industrial shop is a place to learn how to use various industrial tools and techniques, or for experienced and certified users to create individually.

Industrial Art

All are welcome at the KRVAA Art Center. We pride ourselves in a culture of inclusive, positive creativity. We are a supportive and creative community of local citizens coming together to share in the expression of our artistic choice. Dont see a class or subject matter you want to explore? consider being a founding patron of the program .

COMMUNITY

The Kern River Valley Art Association was founded in 1962 by local artists. It has grown over the years to our current Wofford Heights campus. Here you will find instruction, tools and materials for industrial or fine art, crafting, ceramic and more. Stop in for coffee at our Station, walk though our gallery and explore your own CREATIVITY with KRVAA.

Who We Are

We are a community of local artists and makers, coming together in an inclusive and positive expression of our individual creativity.