glendale arts

Celebrates artists who inspire, dialogues that paint the canvas of understanding, and the audiences who share in the journey.

SCENE

When you donate to Glendale Arts, you unlock membership benefits including discounts to performances and access to events. SCENE builds community and opportunity between artists and audiences.

Arlene Vidor
Photography

October 25 - November 22 at
ace/121 Gallery

Give Time.

Support the creation of transformative experiences that build a stronger, more connected community through story, cinema, and art.

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Glendale International
film Festival

Coming Soon: GIFF 2026 Film & Screenplay Submissions

We Power Arts & Culture  by presenting various forms of artistic expression and providing platforms that discover the richness and complexity of being human.

We Build Community by  bringing  people together, fostering engagement, encouraging dialogue and interaction and driving the local creative economy.

We Inspire New Ideas  by promoting a culture of creativity and innovation through engaging exhibitions, performances, and interactive experiences.

About Us & Our Work

We Make Connections  by creating opportunities for people to come together, collaborate on creative projects, educate one another through shared experiences, and foster a nexus of ideas and perspectives. Through storytelling, visual imagery, and performance, our work bridges divides and builds a sense of shared humanity.

Glendale Arts Events & Programs

  • Mindful Art for Wellness

    Explore the connection between well-being and creativity through gentle movement, stretching, music, and art-making. We’ll practice mindfulness together, using mixed media art materials, music, and guided exercises to create space for self-expression, reflection, and community connection.

  • SCENE

    Glendale Arts Membership Program

    A membership-based social club established to create community and opportunity between artists and audiences – a place for creatives, arts enthusiasts, and businesses to Showcase – Connect – Engage – Network – Experience the best in arts, culture, and entertainment.

  • ace/121 gallery

    Multidisciplinary venue located in the center of Glendale, CA

    ace/121 Gallery hosts year-round art exhibitions, live performances, screenings, conversations, readings, classes, workshops, and special events.

  • Glendale International Film Festival

    GIFF 2026 Coming Soon

    GIFF is a celebration of storytelling on the screen – a vibrant cross-section of entertainment, inspiration, and dialogue spotlighting the powerful medium of film and thousands of creative artists in the filmmaking community annually over six days every September.

  • Glendale Arts Annual Soiree

    Surround yourself with creativity and cheer at our annual celebration and fundraiser.

    Annual event that generates revenue to support bringing artists and audiences together at events such as the Glendale International Film Festival. Annual fundraising event generating revenue in support of creating year-round opportunities to bring artists and audiences together, inspire creativity, foster meaningful connections, and build community through the performing, cinematic, and visual arts.

Become an Arts & Culture Advocate

Volunteer with Glendale Arts

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Glendale Arts’ programming and assist in everything from set up and breakdown to ticket-taking, ushering, answering questions, administrative tasks, and general event support.

Program Sponsors & Supporters