Pacific Art League

Pacific Art League offers art classes, workshops, and summer camps. It also offers exhibitions, free community art events, corporate art workshops, and Art in the Workplace classes, workshops, and customized corporate creativity sessions for employees. Classes, workshops, and summer camps are offered on a quarterly basis.

Programs

• Art classes — The League offers a diverse range of art classes.
• Workshops — The League offers workshops.
• Summer camps — The League offers summer camps.

At a glance

• General schedule: Classes, workshops, and summer camps are offered on a quarterly basis.
• Facility hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Saturday-Sunday by appointment only

About the provider

Pacific Art League was founded in 1921 and changed its name from the Palo Alto Art Club to the Pacific Art League in 1984. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the growth of individuals and communities in the Bay Area by providing access to creative experiences through art. PAL’s community involvement includes free community art events, exhibitions, school programs, scholarships, and corporate art workshops across the Bay Area.

• Exhibitions — The Pacific Art League organizes and presents monthly themed, juried exhibitions and an annual members exhibition.
• Community art events — PAL’s free community art events invite everyone to make, explore, and connect.
• Corporate art workshops — PAL’s corporate art workshops are a team building activity and can take place at your site or in the PAL studios.
• Art in the Workplace — PAL can provide classes, workshops and customized corporate creativity sessions for employees.

After a class has started, students may register late in most cases if there is space and with the instructor’s agreement. Cancellation policies are listed for summer camp, class, and workshop withdrawals. PAL may take photos of students or artwork for print or online publication, public relations or fundraising.

What families say

““I’ve learned so much since starting my beginner art series at PAL. My confidence in my work has really improved. I love being able to share my work during my class and then sharing it on Instagram with my friends!”” — Katy F.

““I am so grateful that I found PAL. Wonderful community. Wonderful teachers.”” — Elizabeth B.

““Art and creativity are important to my well-being, especially during the ongoing Covid pandemic. I’ve taken a class and I’ve enrolled my children in the art academy. Thank you, PAL.”” — Victoria G.

Last updated September 17, 2026.