See Great Art & Support Local Artists at the Hillcrest Art Gallery.
The Gallery at Hillcrest is a vibrant cultural space that celebrates artistic expression and enriches the La Verne community. Featuring rotating exhibitions by local painters, photographers and sculptors, The Gallery highlights the diverse voices and creative traditions of Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. It serves as an inviting place for both the community and the public to discover and engage with regional art. Our residents say it is one of the best galleries in LA.
Art is an essential part of life at Hillcrest, supported by a dedicated arts studio that encourages hands-on creativity and exploration. As a local nonprofit, Hillcrest is proud to support local artists and showcase community-made works through exhibitions, receptions and learning opportunities that inspire conversation, connection and creativity.
Visit The Gallery at Hillcrest’s Current Exhibition.
Acknowledgement of Influence
February-March, 2026
Ganesha High School Art Students & Instructor, Kevin Tharpe, Graphic Artist
A visual acknowledgment of African-American influence in the lives of artist Kevin Tharpe and his advanced Ganesha artists.
Brunch with the Artists
Friday, February 20th
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
View Past Exhibits.
Explore the works of local artists who were generous enough to display their gifts at The Gallery at Hillcrest.
Whispers of Art That Saves Lives
October-December, 2025
Eclectic Artists: Kathleen McCall & Elizabeth Preston
Visions in Nature
July-September, 2025
Realism Art: Sherie Garner
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”
~Aristotle
Curvatures
April-June, 2025
Contemporary and Modern Artist: Debra Lynn Manville
When painted, my compositions spring to life to visually confess a story, animating the painting for the viewer. My favorite parts of my work are the ways that the shapes speak and connect. The mystery in the dark corners. The sharp and spiky shapes vs the squooshy shapes. The multitude of color tints within each piece ranging from fluorescent to muted to colorful. My hope is that I, as a messenger, successfully transmit the message between giant, magical thought forms, to pronounce and accent what needs to be seen and heard.
Eye of The Mind
January 6th-March 27th, 2025
Gary Colby, Amy Maloof and Max Prothro
“Eye of The Mind” is a fun and thought-provoking exhibit bound to generate spirited conversation.
Art, by its very nature, is subjective. These artists express their perception in an art form, and the viewer interprets it, each based on their own life experience, beliefs, values and aesthetic sensitivity. The joy for the artist comes not only from expressing very personal perspectives through an art form but also from stimulating the viewer’s understanding of that art. The interpretation and the artist’s perspective don’t have to be the same; it’s the wonder that happens when the “eye of the mind” of both opens wider and sees new possibilities.
Seeing One Another
October 7th, 2024-January 1st, 2025
Tierra del Sol Studios: Tony Barnes, Chelsea Lenninger, Christiam Osorio and Daniel Padilla
Champions of inclusion and value for all people with disabilities.
The subjects of this exhibit are people in the act of seeing, people whose gazes are directed at us. The artwork allows us to see how each artist sees their subject. We find ourselves in a relationship—an opportunity for receptivity.
Abundance
July 8th-September 27th, 2024
Jerry Owens, Painter
Champions of inclusion and value for all people with disabilities.
Artist’s Statement: I have been painting most of my life. Creating images has been my way of communicating and re-creating somehow what I believe God has given to all of us. All you have to do is look around to see the abundance of blessings bestowed. Recognizing this abundance in my life has filled me with inner peace, gratitude, love and fulfillment. I believe this will be the last public showing of my art, as I want to explore other creative ways to communicate the lavish abundance in all our lives.
Life in Bloom
April 8th-June 27th, 2024
Myra Epstein, Still Life Artist
Champions of inclusion and value for all people with disabilities.
Artist’s Statement: I love painting still life because I am fascinated by the way the still life genre draws upon social and cultural history. Instinctively, my color palette changed radically when I began painting in Southern California, graduating rapidly to more vibrant primary colors from the subtle tones I used in England.
About The Gallery at Hillcrest.
The Gallery at Hillcrest is a vital part of the La Verne community. Not only does it support local artists, but it also promotes cultural diversity. This art gallery is a significant benefit to the senior living community in La Verne. The residents say it is one of the best art museums in Southern California.
We thank the California painters, photographers and sculptors who contribute to our lifestyle. The Gallery is a beacon of promoting heritage and hope in the Hillcrest retirement community.
Cultural diversity is an important value of our senior living community. It is what makes us unique. Celebrating art is one of the best ways to bridge the gap between different backgrounds. The Gallery at Hillcrest looks forward to promoting these qualities and supporting local artists.
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