Upcoming Exhibitions

Summer 2024
Exhibitions Opening Reception
Thursday, May 30

Members FREE
Non-members $10 | Students & Seniors $5

Presenting:

Resonantly Me: A Queer Artist’s Invitational
May 30, 2024 - September 7, 2024

A dynamic showcase of California’s LGBTQIA+ artists whose work reflects on the myriad ways in which queer experiences shape ones understanding of the world. Through diverse styles and media these artworks celebrate the vibrant creativity and unique perspectives of this community. Each piece offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of queer experience from bold statements to intimate reflections. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or as an ally, Resonantly Me encourages you to embrace the beauty of difference and celebrate the richness of human expression.  

Sydney Croskery: Tall Horizon
May 30, 2024 - September 7, 2024

Through a series of abstract works, Croskery explores the process of painting as both a means and metaphor for navigating the intricacies of existence. By stretching the metaphorical horizon upward, Croskery invites us to consider the entirety of the picture, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation for life’s nuances. Featuring 40 paintings from the last four years, Tall Horizon challenges viewers to broaden their perspectives, transcending the limitations of the present moment to embrace the infinite possibilities of the future. 

The Colors Within: Selections from the ArtWorks Class of 2024
May 30, 2024 - September 7, 2024

This exhibition celebrates the work of seventeen Kern County high school juniors and seniors who participated in Bakersfield Museum of Art’s 2024 ArtWorks program. Throughout this semester-long experience, students worked with Museum staff, guest speakers, and artists to empower their passion for the visual arts. 

Fall 2024

Presenting:

Jacqueline Valenzuela: Con Safos, Con Fuerzas 
Dezember/Cunningham Gallery 
September 26, 2024 – January 4, 2025 

Cesar Martinez: Drink Cultura  
Ablin Gallery 
September 26, 2024 – January 4, 2025 

Bakersfield Built: Architecture of the 1950s 
Chevron Gallery  
September 26, 2024 – January 4, 2025 

Winter 2025

Presenting:

Jane Rosen: Selected Works from 1985-2025 
Dezember/Cunningham Gallery 
January 30, 2025 – July 12, 2025 

Kelly Berg: Illuminated Earth 
Ablin Gallery  
January 30, 2025 – May 3, 2025 

Summer 2025

Presenting:

Pamela Carroll: The Beauty Inherent 
Ablin Gallery  
May 29, 2025 – September 6, 2025 

ArtWorks: Selections from the Class of 2025 
Main Hallway 
May 29, 2025 – September 6, 2025 

Ongoing:

Jane Rosen: Selected Works from 1985-2025 
Dezember/Cunningham Gallery 
January 30, 2025 – July 12, 2025 

Dates and exhibitions subject to change.