Exhibitions
The Center for Creativity showcases art across seven unique gallery spaces, with exhibitions rotating every two months.
Explore our previous exhibitions, or learn about our gallery spaces and how to submit an exhibition proposal.
Whispers from the Deep
Installation by Cindy Stokes at the Art Window, our new gallery at 2009–2011 Broadway, just two doors from the Center for Creativity.
Block Party
Block Party, an interactive installation by Pat Mayer featured in the Safe Box Gallery
Corinne’s Shoezeum
Corinne’s Shoezeum, an installation by Corinne Friedman featured in the Phone Booth Gallery
Extraction: On the Margins
Extraction: On the Margins, a portfolio of hand-pulled prints from the California Society of Printmakers featured on the Sequoia Gallery Staircase
Elements of Modern Quilting
Elements of Modern Quilting, featuring work from the Silicon Valley Modern Quilt Guild featured in the Eureka Studio Gallery
Refuge II: Place, Creation, Culture
Refuge, guest curated by Na Omi J. Shintani in the Sequoia Gallery featuring artists of Asian heritage
Perseverance, Resilience and Hope
A curated exhibit of 12 artists reflecting on the theme of perseverance, resilience and hope.
Only One Earth
We have just one planet, yet it is faced with many perils of human activity -- industrial and home waste, discarded electronics, packaging, plastics, destruction from war, and the consequences of our disposable culture. These perils, embodied in the globes in this installation, drive artist Shirley Abraham toward activism and a passion for environmental stewardship.
Mural Madness
Mural Madness features painted panels created during a live mural competition held during San Mateo’s annual September Arts & Culture Fest.
The Art of Holding On: Doodles from a Life Well Lived
Through intuitive doodling, Lynn Singer Asher captures moments of presence, joy, and resilience - revealing how simple marks can become powerful expressions of connection, memory, and everyday wonder.
Free Art
The Center for Creativity invites the public to participate in Free Art, a community-driven exhibition where visitors are welcome to take art, donate art, or simply enjoy the exhibition.
Storytime
Children’s books and original art by artist/illustrators Elizabeth Gomez and Pettina Velez featured on the Community Wall
Disabilities Arts Showcase
Disabilities Arts Showcase on the Community Wall in partnership with the County of San Mateo Commission on Disabilities
Art of the Community: Redwood City
Art of the Community: Redwood City 2025 features the creative works of 38 Redwood City artists who submitted their artwork to an open juried call specifically for this exhibition. The exhibition was jurored by Elizabeth Gómez, Justin Hunt, and Yunan Ma, all also of Redwood City.
Recovery Happens 2025
An inspiring month where creativity meets courage. The Voices of Recovery Art Show is a vibrant celebration of resilience, transformation, and hope: featuring powerful works by artists who are walking the path of recovery with Voices of Recovery of San Mateo County.
What is Art Bias?
An curated exhibition of 25 artists from the Center for Creativity’s Community Art Partner, Art Bias, which is an art studio complex located in San Carlos. Curated by Nanette Wylde.
Bottle Art Joins the Circus
An interactive installation in the Safe Box Gallery by Terry Sand.
Engaging Community
Engaging Community featured CfC Steering Committee visual artists. Curated by Nanette Wylde.
Restroom Gallery
Art inspired space that invites other artists to contribute. Concept by Gadget and Stephanie.
Silicon Valley Open Studios 2025
Featuring seven San Mateo County artists: CS Boris, Sandra Keely, Kent Manske, Gadget, Carol Sconzert, Cindy Stokes, Nanette Wylde