WILLITS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
WCA is a nonprofit arts center that hosts events, classes, gallery shows and more!. The WCA brings together the arts community in Mendocino County with new gallery exhibitions each month, classes in ceramics, drawing, painting and dance as well as providing space for cultural events and activities throughout the year.
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EVENT CALENDAR
August 1st – 30th 2026
Burning and Turning: Morgan Rex & Kenneth Burton
Get ready for an exciting collaborative exhibit for the month of August at Willits Center for the Arts. Morgan Rex has been producing an eclectic expression of home & garden décor made from metal and glass in Willits for over 40 years. Ken Burton, also known as Woodturned707, has been turning wood for over 10 years, crafting bowls and other vessels from beautiful local woods. Their exhibit, titled Burning and Turning, opens on Saturday August 1 from 6 to 8pm, with food, refreshments, and artful vibes. The exhibit will run through Sunday August 30, with WCA galleries open from 11am to 5pm.
Friday, September 11th 6:30 pm
Art Talks: Prehistory
The public is invited to a fascinating presentation on “Prehistory” at the Willits Center for the Arts on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Presented by art historian Gary Martin, M.A., the evening program will explore the distant beginnings of human culture and artistic expression. The presentation will examine prehistoric cave paintings, early sculpture, and the daily lives of prehistoric peoples, offering insight into how our earliest ancestors survived, communicated, and created meaning long before written language.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Willits Center for the Arts’ mission is to promote active community enrichment and participation in artistic expression and diverse cultural events in Mendocino County by providing a public space for gallery shows, arts activities, and education.
