Chico Art Center

The Chico Art Center is a community arts organization based in Chico, California that supports local artists and the broader arts community through exhibitions, classes, and studio programming. The center presents regular calls for art and themed exhibitions throughout the year, including shows such as Open Studios Art Tour, Narrative, The Puzzle Show, and Creative Fusion. It also offers art classes, studio groups, and classroom rentals, and operates an art and gifts shop featuring work by local artists. Supported by the City of Chico and the California Arts Council, the center serves as a central hub for arts engagement in the region. The center is currently expanding with a digital arts lab at the Train Depot.