Armory Center’s ‘Sanctuaries’ Exhibition Explores Refuge, Transformation, and Interdependence Through Contemporary Art

The Armory Center for the Arts will debut its fall exhibition, “Sanctuaries,” on Friday, Oct. 10, inviting the public to explore themes of refuge, transformation, and interdependence through contemporary art. Admission is free, and galleries are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Organized by the Armory’s Programs Department, “Sanctuaries” features works by 20 artists who reflect on the metaphysical and material dimensions of sanctuary. Through painting, textiles, ceramics, photography, riso prints, and mixed media, the exhibition examines sanctuary as a site of protection, agency, preservation, and healing.

Participating artists include Ronna Ballister, JT Bruns, Rachel Curry, Austyn de Lugo-Liston, Sandra Gallegos, Frankie Gutierrez, Ruzanna Hanesyan, Sergio Hernandez, Heather Hilliard Bonds, Gail Howland, Ed Leonardi, Matt MacFarland, Brandi Mack-Khalfani, Simone Montemurno, Elonda Norris, Julieta Reynoso, Joe Sanchez, Allison Segura, and Dajin Yoon.

The exhibition runs from Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Armory Center for the Arts’ historic location in Old Pasadena, the Gale Kohl Center for Creativity, housed in a 1932 California Guard Armory at 145 North Raymond Avenue.

“Sanctuaries” invites viewers to consider questions such as “What or who is your sanctuary?” and “How do we return to places that hold us?” The show spotlights the role of sanctuary in shaping ethical systems and fostering community through care, protest, and reciprocity.

For more call (626) 792-5101 or visit https://www.armoryarts.org. Tickets are Free.