THE OLD MILL FOUNDATION

The California Art Club, established in 1909, is the western United States’ largest professional art organization with over 2,000 members.

In 1999, the California Art Club Gallery was established in El Molino Viejo's converted Granary Room. The CAC maintains an on-going exhibit of excellent work for sale by acclaimed artists. The Old Mill Foundation is grateful to receive a portion of the proceeds from sales of these beautiful paintings.

The current exhibition is “Sunset at Pacific’s Edge” featuring artwork from juried artists of the California Art Club. Sunset at Pacific’s Edge features 26 miniature plein air paintings, no larger than 108 square inches total, that focus on dramatic sunsets and coastal beauty along the Pacific. This exhibit will be displayed from October 8th, 2026 - January 24th, 2027.

The California Art Club pays tribute to its founding members and the California Impressionist movement they inspired. The organization's early artists influenced the first purely Californian art movement, as they painted scenic vistas of the Golden State's natural beauty. Today's artists are employing the same classical techniques, as they create works that not only continue to showcase awe-inspiring landscapes, but also present thought-provoking images from daily life. 

The California Art Club Gallery is open to the public from 11am-2pm, Tuesday through Sunday.