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Jones Art Gallery

inside view of the Jones Art Gallery during a recent exhibit

Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery


2026 Panorama Invitational

The 2026 Panorama Invitational will run from February 2nd to March 3rd. Gallery hours are Monday - Thursday 2:00PM-5:00PM.

The Panorama Invitational is an annual exhibition that showcases artwork of Kern County High school students. Each year, students' works are selected by their teachers for outstanding craftsmanship and artistic interpretation. Featuring a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, and multimedia creations, the Panorama Invitational provides a platform for emerging artists to share their perspectives and skills with the broader community.

Join us for the Panorama Invitational Reception on Thursday, February 12th from 4:00PM-7:00PM in the Jones Art Gallery. The reception is free to the public.


2025 Panorama Invitational

The Panorama Invitational will run from February 3rd to March 6th, 2025.

51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ, CA was thrilled to announce the opening reception for the 2025 Panorama Invitational, a juried exhibition showcasing the exceptional talents of Kern County high school students. The event was held on Thursday, February 6th, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Wylie and Mary Louise Jones Gallery, located inside the Bakersfield College Library.

This annual exhibition highlights the creative ingenuity of young artists, with works selected by their teachers for outstanding craftsmanship and artistic interpretation. Featuring a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, and multimedia creations, the Panorama Invitational provides a platform for emerging artists to share their perspectives and skills with the broader community.

The reception was free and open to the public. Attendees were encouraged to bring family, friends, and art enthusiasts to celebrate the achievements of these talented students. Refreshments were served, and the evening offered an opportunity to meet the artists, view their work, and engage in a vibrant celebration of creativity.

To view more images from this exhibition, please visit the .

Student looking at 2025 Panorama Invitaional artwork


Campus Parking

Visitors parking on campus are required to complete a guest parking request form. Please complete our . Once complete, your temporary permit must be displayed on your vehicle while on campus. The pass will also indicate the location(s) you have been approved to park.

For more information please contact jonesgallery@gmail.com


Gallery Hours

Monday: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Tuesday: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M.; 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Thursday: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M.; 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Friday: Closed

*Closed for the Summer


Mission Statement

The Jones Gallery is committed to showing a diverse range of visual art produced by contemporary artists living and working outside of Kern County with annual shows devoted to the artworks of 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ art students, Kern County High School art students (The Panorama Invitational) and a biannual show of the work of the 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ Fine Arts Faculty.

 

The Jones Art Gallery director can be reached via email:

Marshall Sharpe marshall.sharpe@bakersfieldcollege.edu