The Start of Spring

Hayward artist Haijing Hu's “Red Poppies” oil on canvas is on view at the Hayward Arts Council's “The Start of Spring” Exhibition at the Hayward Public Library Galleries until February 19. Public is welcome.

The Hayward Arts Council (HAC) invites you to attend “The Start of Spring” Exhibition artists’ reception and free brush painting demo by artist Haijing Hu on Wednesday, January 24 from 4 to 5:30pm at the Hayward Public Library on the second floor. 

“The Start of Spring” showcases the works of Haijing Hu, Kenka Chu, Pan Yuchuan, and Mingming Liang and is in celebration of the Lunar New Year. These four local artists are members of the Hayward Arts Council, as well as Hayward Yueming Art Studio, and Chinese Art Association of SF.  On display are ink brushwork paintings, oil, pastel, and colored pencil artworks. The show will be on view until February 19, 2024.

The free art demo on Wednesday, January 24 will be presented by Hayward artist Haijing Hu who has a degree in Fine Arts from Guangzhou Academy in Canton China and more than 20 years of art education experience. 

Meet and greet the artists on Wednesday, January 24 from 4 to 5:30 pm at Hayward Library Galleries, 888 C street in downtown. "The Start of Spring" Exhibition is co-sponsored by Hayward Public Library and Hayward Arts Council.

Visit www.haywardartscouncil.org, call 510-538-2787 or email hac@haywardartsconcil.org.

Winda I. Shimizu is Executive Director of Hayward Arts Council.