Hollywood, Florida · Est. 1975
ARTLIVES HERE
Contemporary gallery exhibitions, live performances, cinematic experiences, and community arts education — all centrally located in downtown Hollywood.
Our Mission
Connect. Create. Communicate.
For over 50 years, the Hollywood Art and Culture Center has brought people together through the transformative power of the arts — promoting excellence in visual and performing arts via contemporary exhibitions, theatrical performances, film, and educational programs.
June 2026
WHAT'S
HAPPENING
Weaving With Fronds
6:00 PM
Come hang out and learn cool weaving tricks using palm fronds—fun hands-on craft time!
Live Music: Dottie Kelly and The Rock House Band
7:00 PM
Get ready for a night of killer tunes with Dottie Kelly and The Rock House Band live in action!
Hollywood Art Walk - Curated Tour w/ Peggy Levison Nolan.
5:00 PM
Join us for a special Hollywood Art Walk Tour of the current exhibitions.
FREE ARTS DAY: Mixed Media Workshop with Jennifer Love Gironda
12:00 PM
Get creative with Jennifer Love Gironda at our FREE Mixed Media Workshop – all skill levels welcome!
2026 Early Voices
12:00 PM
Saturdays at 10:30 AM * Immerse your child in stories, art and foreign languages.
Mahjong at the Center - Beginners and Open Play Tables
2:00 PM
Join us in person for Mahjong fun, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro!
Intro to Painting with Rishona Cann
6:00 PM
Explore a variety of mindful practices designed to nurture your well-being and creativity in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Comedy Night at The Center
7:00 PM
Laugh your socks off live at Comedy Night at The Center—good vibes, great jokes, and tons of fun!
Flow with Kim - Yoga
9:00 AM
Weekly community yoga sessions with Kim Ottaviani
On View Now · Through May 17
CURRENT
EXHIBITIONS
Mar 14 – May 17, 2026
River of Grass
Fiber Artists Miami Association
A site-specific fiber art installation by 21 artists addressing the Florida Everglades' ecological and cultural narrative through custom-built looms and woven environments.
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Mar 14 – May 17, 2026
A Drowned Horizon
Aurora Molina
A large-scale textile installation of felt, thread, and weaving evoking Florida's eroded ecosystem — canals, flood zones, and development scars.
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Mar 14 – May 17, 2026
The Hollywood Walk Project
Peggy Levison Nolan & Pip Brant
Five years of sunset walks through East Hollywood captured on cell phones — over 700 images of the neighborhood's beautiful detritus and the effects of gentrification.
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EXPLORE
THE CENTER
72-Seat Art House Theater
Cinema Paradiso Hollywood
First-run, independent, and foreign language films. Experience cinema the way it was meant to be seen — in an intimate, curated setting in the heart of downtown Hollywood.
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Classes, Workshops & Education
Learn & Create
From beginner painting workshops to emerging playwright programs, our education offerings serve all ages and skill levels. 95% of youth participants attend for $5 or less.
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Live on Our Stage
Theater
From youth theater productions to professional mainstage performances with Thinking Cap Theatre — The Center has been a home for live theater in Hollywood, Florida for decades.
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ART NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
95% of youth who participate in our programs attend for $5 or less. Your generosity makes that possible. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by its members, donors, and the community it serves.
Program Support
Directly fund arts education, free community events, and youth programming that makes a lasting impact.
Endowment Fund
Your gift to the endowment ensures the Center's mission continues for the next 50 years and beyond.
Naming Opportunities
Honor a loved one or celebrate your legacy by naming a gallery, studio, or program at The Center.