Hyper SoCal Launches Fall 2026 Season with Regional Arts Programming Across Southern California

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September 9, 2026

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Hyper SoCal Launches Fall 2026 Season with Regional Arts Programming Across Southern California

Glendale, CA -- Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and Brand Library & Art Center unveiled the fall 2026 lineup for Hyper SoCal, the regional initiative redefining how audiences experience Southern California's creative ecosystem. The fall roster mobilizes a new grouping of partner venues to deliver innovative exhibitions, site-specific installations, and interdisciplinary programs.

Conceived at Glendale's historic Brand Library & Art Center, Hyper SoCal acts as a connector for Southern California's art scene, offering cultural journeys with an interactive map of local art venues. This season invites art lovers and explorers alike to step off the beaten path and discover everything from kinetic light works in transit terminals to thought-provoking contemporary showcases in municipal and non-profit galleries.

"Hyper SoCal captures the collaborative energy that makes Southern California a epicenter for creativity," says Director of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Lessa Pelayo-Lozada. "By showcasing these spaces, we are lowering barriers and connecting diverse communities directly with the artists shaping our region's culture."

"This fall is all about the thrill of discovery," adds GLAC Exhibition Coordinator and Hyper SoCal Founder Stephanie Sherwood. "We want people to be on the lookout for art in completely unexpected contexts, whether it's experiencing a public art installation at LAX or discovering a hidden gem of a gallery downtown. It's an invitation to hit the road and experience the unbelievable depth of SoCal's creative talent firsthand."

A sample list of featured exhibitions and programs opening fall 2026 is included below. A complete list of partner institutions and programs can be found at BrandLibrary.org/Hyper-SoCal.

• LAX Art Program
  LAX Gateway's Kinetic Light Installation
  Now on view through January 2027
  
  
• Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
  Susan Silton: Diving into the Wreck
  September 3 - November 22, 2026
  
  
• Art Share L.A.
  Unfolding Light
  October 2, 2026 - January 2, 2027
  
  
• Experimentally Structured Museum of Art (ESMoA)
  Experience 72: SCRIPT
  October 3, 2026 - March 13, 2027
  
  
• OCC: Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion
  Bad Marks
  October 5, 2026 - November 25, 2026
  
  
• 18th Street Arts Center
  Revival_Revival
  Special Event: November 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM
  
  
• Velaslavasay Panorama
  Florence in Ruin: An Excavation
  November 13 - December 19, 2026
• ReflectSpace
  Gerald Clarke
  December 19, 2026 - April 3, 2027

LAX Gateway's Kinetic Light Installation. Photo courtesy of Panic Studio LA.
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About Library, Arts & Culture

Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission, which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust (GLACT). For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at [email protected].

About the Arts & Culture Commission
The mission of the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission is to enrich human experience, reinforce Glendale's identity and civic pride through arts and culture, and to recognize the importance of arts to our quality of life and to the local economy. This is accomplished by consciously integrating arts and culture into the daily life of the people of Glendale through urban design, planning, economic development, and education. For more information about the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission see the website: GlendaleArtsAndCulture.org

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About Glendale
Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.