Maybe you fancy yourself the next Picasso or are simply looking for something different to do around town on a Saturday afternoon. Whatever the case, Alhambra has a creative streak that offers an incredible way to get in touch with your fine arts side. Take a stroll and be visually amazed Our storage units in Alhambra are prime facilities for stowing fine art collections and will only be enjoyed again when they’re brought out of storage. But you don’t need to wait until you’re ready to retrieve your items to view a masterpiece. Just take a walk around town and you’ll be treated to some of the most diverse and breathtaking public art. The city itself is full of treasures with the extraordinary mosaics and fountains in the Alhambra Renaissance Plaza, the majestic Gateway Plaza Monument, and the James de Barth Shorb statue and historical mural at the Shorb Garden, just to name a few. Within a few steps you’ll be surrounded by a celebration of creativity. Galleries galore The number of galleries and art museums in and around Alhambra are vast, and there is plenty to choose from to indulge your personal creative taste. There are places of whimsy to appeal to the kids and the kid in you, as well as a variety of exhibit spaces that highlight the classics. The Norton Simon and Huntington Museums are just over in Pasadena, the semi-annual Brewery Artwalk gets you into the lives and hearts of local artists in Lincoln Heights twice a year, and Nucleus Gallery right here in Alhambra adds a little quirk and graphic excitement with its exhibits and store. These different arenas for presenting the creative visions of everyone from local artisans to international masters are peppered throughout the city, making it possible to experience something fresh and new as often as you like. Awaken the artist in you Go from being an admiring spectator to an active participant with the different schools and workshops available to you in the San Gabriel Valley. You’re in a true arts haven here and it’s full of an extraordinary collection of serious and fun places to learn some great techniques and how to make what you see in your head show up on the page, canvas or in sculpture. Whether you’re looking for something to engage the kids, a way to expand your artistic aspirations or you’re studying for a career in the fine arts, there is a training space for you. Preserve so you don’t have to restore With any great art collection, you want to be sure to protect it to be enjoyed for years to come. US Storage Centers provides exceptional Alhambra storage units that are perfectly suited for preserving any of your masterpieces until you’re ready to experience them again. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111