Photography Exhibition Featuring the Work of Phil Serna Opens at the Sacramento County Board Chamber Gallery

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development sponsors bi-annual art exhibitions in the Board Chambers. The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display!

Learning to See, an exhibition of 24 photographs by Phil Serna, is the next installation and opens on April 29, 2026, in conjunction with Photography Month Sacramento at the Sacramento County Board Chamber Gallery (700 H Street, Suite 1450, Sacramento, California).

• The public is invited to a reception for the artist on April 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers.
• The exhibition runs through Jan. 1, 2027. Visitors are welcome to view the art when meetings are in session. To check when the next meeting is scheduled, view the online Board Meeting Calendar.

The exhibition traces Phil Serna’s passion for photography, highlighting his time refining both a distinct artistic vision and honing his technical ability, both of which he insists are endless pursuits. Serna’s work reflects not only his growth as a photographer but also his love for the art form. Through this collection, viewers are invited to witness the evolution of his craft, shaped by countless experiences and a persistent commitment to capturing compelling images.

Phil Serna describes his exhibition as a deeply personal exploration of his journey as a photographer. The collection of monochromatic images not only serve to express his interests and unique vantage point, but also his own self-identified fallibility and potential that define a dynamic artistic practice.

Each photograph was carefully selected by Serna from thousands, representing moments he has observed, individuals he has met and unique places he has experienced. Together, these images offer viewers an opportunity to appreciate how Serna feels he has “learned to see” the world around him, using photography as his preferred method to convey perspective, and provoke thought, emotion and reflection.

To learn more about Phil Serna, visit his District 1 website.