Thuy &

Anh-Thuy Nguyen’s exhibition Thuy & includes a series of still photographs, installations and videos that highlight the complex relationships and cultural conflicts resulting from her existing between two cultural identities – Vietnamese and American. Created in 2010, “Thuy,” a semi-autobiographical character, was inspired by her yearning for home in Vietnam, which the artist could not visit due […]

Washi Transformed

For over 1,000 years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper, using strong natural fibers and exceptional production techniques passed down through the generations. Japanese handmade paper, known as washi (和紙) is still made in some areas of Japan and used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional art forms. Recently, contemporary Japanese artists […]

Bella Vita Fest

Introducing San Diego’s Premier Italian Chalk & Wine Festival in beautiful Little Italy! From the producers of Festa and ArtWalk San Diego events, Bella Vita Fest is an upscale showcase of Italian culture, featuring live chalk art by 30+ expert chalk artists, wine sampling from 30+ wineries, Italian food and merchandise vendors, and live entertainment from […]

Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images 

The special exhibition Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images sheds light on the use of color in Korean painting—known as polychrome painting (chaesaekhwa)—and its role in Korean art and culture. […]

SAN DIEGO ART PRIZE

The San Diego Art Prize is predicated on the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, and was conceived to promote and […]

Spooky SDMA+ SD Shakespeare Society

Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble Join us to see San Diego Shakespeare Society actors interpret the photographs of James Balog with Halloween-inspired performances of works […]

Dia de Muertos 2023: Espiritu de Xochimilco

Barrio Logan does Dia de Muertos right. Vote for your favorite lowrider decked out in Dia De Muertos decor; enjoy free kids crafts, face painting, and activities in the “Zona […]

Art San Diego Contemporary Art & Design Fair

Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern art at Art San Diego, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center located along the beautiful waterfront setting of San Diego […]

Amal & Sueños

Little Amal, the beloved 12-foot puppet has been walking across the country to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis and now she’s coming to San Diego! Join Imagine theatre […]

Cosecha: An Exhibit About Food 

San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery invites the community to gather for the exhibition Cosecha: An Exhibition About Food. Cosecha (a Spanish word meaning “harvest”) is a multimedia group show that serves up a visual harvest drawing on the various meanings of the central theme. In the gallery several narratives are braided together: food as […]

Lightscape

Another dazzling year of Lightscape is here. Featuring exciting new installations along with returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop has been reimagined to surprise and delight visitors. Merging nature and art, the Garden will come to life at night with festive sights and sounds for all to enjoy. With sold out shows and high demand […]