Lempicka

Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka is a celebrity icon of modernity, famed both for her stunning portraits of jazz era society and for her unapologetic, daring lifestyle. Fleeing political upheaval in St. Petersburg to the glamour of 1920s Paris, Tamara uses her raw talent and relentless ambition to claw her way from penniless refugee […]

Expressions of Pride: On the Steps at SDMA

In celebration of Pride month, The San Diego Museum of Art is partnering with San Diego Pride and Art of Pride to present Expressions of Pride: On the Steps at SDMA. Expressions of Pride is an experience that brings together artists from multiple disciplines including visual artists, musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists to celebrate […]

A Kind of Heaven

A Kind of Heaven is an exhibition of recent paintings by Southern Californian visionary artists who imagine the world as another place, where alternatives to everyday reality are made manifest, and landscapes, animals, and people are transformed. As the visionary genre has matured, the paintings have become increasingly sophisticated. Techniques have evolved from early airbrush […]

Illumination 2.0, an Art Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Illumination 2.0, an Art Exhibition”, juried by award-winning artist, Geoffrey Allen featuring over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings by some of the region’s most talented water-based media artists. The San Diego Watercolor Society 2825 Dewey Rd, Studio 105 San Diego, CA 92106 Opening reception: July 1, 2022 from 5:00 […]

Sauced

Directed by Erica Buechner Choreographed by Erica Buechner, Bradley Lundberg, and Blythe Barton SAUCED is a thirst quenching movement performance in the Art Produce Gallery. The storefront gallery allows for unconventional presentation opportunities for artists and unexpected art encounters for viewers. SAUCED is no exception! The work offers 20 audience members an intimate view of […]

ARTS DISTRICT Outdoor Summer Music Series

The NTC Foundation is partnering with Beer, Food & Music and Carruth Cellars to present an Outdoor Summer Music Series featuring an amazing roster of local musicians that appeal to all music lovers. Everyone is invited to wander and explore the ARTS DISTRICT and enjoy FREE outdoor musical performances. Guests, friends and family members of […]

Long Story Short: That’s Not Funny (It’s Hilarious)

This July, we celebrate those times when we had to stifle our laughter in the face of others who would frown upon us. When you’d be seen as cruel if you laughed at the kid falling off the bike. When you couldn’t laugh at the very earnest speech being given by the boss. Whether it […]

Viva la Vida

Enjoy a Frida Kahlo-themed art exhibition featuring 50 artists in celebration of her birthday. Live music, delicious food & drink, craft vendors, photo booth, crafts, flower crowns, and Frida lookalike contest. July 9, 2022 5:00 p.m. Corazon Del Barrio 2196 Logan Ave # A San Diego, CA 92113

Destejidas (Unwoven)

This will be the third arts residency in the Timken Museum’s popular summer series featuring local artists-in-residence. Following the success of Bhavna Mehta (2018) and Roman de Salvo (2019), The Timken has invited Marianela de la Hoz to produce new work within the museum. De la Hoz is an admired painter whose work has been […]

The Epicurean Collection

Baja Wine + Food & Casa de Flor present The Epicurean Collection, a celebratory event series to indulge in food, wine, art and the socialite lifestyle. Join Baja Wine + Food for a culinary experience with special guest winemakers from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, México. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. July 13 – […]

Blue Period

Pablo Picasso and his friend Casagemas, two poor, young painters from Barcelona, arrive in Paris in 1900 with visions of taking the city by storm. But in a few months tragic events will change their lives forever and lead to Picasso’s Blue Period, a series of breakthrough paintings that Gertrude Stein characterized as “… the […]

Experiential Movement Lab

FOR WHOM IS THIS WORKSHOP? – Professionals from all creative fields and individuals curious about movement or the body itself.- Those interested in maintaining a healthy balance of mind, body and creative spirit. WHY: To use dance and improvisational movement to provide creative personal and professional development for the community at large. To break sedentary […]