Escondido arts center draws city scrutiny for ‘Three Slick Pigs’ exhibit
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council plans to discuss funding and management options for the California Center for the Arts following the venue’s refusal to...
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Backfence Society’s hands-off approach thrills anti-censorship Vista artist
VISTA — The Backfence Society is granting wishes, at least for some artists. The nonprofit is dedicated to community engagement through art by offering programs...
Hannonen’s ‘Poseidon’s Garden’ exhibit fills Solana Beach City Hall gallery
SOLANA BEACH — Oceanic mosaics and paintings steeped in emotion await residents and visitors at Solana Beach City Hall gallery’s newest solo art exhibition, “Poseidon’s...
Commentary: The women behind Vincent van Gogh’s art, legacy
By Sheila Cameron Recently, I surrounded myself with the Post-Impressionist artwork of Vincent van Gogh in “Beyond van Gogh,” a truly wonderful immersive experience depicting...
Carlsbad artist Bryan Snyder unveils Alley Art Wall
CARLSBAD — Local artist Bryan Snyder’s latest public art project combines space for several muralists and a blank wall for budding young artists to hone...
Solana Beach artists collaborate in duo exhibition ‘La Vida en Color’
SOLANA BEACH — Two local artists are showcasing their work in a duo exhibition at Art Scene West gallery in the Cedros District. Titled “La...
Local artist’s mural a tribute to Escondido
ESCONDIDO — Local artist Julia Anthony has recently finished a sprawling and colorful mural showcasing Escondido’s unique beauty on the west exterior wall of the...
Artist Spotlight: The making of Jack Munday Memorial Bench
CARLSBAD — After the tragic death of Jack Munday, his family set out in search of a creative way to celebrate and remember Jack’s life....
Escondido artists unveil phase two of Esco Alley Art project
ESCONDIDO — Phase two of the Esco Alley Art project in Escondido was unveiled on Saturday with 11 more murals by different local artists in...
Oceanside sushi restaurant installs giant fish print mural
OCEANSIDE — Staff at one downtown sushi and ramen eatery used last year’s pandemic shutdown as an opportunity to give the restaurant’s interior a fresh,...
Grant funding available for citywide mural project in Escondido
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Community Foundation announced today that grant funding is available for a citywide mural project aimed at supporting the creation and maintenance...
Del Mar council approves locations for temporary art displays
DEL MAR — Del Mar residents will soon be able to enjoy some new art pieces with the approval of locations for rotating outdoor sculptures...
Escondido Library Foundation commissions mural by local artist
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Library Foundation has commissioned a mural on the west exterior wall of the Kalmia Street library building by local artist Julia...
‘Blown Away’ star takes up residency at Carlsbad glass studio
CARLSBAD — A breakout star will be on display blowing minds (and glass) as she takes up residency at Barrio Glassworks. Nao Yamamoto, a Japanese-born...
Navy veteran finds passion, healing in art therapy program
VISTA — A 15-year Navy veteran suffering from daily migraine headaches, lower-back pain and depression never imagined creating bronze and ceramic sculptures of pre-colonial African...
