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Ethan Chan & David Peña: Heavy as Ghosts

Institute of Contemporary Art North 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas

This two-person exhibition features the work of ICA San Diego’s 2024 artists in residence, Ethan Chan and David Peña. Over the course of the past year, Chan and Peña each […]

Fredric Hope: Silent Storytellers

William D. Cannon Art Galllery 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad

Through his art, Hope emerges as a lifelong observer and contemporary interpreter of Southern California’s evolving shores, transforming his recollections and relationship with coastal artifacts – shells, stones, tidepools and […]

Once on This Island

Sunshine Brooks Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside

Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Directed by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs Musical Direction by Lyndon Pugeda Choreography by Alyssa "Ajay" Junious This vibrant and moving musical, […]

LA HAVANA MADRID

New Village Arts 2787 State Street, Carlsbad

LA HAVANA MADRID was written by Sandra Delgado, with original music by Cristian Amigo and lyrics by Sandra Delgado. New Village Arts invites audiences to step back in time to […]

Surfing Madonna Save the Ocean 5

Front Porch Gallery 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad

Front Porch Gallery in collaboration with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project endeavors to promote a love for and understanding of the fragile coastal environment by encouraging people to be stewards and […]

Weekly Wellness Saturdays

ICA San Diego / North (Encinitas) 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas

April 5, 12, 19, 26, noon to 5 pm The ICA theme for  2025-2026 exhibition season is On Healing. The exhibitions and events explores the ways artists address the various […]

The Art of Autism

Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside

An exhibition celebrating neurodivergent artists and the unique ways neurodivergent individuals perceive, create, and contribute to the world. A Different Lens will feature works from more than a dozen artists, […]

Mayor Art Contest

Escondido Municipal Gallery 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido

For the month of April 2025, Escondido Art Association (EAA) is proud to partner with the local Mayor Dana White to hold the 1st annual Mayor Art Contest. Artists Open This is  one of the nine projects located […]

Spring in the Air

Distinction Gallery 317 E. Grand Ave, Escondido

Opened in 2004, this gallery is renowned for its extensive collection of pop surrealism, highly detailed figurative art, and Western-style oil paintings. Spring in the Air promised to be an […]

Spirit Boats with Ellen Speert

We have all been adrift to some extent during the past year. What has helped to keep you afloat? What would you like to strengthen within yourself to help navigate […]