San Diego Art Shows, Receptions, Classes and Art Events

Art Scene West Seaport Village	Painting Parties Apr 13	Enjoy guided painting activity while finding inspiration from the artwork on display. …
Waterfront Park	Makers Arcade Spring Fair Apr 26	Explore over 120 unique handmade vendors offering locally crafted goods, from artisan …
Art Scene West Seaport Village	Painting Parties Apr 26	Enjoy guided painting activity while finding inspiration from the artwork on display. …
Waterfront Park	Makers Arcade Spring Fair Apr 27	Explore over 120 unique handmade vendors offering locally crafted goods, from artisan …
Art Scene West Seaport Village	Painting Parties Apr 27	Enjoy guided painting activity while finding inspiration from the artwork on display. …
Toro	San Diego Frida Fiesta May 2	Attendees can immerse themselves in stunning FridaArt displays on the massive screens …
Outside the Lens	Voice Out: A Youth Media Arts Exhibition May 3	Celebrate San Diego youth at Voice Out, the second annual juried youth …
Toro	San Diego Frida Fiesta May 3	Attendees can immerse themselves in stunning FridaArt displays on the massive screens …

East Village

Central Library

25 Years of The Drawing Show

Apr 13

The Judith Harris Art Gallery at the Central Library presents The Drawing …

Encinitas

Pacific View Arts Center

Beaded Jewelry Making Basics Workshop

Apr 15

Unleash your creativity while learning the foundations of beaded jewelry making! In …

Pacific View Arts Center

Watercolor Postcards

Apr 30

Create mini masterpieces with watercolor. Frame them, gift them, or post them …

Pacific View Arts Center

Weaving Workshop

May 3

Let's weave together. Explore texture, color and pattern through a guided weaving …

Golden Hill

Union Hall Gallery

Fine Art & Craft Sale

Apr 13

Fine art and craft sale to benefit L.A. artists affected by recent …

Hillcrest

ArtReach	Drop-In Play Apr 15	Drop-In Play is for toddlers & kids to play and explore art …
ArtReach	A Museum on Wheels: The Office of Collecting & Design Hits the Road! Apr 17	The Office of Collecting & Design, an enchanting museum of lost and …
ArtReach	Drop-In Play Apr 17	Drop-In Play is for toddlers & kids to play and explore art …
ArtReach	A Museum on Wheels: The Office of Collecting & Design Hits the Road! Apr 18	The Office of Collecting & Design, an enchanting museum of lost and …
ArtReach	Meet Me at ArtReach Prom-Themed Art Party Apr 18	Join ArtReach’s Friday Party Fundraiser—a vibrant evening of art, music, and community!. …
ArtReach	Drop-In Play Apr 18	Drop-In Play is for toddlers & kids to play and explore art …
ArtReach	A Museum on Wheels: The Office of Collecting & Design Hits the Road! Apr 19	The Office of Collecting & Design, an enchanting museum of lost and …
ArtReach	Drop-In Play Apr 19	Drop-In Play is for toddlers & kids to play and explore art …
Studio Door	Fresh Works II Exhibition Reception May 17	Local artist/regional survey of visual arts in San Diego.
Studio Door	PROUD+ Exhibition Reception Jul 12	National 8th Annual celebration of LGBTQ+ visual artists in conjunction with San …
Studio Door	Studio Door Studio Artists: Past & Present Sep 20	Invitational check in with the artists who have been a part of …

Kearny Mesa

Mesa College Art Gallery

Artist Talk - Into the Woods: Resplendent

Apr 22

On "Earth Day, " join a conversation with artists Jennifer Anne Bennett …

La Jolla

Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room	Art Nouveau 1890–1915 Apr 14	The international art movement known as Art Nouveau flourished from the early …
Level Of Service Not Required	C Fodoreanu Solo Exhibition: Writings Apr 19	Solo exhibition by San Diego interdisciplinary artist and physician C Fodoreanu, on …
Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room	Art Nouveau 1890–1915 Apr 21	The international art movement known as Art Nouveau flourished from the early …
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla	The Avant Garde Ball May 3	The Avant Garde Ball invites you to celebrate the fusion of art, …
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library	Summer Kids Art Camp 06 Sculpture Class (Ages 13–18) Jun 30	Shape your imagination into reality. This exciting camp is designed for teen …
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library	Art Class 8. Relief Sculpture Portraiture Jul 14	$250/270 + $28–60 materials fee paid to instructor ($28–40 for clay [depending …
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library	Art Class 09: Adventures in Drawing Portraiture Jul 28	In this class the face is the focus. Using different techniques and …

La Mesa

La Mesa Village

San Diego Made Spring Market

May 10

This free, family-friendly creative spring festival will feature over 120 local curated …

Liberty Station

Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 16	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 16	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	A Piece of the World, A Piece of You Apr 16	Tactile sculptures.
Visions Art Museum	Beaded Echoes: Reflecting the Fragility of Life Apr 16	This exhibition presents a continued exploration of hand-beaded textile work, featuring both …
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 17	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 17	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 18	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 18	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 19	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 19	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 23	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 23	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	A Piece of the World, A Piece of You Apr 23	Tactile sculptures.
Visions Art Museum	Beaded Echoes: Reflecting the Fragility of Life Apr 23	This exhibition presents a continued exploration of hand-beaded textile work, featuring both …
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 24	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 24	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 25	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 25	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Visions Art Museum	Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts Apr 26	Cara Gulati, Group Show Curator
Visions Art Museum	Rocks, Water, and Reflections Apr 26	Photo derived collage art quilts.
Barracks 16	First Friday Open Studios May 2	Explore open studios, meet artists, and experience their creative process up close. …

Little Italy

Piazza della Famiglia

Mission Fed ArtWalk

Apr 26

Mission Fed ArtWalk features more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, …

Rolando

Little Fish Comic Book Studio

Little Fish Comic Savvy

Apr 18

As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good …

Solana Beach

Belly Up Tavern

Henry Diltz

May 11

California Dreamin' Tour, photography showcase.

UCSD

La Jolla Playhouse	La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival Apr 24	Featuring more than 20 eye-popping art installations, interactive theatre pieces, and genre-crossing …
UCSD: University of California San Diego	Mary Mattingly: Remote Artist Talk Apr 25	Mary Mattingly is an interdisciplinary artist who cares deeply about water and …
La Jolla Playhouse	La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival Apr 26	Featuring more than 20 eye-popping art installations, interactive theatre pieces, and genre-crossing …
UCSD: Visual Arts Facility Performance Space	All I Can Leave You Is This Glitter April 19, 2026	Deanna Barahona MFA Thesis Exhibition

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