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SDVAN Monthly Messages 2026
SDVAN Monthly Message for Jan 2026 Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, "Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable". – Banksy We are celebrating more than 20 years of RAW column postings. Twelve times a year! We have actually posted 256 RAW columns! A special A+ Art Blog by Patricia Frischer reports on our annual Potluck Holiday Luncheon: The Gift of Giving to Artists Our banner this month is in support of Martin Luther King Day Camp on Jan 19 at ArtReach on University Ave is a day-long adventure into a whimsical world for kiddos at elementary-age ( 1-3 / 4-6 ). More info: Becca Dwyer 619-940-7278. Read the entire RAW column for Dec 2025. OPPORTUNITIES (click to see a list of all current opportunities listed on SDVAN) Casa Familiar and The FRONT Arte y Cultura seeks entries in all types of media by women and non-binary identifying artists who wish to challenge oppressive realities and seek emancipatory sights, sounds, and spaces that emerge anew. Apply to the 19th Annual Dia de la Mujer Exhibition curated by Ariana Torres: Exquisite Potential: Surviving the 21st Century through Surreal Metamorphosis. Deadline Feb 1. Exhibition Dates: March 7th through May 19th, 2026 Escondido Art Association announces their New Beginnings call for artists. For the Jan 7 to Feb 6 th Gallery Show all subjects welcomed although theme entries are encouraged. Ted Washington, will judge the show. Take-in of art will be Jan. 3rd, 11-4pm. The show opens Jan. 7th and runs through Feb. 6 th with a reception on Jan 10th. More info: Adrian Stewart 442-317-0980 The city of San Diego is recruiting panelist for granting committees . Artists, cultural practitioners and arts field professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds throughout North America and Baja California now should apply for reviews taking place in spring 2026. $150 for half day $300 for a full day panel. Deadline: Jan 4. Sparks Gallery announce its forthcoming exhibition, Under One Sky , a celebration of Indigenous art from across the United States co-juried by Sparks Gallery Owner and Chief Curator Sonya Sparks (San Diego Cherokees) and Alessandra Moctezuma Gallery Director and Professor of Art at San Diego Mesa College. They are requesting submissions from active members of their tribe or those who have direct lineage from a tribal ancestor AND who create work surrounding tribal themes. Applications due Jan 20, 2026 ACE Gallery in Oceanside is making a call for artists for Common Threads juried by Michelle Montjoy with a due date of Jan 25th. More info: gallery@studioace.org Sustainable Creations Exhibition curated by Renee Richetts, San Diego County Art and Culture Commissionerat the Fallbrook Center for the Arts will runs May 2 - June 13. Enter your upcycled art by March 16 th. Nature’s Narrative invites artists to share their unique portrayal of the many ways the natural world inspires, nurtures, and challenges us—at Art Scene West , Seaport Village, Harbor Dr. SD) Deadline: Jan 9 th. Exhibition Feb 2 to March 30, 2026. More info: Joshua Rios 619-724-0167 Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn is making a call for North Park creatives of all ages to bring a new PAVEMENT intersection mural to life. They want bold and simple ideas, with no more than six colors that fits in a square. Submit designs by Jan 30, emailing Tish McAllise Sjober com or mail/drop-off to 3201 Thorn Street, SD, 92104. You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note : We send you end of the year wishes for a happy holiday and in this first message of 2026 the hope that we can continue to work together to make the world and our community a better place to share with our fellow inhabitants…human, animal, and vegetable. Your donations are fully tax deductible SDVAN is a 100% volunteer organization with no brick and mortar overheads and so all your donations go to our programming needs. We also remind you that money given to SDVAN is money given to help the visual arts in the entire region of San Diego prosper and be recognized as a vibrant and creative resource. Please consider becoming more involved with SDVAN by giving with you r donations . Those of you who can give $25 of more will be listed on the permanent sponsor page . SDVAN Monthly Message for February, 2026 Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, “Don’t worry about mistakes. Making things out of mistakes, that’s creativity.” – Peter Max. Our banner this month is in support of The California Arts Council and their statewide series of Town Hall gatherings to gather broad and diverse input from arts and culture. San Diego Jan 30 th from 9 am – 12:30 pm at the San Diego Made Factory Register Here . Also, virtual online event for SD & Imperial Counties Feb 5 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm Register Here . Art Reports by or about SDVAN A+ Art Blog by Patricia Frischer: State of the Arts Jan 2026: Shifts and Drifts OPPORTUNITIES (please list of all current opportunities on SDVAN) ArtReach is making a call for their annual Charity Art Auciton - Art on Vinyl Records. Deadline for submission to apply Jan 31st for an online auction and showing at 42 nd Mission Fed ArtWalk in Little Italy April 26th. More info: Anna Laroque 619-940-7278 Applications still opened for Carlsbad’s Art in the Village 2026 on Sun June 29presented by theCarlsbad Village Association Call for Artists. This is Carlsbad’s signature summer art festival with juried fine art and thousands of attendees. Applications are accepted until the show is sold out. LOS/NR in La Jolla is offering a 2026 Artist Award and be featured in an exhibition human body from Mar 13 - Apr, 24, 2026. The winner will also receive a monetary grant for the production of a future work, and will have their work displayed on a billboard in Downtown San Diego, CA. Five additional artists will be selected to be featured in the exhibition along with the winner. The deadline was extended to Jan 31. Visions Museum of Textile Art ( VMOTA) is making a call for entries for Quilt Visions 2026 , the museum’s 27th international juried exhibition. Jurors for 2026 are Carolyn Ducey, Justin Ming Yong, and David van Buskirk. Due Feb 9 th. We hear from Kevin Inman , Vice President, San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild of a new community gallery in Ocean Beach on Newport Avenue. Members of SDMAAG can exhibit there for 3 months with only a 20% commission. A good reason to join the Guild if you are not yet a member. Contact exhibitions@sdmaag.org Arts District Liberty Station is hiring a new Director of the Liberty School . The Director of Liberty School will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Liberty School program. The Director will play a significant role in cultivating relationships with Teaching Artists, Classroom Teachers, School Administrators and Liberty School staff and volunteers. This is a part-time staff position and is a hybrid role with on-site work requirements. More info Tina Medina : 619.573.9300 Art on 30 th is making a call Crimson Regional Juried Exhibition. Crimson is more than a color. It’s a force that symbolizes love, passion, heat, intimacy and the pulse of life. Reception on Valentine's Day and runs until March 20 th at Ashton Gallery . The juror Mary Ketchem , art collector. Deadline to submit Feb 6 th. Studio ACE is making a call for artists for their Fiber & Textile Juried Exhibition. They welcome pieces that honor traditional craft, push the boundaries of fiber as a modern art form, or reimagine textiles in unexpected ways. Deadline Jan 25 with exhibition on view Feb 21 - March 2. You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . Your donations are fully tax deductible SDVAN is a 100% volunteer organization with no brick and mortar overheads and so all your donations go to our programming needs. We also remind you that money given to SDVAN is money given to help the visual arts in the entire region of San Diego prosper and be recognized as a vibrant and creative resource. Please consider becoming more involved with SDVAN by giving with you r donations . Those of you who can give $25 of more will be listed on the permanent sponsor page . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note : Thursday, Jan 29 at 10 am I am attending a Presby Grant information meeting to learn more about how they give out the millions of dollars for the arts each year. Feb 3 from 6 to 7:30 there is a virtual California Arts Council Town Hall meeting on You can Register Here for this still. SDVAN Monthly Message for March 2026 Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath This month we celebrate the Asian New Year and welcomed the fire horse into our lives. What a wild ride. Our seven reports don’t even touch the number of exhibitions and art events. We are now coming to the close of the annual Museum Month with discount entry for more than 70 museums. In March, the month is dedicated to Art Gallery Month. AND April is Arts, Culture and Creativity California wide. Our banner this month is in support of The Art of Banksy: Without Limits at the Activity Center of the Del Mar Fair Grounds on view until April 19. We are delighted to announce that Sierra Roberson is the Business of Art Scholarship recipient in 2026. San Diego Visual Arts Network and Mission Fed ArtWalk partner to select one emerging artist to receive mentoring and a booth at the festival on April 25/26 in Little Italy. William Leavitt – Raul Guerrero at Oolong Gallery in Rancho Santa Fe Picked RAW Peeled by Patricia Frischer A+ Art Blog by Patricia Frischer Robert Williams is Fearless Depictions at Long Beach Museum of Art Read the entire RAW column for Feb 2024 OPPORTUNITIES (please list of all current opportunities on SDVAN) Tattoo Your Clothes with Embroidery with Jojo Schock at the Visions Museum of Textile Art on March 1. A new twist on mending your old clothes Do you have favorite clothes with stains that won't come out, or clothes that simply don't excite you enough to wear anymore? In this four-hour workshop, get hands619-546-4872-on instruction to learn to embroider clothes you already have to give them new life! Fee: $50-$55. More info: Lauryn Dove . MiraCosta College in Oceanside is currently hiring for a permanent, part-time Gallery Assistant classified staff position to support the operation of our art gallery. More information is available here: MiraCosta Portal | Gallery Assistant . The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild is seeking art at the edge and beyond the traditional for an exhibition titled the Art of Now.: Pushing Boundaries The exhibition will be at the Union Hall Gallery on Boardway in SD. The juror is Max Presneill, Director/ Head Curator of The Torrance Art Museum. The deadline for submissions is May 8 th for a showing June 5-28. More info Leslie Pierce 760.623.6453 There is a call for submission for Where We Stand examines the political and geographic realities of life in the San Diego-Tijuana border region, a timely exploration of place, policy, and perspective through contemporary photography. Organized by Medium Photo and juried by Alessandra Moctezuma and Patricio A. Chávez, submission close on Feb 28 th. Exhibition reception and award ceremony on March 28, 2026 5:00 - 7:00pm. Exhibition runs from March 27 to April 19 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) in La Jolla. Medium Photo is announcing the first-ever Medium Photo Yearbook. Part time capsule, part community archive, and part love letter, this publication captures the people, images, and moments that shaped Medium Photo in 2025.All members can participate free, so this is a good time to join. Project Blank is making a call for WORKING TITLE No. 5 , their annual exhibition of experimental art, sound, and performance sound, music, and live performance., taking place May 28–30, 2026 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Bankers Hill!. This year’s theme is Sanctuary and submission will be reviewed by , Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of local artists and curators, including Alessandra Moctezuma, Cat Gunn, Alvaro Díaz, and Luisa Martinez. Selected artists will receive honorariums of $300–$400. Due Feb 28. 5th Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival is May 9 th with a call for artists with applications due March 13. This is a family-friendly festival open to the public and expected to draw 14,000 as in 2025. Artists do not need to pay commissions of their sales to the festival. But jury selected featured artists will be asked to donate one piece of work to the silent art auction that benefits STEM & Arts programs in our K-12 public schools. Vanguard Culture is proud to announce the Susan McAllister Swap Emerging Visionaries Fellowship , a new program supporting early-career artists with bold, future-facing ideas. It is designed to provide not only financial support, but space, community, and visibility at a pivotal moment in an artist’s career. This includes a $750 stipend and opportunity to serve as an Artist-in-Residence. Deadline April 10 th. More info: Susanna Peredo 619-829-7561 San Diego Art Directory is making a call for artist for the exhibition Space to Exhale at Hera Hub Carlsbad. The show is curated by Galina Semenova with a submission Deadline of March 1. Artists retain 90% of artwork sales. The California wide Arts in the Parks 2026-27 grant cycle marks the final year of the program’s three-year pilot initiative. For this cycle, only grant proposals for implementation projects will be accepted. The program is expected to award up to $2.5 million to support projects across the state. Applications for the Arts in California Parks grants are due on Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. PT. The City of Carlsbad invites schools and arts organizations to apply for Community Arts Grants from Feb. 13 through March 27. The Community Arts Grants program supports projects and activities that provide quality arts and cultural programming for the Carlsbad community. This year, more than $117,000 will be awarded. Artists, be very aware of the Artists Count project coming in April. All artist should sign up and those of you looking for funding, there are $50k grants for 42 artists. So, keep your eyes peeled! The curators at the Bonita Museum of Art, Culture, and History are now accepting submissions for concrete poetry, visual poetry, and mathematical visual poetry. Works accepted will be shown on the wal. or in a slideshow display. Submit one image per work (or follow-up with multiple works in separate emails—whichever you prefer). Send submissions or get more info: 14.BIS.Submissions@gmail.com You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note : The City of Encinitas has accepted Luminous Wave a sculpture by Deanne Sabeck located at the southeast corner of Liverpool Drive and Newcastle Avenue next to the Cardiff by the Sea Library for permanent display. The Encinitas Friends of the Arts will be asking for donation to support the purchase. I urge you to participate and advocate for the arts whenever possible. SDVAN Monthly Message for April 2026
Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, “I approach every painting with the idea that I want that painting to continuously move.” – Tim Yanke. Our banner this month is in support of California for the Arts: April as Arts, Cultural and Creativity Month has the theme this year is Joy, Action and Power . We interpret this to mean that the Visual and Performing Arts comes from joy and that creates action that builds power in our communities. Your events should be included special April North County Arts Network Open Your Heart to North County Arts promotion for April Arts Culture and Creativity Month in CA, please list your April events on SDVAN and it will automatically go up on NCAN as well. If it is a performing art event in North County, you should list this on the NCAN calendar. There will be weekly eblast listing all April events. There are so many grants listed in the opportunity section…what a bumper year and huge $ being offered. Money is flowing in and lots of it is aimed at individual artists. I have included a humorous look at a day in my life. I failed my New Year’s resolution last year which was to do less. I am not doing any better this year. Art Reports by or about SDVAN A+ Art Blog by Patricia Frischer: A Day in the Life of Patricia Frischer (as might be reported by Dorothy Parker, if she had AI) Read the entire RAW column for March 2026 OPPORTUNITIES (please list of all current opportunities on SDVAN) Grant applications are now available Individual Artist Fellowships in San Diego and Imperial Counties for unrestricted grants from $5,000 to $50,000, providing flexible funding to support your vision, practice, and growth. The City of San Diego is administering these grants for the California Arts Council (CAC)’s Individual Artists Fellowship program Funding if for Aug 1, 2026 to Aug 31 2027. Guidelines and applications are now available and due April 30. There are lots of workshops for this all over the county! Another local grant opportunity that is ongoing for individual artist is from the William Male Foundation which are usually from $1K to $5K. Check out the site and email info@WilliamMaleFoundation.org for more info. Artists, be very aware of the Artists Count project coming on April 14. All artist should sign up and those of you looking for funding, there are $50k grants for 42 artists. So, keep your eyes peeled! There is a launch event in National City on April 14 th from 9:30 to 11am. If you have a project that could involve MiraCosta College staff or professors, you should get in touch with them for a small grant opportunity due April 10 th. These are two internal grants: Foundation Board Grants ($500-$5k) and the Hatoff Tapestries Grant . ($2.5K to $7.5K). April 17 is the deadline for the latest Prebys Grant: Rooted and Rising, Youth Leaders Up to $150k for programs that: Prepares middle and high school-aged youth, Offers experiential learning tied to real community issues , Builds supportive networks and most importantly elevate youth voice through storytelling, content creation, and visible leadership roles. Programs must contribute to community solutions. They must be diverse and already existing as a non-profit. This initiative seeks to ensures that young people across San Diego see themselves as stakeholders — and are prepared to lead positive change. The California Arts Council has opened applications for its 2026 state arts grant programs, launching a new season of statewide funding as the agency celebrates 50 years of supporting artists, cultural organizations, and creative communities across California. Applications are open now and must be submitted by May 12.General Operating Support - Up to $30,000, Arts and Youth - Up to $25,000, Impact Projects - Up to $25,000 for systemically under-resourced communities. There is a workshop Monday, April 13, 5:00 p.m. at the Encinitas Public Library—Community Room. Click here to register To teach programs at San Diego County Library (SDCL) branches, you must register as a vendor through the County of San Diego's Department of Purchasing and Contracting , as they require an approved contract. The application process, known as a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ), is currently open on BuyNet until March 31, 2026. In support of local young artists in district 77, Assembly member Tasha Boerner is hosting another youth art contest in celebration of 2026 Earth Day. This year's art contest theme is Green Choices, Bright Futures to spotlight sustainable practices and healthier lives. Contest winners will receive a California State Assembly Certificate, and have their artwork framed and exhibited in the State Capitol office. The deadline is April 3. The City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division is seeking local artists to create a unique, handmade award for the annual 2026 City of Encinitas Environmental Award. The selected artist will be paid $1000 to create 4 works of art. You must be 16 years and above who live in San Diego County. Applications due Sunday, June 21. More info: Luciana Fernandes 7606332746 The Magnified Moments at Twenty-20 Gallery in Oceanside calls for artists with entries until March 27th. Whenthe camera moves closer, the ordinary transforms. Texture becomes landscape. Light reveals nuance. Everyday objects, natural forms, and carefully composed arrangements take on new meaning through attention and intention. Call for artists for the 20th Annual LeucadiART Walk This is a juried art show and all applicants (even returning artists) must apply More info: leucadia101.com or email L101 Application due by July 25 th. This year's theme at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar is Once Upon A Fair. To submit to the International Photo and Digital Arts Exhibition the deadline is April 7 th. Outside The Lens is calling all young (8-25) photographers, artists, and media makers to participate in VoiceOut , their second annual juried art show that celebrates the voices and stories of young local artists. They believe in the power of youth voices to transform narratives and create meaningful change in our community. Work will be shown May 15 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and May 16 at San Diego Central Library. Submissions due March 27th. Here is your chance to put gift items in the Fallbrook Art Center shop. The deadline is May 11 for the display from June 27, Aug 29. The Find, Magnified —a vibrant gift show featuring the work of exceptional local and regional artists. Oceanside Museum of Art is making a call for art for More Than Words an OMA Artist Alliance exhibition at Front Porch Gallery. Front Porch Program Director and juror Andrea Woolley tell us this exhibition is not strictly themed, but artists are encouraged to submit work that represents your interpretation of the title. Submission due April 13 and showing May 30-July 26 with reception June 13. More info: (760) 435-3720 info@oma-online.org You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note : I will be at Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency opens at Space 4 Art @ Art Produce Gallery in North Park from April 18 to May 14. This is a grouping of contemporary protest art reflecting some of the angst of our current political state. More info: 619. 500-ARTS. Golly, gee whiz, I am in this this show! We now know that April 17, 3-4:30 p.m. is the date set for In Community Art and Culture Conversation scheduled in County District 2 and held in the Community Center of the Ramona County Library. (1275 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065.) This is a great event to networks and meet your commissioners Sharlene O’Keefe and Renée Richetts as well as the new county admin for the arts Christine Jones. FREE but RSVP: https://bit.ly/InCommunityEvent_April17_District2 Your donations are fully tax deductible SDVAN is a 100% volunteer organization with no brick and mortar overheads and so all your donations go to our programming needs. We also remind you that money given to SDVAN is money given to help the visual arts in the entire region of San Diego prosper and be recognized as a vibrant and creative resource. Please consider becoming more involved with SDVAN by giving with you r donations . Those of you who can give $25 of more will be listed on the permanent sponsor page . SDVAN Monthly Message for May 2026 Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, “I approach every painting with the idea that I want that painting to continuously move.” – Tim Yanke. Our banner this month is in support of Sierra Roberson is the Business of Art Scholarship recipient in 2026. San Diego Visual Arts Network and Mission Fed ArtWalk partner to select one emerging artist to receive mentoring and a booth at the festival on April 25/26 near the corner of India & Cedar Street in Little Italy. CALL TO ACTION: SHOW UP FOR City of SAN DIEGO ARTS & CULTURE. The city has not lower its funding ,it has eliminated it!!! Join a public press conference calling attention to this crisis and the decision that threatens $11.8 million in support for organizations, jobs, and community programming across our region. Civic Center Plaza (1200 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA) Monday, April 20, Noon for 12:30 p.m.Hosted by San Diego ART Matters, Arts+Culture: San Diego, and regional arts leaders.RSVPand Parking reimbursement is available. Signs welcome in the outdoor plaza (may not be allowed in Council Chambers). Hand-held signs are best (any handles must be wooden and less than 1/4" by 2"). Then Stay and take action at the 2:00 p.m. City Council session to speak directly to decision-makers. If you are an artist take an online survey to show how these cuts will hurt you through the Artists Count . All artist should sign up and those of you looking for funding, there are $50k grants for 42 artists. Artists, be very aware of the Artists Count is now active. All artists should sign up and those of you looking for funding, there are $50k grants for 42 artists. Art Reports by or about SDVAN A+ Art Blog by Patricia Frischer: National History Museum vs. Science Museum vs. Museum of Art Read the entire RAW column for April 2026 OPPORTUNITIES (click to see a list of all current opportunities listed on SDVAN) Fallbrook School of Art /Art Center is looking for an Exhibition and Membership Manager. This position is responsible for increasing revenue through fundraising efforts through membership and artist engagement to support the organization’s financial growth and sustainability. This role is critical for the organization because it interfaces with current and potential members, as well as with current and potential artists who exhibit or sell their work in our gallery and gift shop. More info: Karen Trapane 760-402-3482 The ICA is looking for an Education Manager ($60K) and a part time Summer Camp Instructor. ($35 an hour). The call for entries for the Athenaeum’s 34th Annual Juried Exhibition is open now to June 30, 2026. Artists may enter up to three different works for the exhibition showing August 1–October 10 with an opening reception is Friday, July 31, 5:30–7:30 PM. The juror is Paul Mpagi Sepuya, a Los Angeles-based artist working in photography and related zine and ephemera. Entry fee per artist is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Blush & Brut is the theme of the 12th Anniversary Show for the Ashton Gallery at Art on 30 th. Keith Roberti, the interior designer, is the juror. Submissions are due by Fri. Sept 24 at 4 pm and the show opens and runs from May 2 to June 5 th. Sparks Gallery is making a call for artists for their Pop Art Exhibition . They want bold, contemporary works inspired by popular culture and modern life. Submissions should reflect Pop Art’s playful, colorful, or critical style, exploring themes like consumerism, celebrity culture, comics, and nostalgia. Up to 3 images per artwork. Entry fee: $20 (+ $10 additional media fee). Entry Deadline: June 15. Exhibition: Aug 1 – Oct 4. Opening: Aug 15. More info: Natalie Gonzales 619-696-1416 The City of Carlsbad invites artists to apply for the Carlsbad Beach Chairs public art project. Four artists will be selected—three to design one chair each, and one to design a paired set—for installation at sites throughout the city. Selected artists will also lead two one-hour public art activities connected to their design within three months of installation. Artists not selected will be considered for future opportunities. Deadline to submit is May 10. San Diego Museum of Art Guild Artists are invited to submit small to medium‑sized artworks (for display at the San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room & Gallery in La Mesa. The exhibition is May 1 to July 1 with a Sunday wine reception to celebrate participating artists. Please send two images of available works, along with the title, price, and date created to exhibitions@sdmaag.org with the subject line SAN PASQUAL. Wall-mounted works are preferred. You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note : I am in this showInstructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency , on view until May 14 at space4art@artproduce (3139 University Avenue, SD 92104) Gallery Hours: Fri 1–7 PM Sat 12–6 PM. This is a group exhibition curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, Gallery Director and Professor of Fine Art at San Diego Mesa College. In keeping with Space 4 Art’s mission to promote meaningful dialogue and creative exchange, Moctezuma will lead a Conversation with the Artists on Thursday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m. Your donations are fully tax deductible SDVAN is a 100% volunteer organization with no brick and mortar overheads and so all your donations go to our programming needs. We also remind you that money given to SDVAN is money given to help the visual arts in the entire region of San Diego prosper and be recognized as a vibrant and creative resource. Please consider becoming more involved with SDVAN by giving with you r donations . Those of you who can give $25 of more will be listed on the permanent sponsor page . SDVAN Monthly Message for June 2026
Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, “The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” – Francis Bacon Our banner this month is in support of Mosaic Mandalas with Marsha Rafter at the Center for Creative Renewal on June 6 & 7.In this meditative and fun class, you will be working with a wide variety of glass tiles, glass gems, stained glass, mirror, and ceramic tiles to create a 16” mosaic mandala. You will become immersed in the symmetry and flow of this circular form as the creating becomes a form of meditation. The big news is the investment of $2.75 million for Arts and Culture in San Diego by the County Supervisors led by Terra Lawson-Remer (County District 3) and Monica Montgomery-Steppe (country District 4). This comes at a time when the city of San Diego is cutting their arts budget by approx. $11 million. The full proposal includes $2.25 million in ongoing annual investments to sustain a suite of programs designed to advance equity, economic opportunity, and community engagement through the arts. Artist Grant Program ($1 million annually): Artist-in-Residence Program ($250,000 annually): Artist Space Grant Program ($500,000 annually): Binational Creative Economy Investment ($250,000 annually): Arts and Cultural District Designation Program: (Formal recognition and support): Black Arts and Culture District Investment ($500,000 one-time). The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission shall serve as the advisory body for the implementation and ongoing support of this initiative, including program design, criteria, and community engagement. READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN OUR A+ ART BLOG: : What you need to know about the new San Diego County Arts and Culture Funding The Arts Advocacy Rally and SD City Council Public Input Budget Hearing have now been rescheduled for: Wed, May 27 at San Diego City Hall, 202 C Street. Rally at Civic Center Plaza at 4:30RSVP hereand Budget Hearing 6:30 atCouncil Chamber (12th floor). Art Reports by or about SDVAN by local writers Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency at Space 4 Art @ Art Produce Gallery Picked RAW Peeled by Patricia Frischer A+ Art Blog by Patricia Frischer What you need to know about the new San Diego County Arts and Culture Funding Read the entire RAW column for May 2026 OPPORTUNITIES (click to see a list of all current opportunities listed on SDVAN) Bloom & Gloom is a regional juried exhibition at Ashton Gallery at Art on 30 th. Foggy mornings and florals combine to make summer landscapes. The juror is Danielle Dean, Professor of Visual Arts, UCSD and the due date to enter is June 5th by 4pm for an exhibition from June 13th - July 10 th. Encinitas call for artists: Design and Fabricate the 2026 Environmental Awards are due Jun 21. Amateur and professional artists 16 and above who live or work inSan Diego County may apply. AND this one has no fees. Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape call for artists. The exhibition will present a region in flux, reflecting its changing environment, communities, history, and evolving sense of place. This exhibition will take place concurrently at San Diego History Center (SDHC) and Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA). Event Dates: Aug 22 – Jan 17, 2027 $25 fee for entry. Submissions close June 10 Call For Arist for Colors of Summer Exhibition held at North Island Credit Union (1230 Auto Parkway, Escondido )in partnership with the Escondido Art AssociationGallery. Submissions to www.escoarts.com by May 31. Opening reception is Thur. June 25, 11 am - 2 pm at the NICU Gallery through Sept 22. We visited the career page of the Institute for Contemporary Arts and the following jobs are still listed: Education Manager , Summer Camp Assistant , Summer Camp Instructor , On-Call Teaching Artist, School Outreach Programs , and Exhibitions Manager . There was a call for an Exhibition Manager to prepare to open The Strauss, a contemporary art museum exploring the intersections of art, science and technology, in the heart of the UCSD campus in early 2027. This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in shaping the experience of a brand-new museum. If you have a background in exhibition development and a passion for cultural institutions. Please note: the application has been removed, but we will repost when appropriate. The Strauss joins the Stuart Collection, Mandeville Art Gallery and the Joan K. Jacobs Healing Arts Collection at UC San Diego Health, among an array of campus art instances and experiences. You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note , I am looking forward to seeing the following exhibitions: Techne Art Center showing Endless Summer May 30 until Aug 2, 2026 with 13 one person exhibitions of all local San Diego Artists. (1609 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056) In Situ at Unscripted Spaces in La Jolla on view until Sept. San Diego Natural History Museum presents Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea , an exhibition of more than 25 larger‑than‑life marine sculptures, each one hand-crafted from debris collected along coastlines across the United States. Your donations are fully tax deductible SDVAN is a 100% volunteer organization with no brick and mortar overheads and so all your donations go to our programming needs. We also remind you that money given to SDVAN is money given to help the visual arts in the entire region of San Diego prosper and be recognized as a vibrant and creative resource. Please consider becoming more involved with SDVAN by giving with you r donations . Those of you who can give $25 of more will be listed on the permanent sponsor page . SDVAN Monthly Message for July 2026 Image of Jeffery Laudenslager credit Sidney Wildesmith Dear SDVAN Visitors, Art Resources and Artists, “No satisfaction whatever at any time,” she cried out passionately. “There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.” Martha Graham We have two banners this month. The first is in support of Techne Art Center is showing Endless Summer May 30 thuntil Aug 2, 2026 with 13 one person exhibitions of all local San Diego Artists. (1609 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056) Eight of the artists, left to right: Jay Bell, Ashely Kim, Yena Kim, Gail Roberts, Steve Harlow, John Dillemuth, Phillip Ritterman, Kelsey Overstreet. We already have a report about this show: Endless Summer at Techne Art Center Picked RAW Peeled by Patricia Frischer Art Reports by or about SDVAN by local writers Read the entire RAW column for June 2026 NEW OPPORTUNITIES (click to see a list of all current opportunities listed on SDVAN) San Diego Artist Incubator (SDAI) Round 2: Where Art and Business Collide is now accepting applications from artists living in San Diego County even though this is administered by the City of San Diego. Selected artists will receive a $5,000 stipend and take part in a small, hands-on cohort designed to help artists plan, pitch, produce, promote, and publicly present their work with support from cultural, community, and creative partners across the region. Applications are due June 30, 2026. Art on 30 th latest Regional Juried Exhibition is Block Party, a wide-open theme based on our you party in the summer. The juror is artist Sarah Stieber with a deadline to apply of Friday, July 10th for a show reception on July 18 and on view until Aug 14. 2026 San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild International Online Exhibition will be on view from Sept 1 to Oct 31, but the deadline to enter is August 1. Yes, this is only an online exhibition but the juror is the Tina Yapelli, Professor and Senior Curator at the School of Art and Design, San Diego State University (SDSU) and there are some impressive prizes offered. Entry fees vary depending on if you are a member between $25-$35 for one work and addition fees for addition entries. Art District Liberty Station Artist Residency for emerging visual artists from the San Diego–Tijuana region is for six month with a deadline of July 15 to apply. In addition to providing studio space, Arts District staff further supports artists-in-residence with the opportunity to showcase original work, as well as provide promotional support, business mentorship, and engagement with the wider creative community. The Woo in Bario Logan is making an open call for artists, artist duos, and curators in Southern California and Tijuana for exhibition in Nov/Dec 2026. The deadline is July 3 to apply. Selected artists will receive exhibition support, including installation expenses, promotional support, and professional exhibition photography.You can see a list of Upcoming, Ongoing events and Virtual events always listed on SDVAN and our App map . With kindest regards, Patricia Frischer coordinator, SDVAN, patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 On a personal note : San Diego Visual Arts Network does not organize as many events as we did 23 years ago when we began our journey to promote visual arts in the San Diego region. We put lots of energy in the SD Art Prize exhibition and catalog, and our reporting and directory. But this August we are so excited about the San Diego Art Prize Cake Walk and the San Diego Art Prize 2026 Silent Auction - Featured Sculptures by Jeffery Laudenslager & Deanne Sabeck . Debra Poteet and I are devoted cake bakers and we hope those of you who like to bake or eat cake will be joining us. And Deanne and Jeffery have been experimenting with 3-D printing and for the first time have available tabletop kinetic sculptures starting at an amazing price. We hope you will bid them up in support of SDVAN and the SD Art Prize. Please buy tickets now for the Cake Walk and Bid starting on Jul 14. Cakes will be eaten and bidding closes on sculptures on August 9 Your donations are fully tax deductible SDVAN is a 100% volunteer organization with no brick and mortar overheads and so all your donations go to our programming needs. We also remind you that money given to SDVAN is money given to help the visual arts in the entire region of San Diego prosper and be recognized as a vibrant and creative resource. Please consider becoming more involved with SDVAN by giving with you r donations . Those of you who can give $25 of more will be listed on the permanent sponsor page . SDVAN Monthly Message for August 2026
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