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"Spark" is a new middle-grade "novel-in-verse" by local author and educator Chris Baron. It follows two rural, nature-loving 8th graders as they evacuate their small town due to a wildflower, and attempt to piece their lives back together.

June 21 – November 2, 2025 "XICANA! San Diego" explores the powerful intersection of art and cultural identity through the lens of Chicana artists. Curated by Dulce Stein and organized by ESMoA and The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, this exhibition will celebrate resilience, identity, and vision through work in all media, including painting, textiles, photography, sculpture, performance, film, and poetry. ESMoA on Facebook / Instagram The California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

In "Sol Invictus," Compagnie Hervé Koubi combines contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography. Luminous, generous, and universal, "Sol Invictus" is Koubi’s declaration of love to dance, to its past, its present, its future. Drawing creative strength from Koubi’s Algerian roots and Mediterranean culture, Compagnie Hervé Koubi is a powerhouse player on the international touring circuit. Hervé Koubi on Instagram

Art Scene West is celebrating its latest installation featuring its POP ART-esque and VEIWS exhibition, showcasing 20 artists combined. Light refreshments will be offered to our guests and artists between 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit: https://www.artscenewest.com/ Art Scene West on Instagram and Facebook

Feeling crafty? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts. Don't have much of a green thumb? You're in luck because in July, we'll be making our own succulents that will never die! Made out of beads, these beautiful plants will add a touch of greenery to any home. This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/crafty-hour-30014

All are invited to join us at Sparks Gallery at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday June 29 for a casual coffee conversation with Southern California mixed-media artist and educator, Kathleen Kane-Murrell and explore her latest exhibition, "Chasing Shadows." Kathleen is a charm of the Californian art world and has dedicated herself to education and the cultivation of art, establishing the award- winning children’s art program, Fine Artists™. She will be discussing her journey of creation and inspirations, particularly for her exhibition "Chasing Shadows" which is showing at Sparks Gallery in the Gaslamp District until July 6. Inspired by a childhood memory of Peter Pan, Kathleen Kane-Murrell’s "Chasing Shadows" explores the ephemeral nature of light and form. Using suspended plexiglass, she creates layered, shifting compositions where shadows become an integral part of the artwork—always present yet often overlooked. In a fast-paced world that demands quick judgments, Kane-Murrell invites viewers to slow down, engage in deep looking, and discover the quiet beauty in the fleeting. Her work is a meditation on time, transformation, and renewal, offering a space for contemplation and discovery. Visit: sparksgallery.com/ Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Join MCASD Educators for an exciting camp season, where campers will create fun art projects inspired by pieces from the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Weeklong camps start July 7 and run through July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have any questions, please email education@mcasd.org. Register now for a fun-filled summer! Please note the age ranges of each camp session before registering. Installation Exploration: Transforming Space Through Art (Ages 7 – 9) July 21 – 25, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Transform space, embody art, and leave your creative mark during this week of creative transformation. Explore the world of installation and performance art as you experiment with scale, collaboration, and innovation: Together, create a large-scale sculpture inspired by artists in the Museum’s collection. Dive into immersive video and sound installations using iPads, taking cues from the works of Sterling Ruby, Ed Ruscha, and Fox Maxy. Create wearable art and puppets inspired by Nick Cave and Mickalene Thomas, culminating in a collaborative performance piece. Schedule Day 1: Begin transforming the space around! Create puppets that either dangle from a string or become part of your hand and move in the space, while imagining their personality. Use digital and mixed media materials to create sculptures that will become part of your collective installation. Integrate images and sounds and create a wearable sculpture, as you combine all the elements into an installation and performance piece to share with parents! Top: Photography: Delana Delgado. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/summer-camp-2025 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

Lucas Smith, celebrated award-winning artist is presenting a “Retrospective” solo exhibition from June 4 – June 30 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Lucas has brought a fresh perspective to abstract art, blending imagination, raw materials and refined techniques to create pieces that invite viewers on a journey of exploration. This show is a retrospective collection of his personal favorites from prior series and key moments along his artistic growth journey. Lucas is the resident artist of Studio 2 at Art on 30th in North Park, San Diego. In the past year, his work has been juried in dozens of shows in some of San Diego County’s best galleries and awarded Best of Show, two 1st place, two 2nd place, 3rd place, Juror’s Choice, three Honorable Mentions and People’s Choice. Lucas is a member of Carlsbad Oceanside Art League, San Diego Watercolor Society, OMA Artist Alliance, Sergeant Art Group, Foothills Art Association, and the San Diego Museum of Art. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of the SDWS 45th International Exhibition and devotes his energy to commissioned creations and continued maturity of his artistic vision and voice. Consistent with the theme, Lucas is offering this collection at retrospective pricing for the month of June ranging between $75 - $395! 20% of proceeds go to San Carlos Friends of the Library. The San Carlos Branch Library is located at 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, California, 92119. A free public Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Come explore this exciting exhibition, vote for and/or take home your favorite and meet Lucas who is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s premier artists! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucas-smith-art-retrospective-solo-exhibition-tickets-1395581906049?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you at this treasured annual event! By shopping our sale, you: Benefit from incredible prices on textiles, embellishments, and sewing tools. Lower your carbon footprint by buying second-hand. (Reduce, reuse, recycle!) Support our museum so we can continue to provide free exhibitions and accessible workshops for visitors from around the world. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram

House of Soma is a two-day, alcohol-free music, wellness, and arts festival nestled in the hills of Jamul, CA. This immersive camping experience features over 30 artists, a wide range of healing modalities, and opportunities for deep community connection—all designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit in a vibrant, supportive environment. One-day and two-day passes are available. Camping is sold separately from general admission. Soma Wellnesss on Instagram