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To avoid Independence Day vehicle traffic hassles, Metropolitan Transit System officials Friday urged county residents to use public transportation.

From the gallery: Composed of artwork created by 32 tenured faculty, lecturers, and staff members of the SDSU School of Art and Design, All Together Now is on display in the University Art Gallery. The artworks included in the exhibition represent multiple disciplines and consider themes relating to personal histories, social structures, pandemic experiences, and visual art as a means of expression. Reception during the SDSU School of Art + Design Open House: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 4-7 p.m. Featuring the annual Ceramics and Jewelry Sale, exhibitions in our galleries, and activities with the Prison Arts Collective (PAC). Note: the annual Fall Clay and Jewelry Sale will begin earlier in the day; Jewelry from 12-7 p.m. and Clay from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Per SDSU COVID-19 protocol, all attendees must be masked at all times and maintain 6 feet of distance.

Discover what’s new at OMA and meet fellow art lovers as we celebrate the opening of three exhibitions: "2022 Artist Alliance Biennial," "Don Bartletti: Elusive Moments–Enduring Stories," and "Oceanside Unfiltered." Join this community-focused event featuring OMA's incredible artist members and highlighting scenes of Southern California, giving you a chance to connect with the many artists that fill the museum with creativity. The main event will be followed by projections and dancing with DJ Joe Wheaton.

From the San Diego Public Library: Honoring Steve Kowit’s contributions to American Poetry! San Diego Poetry Annual and San Diego Public Library present the 6th annual Steve Kowit Poetry Prize, given to deserving poets anywhere in honor of celebrated local poet Steve Kowit, a former teacher at San Diego State University and Southwestern College. Poems of the Kowit honorees are published in a special section of the San Diego Poetry Annual (SDPA) each year. The program will feature performances by winners, honorable mentions and special guests, and an award ceremony honoring this year's winners. Cash awards totaling $1350 and honoraria are provided by the San Diego Entertainment and Arts Guild. First place: "Snakes and Ladders" by Eve Grubin Runner up: "Apocalypse Dancing" by Roy Bentley Second runner up: "Portrait of the Artists As A Young Fashionista" by Lee Rossi Registration for this event will close on April 8, 2022 at 4 p.m. This is an in-person event, held at the Shiley Special Events Suite. Masks may be required and social distancing protocol will be followed. Related links: San Diego Poetry Annual San Diego Poetry Annual on Instagram

Lois Curtis, an artist with an intellectual disability who brought a landmark civil rights lawsuit that gave people with disabilities the right to live outside of institutions, has died.

RELATED: Oceanside Museum of Art hosts 5th Artist Alliance Biennial (KPBS feature) From the organizer: OMA is thrilled to present their fifth biennial, continuing the tradition of elevating the voice of Southern California artists and celebrating the best work from OMA’s Artist Alliance. This exhibition represents only a small cross-section of our remarkable artist members. The competition was fierce—ultimately only 61 artworks were selected from nearly 900 entries by juror Alessandra Moctezuma, Professor of Art and Gallery Director at San Diego Mesa College. Jurying the artworks to be included in this year’s exhibition was a challenge. Juror Moctezuma adds that, “As a curator and professor of art, I really enjoyed seeing the variety of approaches, unique concepts, media manipulation, and attention to craftsmanship. It was difficult to narrow it down to a limited selection. We wanted to include as many works as possible and as I made my selections, visual connections and relationships in mood and theme clearly emerged. “The past eighteen months have been a time of uncertainty and isolation. Personally, nature has been a healthy escape, so I included pieces—both figurative and abstract—that represent that much needed connection to the beauty around us. With artists at the heart of our work, we are honored to have this opportunity to recognize excellence in creative and original expression. The exhibition will open to the public on Dec. 18, 2021, and will be available to view during the museum's operating hours (Thursday-Saturday, 11-5 and Sunday, 11-4). There will be an artist reception on Feb. 12, 2022, and the exhibition will be available to view until May 1, 2022. Dates: Dec. 18, 2021- May 1, 2022 Times: Thursday-Saturday, 11-5 and Sunday, 11-4 Location: Oceanside Museum of Arts Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for museum members, children, students, and active duty military. For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE! Related links: OMA on Instagram OMA on Facebook

Occupy Thirdspace II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD explores the relationship between the visual arts and palabra (word). It documents the history of this relationship from the late 1980s to the present, through the work of artists who have lived and worked in Tijuana and San Diego. Palabra as a concept speaks back to the oppressive function of "Language," as a tool for colonization, assimilation, and exclusion - repurposing, translating, and changing it. Plástica y Palabra represents a collective force of impulses that cross geopolitical, racial, lingual, social, and economic borders. These practices live, give new life, and assign new meaning to their environment. Ocupa Tercer Espacio II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD explora la relación entre las artes visuales y palabra. Documenta la historia de esta relación desde fines de la década de 1980 hasta el presente, a través del trabajo de artistas que han vivido y trabajado en Tijuana y San Diego. Palabra como concepto responde a la función opresiva del "lenguaje," como una herramienta para la colonización, la asimilación y la exclusión - reutilizándolo, traduciéndolo y cambiándolo. Plástica y Palabra representa una fuerza colectiva de impulsos que cruzan fronteras geopolíticas, raciales, lingüísticas, sociales y económicas. Estas prácticas viven, dan nueva vida y asignan un nuevo significado a su entorno. Curated by Sara Solaimani and features work by David Avalos, Elizabeth Sisco, Louis Hock, Omar Pimienta, Cog•nate Collective, Adriana Trujillo, Jaime Ruiz Otis, Charles Glaubitz, Melissa Cisneros, Marcos Ramírez ERRE, and Comité Magonista Tierra y Libertad. Sonidero Travesura will be performing LIVE at the gallery opening on the Dome terrace. The duo is composed of Tijuana native Omar Lizarraga and Dardin Coria. *Opening Reception takes place outside on the 9th floor Dome Terrace on February 19 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mask mandates and social distancing are in place. Gallery capacity will be limited to 30 visitors at one time. Opening reception event information here. Related links: More information on the SD Public Library website SD Public Library on Instagram SD Public Library on Twitter SD Public Library on Facebook

San Diego community organizers have proposed a Black arts and culture district in the city's Encanto neighborhood.

The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.

"Tianguis de la Raza" is a monthly outdoor artisan market that has opened a space for local crafters to share their work and products while building and strengthening the community and our cultural roots. Come and support local artisans, growers, and artists. We have free art and craft workshops for children of all ages, food vendors, and live music performances throughout the day. Date | Every third Sunday of the month starting on March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Location | Centro Cultural de la Raza This is a free event open to the public. For more information, please visit centrodelaraza.com or call (619) 228-5625.