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Please join us for an evening with the artist Perry Vàsquez as he discusses his process and inspiration for his work. Vásquez has exhibited his artwork in group and solo exhibitions locally and internationally and is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Laguna Beach Art Museum. Vásquez is currently a Professor of Art at Southwestern College, CA. In 2020, as a part of his ongoing Gates of Heck project, Vásquez published The Beatrice Suite (under the pseudonym Coconut Dalí), a musical composition based on the text of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Perry was recently selected to create a series of murals for the new San Diego County Probation Building. He is also a winner of the 2021 San Diego Art Prize. Thursday, January 6, 6:00 – 7:00pm FREE / NO RSVP REQUIRED Located at Sparks Gallery 530 Sixth Ave. San Diego CA 92101

Join us at Barracks 16 for a night of art, music, celebration, and fun! Amazing views of different art pieces plus an added bonus of music and celebration for all. You won't be disappointed, don't miss out on this exciting event! Date: Dec. 11, 2021 Time: 4pm-8pm Location: Barracks 16 Arts District Liberty Station Cost: Free For more information on this event please visit HERE!

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to China was considered a success by government officials. In such a complicated relationship, what does that even look like?

This weekend in the arts: Yo-Yo Ma comes to the Shell, TwainFest in Old Town, a pop-up exhibition at The Hill Street Country Club in Oceanside, a virtual book fest and The Rosin Box's contemporary ballet.

In 2020, Gender Queer was given a Stonewall Honor and an Alex Award and was headed for a fourth printing. By spring of 2022 it topped the ALA's list of most challenged books.

By some estimates, chronic absenteeism doubled during the pandemic. Now, about halfway through the most "normal" school year since 2020, the situation hasn't improved in many places.

Inspired by the Eight Pillars of Joy outlined in "The Book of Joy" by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this film invites viewers to take an unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility. Written by award-winning poet laureate nominee Gill Sotu, “The History of Joy” is inspired by real-life stories of struggle, beauty, and triumph. Produced by Vanguard Culture in partnership with The Rosin Box Project. The "History of Joy" premieres on Thursday, April 28 at the Museum of Photographic Arts. The film will also be screened virtually on our YouTube channel. Event schedule: 5:30 p.m. – Doors open, explore photography exhibitions 6 p.m. – Cocktails and silent auction 7 p.m. – Film screening 9:15 p.m. – Post-show Q&A with director, cinematographer, and cast members (20-min) Get tickets here! VIP Wine + Screening - In Person: $50 General Admission - In Person: $20 General Admission - Virtual: $10 For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/the-history-of-joy-world-premiere.

A new program from the Balboa Art Conservation Center and Centro Cultural de la Raza will explore representation, access and the necessary methods for preserving Chicano/a/x art.

"Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure" opened recently in New York City. It features 200 never-before-seen and rare paintings, drawings and artifacts from Basquiat, who died in 1988 at age 27.

Distinction is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition by uniquely talented artist Valency Genis with her solo show “Feral Friends". The opening reception with the artist, live music, open studios, and drinks for sale by Last Spot by Hidden Hive will be held on Sat December 10th from 6-10pm. Genis is an artist with a head full of never ending creatures, who displays her ability to bring these vivid imaginations to life with her amazing sculptures of fanciful hybrid animals. A whimsical menagerie of imaginary taxidermy creatures, her work continues to catch the eyes and hearts of fans across the globe and of all age groups. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram