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Call it fluid art, liquid art, or acrylic pouring, there’s nothing more satisfying than creating abstract masterpieces by letting pigment run amok. This form of abstract art uses acrylics with a runny consistency to create psychedelic paintings. There are endless creative possibilities thanks to different ways to combine acrylic paints and there’s something so satisfying about watching it spill across a surface. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-classes La Jolla Community Center on Instagram and Facebook

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Explore Chillida’s powerful use of line, shape, and form through guided prompts and conversation before creating your own linocut print. Drawing on personal memories, you’ll consider how abstract forms can hold meaning and emotion. Then, carve, ink, and press your design, transforming reflection into visual expression. Participants will also complete a brief artist statement to accompany their print, engaging with multiple facets of the artistic process. All materials provided. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 15 participants. Museum admission not included. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Visit: https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-linocut-printing-workshop-dec/ The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

La Jolla's Warwick's is the nation's oldest continuously family-owned bookstore, known for books, gifts and community events.

WINTER FAMILY POSADA Come celebrate the season at the CPMCC with art, music, food, and community! Bring your friends and family for a joyful afternoon filled with activities for all ages. - 10 local artist vendors - Mosaic Art Workshop led by David & Janine Coral + Gift Wrapping Paper Making with Por La Mano Press - Archive Photo Booth with the CPMCC Archivists - Music by Carnalismo - Pozole by Reina De La Concina + Atole by Ama Cacao (for purchase) - 11th annual Toy Drive hosted and organized by Brown Beret de Aztlán (on the Kiosko) ••• POSADA FAMILIAR DE INVIERNO ¡Ven a celebrar la temporada en el CPMCC con arte, música, comida y comunidad! Trae a tus amigos y familiares para una tarde llena de alegría y actividades para todas las edades. - 10 vendedores de artistas locales - Taller de mosaicos dirigido por David y Janine Coral + Taller de elaboración de papel de regalo con Por La Mano Press - Cabina de fotos con el archivo del CPMCC - Música a cargo de Carnalismo - Pozole de Reina De La Cocina + Atole de Ama Cacao (a la venta) - 11.ª colecta anual de juguetes organizada por Brown Beret de Aztlán (en el Kiosko) Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

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For Museum A Month, we visit the San Diego Botanic Garden. At 55 years old, it's still growing and shining bright for the holidays.

Gesturing, Multi-media, free with supplies provided. Charcee Colosia's loose, fluid approach emphasizes quick, intuitive gesture work — perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to loosen up, play with mark-making, and explore expressive color. Explore the fundamentals of gesture drawing—the art of capturing the essence, movement, and emotion of the human form with quick, expressive sketches. RSVP required at https://northcoastalartgallery.com/demos-expression-artists/

Comunidad, we’re excited for our Posadas del Tianguis de la Raza Sunday, Dec. 21, from 12–5 p.m.! Live music, food vendors, artisans, and comunidad coming together to celebrate the end of the year. Come make friends, connect, and support local artists, cooks, artisans, and healers from San Diego. Activities for the kiddos! Plus learn about our Community Clinic and enjoy free all-ages art workshops. Instagram

LOS/NR is excited to introduce our first Physician Invitational exhibition organized in collaboration with the Physician Wellness Committee of Kaiser Permanente San Diego. We invited health professionals to submit works in any art forms and mediums expressing what self portrait means to them, using any representation that expresses or references who they are, not necessarily limited to a selfie. Opening Reception with free ice creams, cup cakes, fine wine and light appetizers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. Instagram