Multi-Media Seascapes on Mini-Canvas Celebrate your love of the ocean with fun to create seaside scenes using acrylics, seashells and sand with instructor, Kathie Bishop, at the East County Art Association this June 20th, 10am-1pm! Kathie will use a portable projector, to make each step easy to follow. This workshop will focus on an appreciation...
"Stories Worth Telling" — Solo Exhibition by Kim Hannan The East County Art Association is proud to present Stories Worth Telling, a solo exhibition by fine art photographer and painter Kim Hannan, running July 1–31 at the Main ECAA Gallery 2. This exhibition brings together two bodies of work united by a single conviction: that the most...
La Vida Azul Bem's Solo Exhibition Reception July 10 from 5-8 PM One year ago, I received the greatest gift of my life a second chance through a kidney transplant. This exhibition is deeply personal to me because it reflects not only my healing journey, but also the connection I have always felt with the...
Our Relationship with the Ocean Saturday, July 11 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM East County Art Association 124 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 The ocean has inspired artists for centuries, not only as a subject to paint, but as a source of memories, emotion, and quiet reflection. In this workshop, we will...
ARTIST TALK & BOOK SIGNINGRichard C. Ybarra – By The Numbers: COVID-19 Reflections Join photographer and author Richard C. Ybarra for a special Artist Talk and Book Signing as he shares the inspiration, concepts, and production process behind his book, By The Numbers: COVID-19 Reflections. Through powerful photography, personal reflections, and historical documentation, the book...
Kim Hannan- Artist Talk Date: July 23 ---- Time: 2-3PM The Art of Reinvention: Staying Bold Through Change An Artists' Talk with Kim Hannan A crowded market doesn't mean you've lost your voice. Modern technology isn't the end of the artist's story. And retirement doesn't mean retreat. Join fine art painter and photographer Kim Hannan...
Colored Pencil Realism Workshop- Instructor: Ron Spagnola July 25, 11am- 3pm Join instructor Ron for an immersive four-hour workshop designed to strengthen your colored pencil skills and bring your drawings to life. This class focuses on the essential techniques of transferring an image onto drawing paper, along with an in-depth exploration of color blending and...
The Story of Mata Ortiz Pottery A Solo Exhibition by Fine Artist Ross Adcock August 5 – August 29, 2026 Join us at the East County Art Association Gallery for an inspiring solo exhibition featuring the remarkable work of fine artist Ross Adcock. The Story of Mata Ortiz Pottery celebrates the rich artistic heritage of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, while showcasing...
East County Art Association Presents Esther's Colorful Imagination Reception: September 19th, 5-8pm Exhibition Dates: September 2-26. 2026 Step into a world of vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and joyful imagination as the East County Art Association proudly presents an exhibition by acrylic painter Esther Beish. Known for her bold palettes and dynamic compositions, Esther brings...
UNCONVENTIONAL SURFACES The East County Art Association Gallery invites you to another year of celebrating the unconventional, the out of-the box thinking, the art on shoes, skateboards, surfboards, textiles, and other extraordinary mixed media created by local artists. This is the exhibition where you will see the unexpected. Join us for a creative reception with...
The East County Art Association invites you to join us for our inaugural !NKED Exhibition during the month of October! EXHIBITION DATES: October 1-31st 2026 SUBMISSIONS OPEN IN JULY In the Spirit of INKtober, this exhibition revolves all about art inspired by black and white line work in inks, graphite, ball-point pen, marker, and other...
East County Art Association Presents CARTOON DAZED Exhibition Dates: October 1 -31st 2026 An Inktober Exhibition by Jose Ortiz The East County Art Association proudly presents Cartoon Dazed, an Inktober exhibition by artist Jose Ortiz in Gallery 2. Step into a world where imagination blurs the line between simplicity and complexity. Inspired by the spirit...