Appetite-Kaitlyn Fusco Solo Exhibition Gallery 1
2026-08-05 08:00 - 2027-09-02 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Appetite- Solo Exhibition by Kaitlyn Fusco

Exhibition Dates: August 5-August 29th, 2026
Reception: August 8th, 2026
The East County Art Association is thrilled to announce Appetite, a solo exhibition of food fine art paintings by Kaitlyn Fusco this August in Gallery 1. Her work highlights the concept of vision becoming our final source of satisfaction, when smell fails and taste becomes uncertain. Through paintings of food and drink, this exhibition explores how perception shapes hunger. Without smell or taste, the viewer is left with only sight.
Can an image alone make you crave what you cannot taste? As they, say the eye eats too.
We cordially invite you to an extraordinary ordinary evening of delight! Live music, light refreshments- especially created for this exhibition, and tasteful art- a visual feast! Join us for a truly special experience and meet the artist behind the vibrant, and bold colored paintings, Kaitlyn Fusco.
Reception: August 8th, 2026
Time: 5-8pm
Location:
East County Art Association Gallery
124 East Main Street
El Cajon, 92020

!NKED GROUP EXHIBITION || ARTIST CALL
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00
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 tattoo art- inspired work. The Gallery invites artists to explore the world of inking and traditional and contemporary tattoo art with bold designs, quality line work, exploring the variety of ink pen tip widths, textures, depths and designs that can be achieved with ink as the highlighted media!
RECEPTION DATE: October 17th 2026
TIME: 5-8PM
The Inked reception will feature several invited local tattoo artists who will have their work on display in the exhibition. Some tattoo artists will offer paid on-the-spot small tattoos for the night. There will be live activations of inking stations, where you can create your own inked piece of art with the possibility of being featured in the Inktober Show in Gallery 2 in November. The evening will include live music, refreshments, open bar and the coffee shop will be open as well.
ARTIST CALL
Calling All Artists to participate with your black and white ink drawings, ink watercolors, graphite line work, ball-point pen designs, inked mixed media pieces. Other media may be used as long as 80% of the piece is inked and black and white.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
1. Max size limit: 20x20in
2. Submission fee:
– Non-member: $25.00 , additional artwork $15.00
– Members: $20.00, additional $10.00
3. All work must be framed, unless on canvas (1 inch thick or more)
4. ALL work must be for sale
5. Gallery Commission 30% // Artist 70%
6. Artwork Submission Deadline: September 16th, 11:59pm PST
7. Artwork Notification: September 21st via email
8. Artwork Drop-Off Date: Saturday, September 26th & Monday September 28th – 11am-2pm
9. Artwork Pick-up: October 31st 11am-2pm, November 2, 11am-2pm

Cartoon Dazed- Jose Ortiz Solo Exhibition- Gallery 2
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00 | East County Art Gallery, 124 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
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 of Inktober, Ortiz transforms ink on paper into mesmerizing visual landscapes filled with intricate linework, vibrant color, and imaginative storytelling. Each composition is meticulously crafted with elaborate patterns that echo sacred geometry, mandala-like forms, and flowing organic structures, inviting viewers to slow down and discover new details with every glance.
Balancing playful cartoon-inspired imagery with highly detailed design, the exhibition creates a captivating dialogue between whimsy and precision. Bold colors weave through intricate black ink drawings, producing dynamic compositions that feel both meditative and energetic. Every artwork reveals hidden connections, layered symbolism, and visual rhythms that reward curiosity and celebrate the limitless possibilities of the imagination.
Cartoon Dazed invites visitors to become immersed in a colorful universe where every line has purpose, every pattern tells a story, and every piece offers a fresh perspective that will surprise, inspire, and leave you… Cartoon Dazed.
At the East County Art Association Gallery
124 E Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Opening Reception
October 9 | 4:00-6:00 PM

Earthly Gardens Solo Exhibition- Dr. Marie Ramos
2026-11-04 08:00 - 2026-11-28 17:00
