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SUMMARY:Darryl & Shiloh Swanson Exibition
DESCRIPTION:More information soon
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/darryl-shilo-swanson-exibition/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Brush & Brew workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a truly inspiring evening of creativity with our Paint & Sip Series BRUSH & BREW\, guided hand-in-hand by talented fine artist Kim Hannan https://www.kimhannanfineart.com/ \nThis immersive experience will walk you step-by-step through the art of painting\, where you’ll explore color coordination techniques and even experiment with something unique using coffee as an additional painting medium. \nNo experience needed just come ready to create. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve! \nWhat’s included:\n• All art supplies• Step-by-step instruction• A relaxing\, supportive environment• Access to our latest handcrafted coffee selections \nHosted inside The Diver’s Cup\, https://thediverscup.com/ surrounded by beautiful artwork\, this is your chance to unwind\, connect\, and express yourself in a peaceful\, creative atmosphere. \n🗓 Tuesday\, May 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 Come enjoy a relaxing\, inspiring evening filled with art\, coffee\, and community. \nReserve your seat today !
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/brush-brew-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:OceanLove Group Exhibition- Call To Artist
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Love Exhibition \nGALLERY 1 \nExhibition Dates: June 3-27\nReception: June 12\, 5-7pm  \nCall To ARTISTS!\nSubmission Deadline: May 16th\, 11:59pm PST\nSubmit up to six pieces\, with up to two pieces max accepted.\nTo submit click —>  submission page here \nThis year’s Ocean Love Exhibition will be truly one of a kind\, as we celebrate art\, community\, and our deep connection to the sea! \nEach year\, we proudly award a cash prize to the artist who creates the most inspiring Ocean Love artwork that touches the heart and symbolizes the love we hold\, especially here in California\, for our marine life and cherished beaches. \nThis year\, we are encouraging artists to feel inspired to include marine life as part of their creative expression for the Ocean Love Exhibition\, honoring the beauty\, spirit\, and energy of our oceans.
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/oceanlove-call-to-artist/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:OceanLove Seascape Minis Workshop with Kathie Bishop
DESCRIPTION:Multi-Media Seascapes on Mini-Canvas\n\nCelebrate 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!\nKathie will use a portable projector\, to make each step easy to follow. This workshop will focus on an appreciation of our oceans and marine life\, as well as promote the artists exhibiting during ECAA Ocean Love show. Mini easels are included. \nArt Mediums: Liquid Acrylics\, mini-easels and natural found objects from the\nbeach\, including sand\, seashells\, seaweed\, etc. \nThis workshop is for adults of any skill level. Great for first-time beginners. \nPROPOSED SCHEDULE\nSaturday Workshop – 2 hours – 10:00am – 1:00pm\no 10-10:30 am – Intro & instruction demo\no 10:30-11:30 am – Paint mini-canvas\no 11:30-11:45 – 15 minute coffee break\no 11:45-12:45pm – Continue painting\no 12:45 – 1:00pm – Spray canvases (outdoors) with Krylon Acrylic Matte\nFinish to seal found objects to canvas. \nWORKSHOP DATE: Saturday June 20\, 2026 – 10am – 1:00pm \nAll materials supplied by the instructor.\nLiquid acrylic paints\, brushes\, mixing palettes\, 4”x 4” canvases\, Mod-Podge for\ncreating textures & for adhering objects to canvas\, Krylon acrylic sealing spray.\n**Nature Journal Kit provided to new participants who have not received one in a\nprevious workshop.\nAdditional supplies provided by the artist/instructor:\n** Raffle Item: Royal Langnickle Acrylic Travel Set **\nMaterials Needed by Participants (If applicable): (e.g.\, pencils\, sketchbook\,\netc.) \nInstagram: kathiebishop1956\nFacebook: facebook.com/kathie.langston\nWebsite: kathiebishopart.com \nWorkshop Goal:\nParticipants take with them curiosity and wonder of our oceans and marine life and to inspire stewardship and conservation through the art\nexpression. In addition\, Kathie hopes to inspire creative skills in beginners who might otherwise not consider themselves artists. \nSIGN UP NOW! \n  \n 
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/oceanlove-seascape-minis-workshop-with-kathie-bishop/
LOCATION:East County Art Gallery\, 124 E. Main Street\, El Cajon\, CA\, 92020\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:AbandonmenTissues Exhibition Gallery 1
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Reception – July 10 from 5 to 8PM.AbandonmenTissues by Alvaro Alvarez \nThe East County Art Association is proud to present the Opening Reception of AbandonmenTissues on July 10\, a powerful exhibition by artist and architectural designer Alvaro Alvarez in ECAA  Gallery 1. \nAt the heart of this exhibition is Alvarez’s creative process of recycling and transformation. Through his work\, objects often perceived as discarded or worthless are reimagined into compelling works of art. Materials once considered trash are carefully reassembled and transformed\, revealing unexpected beauty and meaning. \nFor Alvarez\, this process carries a powerful message: problems are also opportunities. By reclaiming abandoned materials\, the artist demonstrates how challenges whether environmental or personal can become the foundation for creativity\, reflection\, and renewal. \nRather than passing judgment or pointing fingers\, AbandonmenTissues seeks to inspire action through creativity. Just as Alvarez discovered in recycling a personal way to respond to environmental concerns\, each visitor is invited to reflect on their own worries and challenges\, and imagine how they too might transform them into something meaningful. \nAlvarez’s practice is also deeply connected to ocean and environmental conservation\, using recycled materials as a way to highlight the importance of reducing waste and protecting our natural ecosystems. Through this artistic approach\, the exhibition connects creative expression with environmental awareness\, encouraging viewers to rethink the relationship between consumption\, waste\, and the health of our planet. \nThe Grand Opening Reception on July 10 launches a months-long exhibition and will feature special activations designed to reinforce the artist’s central thesis: difficulties hold unlimited potential. Through art\, dialogue\, and immersive experiences\, visitors will witness how creativity can flourish even in adversity\, motivating us to imagine new possibilities for ourselves\, our communities\, and the environment. \nAbandonmenTissues ultimately reclaims creativity as a tool for action\, addressing the challenges of our time from environmental concerns to the most intimate inner battles and inviting audiences to see transformation not only in art\, but in life itself. \nAbout  Alvaro Alvarez- Alvaro  holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University (Ithaca\, New York) and a Certification in World Art History from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington\, D.C. His interdisciplinary practice blends art\, architecture\, and social reflection\, creating immersive works that encourage dialogue and new perspectives. \nIs a Free event ! for more information Contact  Linda Baltodano President ECAA  (619)499-7758
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/abandonmentissues-exhibition-gallery-1/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Appetite-Kaitlyn Fusco Solo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Appetite- Solo Exhibition by Kaitlyn Fusco\n\n\nExhibition Dates: August 1-August 29th\, 2026\nReception: August 8th\, 2026 \nThe 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.  \nCan an image alone make you crave what you cannot taste? As they\, say the eye eats too.  \nWe 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. \nReception: August 8th\, 2026\nTime: 5-8pm \nLocation: \nEast County Art Association Gallery\n124 East Main Street\nEl Cajon\, 92020 \n 
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/kaitlyn-fusco-solo-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:!NKED GROUP EXHIBITION ||  ARTIST CALL
DESCRIPTION:The East County Art Association invites you to join us for our inaugural\n!NKED Exhibition during the month of October!\nEXHIBITION DATES: October 1-31st 2026 \nSUBMISSIONS OPEN IN JULY \n \nIn 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! \nRECEPTION DATE: October 17th 2026\nTIME: 5-8PM \nThe 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. \nARTIST CALL \nCalling 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. \nSUBMISSION GUIDELINES:  \n1. Max size limit: 20x20in\n2. Submission fee:\n– Non-member: $25.00 \, additional artwork $15.00\n– Members: $20.00\,  additional $10.00\n3. All work must be framed\, unless on canvas (1 inch thick or more)\n4. ALL work must be for sale\n5. Gallery Commission 30% // Artist 70%\n6. Artwork Submission Deadline: September 16th\, 11:59pm PST\n7. Artwork Notification: September 21st via email\n8. Artwork Drop-Off Date: Saturday\, September 26th & Monday September 28th – 11am-2pm\n9. Artwork Pick-up: October 31st 11am-2pm\, November 2\, 11am-2pm \n 
URL:https://eastcountyart.org/event/nked-group-exhibition-artist-call/
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