SAN DIEGO ART GALLERIES


San Diego Art Galleries and Art Guide - Explore San Diego art galleries, museums and art spaces, with many galleries located in La Jolla, along with others in downtown, North Park, and nearby coastal communities. Discover a wide range of contemporary and traditional art, including painting, sculpture, photography, prints and glass, along with major institutions such as Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and San Diego Museum of Art, which contribute to the region’s active art scene.


La Jolla is one of the most established gallery areas in San Diego, with a concentration of galleries within walking distance, making it easy to explore multiple exhibitions in a single visit.


This guide is designed to help you easily find galleries, exhibitions and art spaces throughout San Diego. For additional gallery guides, visit Gallery Guides







UPCOMING ART EVENTS


Explore upcoming art events, gallery walks, museum programs, studio tours, art fairs, and special exhibitions throughout San Diego and the surrounding area. This section is updated regularly, so check back often for new events and exhibition announcements. Want to promote an event? Click here to list an upcoming art event.


September 19, 2026
Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape - Exhibition Celebration at OMA
(Saturday, September 19th, 5:00-7:00pm - Oceanside Museum of Art)

September 19 & 20, 2026
ArtWalk Carlsbad (More than 150 fine artists exhibit along Armada Drive overlooking the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA)

October 10 & 11, 2026
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (Festival runs 10am-6pm on Girard Avenue and features 170+ juried artists from the U.S. and Mexico, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry and mixed media.)

Ongoing: Every Second Sunday and Third Thursday of the month
Free Days at MCASD
(Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - located in La Jolla)






ARTIST FEATURES


Neil Brooks painting Southern California beach community artwork

Neil Brooks - Artist Direct
Neil Brooks captures the essence of Southern California beach communities through a variety of mediums, including mixed media, oil, watercolor, and drawing. Upcoming exhibitions include the Encinitas Community Center in Encinitas, CA, from September 3 through January 7, 2027. The artist is currently seeking gallery representation.




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