VALLEY CENTER ART GALLERY NEWS & Events

 All Valley Center Art Gallery members are invited to a free Fireside Chat with Johnny Bear Contreras on March 7th at 11 am in the Valley Center Library.

After the artist chat, there will be a small reception open to the pubic.

Learn More about our featured artist: Johnny Bear Contreras

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 This exhibit features art depicting native cultures, peoples, and scenes, including local tribal art as well as tribal scenes from around the world.  

This event is open for public viewing February 11 - March 24

Intake:  Tuesday February 10, 2026 3 pm - 6 pm ONLY

Pickup: Tuesday March 24, 2026 3 pm - 6 pm ONLY

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 Any topic is suitable for this exhibit, including abstract. 

This event is open for public viewing December 31 - February 9 2026

Intake:  Tuesday December 30, 2025 3 pm - 6 pm ONLY

Pickup: Tuesday February 10, 2026 3 pm - 6 pm ONLY

Join us for an afternoon of wine, appetizers and music.  Start your holiday shopping with art!

The 2026 Exhibit Schedule has been posted.

Please see "Call to Artists" for details and artist submission requirements.

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Beach and Water Scenes

 This event displays beach and water scenes from anywhere.

This event is open for public viewing and sale from November 26th to December 29th.

Intake:  Tuesday November 25, 2025 at 3 pm - 7 pm ONLY

Pickup:   Tuesday December 30, 2025 at 3 pm - 7 pm ONLY 

You are Invited!

 Join us for a fall wine tasting event at the Hilltop Winery October 23, 2025 4 pm - 7 pm.  Light refreshments and wine will be served.  Wine and Food also available for purchase.

Meet local artists and mingle amongst original artwork.  Get ready for our Gala Silent Auction in December!

 30803 Hilltop View Ct, Valley Center, CA 92082 

  Textile art, quilts, and art incorporating fabric. 

 This event displays artistic quilts, blankets, clothing, and all hand made items 

This event is open for public viewing August 5th  through August 27th.

 Local Scenes and People of North County, San Diego Exhibit

 This event displays local places/streets scenes and people, with or without animals.  Recognizable outdoor scenes and personalities from Valley Center, Pauma Valley, Escondido and Pala. 

This event is open for public viewing July 1st through July 31st.

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Western Ways Exhibit

This event is open to the public.  Adults and high school students are eligible to submit art. 

This exhibit will be judged and ribbons will be given out.

This is an annual exhibit celebrating all things Western.

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Award Winners

Park Circle

Meet the Artists

On Saturday May 3rd 3 pm - 7 pm 

27679 Park Circle Way

This event is open to the public and is an opportunity to meet local artists and buy original art.  Come and mingle with some of Valley Center's most talented artists, sip some wine and munch on snacks.   You may even find that beautiful piece of art for your new home!

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Watch the video of the event!

Group forms to raise funds and build a Valley Center art gallery and cultural center. 

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