VALLEY CENTER ART GALLERY NEWS & Events

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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Friend or Foe? Our Apex Predators Wildlife Art Exhibit 

This exhibit is about co-existing with the apex predators of San Diego County and is a private exhibit curated by Barbara Scharnau.

This exhibit is an Art and Community Awareness presentation with beautiful artwork illustrating our apex predators whom we co-exist with in San Diego County. 

Special Speaker March 22, 2025 

2 pm - 5 pm. Non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks will be available.

This exhibit is open to the public Feb 18, 2025  - March 25, 2025

 VCAG sponsored the Best of Show prize for the VCAA’s annual VC Youth Art Show. The awards ceremony was held March 16th at the VC Library. VCAG Founding Member Barbara Scharnau is pictured with the Best of Show winner Nowi’chi Donate of Pauma School. 

This innovative gallery will provide unique classes and workshops in a setting designed to inspire while providing fun and educational  experiences for our area’s multi-generational population…from children to elders, all will be welcomed and encouraged to participate.

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

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