VALLEY CENTER ART GALLERY NEWS & Events

Special fashion show and art exhibit at the San Pasqual Cultural Center

27315 N. Lake Wohlford Road

Escondido

Valley Center Magazine

Arts and Entertainment Issue 2026

A Cultural Landmark in the Making:

Valley Center Art Gallery is moving closer to its dream home

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Latino Hispanic Art

 This exhibit is all about art depicting Latino or Hispanic heritage

Intake: Thursday August 13, 2026 10 am - 3 pm ONLY

Pickup: Thursday September 10, 2026 10 am - 3 pm ONLY

Small Sizes

  Small size art can make a big impression.  Any theme is suitable, as long as it is smaller than 10 inches by 10 inches (NOT including the frame) 

Intake: Wednesday July 8, 2026 3 pm - 5 pm  ONLY 

Pickup: Thursday August 13, 2026 10 am - 3 pm  ONLY

Western Ways

 This is an annual exhibit celebrating all things western.

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

Public Viewing June 13, 2026 - July 8, 2026

Intake:  Friday June 12, 2026 3 pm - 6 pm ONLY

Pickup: Wednesday July 8, 2026 3 - 5 pm ONLY

Valley Center Western Days Parade

2026

Click here to watch a video of the Parade

Flora and Fauna  

This Flora and Fauna exhibit features plants and/or animals.

This event is open for public viewing April 8 - June 11

Intake:  Tuesday April 7, 2026 3 pm - 6 pm ONLY

Pickup: Friday June 12, 2026 10 pm - 3 pm ONLY

Fireside Chat 

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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Native Art Exhibit 

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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Out of the Box 

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

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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