2nd Saturday ArtWalk
April 12, 2008
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

World renowned glass artist Joan Irving will be featuring a huge studio relocation sale. All artworks will be liquidated!!!!

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Watch for Joan's new location at 342 East Valley Parkway, beginning in May. Liquidation sale will continue until everything is gone from the current location at 451 East Valley Parkway.

Second Saturday in Escondido: Puppet Show

March 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free with admission.

Zomo the Rabbit, a trickster tale from West Africa, will be narrated through puppetry, chants and live music. Presented by the San Diego Guild of Puppetry.

For more information, call (760) 735-3355.

10 North, an Artists' Group, located at West Grand Art Studios will be presenting their new exhibit titled "Resolution Revolution" February 1 through April. All art works are for sale. The studio is located at 115 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido, inside All Fired Up ceramics studio. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

10 North, a group of professional artists from North County, consists of members Carol Black, Pam Brasel, Susan Avery Clark, Diane Detwiler, Lucinda Foy, Helen Shafer Garcia, Phyllis Kelley, Jane LaFazio and Jeannie Moore.

Art Connection, March 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature Chris Cozen from Golden Paints. You know them as the makers of acrylic paint and Chris will talk about acrylics, techniques and answer any possible questions you could have about this medium. Golden Paints have generously donated acrylics for the workshop.

"Seripham and Spacemen" solo show featuring Aaron Jasinski — On view April 12 to May 3.

Distinction is proud to announce the first solo show of Washington-based artist Aaron Jasinski. The event will feature all brand new works created by Jasinski specifically for Distinction. Jasinski will be present for the opening reception to be held on April 12, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will be highlighted by live music and wine provided by Escondido's newest attraction, Vinz Wine Bar. We hope you will join us for this amazing event, which will also feature open studios by Distinction's 14 resident artists, as well as original artwork by 50+ represented artists from around the world.

The Escondido Art Association, in partnership with the Escondido Adult School is presenting a special exhibit, Lifelong Learning, paying tribute to beginning artists as well as professionals from the Escondido Union High School's Adult School Fine Arts Program.

The show runs from February 27 through March 29, with a 2nd Saturday public reception on March 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 121 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido. As a special highlight to the reception, guest of honor Joe Garcia will be recognized for his 33 years of association with the Escondido Adult School and as one of the first students to receive a scholarship from the Escondido Art Association in 1962.

For more information, contact gallery director Laren Littlefield Jr. at the Artists Gallery, (760) 489-0338, or online at www.escondidoartists.org.

Architectural Relics is a unique shopping experience housed in a restored, 120-year-old building on Grand Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Escondido. Architectural Relics specializes in one-of-a-kind, architectural relics—both antiques and antique reproductions—for your home or garden as well as vintage-inspired gifts. And since we are continually searching for new finds for the store, our customers are always pleasantly surprised to discover an ever-changing array of interesting pieces. Iron gates, doors, statuary, fountains, furnishings, décor and even gargoyles are just some of the thousands of items carefully displayed with an artful eye.

Coming for May 2008 . . .

Focusing on Fashion Week with a celebration of the human form with Michael Steirnagle – Figurative Oils, Dennis Covey – Body Casts, and Dorothy Naumburg – Jewelry Designs, May 9 and 10 only.

Reception: Friday, May 9, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Robert Ferguson Fine Art is located at 356 W. 2nd Avenue, just six lights east off the 15-Valley Parkway exit in Escondido and showcases classic American impressionist paintings of the local landscape and Europe.

Artist Robert Garner presents Collage works of art. In the most part the materials he uses to compose his pictures already have form and meaning derived from their function in the real world.

It was Garner's love of fine music that directed the cohesiveness for the body of work while at the same time uniting a variety of other art forms, i.e., literary arts, cinema arts, theater, ballet, opera and visual arts.

Visit us on Grand Avenue and add a new dimension to your lives and home. Stitcher's Treasures has been teaching and providing art to your lives through your own talents. Come in and learn how you too can create items to beautify your home.

With the opening of our new store, SAVANNAH HOME, we are proud to offer sophisticated and unique home accents to those with discerning tastes. Scattered throughout our store you will find distinctive artwork, accent furniture, home accessories and gifts. Our designers are dedicated to helping our customers live beautifully.

Visit us on Grand and add a new dimension of luxury to your home. Over the past ten years, Savannah Design Group has been designing award winning model home interiors for some of the country's finest builders.

Home Accents, Etc. features a variety of wall decor, including original oil paintings, original framed art, metal wall sculpture, framed prints and clocks.

In addition, we have a variety of accent furniture and home decor such as lamps, boxes, candleholders, picture frames, decorative bowls, platters, vases, and custom-designed silk greenery and floral arrangements.

"Plein air paintings of San Diego County by Scott Kuhnly and Stanislaus Sowinski" Scott Kuhnly is pleased to have artist Stanislaus J. Sowinski, Painter and iconographer showcased in his gallery. Sowinski considers himself a tonal/impressionist with emphasis on rich tones and loose, broken color. He believes in the concept of "Less is More."

Escondido History Center is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Visitors can watch a beginning blacksmith class, view the Victorian Country Home, Santa Fe Depot and Railroad car.