Events for June 7 - March 5, 2024
SDAG Environmental Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location. 11/29/22 - Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista CA Lily pad pond, garden paths, plants and vistas. Opens at 8 […]
SDAG Environmental Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 6 - The Lumberyard (home to Off Track Gallery) 937 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas Paint the umbrellas in the courtyard or at City Tacos, capture the coffee crowd […]
SDAG Environmental Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 13 - Carlsbad Village Faire Shops (home to North Coastal Art Gallery) 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Paint the people enjoying a gelato or out shopping, capture the beautiful trees […]
SDAG Environmental Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 20 - Double Peak Park 900 Double Peak Drive San Marcos Paint the ocean, valley or mountain vistas or focus on the benches and trees at the top of […]
January ’23 Show Deadlines
Entries due: Dec 24
Take-in: Dec Dec 27 3-530p
Pick-up: Jan 22
Christmas Day
Gallery Closed
SDAG Environmental Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 27 - Guajome Lake 3000 Guajome Lake Rd. Oceanside We didn’t have a big crowd the last time we tried this location, but it quickly became a “fan favorite” […]
February Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: January 21
Take in: January 24 (3p-530p)
Judging: January 25 (10a)
Reception: February 11
Pick-up: February 26
March Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: February 25
Take In: February 28 (3p - 530p)
Judging: March 1 (10a)
Pick-up: March 26
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
March 14 - Buccaneer Beach - 1500 S Pacific St Oceanside. It has been a bit since we went to Buccaneer Beach. Paint the beach, lifeguard tower, cafe or “lagoon” […]
Instagram Workshop for SDAG Member Artists
Members of SDAG are invited to attend a workshop on how we as artists can take advantage of Instagram. Whether you have never used IG before, have an account and […]
April Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: March 25
Take In: March 28 (3p - 530p)
Judging: March 29 (10a)
Pick-up: April 23
May Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: April 22
Take In: April 25 (3p - 530p)
Judging: April 26 (10a)
Pick-up: May 28
2023 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour, May 13 – 14
Various LocationsMother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday, May 13th & 14th, 2023 Hours: 10am to 4pm Eight North County homes, art studios, and gardens within an […]
Take In: June Summer Small Image
NOTE: Earlier take-in times than typical Monthly Show!
Art Night (June)
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesJuly Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: June 24
Take In: June 27 (3p - 530p)
Judging: June 28 (10a)
Pick-up: July 23
July Show n’ Tell – Grace Swanson Gourd Art Demo — Members Only
Contact Gayle Baker for more information.
August Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: July 22
Take In: July 25 (3p - 530p)
Judging: July 26 (10a)
Pick-up: Aug 27
September (Veteran) Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: August 1
Take In: August 29 (3p - 530p)
Judging: August 30 (10a)
Pick-up: September 24
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Aug 8 - San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center - 2710 Manchester Ave Cardiff by the Sea There are shade and restrooms on the second floor of the center. Alternately, you […]
C-Note Sale at Off Track Gallery
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesThe Public Invited to the First Ever C-Note Sale at Off Track Gallery Encinitas, CA - The Off Track Gallery, located in downtown Encinitas, is excited to announce a very […]
August Show n’ Tell – Lin Holzinger – Encaustic Basics – Members Only
Contact. Gayle Baker for more information. Detailed information in Paint Rag
September Monthly Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: August 26
Take In: August 29 (3p - 530p)
Judging: August 30 (10a)
Pick-up: September 24
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Sept 5 - Torrey Pines Gliderport 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr. La Jolla, CA Last time we were here it was gray and extremely foggy. Let’s try it in the […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Sept 12 - Moonlight State Beach 400 B St. Encinitas CA Easy parking in the lot above the beach and restrooms. There is shade behind the marine safety center and […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Sept 19 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park 111 S Sierra Ave Solana Beach CA Free parking, restrooms, views of cliffs, ocean, palms, and surfers. Check your Paint Rag for Designated […]
October Monthly Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: September 23
Take In: September 26 (3p - 530p)
Judging: September 27 (10a)
Pick-up: October 22
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Sept 26 - San Elijo Town Square - Near 1215 San Elijo Rd. San Marcos, CA Large fountain, park, people, cute businesses, and clock tower. Free parking on the street […]
November 20th Annual Holiday Small Image Show
Deadline to enter: October 18
Take In: October 24 (2p - 430p)
Judging: October 25 (10a)
Pick-up: November 26
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Nov 14 - Swami’s Beach - 1298 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas - Paint the ocean views looking down through the palms or walk the steps to the beach. The […]
ArtNight Reception with City of Encinitas
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesArt Night Reception Saturday November 18 at Off Track Gallery
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Nov 21 - Leo Carillo Ranch - 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln Carlsbad - Ranch buildings, peacocks, open woodland. Free parking and restrooms. The ranch opens its gates at 9 […]
December Monthly Show Deadlines
Deadline to enter: November 25
Take-In: November 28 (3p - 530p)
Judging: November 29 (10a)
Pick-up: December 31 or January 2 (2024)
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Nov 28 - Oceanside Harbor - 1351 N Harbor Drive - Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 5 - The Pannikin - 510 N Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 - I’ve heard a lot about this cute coffee location in an adorable iconic yellow building […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 12 - Cedros Design District - 132 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075 - We will meet at Lofty Coffee which is cute in its own right, but […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 19 - Powerhouse Park - 1658 Coast Blvd Del Mar, CA 92014 - This is a new location for me, but photos and reviews show a really nice grass, […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
January 2 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park Let’s paint these winter seas and clouds. Easy parking and restrooms. The beach should look a little different with the high surf over […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
January 9 - La Jolla Cove Park We can only paint here in the off-season, so we have to do it while we can. Parking on the street is 3 […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
January 23 - Batiquitos Lagoon Let’s take the lagoon trail to the right this time. The trees in this direction are stunning. Parking is free and the resort let’s us […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
January 30 - Moonlight State Beach Vistas from above or waves on the beach. Park above and walk down to the beach to paint this popular spot that is too […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Feb 20 - Poinsettia Park 6600 Hidden Valley Rd Carlsbad This park has a beautiful path that runs along the back canyon. Park between the pickleball courts and baseball diamond […]
Art Night – Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesSDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
March 26 - Clubhouse @ Lake San Marcos - This is a new opportunity to get into an area normally reserved for residents to paint Lake San Marcos, boats, surrounding […]
Take In: April Monthly Show
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesSDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
April 16 - Alta Vista Botanical Garden - 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista Follow the signs up to the gardens. They should be in full bloom this time of year […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
May 7 - Torrey Pines Glider Port - Meet at the Cliff Hanger Cafe 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla. They serve coffee and have let us paint from […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
May 28 - Oceanside Harbor - 1335 N Harbor Dr., Oceanside Always a fun location to zoom in on a particular boat or paint the lively harbor as a whole. […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
June 11 -Elfin Forest Reserve - 8833 Harmony Grove Rd. Escondido - This fan favorite will still be cool and shady this time of year and there will be lots […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
June 18 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park 111 S Sierra Ave. Solana Beach - This is an easy, popular spot with free parking and restrooms as well as a lovely […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
June 25 - Mission San Luis Rey - 4050 Mission Ave. Oceanside - It’s been almost a year since our group met up at the mission to paint. There are […]
San Dieguito Art Guild Member Show
Solana Beach City Hall 635 Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA, United StatesC-Note Sale Take-In
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesHoliday Bazaar 2024 – San Dieguito Art Guild – 10 – 4
Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas, CA, United StatesSDAG Annual Holiday Bazaar
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 10 - State Street Carlsbad at the Giant Chair (corner of Grand and State) - 2833 State St Carlsbad - Let’s meet at the giant chair at the corner […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
December 17 - Dog Beach - 3200 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 - Let’s paint some people and pooches as we enjoy the relaxation a sea breeze provides. […]
Christmas Day – Gallery Closed
Gallery Closed
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group
I look forward to another year of all of us continuing to be a welcoming place for artists of all levels (from you seasoned pros to those of you just […]
Take In: Monthly Show
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesSDAG – Plein Air Painters Group
I look forward to another year of all of us continuing to be a welcoming place for artists of all levels (from you seasoned pros to those of you just […]
Annual Meeting open to all SDAG members
Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas, CA, United StatesSDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
Jan 28 - Cielo Village 18021 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe, CA - This cute little “village” was recommended by one of our regulars. If architecture is not your thing, […]
Take In: Monthly Show
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesArtists Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesOff Track Gallery Art Reception Feb 8
Take In: Monthly Show
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesNOTE: Earlier than usual time to drop off of 2p to 430p
Art Night – Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesSDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
April 8 - **** SPECIAL TIME 3-6PM **** San Marcos Farmers Market - 251 North City Dr. San Marcos Come take on the challenge of painting this vibrant market. It […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
April 15 - Carlsbad Strawberry Company - 1050 Canon Rd Carlsbad - Hoping the “U-pick” fields will be open and if it is they have promised a discount on the […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
April 22 - Swami’s Seaside Park - 1298 S Coast Hwy 101 - Let’s paint a fun beach overlook or trek down the stairs to the sand (tide allowing). Restrooms […]
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