Events for June 7 - March 5, 2024
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 States
SDAG – 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 29 - Carlsbad Flower Fields from Armada Drive - The fields should be in bloom and open for visitors, but we will paint them from above (there are a […]
Gallery Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesCome to Art Reception May 3 at Off Track Gallery
2025 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour, May 10 – 11
Various LocationsPlein Air Workshop with Toni Williams
San Dieguito County Park - Lower 15936 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, United StatesTo purchase this workshop, click here.
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
With the sun shining, the plein air season is in full swing. Please join us for some fun Tuesday morning outings. All artists are welcome and if you paint between […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
With the sun shining, the plein air season is in full swing. Please join us for some fun Tuesday morning outings. All artists are welcome and if you paint between […]
SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!
With the sun shining, the plein air season is in full swing. Please join us for some fun Tuesday morning outings. All artists are welcome and if you paint between […]
C-Note Sale
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesWondering what our C-Note sale is all about? A variety of Guild Artists will be offering artwork at a flat reduced price of $100 per piece. There will be a […]
Art Night – Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesArt Gallery Reception August 2 at Off Track
Art Night – Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesGallery Reception
Off Track Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, CA, United StatesOff Track Gallery Reception
Holiday Bazaar 2025 – San Dieguito Art Guild – 10 – 4
Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas, CA, United StatesThe 2023 Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10 - 4, at the Encinitas Community Center.
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