Comic-Con canceled for first time in 50 years
North Coast Current
April 17, 2020
San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled for 2020, the first time in its 50-year history that the event has been put on hold, organizers announced Friday, April 17.
ENCINITAS: Art Guild’s annual bazaar returns Dec. 14
November 30, 2019
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Art Guild presents its ninth annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas. Visitors can purchase original works by the guild’s member artists, from paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor...
Leucadia merchants assess next steps after fire destroys building
Julia Shapero
October 8, 2019
The cause of a fire that tore through four local businesses in Leucadia is still unknown, authorities said. By Oct. 8, the merchants had collectively raised more than $23,000 toward rebuilding.
San Diego Comic-Con marks milestone for Carlsbad artist
Meghan Lanigan
July 26, 2019
Carlsbad artist and designer N.C. Winters had shown his artwork at Comic-Con before, but 2019 marked a milestone. This year marked the 50th anniversary of Comic-Con and the first time Winters decided to have his own full booth at the event.
Encinitas artist guides young students through creativity at summer camp
Meghan Lanigan
July 8, 2019
One Encinitas woman’s passion has been to keep children connected to art, and for the past 27 years, Carla Funk, artist and published poet, has merged art with learning at a camp she hosts for kids in her back yard every summer.
ENCINITAS: ‘Art Night’ showcases artists and galleries Feb. 23
February 16, 2019
ENCINITAS — Enjoy an evening of art Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. as Encinitas civic and local art galleries open their doors for “Art Night Encinitas.” The event, launching a bimonthly showcase, will celebrate the city’s diverse visual art scene at seven participating locations and is...
ENCINITAS: See art of Rachel Mica Weiss at Lux through Jan. 12
January 3, 2019
ENCINITAS — The work of Lux Art Institute Artist in Residence Rachel Mica Weiss is on display at the institute through Jan. 12. Weiss incorporates her education in psychology to examine the experiential nature of architectural forms in relation to the human body, according to the institute. During...
Cool on the Coast: Jump into October with these fall festivities and events
Antonio Pequeño IV
October 15, 2018
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Oceanside and the region.
Encinitas seeks high school, college artists for mosaic project
North Coast Current
September 28, 2018
The city of Encinitas invites college and high school artists to participate in a permanent installation of mosaic panels at the Interstate 5 undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive, the city recently announced.
ENCINITAS: Feb. 11 Art Guild reception highlights 3 artists
February 2, 2017
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Art Guild invites the public to a free reception at the Off Track Gallery on Feb. 11, 4-7 p.m., highlighting the work of three member artists. Visitors will see the work of Cheryl DeLain (jewelry), Pat Smart (batiks) and Carla Funk (ceramics). Refreshments will be served....
OCEANSIDE: College artists profiled in May show at Kruglak Gallery
May 5, 2016
OCEANSIDE — Kruglak Gallery presents “Praxis May Vary,” an exhibition of art by 17 rising artists from Oceanside’s MiraCosta College, May 23-26. “Praxis May Vary” features small- and large-scale works in a range of forms including painting, performance, glass blowing, sculpture, photography...
ENCINITAS: Take mom on artistic tour May 7 and 8
May 5, 2016
ENCINITAS — The nonprofit San Dieguito Art Guild hosts its 2016 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden and Studio Tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 7 and 8. Take your mom or friends on a leisurely tour of eight North County homes where you can peek into an assortment of artists’ studios, peruse more then 30...
