Bonita Museum is pleased to announce that "Beyond the Border" is included in the World Design Council San Diego/Tijuana 2024 community initiative program.
Bonita Museum and Cultural Center invites the public and plein air artists to submit their plein air paintings created from January to May 2024 for a juried plein air exhibition in June. The Honorable juror, Art Historian, and Lecturer, Jean Stern, will select the plein air paintings for exhibition. We are looking forward to a thriving collaboration of art community and organizations.
Please follow the link for more details and entry form.

Entry Deadline is May 31 2024. This is a Juried Show. There is no entry fee. The Exhibition will run from June 6-24, 2024.

For additional details contact:

Joyce Trinh San Diego Chapter Co-Chair, CAC [email protected]
[email protected]
858-335-1144

World Design Center San Diego Programs 2024

This event is being promoted in part by the following San Diego and Southern California Art Associations:

Bonita Museum 4355 Bonita Road |Bonita, California 91902 | 619.267.5141

The Bonita Historical Society is dedicated to preserve, for public education and enjoyment, the culture, history, art, crafts and
aesthetic facets of the region, specifically, El Rancho de la Nación in South San Diego County.
The Museum is a 501(c) (3) organization, our tax ID number is 33-0527665.

This show has been juried and curated by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission. It includes San Diego Plein Air Painters: Brian Belfield, Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Gricelda Brito, Steve Clark, Bess Cheong, Karen Crowell, Tricia De Luna, Joanne Geroe, Jose Nunez, David Peterson, Bianca Romani, Tara Sood, Joyce Trinh and Colleen Veneri.

Enjoy a stroll in Spreckels Park and beautiful Spreckels Reading Room, all on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the opening reception 2:00-4:00PM June 27. Coronado artists Christie Curran and Mary Hale will give painting demonstrations in the library grounds during the event.

If you cannot make it on June 27th, check out the Coronado Public Library website for open hours and take some quiet time in the Spreckels Reading Room, June 27 through September 15, 2021.

Sales of displayed works will support the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission Public Gallery Spaces, including the Spreckels Reading Room. Purchases are to be made directly through the artist. Contact information will be posted by each display.

Many thanks go to the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Coronado Public Library from the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group, for this special exhibition opportunity.

10-06-19 through 03-21-20

Solana Beach Library

157 Stevens Ave.,

Solana Beach, CA 92075

Reception

1:00-3:00PM

Saturday Oct 26 2019

Learn more about the artists and enjoy a classical guitar recital by students from Devine Guitar School  https://guitar-lessons-encinitas.com/ 

Featured artists:

Kyra V. Brandt

Gricelda Alva Brito

Julie Bradbury-Bennett

Tricia De Luna

Jean Petaja

David Peterson

Joyce Trinh

Old Mission Dam - Mission Trails Regional Park

10164 Father Junipero Serra Trail
Santee, California 92071
United States

Come and Celebrate ‘San Diego River Days’ at the Old Mission Dam

Saturday 5/18/2019 8:30AM to 12:15PM

The San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group is teaming up with the San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) to celebrate and raise public awareness of the work of the Foundation in restoring natural habitat along the San Diego River watershed. 

Spend a quiet morning capturing the natural beauty of the San Diego River on canvas. Beginner-intermediate artists welcome. You’ll receive tips from local professional and hobbyist painters! Bring your own painting supplies. Please bring water and clothes that can get a bit paint-y.

Optional, recommended items: umbrella, sun protection, and a snack.
Appropriate Ages: Adults and children ages 12+

San Diego River Park Foundation html is handling RSVPs.. 

https://sdriverdays.org/activity/san-diego-plein-air-painters-workshop/

https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/events/259942622/

On site contact: Julie Bradbury-Bennett

Here is a video of the 2016 event at this site:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJm6H9J-y6k 

Other River Days Activities May 11, 12, 18 and 19 2019

 https://sdriverdays.org/activities/

#SDRiverDays2019

San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook

This San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group exhibition runs from 11-03-18 through 12-28-18 at Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075

The show includes the work of artists:

Jean Petaja, Tricia De Luna, Bess Cheong, Diane Brown and Julie Bradbury-Bennett

Join us from 1:00-3:00PM, Dec 8, 2018 for a public reception.

Learn more about the artists.          

See painting demonstrations by:

• Tricia De Luna (watercolor)
•  Diane Brown (pastels)

Enjoy a classical guitar recital by students from The Devine School for Guitar (Encintas/Leucadia)  

My plein air work from Anza Borego State Park and Santa Margarita River in Fallbrook is currently included in an 8 week show at "Nainsook Framing and Art" in La Mesa. Many thanks to Roz Ozerin - artist/owner of Nainsook Framing and Art, for inviting me to join this fun show.

Event Dates: 5/12/2018 - 6/29/2018

Location: Nainsook Framing and Art
Phone Number: 6193038060
Address:
8130 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa,, California 91942
United States
Website: https://nainsookframing.com/contact-us/

Nainsook Framing and Art
(619) 303-8060

https://www.facebook.com/events/589128491443765/

Nainsook Framing and Art Hours: Monday –10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday – 11am to 6pm, Wednesday – 11am to 6pm, Thursday – 11am to 6pm, Friday – 10am to 6pm, Saturday – 10am to 6pm, Sunday – Closed

Bring your kids to the Point Loma Native Plant Garden for a morning of plein air painting. Team up with San Diego Plein Air Meetup Group artists Tricia DeLuna, Jean Petaja & Julie Bradbury-Bennett to create original works depicting scenes from around the garden. 

Stay for a little while or longer... just as you like. This is a free, informal event for those who love both the outdoors and art. Materials will be provided. Finished art will become part of the San Diego River Park Garden-Beautification Project.

May 12, 2018 9:30AM-11:30AM

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

4444 Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107

San Diego River Park Foundation

4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 114, San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 297-738      [email protected]|      http://www.sandiegoriver.org

Please stop by to see the colorful Exhibit of Sketch Books, Watercolor Paintings and Oil Paintings of scenes from around San Diego by San Diego Urban Sketchers and San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group at a Rancho Penasquitos - Library.  The artwork (more than 36 pieces) is displayed in the mezzanine ramp glass case and on the north and south walls of the mezzanine lounge area, where there are beautiful views looking west to the ocean. The Rancho Penaquitos Library is located close to Hwy 56 on  13330 Salmon River Rd, San Diego, CA  ((858) 538-8159) and is open to the public during regular library hours:

Tuesday:11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday:9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Friday:9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday:9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Sunday:closed 
Monday:9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The show runs from 02-21-18 through 03-28-18

Join us at the Reception 2:00-4:00PM March 17 (Saint Patrick's Day) 2018

Artist Tricia De Luna will be giving a free painting/sketching demonstration at the reception at 3:00PM.  San Diego Urban Sketchers will be creating art in and around the library and their work will be on display in the front area of the library at 4:00PM. Light refreshments will be served.

This show includes the work of award winning and emerging local artists:

Brian Belfield                                 http://brianbelfield.com/index.html

Julie Bradbury-Bennett               https://juliebradbury-bennett.com/

Bess Cheong                                    https://www.facebook.com/pg/BessCheongArt/posts/ 

Tricia De Luna                               https://www.saatchiart.com/tdeluna

Vern Elmore                                   http://vernelmorephotography.com/

Leslie Jakes                         

Jean Petaja                                     https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-petaja-26703623/

David Peterson                               https://www.facebook.com/david.a.peterson.370

Fariba Poostchi                   

Ann Schwartzwald                       https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-schwartzwald-57096b78/

Joyce Trinh                                     https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-trinh-a414278b/

Pat Titus                               

Lydia Velarde                                http://www.lydiavelarde.com/oil.html

Colleen Veneri                                http://www.colleenveneri.com/

NOTE: 20% of all sales made from this show go to support the Rancho Penasquitos Library.

 Support your local library!

San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group

has been invited by “Solana Beach” -Branch Library

Earl Warren Middle School, 157 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1404

to Exhibit their Latest Work

10-28-17 through 12-30-17

Please join us at a free public reception

11-18-17 from 2:00-4:00PM.

There will be light refreshments, a chance to meet the artists and a live painting demonstration by artist Robert Matheson https://www.facebook.com/robertmathesonart. Come and celebrate with us on the 10^th Anniversary of our Meetup group https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/

This show includes the work of the following artists:

Brian Belfield http://brianbelfield.com/index.html

Irena Bender https://www.zhibit.org/profile/irinabender

Julie Bradbury-Bennett https://juliebradbury-bennett.com/

Bess Cheong    https://www.facebook.com/pg/BessCheongArt/posts/

Jean Petaja https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-petaja-26703623/

David Peterson https://www.facebook.com/david.a.peterson.370

Elisabeth Refn http://refnart.com/

Colleen Veneri http://www.colleenveneri.com/

San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group

Has been Invited by “Cardiff by the Sea” -Branch Library to Exhibit their Latest Work

 10-02-17 through 12-30-17

Reception at the Library

2081 Newcastle Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

12-02-17 from 2:00-4:00PM.

There will be light refreshments, a chance to meet the artists and a live painting demonstration by Colleen Veneri. This year is the 10^th Anniversary of our Meetup group https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/

Come and celebrate with us! 

This show includes the work of the following artists:

Brian Belfield                       http://brianbelfield.com/index.html

Irena Bender                        https://www.zhibit.org/profile/irinabender

Julie Bradbury-Bennett     https://juliebradbury-bennett.com/

Bess Cheong                         https://www.facebook.com/pg/BessCheongArt/posts/

Leslie Jakes

Robert Matheson                https://www.facebook.com/robertmathesonart

Jean Petaja                           https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-petaja-26703623/

David Peterson                    https://www.facebook.com/david.a.peterson.370

Elisabeth Refn                     http://refnart.com/

Colleen Veneri                     http://www.colleenveneri.com/

Solana Beach Library

157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach CA 92075               (858) 755-1404

Free Public Reception with a Live Painting Demo by Brian Belfield and Music Performance by the Devine School for Guitar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKXkuN0miIE

July 16^th 2:00 to 3:30PM 

San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group was formed on the Meetup.com website. You can find them painting outdoors in San Diego County almost every weekend. This show will present oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel works from 14 artists: Brian Belfield, Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Bess Cheong, Tricia De Luna, Renata Grillo, Irene Horiuchi, Leslie Jakes, Robert Matheson, Ronald Lee Oliver, Jean Petaja, David A. Peterson, Elisabeth Refn, Randall Smith and Colleen Veneri. You might see scenes of your favorite haunts in Solana Beach area or locations that you will be eager to see for yourself.

Solana Beach Library

157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach CA 92075               (858) 755-1404

Free Public Reception with a Live Painting Demo and Performance by the Devine School for Guitar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKXkuN0miIE

July 16^th 2:00 to 3:30PM 

San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group was formed on the Meetup.com website. You can find them painting outdoors in San Diego County almost every weekend. This show will present oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel works from 14 artists: Brian Belfield, Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Bess Cheong, Tricia De Luna, Renata Grillo, Irene Horiuchi, Leslie Jakes, Robert Matheson, Ronald Lee Oliver, Jean Petaja, David A. Peterson, Elisabeth Refn, Randall Smith and Colleen Veneri. You might see scenes of your favorite haunts in Solana Beach area or locations that you will be eager to see for yourself.

This event is free and open to the public, so anyone may come. Please help to get the word out to your friends, contacts on facebook, neighboring Schools, Art Groups and Libraries etc.. The goal is to provide a fun event, which will raise the public awareness and support of the extensive efforts of the San Diego River Foundation, in preserving and restoring the open space along the San Diego River... places we visit often for our painting meetup  http://www.sandiegoriver.org/ 

RSVP  here:

http://sandiegoriver.org/sdriverdays/ 

Art demonstrations by:

http://refnart.com/ 

http://ronaldleeoliver.com/ 

https://randallsmith.fineartstudioonline.com/ 

This poster was  prepared by:

http://mikemannis.com/sketchsan...­

An Art Exhibit by the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group 

at

Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library –Community Room

3701 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA

on display from November 1st thru Dec 31^st 2015

Reception –Meet the Artists

November 21^st, 2015

2:30pm - 4:30pm

-with live music by Devine Guitar School

This show will present oils, acrylics and watercolor from both emerging & established artists.

Painters include: Brian Belfield, Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Bess Cheong, Tricia De Luna, Steve Froelich, Renata Grillo, Irene Horiuchi, Robert Matheson, Ronald Lee Oliver, Jeannie Petaja, Bess Refn and Adele Richert

The theme of this exhibit is "Scenes from Point Loma", in celebration of the inspiration this area has brought to the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup group over the years. The quiet beaches, distant sail boats, reflections at the docks, pounding ocean to the west …continue to cast their spell ..

Water color "Sunset Cliffs from Ratkay Point August 2013" was on exhibit at "L Street Fine Art" from October 10 through Nov 9, 2014. It was juried into the 2nd Annual Plein Air Exhibition for the San Diego Museum of Art - Artist Guild. It sold at the gallery closing reception on Nov 08 2014.

Los Rios Street Historic District - painted on site with the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group

East County San Diego Mountains in July....the silver undersides of the cottonwood leaves were glistening in the hot summer breeze.