Upcoming Events

Dedicated to the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, the SD Art Prize was conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection and social interaction about San Diego’s artistic and cultural l...

Bird's Eye View of Plein Air Painting October 1 – December 31, 2022 Sharon Ford and Sue Ann Daffara’s exhibit is comprised of pastel and oil paintings. These two artists have joined together to paint outdoors. “My artwork is designed to comm...

RE... October 19 – January 5, 2022 Exhibition of three artists on the themes of social fragmentation, communication complexity and the pandemic. RE… is an exploration of the syllable “re” (as in reveal, resonate and revisit), and how it influen...

New Beginnings October 6 – December 31, 2022 An exhibition of a variety of pieces by members of the Associated Fine Artists. Includes work in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, and colored pencil. Exhibition Opportunities Interested in e...

Yoli McLeland November 1, 2022-January 31, 2023 Yoli McLeland is an artist and retired teacher who used to focus on music but took up oil painting in 2005 after being challenged to try something new by a close friend. Since then, Yoli has creat...

Summer Paa’ila-Herrera Jones November 7, 2022-January 7, 2023 Summer Paa'ila-Herrera Jones (she/her/hers), is an artist that works with various mediums, and explores themes of unique modern experiences of the Native peoples of Southern Californ...

Natural and Geometric: Origami Works by Joseph Hwang November 12 2022-January 31, 2023 In this exhibit, paperfolding artist Joseph Hwang presents two original series of animal origami designs and modular balls. Figurative models are folded from...

Humanity Showers November 14-January 28, 2023 The San Diego Public Library’s Visual Arts program is pleased to host portraiture of the unsheltered captured by Jordan Verdin. Documented through his Dignity on the Streets project intended to brin...

Diversity in the Ocean November 15, 2022- January 28, 2023 Leslie Jenness has devoted much of her work life to the importance diversity plays in our lives, and brings that same focus to her art. This exhibition uses acrylic abstract paintings t...

Industrial Fragments November 21-December 30, 2022 Works on paper and canvas using a combination of collage-like imagery, created through newspaper image transfer by local artist Don Strandberg. Drawing is also introduced, making the work a mix...

Visit Denny Sanford Children's Library between December 1st and December 15th to drop off your letter to Santa! Supplies will also be available to write a letter while you're here.    Join us for our Winter Wonderland Celebration on D...

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We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve!  We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact!  ...

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn...

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Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hours sessions will help you get going! Fridays, December 2, 9, 16 & 30 · 10am-1pm Also:  If you're you looking for particular topics, you might like thes...

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the side we'll sing a few songs an...

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the side we'll sing a few songs an...

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there! ...

Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations.  Des...

Please join us in a Virtual Storytime with Mr. Rogelio. Please register to receive a Zoom link for this special presentation.   ...

San Diego Public Library invites you to watch the World Cup on our big screens!  On Friday, December 9th join us to view the Quarter Finals! The FIFA Football World Cup is contested every 4 years by the men's and women's na...