CIVIC ART SPACES AND EXHIBITIONS

The City of Encinitas Visual Art Program includes art exhibitions by local and regional artists at three civic art spaces:  Encinitas Community Center, Encinitas Library, and City Hall.

The exhibitions are a service to local artists, providing economic benefit from the sale of art and exposure to a wider audience while beautifying public buildings in Encinitas. The Civic Arts Program, established in 1998, serves artists, arts organizations, and the community through programs in the visual and performing arts, and is overseen by the Cultural Arts Division and the Commission for the Arts.

For more information on the visual art program, please contact City staff by calling (760) 943-2121 or emailing arts@encinitasca.gov.

ARTIST CALL: 2027 EXHIBITIONS FOR CIVIC SPACES

The artist call for 2D and 3D art exhibitions in one of Encinitas' three civic art spaces:  Encinitas Community Center, Encinitas Library, and City Hall, is now open.

Applications will be reviewed by a Jury Panel, consisting of 3 members of the Arts Commission and members of the local art community.

There is no fee to apply, and no commissions on sales. 

Artists may submit more than one exhibition proposal.  Each proposal must be unique.

Deadline is Sunday, August 23, 2026.  Artists will be notified by November 1, 2026.

If you are an artist or group of artists interested in applying for a juried exhibition for the 2027 season, please click on the appropriate link below.

Solo Exhibition Proposal Application

Group Exhibition Application

ARTIST CALL: DESIGN AND FABRICATE THE 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS

The City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division is seeking local artists to create a unique, handmade award for the annual City of Encinitas Environmental Award.

Eligibility

Amateur and professional artists aged 16 years and above who live in San Diego County are welcome to apply.

The artwork must be created using one or more of the following media: ceramic, glass, or wood. The artwork’s dimensions must be no more than 12” wide x 12” long and 3” high, and weigh less than 5 pounds.

The award must be nature-themed and incorporate text that includes the name of the award and the year.

Deadline

Applications and proposals will be accepted via the online form below. All complete applications received by the deadline will be juried by the Environmental Award Ad Hoc of Arts Commissioners, and by members of the Environmental Commission. The selected artist will be notified by early October.

CLICK BELOW TO APPLY:

2026 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS APPLICATION

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Each exhibition is on view for approximately four months and celebrated during one of three Art Night celebrations. The next Art Night is on August 15, 2026.

Click on the + in the bars below to view current and upcoming exhibitions.

All events may be subject to change.

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