San Diego has a thriving contemporary art scene, and you can be apart of it. Spring is upon us and with the gorgeous flowers blooming all around, now is the perfect time to get out and explore all the amazing art exhibits happening right now. We’ve highlighted a few diverse favorites that you won’t want to miss. 
The Latin American Art Festival is an outdoor art show that
celebrates over 70 artists from all over the Latin world. This is the second year the festival is
coming to the Point Loma Liberty Station, after a successful run last
year. The Festival aims to not only
introduce talented painters, sculptors, photographers, and printmakers to San
Diego, but to also celebrate and educate goers about the diversity of the
different Latin American communities. The
free all-day event will feature stunning works of visual arts, performing arts
and culinary arts all in one place. Come
hungry, as there will be award-winning chefs serving delectable bites and wine
and beer from Mexico. Attendees of all
ages will love the live music and performances throughout the day. There will be a children’s area where young
ones can can learn about the art world and create their own original works of
art. Stop by the on Friday, March 18th,
from 6:00 to 9:00 PM or Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 
For those seeking a tranquil moment in a quiet, sun-soaked gallery
head to the San Diego Watercolor Society, also at the Point Loma Liberty
Station. There you will find works, from
abstracts to landscapes, all in the watercolor medium. Each month a new show is presented to the public
and visitors can vote on their favorite piece submitted by members of the
Watercolor Society. This month’s show “March Goes Round,” will be on display until March 26th. The San Diego Watercolor Society has been a
non-profit organization for over 50 years and has around 700 members. A visit to the gallery is free, and open from
Sunday through Wednesday, usually from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Check
out their calendar for more specifics HERE.
One of the most influential pop artist living today is Los
Angeles-based Ed Ruscha. His works are
influenced by the landscapes and even vernacular of Southern California. Ruscha got his start in the first Pop Art
exhibits at the Pasadena Art Museum in 1962, where his works were hung next to
Lichtenstein’s and Warhol’s. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has an impressive art exhibit going
on now entitled “Ed Ruscha Then & Now: Paintings from the 1960s and 2000s.”
MCASD La Jolla has had a long standing
relationship with this world-famous artist, including the larger than life
mural outside, “Outdoor Mural Brave Men of La Jolla (1995- 1996),” Ruscha
created just for the exterior of the La Jolla location. The museum’s permanent collection includes 30
of his creations, and the exhibit will feature many more works from Ruscha’s long
career. The exhibit runs through April
24th, and the museum is open six days a week (closed on Wednesdays)
from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. General Admission is $10; seniors and students 26 and
over (with ID) are $5; students 25 and under and military and family (with ID)
are free.
Celebrate the first days of spring surrounded by beautiful blooms
and beautiful works of art. You could
easily plan an art-themed vacation, complete with a stay at Mission BayVacation Rentals, and taking in multiple art shows, both indoors and out. Book with MBVR today and soak in some of San
Diego’s rich cultural happenings. 