Spanish Village Art Center at Balboa Park Information

San Diego, where arts are in full blossom, is a haven for artists and art-lovers. And it is undeniable that contemporary fine arts have almost reached its peak for perfection at Spanish Village Art Center, renowned as San Diego's largest collection of studio artists. While strolling through this attractive neighborhood blessed with unique Spanish village atmosphere, you'll find yourself indulged in arts and forget to leave.

Spanish Village Art Center: Yesterday and Today

Spanish Village Art Center remains as a historic landmark despite of all changes. The construction of this charming Spanish style village can be dated back to 1935, when it was built in Balboa Park for the second California Pacific International Exposition. And it remained as a popular attraction afterwards. Two years later, the village was turned into an art center by some local artists. That's the very time when arts started to sprout in this village.

During the second World War, the village was used as barracks by the army. Dedicated artists restored this historic landmark and strived to make it a better place for arts. Today it has become a favorite for San Diego artists and photographers alike. And this charming village has grown into a thriving community with 37 working artist studios/galleries and more than 250 local artists.

Spanish Village Art Center houses a galaxy of talents. Some of the region's best sculptors, painters, photographers, printmakers, mixed-media artists, jewelry designers, clay artists, gourd artists, fiber artists, glass artists, and other genius all call it home. Those studios and galleries are free to visit from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm everyday. Some people even make this place the backdrop for their wedding and banquet.

Time is ever changing. Yet the Spanish Village in Balboa Park remains in the name of arts. To know more about the yesterday and today of Spanish Village Art Center, please visit:

Spanish Village Art Center Homepage

http://www.spanishvillageart.com/index.html

Spanish Village Art Center: Artists and Artwork

Spanish Village Art Center boasts a total of 37 working artist studios showcasing masterpieces of artists in various fields. Those studios and galleries are more than just the place for artists to demonstrate their works, but to share their love for art as well. In the following part, we'd like to present a brief intro of some unique ones among the dazzling array of studios.

Studio 5 - San Diego Enamel Guide

Studio 5 at Spanish Village Art Center is the home of San Diego Enamel Guide. Founded in 1988, San Diego Enamel Guide boasts over thirty sitting artists. Their productions include table pieces, jewelry, wall pieces and other artwork in various glass forms. All San Diego Enamel Guide's artwork is available for sale. It's definitely your top destination to buy an original artwork in San Diego. To know their current inventory, please stop by Studio 5 at Spanish Village or call 619-233-3672.

Studio 23 - Southwestern Artists' Association

Studio 23 at Spanish Village Art Center is home to Southwestern Artists' Association. There are more than 50 local artists contributing the ever evolving artwork exhibited in Studio 23. The association's membership meeting is held first Monday of every month. And an art demonstration lasting from 10:00 am to noon will be presented after the meeting. Their Annual Juried Art Show in spring and Annual Art Festival in fall are two grand occasions when all San Diego County artists are gathered. To let them know you're visiting, please call 619-232-3522.

Studio 25 - Art Class Guild

You can find everything from jewelry to handmade glass beads there at Studio 25 of Spanish Village Art Center. Art Class Guild showcases a diversified array of artwork including fused lightswitch covers, blown glass bowls, stained glass suncatchers, plates, vases, tumblers and much, much more. They are contributed by 35 talented glass artists. Each year, Art Class Guild presents two sales. Don't miss it if you're into glass artwork. To visit the studio, you can call 619-702-8006 to make a reservation.

To take an overall view of all studios as well as their artists and artwork, please visit:

Spanish Village Studios

http://www.spanishvillageart.com/studios.htm

Wishing to be a part of the largest artist community in San Diego?

Are you just into arts like many other artists in the Spanish Village? Do you want to get enlightened by working with other artists? Congrats, you' can easily make all your dreams come true by applying to be a member of the big family.

Spanish Village Art Center members can enjoy a wide range of benefits including free use of their patio space to sell your artwork, access to studio space as a partner or lease holder, sharing creativity with other artests, attendance to the December Nights Event and many more. The art center accepts applications in April and October, twice a year.

For additional info on Spanish Village Art Center membership info, please visit:

Membership Info

http://www.spanishvillageart.com/membership.htm

Spanish Village Art Center: Events and Celebrations

Spanish Village is celebrating arts everyday. And the celebration is meant to reach summit during some occasional events and festivals. To ensure that you won't miss out, we've listed some notable upcoming events:

- Wine & Cheese Event: June 3

- Chinese brush Painting Show: June 1-6, 12, 13

- Annual Open House: July 23

- Finn Fest Show: July 31

- Nothing Like A Dame Show: August 28, 29

- San Diego Potters' Guild Semiannual Sale: second Saturday and Sunday of June and November

To know what's new at Spanish Village, check its events calendar at:

Spanish Village Events Calendar

http://www.spanishvillageart.com/calendar.htm