January 9, 2010
2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

February 13, 2010
"Sweet Art" Festival

Mingei International Museum
155 W. Grand Avenue
(760) 735-3355
www.mingei.org

Escondido Arts Partnership/
Escondido Municipal Gallery
262 E. Grand Avenue
(760) 480-4101
www.escondidoarts.org

Distinction Gallery & Artist Studios
317 E. Grand Avenue
(760) 781-5779
www.distinctionart.com

Distinction is a 7000 sq. ft. building housing a gallery and 14 artist studios. The gallery focuses on cutting edge artwork, primarily paintings, from artists around the world. In addition to the gallery "The Alley" and "Sub 1K Lounge" feature several hundred additional works. The artists studios feature artists from San Diego county displaying paintings, photography, mixed media, jewelry, fabric, fashion, and accessories. The gallery is open Thursday to Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and by appointment. The gallery and studios are open on the second Saturday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and also feature live music from some of the best up and coming bands from SD and LA.

January 9, 2010
"Sub 1K: CA STYLE" – all CA based artists with works under $1000 plus big sale on all works created prior to 2007, book, and toys, plus our 14 artist studios will be open featuring 23 local artists.  Reception held from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Architectural Relics is a unique shopping experience. The beautifully decorated store is housed in a 120-year-old, historic building complete with original wood floors and tin ceilings.

Architectural Relics has a huge collection of antiques and relics found from all over the world including Europe, Asia and America. Architectural Relics specializes in one-of-a-kind architectural relics—both antiques and antique reproductions—for your home or garden as well as vintage-inspired gifts. Stop in today and experience Architectural Relics for yourself.

Robert Ferguson Fine Art is located at 365 W. 2nd Avenue, just six lights east off the 15-Valley Parkway exit in Escondido and showcases classic American impressionist paintings of the local landscape and Europe.

Stitcher's Treasures
132 E. Grand Avenue
(760) 737-3113
www.stitcherstreasures.com
shop@stitcherstreasures.com

Wondering if you can do this type of work. Sure you can! Still doubting yourself, come in and let us show you how. We offer class and private lessons.

With the opening of our new store, SAVANNAH HOME, we are proud to offer sophisticated and unique home accents to those with discerning tastes. Scattered throughout our store you will find distinctive artwork, accent furniture, home accessories and gifts. Our designers are dedicated to helping our customers live beautifully.

Visit us on Grand and add a new dimension of luxury to your home. Over the past ten years, Savannah Design Group has been designing award winning model home interiors for some of the country's finest builders.

All regularly priced art work will be 20%!

Home Accents, Etc. features a variety of wall decor, including original oil paintings, original framed art, metal wall sculpture, framed prints and clocks.

In addition, we have a variety of accent furniture and home decor such as lamps, boxes, candleholders, picture frames, decorative bowls, platters, vases, and custom-designed silk greenery and floral arrangements.

"Plein air paintings of San Diego County by Scott Kuhnly and Stanislaus Sowinski" Scott Kuhnly is pleased to have artist Stanislaus J. Sowinski, Painter and iconographer showcased in his gallery. Sowinski considers himself a tonal/impressionist with emphasis on rich tones and loose, broken color. He believes in the concept of "Less is More."

Escondido History Center is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Visitors can watch a beginning blacksmith class, view the Victorian Country Home, Santa Fe Depot and Railroad car.

California Center For The Arts
340 N. Escondido Boulevard
(760) 839-4120
www.artcenter.org

Paul Ryker presents "Journeys" at Vincent's Restaurant, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., on 2nd Saturday in downtown Escondido. We will travel through Paul's paintings to the Sierra Nevada mountains, San Diego, Spain and Europe. Paul will bring extra paintings for the show, effectively making the restaurant Vincent's Art Gallery. Take the tour with us. After the presentation, Paul's work will remain on the walls through mid-July.

For more information about Paul, visit his web site: paulryker.com, or call (760) 805-3223. If you would like to make dinner reservations, visit: vincentsongrand.com, or call (760) 745-3835.