Discover San Diego's coveted secret for art lovers at the Spanish Village Art Center's (SVAC) Fall Art Festival.
Situated between the Zoo and the Natural History Museum in the heart of Balboa Park, the flowering bougainvilleas and multi-colored cobblestones escort you into the Village's center courtyard. There you will enjoy artwork of over 200 artisans and craftspeople showcasing their work in and about 37 colorful working artist studios and galleries. Art demonstrations, live music by Mike Cello, Jim Erp, and Josh and Zach Wheeler, activities for kids, food vendors, refreshments and SVAC's famous silent auction will all be there for your enjoyment!
The quaint buildings and courtyards that make up the Spanish Village Art Center were originally built in 1935 to depict a charming old village in Spain for the second California Pacific International Exposition. In 1937, the Spanish village reopened as an art destination by a group of dedicated artists. During World War II the U.S. Navy used the village for temporary barracks, and in 1947 it was reclaimed and restored by the artists. Over the last 60+ years, San Diego artists have continued to preserve and enhance this historical landmark by adding to its beauty with colorful flowers and unique entryways.
Today, the Spanish Village Art Center continues to be a thriving community of over 200 artisans who share their talent and the love of all things art with you. Independently juried local painters, sculptors, metalsmiths, jewelry designers, clay artists, gourd artists, photographers, printmakers, fiber artists, basket makers, mixed-media artists, glass artists, enamel artists and many many more await you at the Spanish Village Art Center.
Spanish Village Art Center's 2008 Fall Art Festival
Location:
Spanish Village Art Center
1770 Village Place, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
Parking and Admission are FREE
For more information call:
619-201-4668
Or visit:
www.SpanishVillageArt.com
Situated between the Zoo and the Natural History Museum in the heart of Balboa Park, the flowering bougainvilleas and multi-colored cobblestones escort you into the Village's center courtyard. There you will enjoy artwork of over 200 artisans and craftspeople showcasing their work in and about 37 colorful working artist studios and galleries. Art demonstrations, live music by Mike Cello, Jim Erp, and Josh and Zach Wheeler, activities for kids, food vendors, refreshments and SVAC's famous silent auction will all be there for your enjoyment!
The quaint buildings and courtyards that make up the Spanish Village Art Center were originally built in 1935 to depict a charming old village in Spain for the second California Pacific International Exposition. In 1937, the Spanish village reopened as an art destination by a group of dedicated artists. During World War II the U.S. Navy used the village for temporary barracks, and in 1947 it was reclaimed and restored by the artists. Over the last 60+ years, San Diego artists have continued to preserve and enhance this historical landmark by adding to its beauty with colorful flowers and unique entryways.
Today, the Spanish Village Art Center continues to be a thriving community of over 200 artisans who share their talent and the love of all things art with you. Independently juried local painters, sculptors, metalsmiths, jewelry designers, clay artists, gourd artists, photographers, printmakers, fiber artists, basket makers, mixed-media artists, glass artists, enamel artists and many many more await you at the Spanish Village Art Center.
Spanish Village Art Center's 2008 Fall Art Festival
Location:
Spanish Village Art Center
1770 Village Place, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
Parking and Admission are FREE
For more information call:
619-201-4668
Or visit:
www.SpanishVillageArt.com
