The Madison Gallery is amazing! Located in La Jolla area of San Diego. Known as one of the Top…read more500 Best Galleries Worldwide, and I wholeheartedly agree!! According to their website, the space is 10,000 square feet and features contemporary art (of emerging, mid-career and established artists). At the time of the visit (June 2016), significant other noticed a piece (also located in New York City in the Time Warner building)! Talk about a little bit of NYC in San Diego; makes us miss NYC a little less. Woot Woot! There are some other interesting pieces that "spoke" to significant other and I including a stairway that went to nowhere. Impressive collection. Great place to feel inspired and motivated! Link: - Current Exhibitions - http://www.madisongalleries.com/exhibitions-current/

Friendly staff, knowledgeable about art and artists. I have been in here a few times since they…read moreopened, but my first time reviewing. They carry modern to contemporary works. They also can get just about any world available work or artist representation you would need. If you are looking for a representative work for a wall in your La Jolla home, certainly check out the Madison Gallery. and or If you are looking for a late night spot to deck away during the cold.. certainly check out the Madison Gallery. There is no charge to look and be inspired.

This review is for the 'Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour' which is hosted by the San…read moreDieguito Art Guild/Off Track Gallery. I hope this review helps someone who is thinking about doing the tour. My mom and I enjoyed a wonderful day out touring 8 home gardens in the Encinitas area (2026). (A couple of the homes were in Carlsbad and one was in Olivenheim, the remainder were in Encinitas). I purchased the tickets on-line prior to the tour and showed the e-mail at the first house stop, where we received a color printed booklet that would be our ticket for the remainder of the tour. The booklet had a description and photo of each house, along with ads for the artists. You also have the option to pick up your booklet at the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas. The drive between some houses was a couple of minutes, and as much as about 8 minutes for others. This is where your GPS comes in handy! You can follow the order suggested in the booklet. I had studied the map before arrival and slightly adjusted the order for our convenience. Curb parking was always easy. Many of the houses featured pools. Some had art studios. One had chickens and goats. Another had some garden art and a photo opportunity. Some had views to die for. All of them featured a variety of plants, trees, flowers, succulents, cacti, shrubs, along with art vendors selling their wares and a table of finger foods. The variety of art ranged from jewelry, paintings and ceramics to mosaics, photography and fabric arts. Prices started at about $10 and went up into the hundreds and everything in between. All the talented vendors were very friendly and welcoming, although we felt bad when we walked away without buying something. We also met a couple of the house owners who were interesting to talk to. The complimentary food included fruit, crackers and cheese, cookies, cake, chips, hummus, water, lemonade and more. It was lovely to graze the food and sit for a bit and enjoy the surroundings. The home gardens were open between 10am and 4pm. We started at 10am and finished about 3:15pm. This included one house that permitted us to also see the interior, which was a pleasant surprise. We also stopped at a local grocery store to use the restroom as only one home had an available restroom for use. I highly recommend this tour if you get a chance. It's a unique way to spend Mother's Day weekend and you may see parts of San Diego that you've never seen before. It was definitely an eye opener to 'How the other half live'! You do quite a bit of walking and 'in and out of the car', so by the end you're quite tired, but my 78 year old mom did it! Be sure to wear comfy shoes and sun protection. Some areas of the gardens do offer shade, but not all. The photos attached are from the 2026 tour. I understand the homes change each year. We hope to visit the Off Track Gallery at a later date as it was closed by the time we got there after the tour, but we could see wonderful creations through the window. Helpful?

What a fun art gallery to visit every now & then. The artists are all local folks and there are…read moreabout 100 of them. All of the workers are artists who volunteer their time. They are all very friendly & helpful. A wide variation of goodies here. Lots of different jewelry Watercolors,paintings, nice cards...Nice spot to find a gift. Located in the back of the Lumberyard mall in Encinitas.

Our friends love Aaron Chang photography so we stopped at his gallery in Solana Beach to admire…read moresome of the work. Aaron Chang is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer. Aaron's work inspires collectors and fans through their shared love of the ocean, as experienced through his photography. He is a well known surfer that takes incredible pictures of waves, ocean views and seascapes, among many other subjects. The lady that worked there was very nice and helpful as we asked questions regarding some specific pieces. The large pieces average about $5,000 but they do have some smaller pieces that can be made into a wall collage....setting you back just a few hundred dollars. Exciting, colorful and vibrant.

I visited the art gallery in Solana Beach and it is amazing. There are so many beautiful and unique…read morepieces depending upon what you're looking for and the mood you are feeling to achieve in any setting. I loved spending time in the gallery and highly recommend visiting.

If you ever listened to Johhny Cash, then you know difference between hearing a story and being…read moretransported inside its essence. The expression of an idea through authentic experience yields grit. Kirk exudes the type of grit where talent is secondary to the character expressing it. His innate talent and technical skills indeed present, but lots of people have talent whereas few are true artists. For me, visits to Kirk's gallery inspire melancholy celebration. It evokes empathy for what life is like without compromise and celebrates the places where we go all the way. Kirk's DNA simply leaves no room for safety nets or salesmanship. He creates because the creations need to come out. And what comes out is often magical. I obviously enjoy his art, but also trust his blank canvas enough to serve as thank you gifts for my most valued clientele. It is worth noting too, that his pieces range dramatically from low to high cost, depending upon materials, time, and x-factor. Some of the coolest pieces are more affordable than you might think, while his more expensive ones are simply worth it, if not for their undervalued potential for appreciation, then for the deep satisfaction of their emotional dividends.

Awesome art! This man has pure talent- worth the walk to see his amazing pieces of art. I love…read moresupporting local artist- even met his wife & she was friendly o myself & friends!

A friend of mine was showing her art here and I came for the reception. It is back in the original…read morelocation from the last time I was here. It's a cute little spot. They have a lot of different art in various mediums. There were several pieces I was drawn to and most are for sale. I wish I had more wall space. They had a table with small bites and red or white wine. They announced the winners and handed out prizes. It was a nice event. Congratulations to the winners.

Today was my first visit to the North Coastal Art Gallery and I was very impressed. Not only is it…read morea free gallery, many of the pieces are for sale and fairly priced -- especially for their level of skill. When I walked into the space, the man working greeted me quickly and said I could fill out a small paper choosing my favorite piece, and they do a 'best in show' every month, based on the votes. That painting will be featured and the artist gets a ribbon too. It made the experience interactive, which I really enjoyed. Can't wait to see who wins!

Very friendly owner and beautiful variety/selection. Good prices too! I saw her on YouTube and the…read moreway she welcomed the photographer into her store made me want to shop there.

This place is amazing! Maria and sienna are so awesome and helpful! The best part is what they have…read moreto offer. some very exclusive hard to find items as well as one of a kind pieces. Do yourself a favor and stop in and get a gift for your family and friends.

Michael Seewald is beyond talented and meets you where you are at! He is a photographer, artist,…read moreenthusiast, teacher, mentor, and leader! The Michael Seewald Galleries = Legacy

This gallery is really great. Tasteful art. Knowledgable staff. I highly recommend. Check out the…read moremidnight Los Angeles panoramic by Nicholas MacConnell. Best view of LA I have seen.

I love Cannon Art Gallery and wish it showed more than two exhibitions in a year…read more That said, the two they had in 2024 were very cool. The first, curated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, featured wonderful and intimate photographs of many rock and roll and blues legends, by Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone magazine's first chief photographer. Some I'd seen before, and many I was seeing for the first time. The second exhibition focused on fiber arts, and it was really interesting, surprising and inspiring. Artists interpreted "fiber" in many different ways and their creations were terrific. My favorite was a kimono made from tea bags. Mounting an exhibition takes a lot of work, and the caliber of shows at this gallery is excellent. And, the price of admission is zero. The next exhibition at this special venue is scheduled to open in February 2025. I don't know what it will be, but I will definitely be checking it out!

This is a great gallery space. Over the years I have enjoyed dozens of varied shows here…read more I strongly recommend that you give it a try. The docents are helpful and the space is clean and well lit. The shows are well thought out and entriguing.