ESCONDIDO, CA January 24, 2024 –Escondido Art Association (EAA) is excited to support Escondido by participating in Love Esco’s Kick-Off event on February 3 at Grape Day Park. Showcasing art by local artists at its own booth, EAA is excited to join in on the kick-off of a month of giving back to the community by sharing about its many education opportunities for artists of all ages and all stages of proficiency. In addition, to celebrate love for the entire month, artists will be submitting art with the theme “Seeing Red!” in February. This exhibition will be judged by local artist and teacher, Igor Koutsenko who will also serve as the demonstration artist for EAA’s Live Art Demo in at the California Center for the Arts.
Visit EAA at Booth 9 at Love Esco Day in the morning and drop off art later that same day, from 11am – 4pm at the EAA Gallery. EAA will host its monthly demo featuring Igor Koutsenko’s live painting demonstration on Thursday, February 8 at 6:30pm at the California Center for the Arts Escondido Museum. The EAA will also host its monthly reception on Saturday, February 10 from 4-6:30pm at EAA’s gallery where the winners of the exhibition will be announced. Both events are free and open to the public. See EAA’s website at https://escondidoartassociation.org/ for details about submission requirements for artists.
“We are excited to support Love Esco with our theme and participation as they are making a real impact in our community. At EAA, our mission is to touch and inspire others through art and creativity so our participation in Love Esco’s events all month long is a great way for us to do that,” said Tokeli Baker, President of EAA.
About EAA:
Established in 1959, The Escondido Art Association has long been dedicated to promoting fine arts in the community of Escondido. Led by a Board of nine members, the EAA is committed to supporting a thriving and creative art community by providing members and non-members alike the opportunity to show their work. EAA hosts monthly shows, teaches art classes, workshops, provides scholarships to local high school students, and features member artwork in the downtown gallery and in local businesses. Well established with professional artists, the monthly show is judged, and awards are given to those who place in each medium. The live art demonstrations are always free and open to the public as a community offering.
