Art is for Everyone!
Foothills Art Association is a 501c3 community art association that hosts monthly exhibitions, supports working artists and keeps our gallery open to the community Tuesday through Saturday.
Visit. Connect. Be inspired.
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm.
Location: Porter Hall, La Mesa
Current Exhibition: Favorite Things
Call for Entry: August Octogenarian Show
FAA DIGITAL GALLERY
ART WITHOUT WALLS
- Current Exhibit: Time, Architecture, Motion
- Show Dates: June 1 – 30, 2026
- Media: digital fine art, photography, and AI-assisted artwork by local and regional artists
Become involved!
Volunteer, meet the local art community, attend demos and workshops, exhibit your art, and enter juried competitions.Join our art community.
Current Exhibition
“Favorite Things”, July 3rd – August 5th. Experience this heartfelt tribute to the themes, places, and objects our artists love most.
Art Inventory System
September 3rd, 5:30-7, free, open to the public. Workshop June 6th. Duke Windsor will talk about how to track your art.
Octogenarian Show
Our August exhibition is the Octogenarian Show, honoring talented artists over the age of 80 with a lifetime of dedication and creative expression.
FEATURED ARTIST JULY 2026
Gwen Small’s show features colorful, interpretive photography.
PEOPLES CHOICE MAY 2026
Gary Burch is the People’s Choice winner for June with his painting “Road – Dust Bowl 2”.
Artist Meetups
Foothills Art Association’s Artist Meetups are a relaxed, collaborative space for member artists to connect and create. Artists bring their current projects and a snack and enjoy a supportive social gathering.
Wordell Critique Group
Second Monday of the month 10:00-12:00
The Wordell group encourages growth and development, providing valuable insights and encouragement
San Diego Drawing Guild Wednesdays, 10:00-2:00 Weekly
The San Diego Drawing Guild explores the possibilities of colored pencil, pastel and graphite art. Currently at capacity.
Oil & Acrylic Painting Group, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursday 11am -1pm
The Oil and Acrylic Painting (welcoming experimental water media/mixed painting techniques) is dedicated to mastery of oil and acrylic.
Watercolor Painting Group Fridays 10:00-1:30
The watercolor group is a community of artists brought together by a shared passion for the medium of watercolor painting..
Life Drawing Group
3rd Monday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:30pm.
Drawing from life is a skill that enriches all artists, regardless of their chosen medium. This group is open to nonmembers.